Review of The Invention of Lying. Bible in a minute!

The Invention of Lying is exactly what it sounds like. A film about a loser who learns how to lie in a world where everybody tells the truth. As predictable as it was, The Invention of Lying is very funny and deep. Since this loser, played by British comedian Ricky Gervais, can tell lies, he creates this "Man in the Sky" who controls everything. While most of the humor was through the Bible related jokes, since the world was so truthful, and everybody says what's on their minds. Ricky Gervais not only stared, but directed and scripted the movie. He creates the world of truth extremely well and what the character does to take advantage of it is hilarious. There's also somewhat of a famous ensemble cast including Jennifer Garner, who is the main female character in here. But what surprised me most was that Phillip Seymour Hoffman was in there for one scene. They really could have used him more but everything still functions fine without him.The Verdict:The Invention of Lying is a great sleeper comedy with a nice spin on the genre. Definitely worth checking out. I give it four short kids with snub noses out of five. 4/5.