Like the sun, piercing the mist of a thousand nights; Like the single insignificant star floating obliviously through the universe...

Rating: Null/10 (25 June 2001)

Another superb American comedy from the producers of the Eddie Murphy classic - "The Nutty Professor", which similarly takes a look at the main character's profession and twists it around until their situation nearly ruins their life until it all expectedly comes to a much anticipated conclusion where boy gets girl, (or man gets woman) and happy endings are for all. Despite the corny structure, the unending comedy and various side-splitting Carrey-faces makes this film a hit for all the family.
Set in the traditional US courtroom, the film is centred around a lousy, lying Jim Carrey (Fletcher) trying to change his way of life - to devote himself to his son. However, his efforts fail and a desperate Max (Fletcher's son) makes a birthday wish, in which his father cannot tell a lie for 24 hoursone of those day curses. The overall setting of the film seems quite contemporary, apart from the single mild action scene at the airport.
The editing of the film is not too radical or energetic, and the camera angles are not too impressive, however the viewer's attention is kept focussed on the storyline and fantastic comedy which will keep the viewer chuckling for days afterward.
The great acting of Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, (Fletcher's Ex Audrey), Justin Cooper, (Max), and Cary Elwes, (Audrey's Boyfriend) all seamlessly blend in and intertwine into a smooth, comprehensible comedy which is pleasing to the senses.
Altogether, the pleasant orchestral music, pace and often memorable dialogue make Liar Liar a laugh from start to finish. Even when the movie ends, the screw-ups during production are presented, overemphasising how much comedy is a part of this classic. This unmissable film can really only be topped by the likes of The Mask or The Truman Show or Me, Myself and Irenewatch now.