Ricky Gervais' second major Hollywood film outing (excluding the Night At The Museum films) coming after the wonderful and innovative Ghost Town and just like that film this is of a very high standard indeed.
The premise is simple - in an alternate reality everyone tells the truth until Ricky tells the first lie.And that is it.I was never a particular fan of his television work but his two feature films are both little gems and whilst this film does have its share of laughs the screenplay is very clever indeed with subtle observations about life.
Gervais' deadpan style is ideally suited to this material and he is a sympathetic presence whom you will automatically find yourself empathising with.There is a happy ending which you will all know by now is de rigueur with romantic comedies as far as I am concerned.
Excellent performance from Ricky Gervais throughout and he was especially touching in the scene with his dying mother.Very good indeed.8/10
The premise is simple - in an alternate reality everyone tells the truth until Ricky tells the first lie.And that is it.I was never a particular fan of his television work but his two feature films are both little gems and whilst this film does have its share of laughs the screenplay is very clever indeed with subtle observations about life.
Gervais' deadpan style is ideally suited to this material and he is a sympathetic presence whom you will automatically find yourself empathising with.There is a happy ending which you will all know by now is de rigueur with romantic comedies as far as I am concerned.
Excellent performance from Ricky Gervais throughout and he was especially touching in the scene with his dying mother.Very good indeed.8/10
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