Review of The Invention of Lying (2009) by Entertain Me O — 05 Aug 2013

65%.

I love how in The Invention of Lying God doesn't exist. NOT. It's offensive to too many people. But I love the jokes and the premise is intriguing. Maybe it shouldn't have been a comedy?

This review of The Invention of Lying (2009) was written by Entertain Me O on 05 Aug 2013.

The Invention of Lying has generally received mixed reviews.

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