Gervais and The Invention of Lying

Brilliant Ricky Gervais may have another hit with his latest film project "The Invention of Lying". Originally titled "This Side of the Truth", which I prefer, it was written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson. Containing a huge cast including Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Christopher Guest, Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor and Patrick Stewart, it was made for a surprisingly low budget of $4 000 000. Is this just a case of people wanting to work with Gervais?

The premise is classic Gervais territory. Set at a time where the world is a place where no one lies, regardless of how caustic or negative the truth may be, a writer (Gervais) is able to lie and realizes that this new found ability will bring him fame, popularity and fortune. Needless to say things get out of hand.

Filled with dark and subtle humour complete with much social commentary it may well bring Gervais numerous screenwriting award nominations.

Here is a comment from Gervais in his own blog.

J.J. Abrams (Star Trek Director) watched The Invention of Lying and said it was one of his favourite films. I know I shouldn't care what people think - some people will like it, some will hate it, and some won't care either way. But the reason I'm so excited in this instance is that I think J.J. is one of the most exciting directors out there at the moment. He's like the new Spielberg, and well, I was honestly blown away. He also said... "

Ricky Gervais proves, once again, that he is the master. Not only of comedy, but social commentary. 'The Invention of Lying' is as funny as it is biting, wholly original, and surprisingly moving. Is there such thing as an important comedy? Turns out there is, and this is it. If you're still reading this, you should stop immediately and go see 'The Invention of Lying!'"

This is better than meeting Elmo. Well as good anyway.

Here's the U.S. trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgOtGpW2qrc

Check out his blog to see a different trailer and read his posts. http://www.rickygervais.com/

Gervais is now working on a new film "Cemetery Junction" and his great TV series 'The Office" is going into its eighth reincarnation, this time in India. He'll likely executive produce it.

Julian D.