I didn't know that lunacy could be so entertaining

Rating: 7/10 (21 June 2004)

An extrovert performance by the inimitable Jim Carrie gets the message across that telling lies is the way of the world. Every body does it and for various reasons. The consequences can be painful both to self and family.
A young five year old boy blows out the candles on his birthday cake and makes a wish that his Dad who never keeps his promises will not tell a lie for a whole day. Well the wish comes true and we quickly discover that not eveyone is willing to accept the truth.
There are some amazing scenes in a court room when Jim Carrie in true form stutters and stammers and contorts his body in the most ridiculous manner. He is a regular clown and certainly an expert in the art of mime. He has the amazing ability of being able to project his feelings and emotions to his audience,
Most of the other characters watch with open mouth his rapid succession of antics. I think "gob-smacked" is the word. He batters himself almost to bits by bashing his head on the walls of a washroom. "What are you doing?" asks a surprised onlooker. "I'm kicking myself in the arse" he says in frustration.
A touch of sentimentality between father and son clearly shows that Jim Carrie who always has the audience in his grip can change the mood in the twinkling of ane eye. He is the master of his craft.
A film to be enjoyed with the kids.