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In an alternate reality, lying -- even the concept of a lie -- does not even exist. Everyone -- from politicians to advertisers to the man and woman on the street -- speaks the truth and nothing but the truth with no thought of the consequences. But when a down-on-his-luck loser named Mark suddenly develops the ability to lie, he finds that dishonesty has its rewards. In a world where every word is... See Full Description
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Comedy |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 40 min. |
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| Release Date: |
October 2nd, 2009 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for language including some sexual material and a drug reference. |
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| Distributors: |
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$18,439,082 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"...the British comic actor Ricky Gervais has come up with a wickedly funny idea for a movie - and then purged the wickedness right out of it." more...
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C |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"In its amiable, quiet, PG-13 way, The Invention of Lying is a remarkably radical comedy." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"...the premise is so rich, and some of the variations on the central theme are so clever, you forgive the problems." more...
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B |
E! Online, Natasha Vargas-Cooper
"...a comedy of such startlingly wit that it's abrupt and conventional turn can be forgiven." more...
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B+ |
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