Classic Classic

Rating: 9/10 (1 February 2007)

Being a major Jim Carrey nut, I have to say that this is his best comedy (his best serious movie being the mesmerizing "Eternal Sunshine"), and the one that stands up to the most amount of repeated viewings. Not only do you pick up new jokes each time you watch it, but the jokes you were already aware of are no less hilarious on second, third, fourth, or in my case, thirty-seventh, viewing. This makes Liar Liar a classic comedy which will always have people who can appreciate Carrey's über-wacky sense of humour toppling over laughing. Unlike in Ace Ventura, Carrey actually has a solid (and original) plot to work with here, and the messages about the dangers of neglecting your family can be as touching as you want them to be - but I'd advice you just shut out the messages and enjoy Jim's madness.
The movie is helped by a fantastic supporting cast, including a cute Maura Tierny as Fletcher's ex wife, Cary Elwes as the sublimely dorky stepdaddy, Jennifer Tilly as Fletcher's sexy client Samantha Cole, and the late Jason Bernard as the honourable (pfft) Judge Stevens. Justin Cooper is also good as Fletcher's son Max, which says a lot since most Hollywood actors his age seemingly just graduated from the Hayden Christensen School of Being Annoying.
The script is incredibly witty and hilarious - those who said that Americans can't make comedy beyond the usual Adam Sandler jokes need to think again. Even the not-so-great lines are rendered hilarious by Carrey's relentlessly goofy delivery. Unless you're plagued by a severe broomstick/backside injury, I guarantee you that Liar Liar will have you rolling.
The bottom line is: Liar Liar is a classic comedy which will never get old. I'd write more, but I have this horrible pain in my arm...