LIAR LIAR
A film review by Tim Voon
Copyright 1997 Tim Voon
I cannot say I am a Jim Carrey fan.
I believe the problem lies in the fact that his overacting has a tendency to kill any good elements of plot or dialogue in his films. More often than not Jim Carrey tends to overwhelm everyone and everything in his films so much so that it becomes suffocating to watch.
However, I am relieved to say that 'Liar Liar' has somehow survived the loud, colourful, overdone antics of Carrey. The story brings out simple but important issues about life like keeping your promises, loving your children and of course being honest. These are the things which are most admirable about the movie, beside the fact that it is also very entertaining.
This is Carrey's best work since 'The Mask'. Sometimes I just wish he would tone down a little, but I guess 'that thing he does' is what makes people love him as much as hate him.
This is a must for high powered executive fathers who have little time to spend with their kids. Don't make the same mistake or your children may just end up making a wish worse than not being able to lie for an entire day.
- Timothy Voon e-mail: stirling@netlink.com.au
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