Fun film

Rating: 8/10 (6 April 2019)

"Liar Liar" (1997) is a professionally produced comedy about a habitual lying lawyer, Fletcher Reede played by Jim Carrey, who is forced to tell the truth for a period of 24 hours after his son, Max Reede played by Justin Cooper, makes a birthday wish. Every lie Fletcher has told begins to unfold in a highly energetic and trademark Carrey comedic way. I have admired Jim Carrey since "In Living Color," and was always afraid his slap stick comedy wouldn't always transfer to the big screen, but this film was pinpoint perfect. His over-the-top antics effectively added to the film versus taking away. I enjoyed this film when I watched it the first time and enjoyed a bit of nostalgia this time.
I am sure that Jim Carrey probably had much more to in his tank, but Tom Shadyac did an amazing job keeping Jim reeled in for this part. The overall acting was superb, even though it did feel that Jerry played by Cary Elwes was a bit "too cheesy." Even though this film isn't very realistic, at least as far as the wish coming true, the consequences would be very accurate in "real life" making the storyline immaculate because it has a real lesson, always tell the truth. I truly enjoy this film every time I watch it. I would recommend this film to all who need a good laugh with some genuine insight on how to approach life.