LIAR LIAR
A film review by David Wilcock
Copyright 1997 David Wilcock
STARRING JIM CARREY DIRECTED BY TOM SHADYAC A UNIVERSAL PICTURES RELEASE
After the lacklustre success of The Cable Guy, you would think that Jim Carreys career might have been over. But (sadly?) it isn't. Thankfully, however, he has actually made a funny film. Yes, thats right, funny.
Jim Carrey plays a lawyer, who, naturally, lies. But he also lies to his son a lot aswell. So, on his birthday (the sons, not Carreys) he wishes that his dad cannot tell a lie for 24hrs. And, of course, hilarous consequences ensure.
This film is good, mainly becuase of Carreys mugging. Watching his face screw up when he's desprately trying to lie is hillarous, and theres also a few good one liners in it.
Sadly, the film gets a little too bogged down with emotion, (with a sickly sweet sequence at the end) but generally this film is enjoyable.
In fact, this is the funniest movie Jim Carrey has done. And its far better than the terrible The Cable Guy. I recommended it to anyone who finds Jim Carreys face hillarous, and people who want to see Jim Carrey for the first time.
RATING=***1/2 out of ***** =============================== DAVID WILCOCK EMAIL:david.wilcock@btinternet.com
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