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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Sep 30, 2009 · Roger Ebert. September 30, 2009. 4 min read. 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.

  4. The Invention of Lying is a rare achievement — a comedy that manages to deal with lying as one of the most pervasive and yet little discussed aspects of our private and public lives.

  5. The Invention of Lying is a highly enjoyable, witty, and smart comedy. Similar to Ricky Gervais’ previous film Ghost Town its nothing particularly special nor great, but it’s far more superior than most comedies being released today. It manages to be consistently funny and engaging.

  6. 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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  8. 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.