THE INVENTION OF LYING (DVD Review) - 12/2/10

Having watched both series of "Extras" I was quite amazed with Ricky Gervais in this new film 'The Invention Of Lying' where he puts on an absolutely cracking performance which in a couple of scenes for a romantic comedy had me welling up with tears showing that he can really act. His previous work with Jennifer Garner on 'Alias' gets her in the opposite lead to him at his request and it's all pretty sparky. Basically in a parallel world exactly the same as ours except people have no concept of lying so tell the whole hideous truth all the time every time - Regardless of how embarrassing, rude or awkward it can be Ricky Gervais' character invents the lie. A totally outrageous thought because it raises loads of questions? With no fiction - You only get events - Dull boring lectured talks of events. I'm also surprised that this film was not savaged by various religious parties as there is no God - Until Ricky's character invents 'The Man In The Sky' and then has a hard time explaining the point to all the pedants who want all the minutiae in excruciating detail. The idea really is fascinating? The Man In The Sky can't be seen but you have to believe in everything he says and the ten commandments written on two pizza boxes has to be seen to be believed. It's probably also the only film you will see with Jennifer Garner saying "I've just been masturbating and I'm still horny so if it's quiet I'm just finishing off" or words to that effect.

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