I’ve been curious about ‘The Invention of Lying’ ever since I heard about it. It stars Ricky Gervais (of the UK version of ‘The Office,’ ‘Extras,’ and ‘Ghost Town’). It’s set in an alternate universe where no one knows how to lie. Then Ricky’s character discovers how to lie. Hijinks ensue.
The supporting cast includes Rob Lowe, Jennifer Garner, and Louis CK (pictures above) as well as Jason Bateman and Tina Fey. So, great cast, and Ricky is hilarious, but what do you think of this as a film? Is this worth a trip to the theater or is it a renter or skip it altogether?
And check out former ‘Ugly Betty’ star Ashley Jensen working her baby bump on the red carpet 
Photos by Wenn.com
I just looove Jen’s dress!
Ben and Jen aren’t pimping themselves out together because Jen is currently on the West Coast promoting a film in which she starred while Ben is directing and starring in another film on the East Coast.
See, they are not like Matt Damon who craps out movie bombs quicker than his sleazy, illiterate, subservient, fame-hungry, Crobar dancing wife craps out illegitimate kids. While Ben and Jen are active and involved parents, Matt Damon and his wife prefer to abandon their kids to nannies in order to party and pose for paparrazzi in any city, state or country except those in which their children reside.
i always thought rob lowe looked plastic (especially on bros and sis)…. jen has been alover north america this past week. toronto, boston, now la…. love her dress, its differnt for her, not as boring…..
jen looks GOOD. thats a differnt look for her. normally very conservative boring, blah outfits (even on the red carpet)…. shes been all over north america the past few days- toronto, boston, and now la. whoa mama!
i saw a 2 clips of the movie (cuz they are promoting it) and they were actually pretty funny. dont know if i’ll actually see it in theatres but i’ll watch it for sure.
I can’t wait to see this movie! I adore Ricky Gervaise et al!
love rick gervais !! the guy is hilarious
Interesting concept… could be good. But dosn’t sound like a theatre film… more a sunday afternoon movie
Yeah, it sounds like a possible rental to me. None of those people in it by themselves is a box-office draw…. to me anyway. Looks kinda lame.
Compelling title…
I will probably Netflix it, I love Jennifer Garner, and Ricky Gervaise is great, too!
Wish I could see the UK version of THE OFFICE on my TV! It’s soooo much better, thanks to Ricky and his ensemble, than our OFFICE! Anyway, spend money on movies anymore. I have a big screen LCD Samsung on the wall and all the channels you can get plus Netflix. Going to the movies and paying THAT much money for the seats, popcorn, drinks, etc. is unbelieveable. Nope, as much as I love Ricky and he’ll carry this movie even if it’s kinda a piece of crap, I’m waiting to see it for super cheap.
What in this world was wrong with my comment to make you flag it? Well, I’m through with this site!
The movie sounds interesting but I’d probably rent it.
One of the beautiful mothers in the Hollywood today is Jennifer Garner. And she’s doing well, not just being a wife, a mother, but also a Hollywood celebrity. She is one of the stars of the new film “Invention of Lying”. The film, written and directed by and starring Ricky Gervais, poses the philosophical and ethical question of where the world might be if no one lied. The film takes place in an alternate reality where no lie has ever been told, and Gervais’ character tells the world’s first. It also features Jonah Hill, Christopher Guest, and comedienne phenomenon Tina Fey. If the Invention of Lying reviews are as good as the film is it might be worth a small loan to go see.
Jennifer looks adorable, but Rob looks like he’s had some work done…rather plastic looking.
i havent even seen previews to this movie… and why is it i rarely ever seen ben and jen together anymore .. :/
another piece of crap movie i won’t pay a nickel to see
I’m interested in the movie because of Ricky Gervais. He’s a pretty funny British dude who hasn’t had much exposure here in the states.
Love Gervais from the original office!
We very rarely make it to the theater (with the exceptions being cartoons or superhero flicks!) but this one’s worth the $8. We love Ricky (Please rent his standup special if you haven’t seen it! Hysterically funny stuff!)!
Jason Bateman & Jennifer Garner were great together in Juno so I’m looking forward to seeing them together onscreen again.
thats not jason bateman, its rob lowe.
His stand-up is hilarious!!!! Love the bit about morals and nursery rhymes
Why are my comments being flagged?
ANYWAY…
We rarely ever make it to the theaters, but this one’s worth the $8. We love Ricky — do yourself a favor and rent his stand-up dvd if you haven’t seen it! — and Jason Bateman & Jennifer Garner were great in Juno, so we’re looking forward to seeing them together again on the big screen!
Lara Jane, I’ve been getting the spam filter a lot too! I’m not sure what’s going on. Jen looks good. I’m kinda on the fence about her dress. It’s ok. Neither here or there…
i agree about jens dress. its pretty, and gucci- but it looks like something violet would wear…..(if it had straps). and we never see ben and jen ouit together. not to be judgemental, but the seem like they could be having some problems.
I freakin ADORE Louis CK. I will see this for him and him alone. He is genius.