Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 10/02/09 Home Video Not Available MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for language including some sexual material and a drug reference Running Time 1 hour 40 minutes Genre Comedy Director Ricky Gervais, Matt Robinson Writer Ricky Gervais, Matt Robinson Cast Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., John Hodgman, Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, Jeffrey Tambor, Nate Corddry, Patrick Stewart, Jason Bateman Studio Warner Brothers |
THE INVENTION OF LYING (2009)
SYNOPSIS
From Ricky Gervais, the award-winning creator and
star of the original BBC series "The Office" and HBO's
"Extras," comes the new romantic comedy "The
Invention of Lying."
"The Invention of Lying" takes place in an alternate
reality in which lying--even the concept of a lie--does
not exist. Everyone--from politicians to advertisers to
the man and woman on the street--speaks the truth
and nothing but the truth with no thought of the
consequences. But when a down-on-his-luck loser
named Mark (Gervais) suddenly develops the ability to
lie, he finds that dishonesty has its rewards. In a world
where every word is assumed to be the absolute truth,
Mark easily lies his way to fame and fortune. But lies
have a way of spreading, and Mark begins to realize
that things are getting a little out of control when some
of his tallest tales are being taken as, well, gospel.
With the entire world now hanging on his every word,
there is only one thing Mark has not been able to lie his
way into: the heart of the woman he loves.
"The Invention of Lying" stars Ricky Gervais, Jennifer
Garner ("Juno"), Jonah Hill ("Superbad"), comedian
Louis C.K., Jeffrey Tambor (TV's "Arrested
Development") and Fionnula Flanagan ("Yes Man"),
with Rob Lowe (TV's "Brothers and Sisters") and Tina
Fey ("Baby Mama," TV's "30 Rock").
From Ricky Gervais, the award-winning creator and
star of the original BBC series "The Office" and HBO's
"Extras," comes the new romantic comedy "The
Invention of Lying."
"The Invention of Lying" takes place in an alternate
reality in which lying--even the concept of a lie--does
not exist. Everyone--from politicians to advertisers to
the man and woman on the street--speaks the truth
and nothing but the truth with no thought of the
consequences. But when a down-on-his-luck loser
named Mark (Gervais) suddenly develops the ability to
lie, he finds that dishonesty has its rewards. In a world
where every word is assumed to be the absolute truth,
Mark easily lies his way to fame and fortune. But lies
have a way of spreading, and Mark begins to realize
that things are getting a little out of control when some
of his tallest tales are being taken as, well, gospel.
With the entire world now hanging on his every word,
there is only one thing Mark has not been able to lie his
way into: the heart of the woman he loves.
"The Invention of Lying" stars Ricky Gervais, Jennifer
Garner ("Juno"), Jonah Hill ("Superbad"), comedian
Louis C.K., Jeffrey Tambor (TV's "Arrested
Development") and Fionnula Flanagan ("Yes Man"),
with Rob Lowe (TV's "Brothers and Sisters") and Tina
Fey ("Baby Mama," TV's "30 Rock").
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The comedy is written and directed by Ricky Gervais & Matthew Robinson. The film is produced by Lynda
Obst ("How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," "Sleepless in Seattle"), Oly Obst, Gervais and Dan Lin ("Terminator
Salvation," "Shorts"), Sue Baden-Powell, Ted Field, Paris Kasidokostas Latsis and Terry Dougas serving
as executive producers.
The behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Tim Suhrstedt ("17 Again"); editor
Chris Gill ("28 Weeks Later"); production designer Alexander Hammond ("Flightplan"); costume designer
Susie DeSanto ("13 Going on 30"); and composer Tim Atack ("Among Giants"). --© Warner Bros
Obst ("How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," "Sleepless in Seattle"), Oly Obst, Gervais and Dan Lin ("Terminator
Salvation," "Shorts"), Sue Baden-Powell, Ted Field, Paris Kasidokostas Latsis and Terry Dougas serving
as executive producers.
The behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Tim Suhrstedt ("17 Again"); editor
Chris Gill ("28 Weeks Later"); production designer Alexander Hammond ("Flightplan"); costume designer
Susie DeSanto ("13 Going on 30"); and composer Tim Atack ("Among Giants"). --© Warner Bros