Above-average Carrey comedy...

Rating: 6/10 (4 September 2006)

Rubbery actor Jim Carrey, after a brief dramatic respite, returns to slapstick nonsense with this above-average comedic vehicle. He plays a constantly lying lawyer and divorced dad who, via a wish from his slighted son, is forced to tell nothing but the truth for an entire day. Film has a very bright beginning, acceptable middle, but it falls apart at the finish line. Thankfully, the syrupy uplift is kept to a minimum up until that misjudged last act. Good supporting cast includes Jennifer Tilly, Swoosie Kurtz and Cheri Oteri. Carey Elwes, again parlaying his handsomeness into smarmy territory, offers nothing fresh, but Carrey mugs cheerfully throughout and makes the most of these sitcom-like set-ups, which are funny if somewhat shopworn. **1/2 from ****