Congratulations Mr. Gervais.

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The Invention of Lying.

This movie made me smile smile smile. Inside and out. For two hours straight. Surprisingly hard to do, but very worth it. It is really hard to come up with anything to criticize about this film. There were some minor things....like that Jonah Hill seems to have let himself go......the man in the sky allusions to God were a bit too obvious to act like they were supposed to be ignored.....but none of that bothered me for more than the brief second I initially noticed them. Which anyone who has read my reviews knows is quite impossible to do. Congratulations Mr. Gervais.

This movie is a beautiful meld of out right ridiculous humour, sweet ironic jokes, satire of modern romance and heart. I will even admit it. There is an absolutely gorgeous scene with Mark Bellison and his mother Martha that made me cry. Like a weepy little girl. Seriously I'm getting cloudy right now just thinking about it.....watch out!!!! And the heart just continues to grow in a way only the awkward yet lovable Ricky Gervais can make happen. I'm sorry it may be my British bias but he is by far the best comedian on either side of the pond right now.

Supporting cast is stunning. As my roommate and movie going partner commented, "I knew Jennifer Garner had a sense of humor but I didn't know she was SO funny!" Agreed, a true American sweetheart. All of the lovely little cameos by.....

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Edward Norton

Phillip Seymour Hoffman

Jason Bateman

Christopher Guest

Stephen Merchant

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Sigh. I already want to watch this film again. Incredibly sweet and all around wonderful. Literally exactly everything I want when I make the journey and purchase to watch a motion picture. Lovely.

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Next week is no good....the Jonas Brothers are in town!

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The Hangover.

Oh goodness what a workout. It is difficult to watch this film without growing some abdominal muscles. There really isn't a lot to say about this film. It is comedic brilliance but only for those with ears for the humour in cursing & naughtiness, not afraid of small, naked Asian men, a favoritism to Mike Tyson & tigers and who are willing to consider the fact that Heather Graham is only ever a good actress when playing a stripper.

Brilliant brilliant cast. Bradley Cooper can do no wrong. Really. He just has to watch out for overexposure in the next year or so since his face has been the lead for many popular flicks this year and anticipated for the coming one. But his snarky turn in this one is comedic genius. Ed Helms reveals that he actually has serious comedic chops. He was lucky enough to strike such success and scene stealing in this off-beat comedy that his turn as rage-aholic/Capella singer Andy Bernard on The Office has become a principal character this season. Zach Galifianakis was innately creepy but irresistibly funny and stole absolutely every scene he was in. He is slowly working his magic on the comedy genre as one of the best character actors in the industry.

This comedic buddy romp will go down as a staple of Vegas history. Brill.

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