Slumpy - Right-On Film Reviews

Monday, 12 September 2011

The Invention of Lying (2009)

In 7 words or less: Ricky Gervais, tainted by Hollywood

Best bits? Gervais' humour, inspired as usual by the dark side of everyday life, in one-liners, advertisements, etc. Also the script he wrote makes fun of his short fat snub-nosed appearance. However the acting and direction is far short of the standards set in his BBC serials, and even Gervais seems wooden.

Did it make you think thoughts? Gervais' character could do so much better romantically than Jennifer Garner, the shallow, bitchy "popular girl".

Would you watch it again? There's much better Gervais material out there.

Rating (out of 100%): 43% - loses 20 points for the sickeningly sweet Hollywood ending.
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