Carrey Shines As The Truth Impaired Lawyer

Rating: 10/10 (29 September 2012)

Liar Liar is a family comedy wherein Jim Carrey stars as a fast-talking attorney and habitual liar who, forced by his son's birthday wish, must tell the truth for the next 24 hours. Maura Tierney,Jennifer Tilly,Swoosie Kurtz,Amanda Donohoe,Jason Bernard,Mitchell Ryan,Anne Haney,Justin Cooper and Cary Elwes co-stars.It was written by Paul Guay and Stephen Mazur and directed by Tom Shadyac.
Fletcher Reede is a lawyer obsessed with his career, and he's devoted his life to bending the truth to his advantage. This habit has broken up his marriage to Audrey and isn't doing much good for his relationship with his young son Max.He repeatedly promised Max that he'll be there for Max's eighth birthday party.But when an important assignment comes up at work,he calls Audrey and makes an excuse so flimsy that even Max can see through it. When it comes time to blow out the candles on his cake, Max makes a wish that his Dad could go just one day without telling a lie. Suddenly, Max finds himself physically incapable of saying anything that isn't true which, given the divorce settlement case he's just been handed, is going to make his next day in court very interesting indeed.
The movie revels in the broad physical comedy that made Carrey a star.Aside from that,it is also designed to show off his warmer and more likable side of his personality especially with his role as a father.And most of all,he is extremely funny as the truth-impaired Fletcher Reede.With regards to the plot,the film is surprisingly touching despite of being a mainstream comedy to generate laughs from the viewer.Overall,it is one of the better comedies ever made.