Carrey is pure genius

Rating: 8/10 (16 April 2006)

Jim Carrey proved yet again with Liar Liar that his comedy and acting abilities are outstanding. Carrey plays the witty Fletcher, a divorced lawyer who is in the middle of the biggest case of his life. Along with trying to prepare for the court hearings, he has to find time to spend with his cute and loving son Max who he constantly is breaking promises too, never intentionally. On the night of Max's birthday, in which Fletcher promises to attend but gets 'caught up' at work, max wishes that his dad could for one day, not tell a lie.
What follows is the funniest day of his life. Being unable to tell a lie, Fletcher now must find a way to win the case and his son and ex-wife to his side. The court hearings are pure genius with Carrey as the lawyer acting opposite Jason Brenard as the judge. The two make a comical duo unlike any other with Carrey providing the wit and Brenard the sternness needed in the judge.
The reason the film works so well is the acting. The plot is nothing to rave about, man not able to lie trying to win over his ex-wife and win a court hearing, but the actors in their roles are superb. Carrey carries 90% of the comedy and is fantastic. The final court hearing will have you in pain you're laughing so hard. Jason Brenard gave a great performance and it's a shame him and Carrey did not get to work again before his death.
Jennifer Tilly easily convinces anyone that sees her that she is a total b*tch and not deserving of any money in the case. Maura Tierney wouldn't have been my first choice for the role of Fletcher's ex-wife but she held her own in probably the only serious role of the film. Cary Elwes even has a short role as Audrey's (Tierney) new love interest who may be taking both her and Max to Boston and out of Fletcher's life forever.
The interaction between characters is outstanding. The scene where Fletcher makes fun of his boss and all of his executives for five minutes straight was pure genius. Carrey carried most of the film but no one should look past the other actors, they bring some great laughs also.
Liar Liar, even though it isn't the most thought out comedy, it sure is one of the funniest. Carrey was pure genius with all the one liners and just plain actions he performs during the movie. He's constantly moving and jumping and yelling. The film gives a clear message of how people are much happier when they don't lie and it's done in Carrey fashion.
4/5 Stars