Review of The Invention of Lying (2009) by Voodoo123 — 05 Apr 2023
+Basic but entertaining premise.
+Great cast.
-Some pacing issues I had fun watching this movie. It's a simple but interesting concept with a charming cast that unfortunately outstays it's welcome with pacing issues that make it's 90 minute+Basic but entertaining premise.
+Great cast.
-Some pacing issues.
I had fun watching this movie. It's a simple but interesting concept with a charming cast that unfortunately outstays it's welcome with pacing issues that make it's 90 minute runtime feel more like 180. It seems to miss a huge opportunity to more closely examine the flawed construct of a cult/religion taking advantage of its indoctrinated followers. I get that it's a strongly atheistic viewpoint but it is strange that the main character never questioned the origin of his idea. Also there are far too many holes in the concept at play - for example when surely basic human errors in a world without lying would create all sorts of chaos? Still it's obviously just a fun concept and not supposed to be scrutinized.
This review of The Invention of Lying (2009) was written by Voodoo123 on 05 Apr 2023.
The Invention of Lying has generally received mixed reviews.
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