The Invention of Lying takes place in an alternate reality where the concept of truth and lie do not exist; nor does deceit or fiction. Everyone says anything that is immediately on their mind. There is a man (Ricky Gervais) who, one day, tells the first lie. The consequences of his lies take him down many awkward and humorous paths in search of meaning and love.
I watched this movie on a whim. The concept was intriguing, it seemed pretty low budget, not too many big names and I was pleasantly surprised. It was witty and clever. I wasn’t expecting the film to be Oscar worthy drama because the premise just alluded to entertainment and that’s exactly what I got out of it. I’ve actually seen the movie twice now and I enjoyed it just as much the second time through. I do think that this movie won’t be for everyone but if you are looking for some mild entertainment with a few cameos from Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Edward Norton I would say to give this movie a shot. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.