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Wednesday, October 7
The Invention of Lying
Lying Is Not Trying
Trailers & Mo | Official Website
Ricky Gervais' first foray into leading man territory resulted in the lackluster Ghost Town. Granite, that picture's lameness wasn't his fault, as he was the only one keeping it from being a complete sappy disaster, but we expected a lot more from the fella that embodied one of the greatest characters of this century, David Brent. So we cut him some slack and figured his next turn, this time doing the (co-)writing and directing himself, would finally bring this comic treasure's talents to a much deserved wider auidence (we don't wanna even think about how many people have NOT seen the UK's Office). Little did we know that his high concept (in a world where everyone tells the truth, Ricky G tells the first lie, and then tells many more to gain wealth, fame, booty, etc) low conceptualization (you get ALL these amazingly funny people in yer movie and give them, and yerself, nothing remotely funny to say or do?? OK, outside of maybe 3 gags) Invention of Lying could possibly top Ghost Town in terms of forgetablenessness. Perhaps Gervais' secret weapon for comedic success is his writing partner Stephen Merchant. He was left out of Town, and makes only a brief appearance in Lying (with Barry from EastEnders!), so before we cast off Gervais' motion picture prospects for good, letteuce see how his & Merchant's Cemetery Junction functions
Merchant-Ivory Tower of Power: in our minds, the impossible has become possible... the US Office has sirpassed the British one in almost all respecks. nice then that they let Gervais and Merchant write one ep, 'The Convict', and direct another, 'Customer Survey'
Verdictgo: Sum Merit But No Stinkin Badges
Lying is currently playing at a theater near jews
and until next thyme the balcony is clothed...
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