Review of Big Fat Liar (2002) by Ranny L — 29 Oct 2012

This is a good family film. It teaches a valuable lesson and is really fun to watch.

Big Fat Liar is about a 14-year-old boy named, Jason shepherd, (Frankie Muniz) who writes an essay to avoid summer school. His essay mistakenly finds its way into the hands of a well known Hollywood producer, Marty Wolf, (Paul Giamatti), who turns his thoughts into a hit film. Jason travels to Los Angeles, California, with a best friend to claim his credit and to prove he is telling the truth to his parents.

My favorite part is when Jason and his friend pour blue colored dye in Martyâ(TM)s pool and put orange dye in his hair shampoo. While Marty takes a shower and washes his hair, he finally realizes that he is a blue man with orange hair. This is really funny to see and he actually goes out in public looking like this. One of the reasons I like this film is because of all the different sets on the movie lots. It goes from a snowy winter scene to a hot desert day and then other good sets as well. I also like the costumes that Jason and his best friend are trying on. Some of them are from different time periods which look very nice. The background music is very upbeat and energetic.

Shawn Levy, (Night at the Museum and Date Night) directs this adventurous film. It also stars the talent of Amanda Bynes (Kaylee), Jasonâ(TM)s best friend, and also Amanda Detmer, (Monty Kirkham), Martyâ(TM)s main assistant. The talent is doing a great job in portraying their characters and Marty Wolf is playing a great villain. He really makes me not like him.

One big message in this film is that the truth is never overrated. It doesnâ(TM)t matter if it is a small lie or big lie; a lie is still a lie so always tell the truth. It is just better in the long run.

I recommend Big Fat Liar to ages 5 to 12 and itâ(TM)s a good family film.

I give Big Fat Liar 4 out of 5 stars because it has a good message, some comedy, adventurous and is funny to watch. Keep in mind, the truth is never overrated.

Reviewed by Brianna Hope Beaton, age 12, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.