Good but not great. The point Gervais wants to make with this vehicle is not exactly subtle, but still valid. Good opening but is tripped up by unnecessary schmaltz at times when his trademark dry wit would have been better put to use.
This review of The Invention of Lying (2009) was written by Phil T on 15 Jul 2013.
The Invention of Lying has generally received mixed reviews.
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