The Invention of Lying
In a world where everyone says what’s on their mind and tells the truth no matter how embarrassing, one man, Mark Bellison (Ricky Gervais) learns he can lie. At first the discovery seems novel, but when an innocent white lie is overheard by the wrong crowd, all attention is on Mark. With this new attention and fame Mark is now faced with new moral dilemmas, will he continue to exploit his new found ability, and, when is it right to lie?
 A star studded cast lines this entire film with appearances from Tina Fey, Rob Lowe, Jason Bateman, Jonah Hill and the list keeps going. Unfortunately, even with all of its star power the script just seems to fall short when it comes to the brand and caliber of comedy one would expect from Gervais– despite what could be very rich material. In the end, the film comes across as another forgettable romantic comedy. Maybe a matinee but more likely a rental, The Invention of Lying is rated PG-13.