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.....
SPOILER ALERT
Edward Norton
Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Jason Bateman
Christopher Guest
Stephen Merchant
etc.
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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