Greg recommends: Liar Liar.
Liar Liar is the loveable comedy starring Jim Carey, as Fletcher Reede, the lawyer who can't stop lying. However, due to his son's birthday wish magically coming true, Fletcher for one whole day has to tell nothing but the truth. What ensues is comedic Gold.
I recently watched this film with my girlfriend and her younger brother, and never could I recall a time that I had heard so many laughs. Liar Liar had us in hysterics from the get go.
Balancing superb dialogue and outrageous physical comedy, Jim Carey, in this flamboyant role, reminds us why he was once considered Hollywood royalty. In my eyes, this is one of Carey's finest comedic performances, as he expertly juggles the absurd, witty and brilliant to provide us with a non stop rollercoaster of a performance.
Although, this is the stereotypical Jim Carey vehicle, there is an element of heart to this film. The dynamic between Fletcher and his son Max (Justin Cooper), is heart warming, allowing the audience to invest themselves in Fletchers struggle to balance his work life with his role as a farther. This element of charm, in addition to the raucous laughs, ensures Liar Liar is more than just a dumb slapstick fest.
I would recommend Liar Liar to anyone in search of light hearted laughs. Jim Carey is terrific, and to anyone already fond of his acting style, this is a delight that can’t be missed. As well as the guaranteed Carey laughs, Liar Liar provides audiences with a heartfelt narrative, that on it’s own is worth a watch.
Hope you enjoy my recommendation, and be sure to visit the same time next week for an all new blast from the past.
My rating: 6.8/10
IMDB: 6.8/10
Rotten tomatoes: 81%
Did You Know?: Jim Carey Was Paid $20 Million Dollars For This Film.
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