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Sep 30, 2009 · “The Invention of Lying” isn’t strident, ideological or argumentative; it’s simply the story of a guy trying to comfort his mother and perhaps win the woman he loves. Gervais, who co-directed and co-wrote with Matthew Robinson , walks a delicate tightrope above hazardous chasms.
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As a movie, The Invention of Lying is a lot like its protagonist. In it, Ricky Gervais plays Mark, a man who’s not much to look at on the outside. He’s repeatedly described by those arou
After a down-on-his-luck, lovesick, and decidedly common Mark Bellison (Gervais) accidentally tells the first lie ever, nothing is the same. It's a small lie, but it gets Mark out of a bind. The implication isn't lost on him: Truth definitely has its limitations.
- Matthew Robinson, Ricky Gervais
- Renee Schonfeld
- Jennifer Garner, Ricky Gervais, Rob Lowe
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.
The Invention of Lying: Directed by Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson. With Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K.. A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain.
- (150K)
- Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
- Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
- 2009-10-02
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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Oct 2, 2009 · Dive into the clever and hilarious world of The Invention of Lying (2009) with our in-depth review. Experience the film's ambitious storytelling and comedic brilliance.
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