Review of The Invention of Lying (2009) by Carly C — 13 Feb 2011

Not bad, could have been better. May watch it again in a few years once I've forgotten about it.

This review of The Invention of Lying (2009) was written by Carly C on 13 Feb 2011.

The Invention of Lying has generally received mixed reviews.

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