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1. www.commonsensemedia.org › the-invention-of-lyingThe Invention of Lying Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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   Gervais' irreverent fable isn't meant for kids. Read Common Sense Media's The Invention of Lying review, age rating, and parents guide.

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4. www.rogerebert.com › the-invention-of-lying-2009Ricky Gervais finds a reason to hope in the face of despair

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   Sep 30, 2009 · Jennifer Garner consoles Ricky Gervais on their unsuccessful blind date. In its amiable, quiet, PG-13 way, “The Invention of Lying” is a remarkably radical comedy.

5. teachwithmovies.org › the-invention-of-lyingTHE INVENTION OF LYING - Teach with Movies

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   Apr 21, 2013 · THE INVENTION OF LYING. A LESSON PLAN ON SOCIAL SATIRE. SUBJECTS — ELA: Social Satire; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Caring. AGE: 13+; MPAA rating PG-13 (for language, including some sexual material, and a drug reference); 2009, 100 minutes; color. Available from Amazon.com.

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   The Invention of Lying is a 2009 American romantic comedy fantasy film written and directed by comedian Ricky Gervais and writer Matthew Robinson in their directorial debuts. The film stars Gervais as the first human with the ability to lie in a world where people can only tell the truth.

7. www.screendaily.com › the-invention-of-lyingThe Invention Of Lying | Reviews | Screen - Screen Daily

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   Sep 14, 2009 · The Invention Of Lying is the film of a writer/director/performer still testing his talent. He manages to invest a Hollywood production with a winning flavour of the originality and...

8. www.ethicsinfilm.net › the-invention-of-lying-2009The Invention of Lying, 2009 - Ethics in Film

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   The movie, The Invention of Lying, does a great job of showing the ethical issues Mark Bellison experiences as being the only person in the world who can lie. The movie starts out as more of a comedy, but later it turns into a drama because of Mark’s gift of lying.

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   Is the invention of lying a good movie?

   • This is a movie that may turn out to be richer and more fun with each viewing. Amid the clever, witty dialogue, funny situations, and sneakily amusing riffs on some of our most treasured icons (moviemaking, advertising, the good-looking guy), it's surprising to realize that The Invention of Lying isn't just another "one joke" comedy.

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   Is 'the invention of lying' a PG-13 comedy?

   • In its amiable, quiet, PG-13 way, “The Invention of Lying” is a remarkably radical comedy. It opens with a series of funny, relentlessly logical episodes in a world where everyone always tells the truth, and then slips in the implication that religion is possible only in a world that has the ability to lie.

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   Is 'The Invention of Lying' a satire?

   • The Invention of Lying is a movie that challenges strongly held beliefs and important institutions, including religion, and is classified as a social satire. It contains references to masturbation and sex. Watching it with your child may lead to laughter and new perspectives for all, but it may infuriate some.

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   Which discussion questions should I use in the invention of lying?

   • For 'The Invention of Lying', use Discussion Questions 1 – 3. These questions are particular to the film. Discussion questions 4 and 5 are suitable for use with any film. This warm-hearted comedy presents an alternate universe which is the same as the modern day U.S. except that no one knows how to lie and everyone speaks exactly what comes into their heads.

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   How long is 'the invention of lying' PG-13?

   • 100 minutes ‧ PG-13 ‧ 2009 In its amiable, quiet, PG-13 way, "The Invention of Lying" is a remarkably radical comedy. It opens with a series of funny, relentlessly logical episodes in a

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   What does incongruity mean in the invention of lying?

   • In the movie 'The Invention of Lying', an employee is shown calling in sick and telling the truth instead, saying "I’m not sick, I just hate it there". This situation presents the incongruity because, in real life, one would not reveal such feelings.

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10. narrativefirst.com › analysis › the-invention-of-lyingThe Invention of Lying - Analysis - Narrative First

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    The Invention of Lying. Honest film takes dishonest storytelling turn. Ironic that a film that centers around thematic issues of honesty would provide us with the most egregious example of false advertising in years.