Review of The Invention of Lying (2009) by Robbie T — 14 Sep 2011

Interesting premise. Funny in the fist half, but getting bored and flat in the second half.

This review of The Invention of Lying (2009) was written by Robbie T on 14 Sep 2011.

The Invention of Lying has generally received mixed reviews.

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