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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.
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
According to Kant, “It is impossible to imagine anything at all in the world, or even beyond it, that can be called good without qualification—except a good will” (Kant). Mark does this throughout the movie when he is granted his gift of being able to lie because he is rational and reasonable.
Parents need to know that The Invention of Lying is, like most of star Ricky Gervais' humor, irreverent and edgy (though also thought provoking). Nothing is sacred -- including religion (in the movie, the concept of God, aka "The Man in the Sky," is one of the lies that the main character invents). There's no….
- Matthew Robinson, Ricky Gervais
- Renee Schonfeld
- Jennifer Garner, Ricky Gervais, Rob Lowe
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.
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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