- Actors: Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Justin Cooper, Cary Elwes, Anne Haney
- Directors: Tom Shadyac
- Writers: Paul Guay, Stephen Mazur
- Producers: Brian Grazer, James D. Brubaker, Michael Bostick
- Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
- Language English, French
- Subtitles: English, Spanish
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Universal Studios
- DVD Release Date: 20 Jan 1998
- Run Time: 86 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 0783225512
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 193,671 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Jim Carrey is back in top form after his disastrous outing in The Cable Guy. As a lawyer who becomes physically unable to tell a lie for 24 hours after his son makes a magical birthday wish, Carrey learns a few brutal truths about the real meaning of life. There is very little plot, but Carrey's rubbery contortions and slapstick trickery provide just enough humour to keep you interested in this breezy bit of escapism. Not aided in Liar Liar by pets or animation, Carrey manages to do amazing and unique things with very simple props. He is also more in control of his acting than before. He is still over the top, but remains believable in some of the lower-energy scenes. An added plus is that the comedy is not as coarse as we've come to expect from him. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Trust me - BUY THIS FILM - it is very very funny. Jim carrey is superb acting Fletcher, the lawer who can't lie. My baby cousins luaghed at this film, my dad laughed at this film, my gran laughed at this film.....
It is fantastic - i Highly recommned it to anyone who likes to laugh
Trust me !!!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Directed by Tom Shadyac and released in 1997, Lair Liar is an emotionally charged comedy drama that stars Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Jennifer Tilly, Amanda Donohoe and Cary Elwes.
The film follows a divorced hot shot fast taking attorney called Fletcher Reede (played by Jim Carrey), a man who always gives preference to his job over that of his young son. He also tends to breaks promise after promise to him, until one day his son makes a birthday wish... he wishes that just for one whole day his Dad can't tell a lie, and much to the horror of Fletcher his son's wish comes true. A lawyer who can not lie is no lawyer. Fletchers life and career is about to be turned upside down in a strange but comical, and surprising way.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, you either love Jim Carrey or you hate him, and your preference will determine if you like this film or not, if your answer is the later (hate) then stop reading now as he is the main characters in Liar Liar and gives his trade mark over the top energetic acting. Not that there's anything wrong with his acting in Liar Liar, in fact he is pretty good throughout and is most likely the only actor that could have made the film as funny as it is. In fact the acting from most concerned is pretty good. Maura Tierney who plays Fletcher's ex-wife is pretty convincing in her role. The plot and dialogue in the film has also been produced to a high and more importantly entertaining standard.
While being mainly a comedy, the film is also quite touching at times. The relationship between Fletcher and his son especially, comes across as being realistic and emotional. You can't help sympathise with him.
There is a few extremely funny scenes and one liners throughout the film delivered by Jim Carrey. One example is when he says "I've had better" to a woman after having sex with her. Not to forget the brilliant scene when he is pulled over by a police officer - definitely a scene to remember.
The film isn't perfect and does have a small fault or two which robbed it of a five star status. Liar Liar has a somewhat slow beginning that may put some off, a few scenes were not that funny, and the ending (for me at least) was a bit of a disappointment.
While it's not the greatest film I've seen in my life, it's still an entertaining one, and as comedies go it sure delivers. Liar Liar is one that will make you laugh. I would recommend this film to you if your a fan of Jim Carrey, or somebody who wishes to see the consequences of what would happen if a lawyer couldn't lie.
The film follows a divorced hot shot fast taking attorney called Fletcher Reede (played by Jim Carrey), a man who always gives preference to his job over that of his young son. He also tends to breaks promise after promise to him, until one day his son makes a birthday wish... he wishes that just for one whole day his Dad can't tell a lie, and much to the horror of Fletcher his son's wish comes true. A lawyer who can not lie is no lawyer. Fletchers life and career is about to be turned upside down in a strange but comical, and surprising way.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, you either love Jim Carrey or you hate him, and your preference will determine if you like this film or not, if your answer is the later (hate) then stop reading now as he is the main characters in Liar Liar and gives his trade mark over the top energetic acting. Not that there's anything wrong with his acting in Liar Liar, in fact he is pretty good throughout and is most likely the only actor that could have made the film as funny as it is. In fact the acting from most concerned is pretty good. Maura Tierney who plays Fletcher's ex-wife is pretty convincing in her role. The plot and dialogue in the film has also been produced to a high and more importantly entertaining standard.
While being mainly a comedy, the film is also quite touching at times. The relationship between Fletcher and his son especially, comes across as being realistic and emotional. You can't help sympathise with him.
There is a few extremely funny scenes and one liners throughout the film delivered by Jim Carrey. One example is when he says "I've had better" to a woman after having sex with her. Not to forget the brilliant scene when he is pulled over by a police officer - definitely a scene to remember.
The film isn't perfect and does have a small fault or two which robbed it of a five star status. Liar Liar has a somewhat slow beginning that may put some off, a few scenes were not that funny, and the ending (for me at least) was a bit of a disappointment.
While it's not the greatest film I've seen in my life, it's still an entertaining one, and as comedies go it sure delivers. Liar Liar is one that will make you laugh. I would recommend this film to you if your a fan of Jim Carrey, or somebody who wishes to see the consequences of what would happen if a lawyer couldn't lie.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I you feel like having a laugh-a-minute then I seriously suggest that you invest in this film so you can watch it over and over again and see the fabulous Jim Carrey at his very best with a superb storyline to accompany him. My Tip: Order it now!
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Liar Liar
Another outstanding production featuring Jim Carey. As a fan of his films I hold this dvd as one of the best if not the best. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Matthew
If Carrey is your man? This is a laugh festival.
Flethcher Reade {Jim Carrey} is a sharp tongued attorney for whom lying has become second nature. When his son Max finally gets fed up of Fletcher breaking his promises to him, he... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Spike Owen
The truth shall set you free
When you can't lie for 24 whole hours things are sure to get pretty sticky, especially for Fletcher Reede who just happens to be a lawyer. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by R
1 star for this film shame on some of you reviewers
This film is a classic i think its one of his (Jim carreys) best film performances (apart from dumb and dumber maybe) the message in this film is simple and clear and some parts of... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009
funny moving and great entertainment
Jim Carrey really excels in this film, just the perfect character for him. He plays a lawyer trying not to lie and he is absolutely hilarious.. Great film good story
Published on 18 Mar 2009 by S. Reid
Funny, but so average and forgetable
Liar Liar is the story of what happens to smooth talking, unreliable, dishonest, fast track lawyer Fletcher Reede when his son blows out his candles for his fifth birthday and... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2009 by Marlyly
Classic Carrey, no I'm not lying
Fletcher (Carrey) is having difficulty seeing his son, putting his career first. On his birthday his son Max (Cooper) wishes that Fletcher can't tell a lie for a whole day. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2009 by Stampy
Shockling bad.
Jim Carrey is an incredibly talented actor. Unfortunaly, as a comedian, he is not funny in the slightest. Read more
Published on 15 July 2008 by Big Proof
Mental
Nobody can criticise this film. To give it a poor review you must be the most boring, dull person in the world.
Easily the funniest film made.
Easily the funniest film made.
Published on 16 Jun 2008 by The Psych
At last, a role that suits Carrey to the glove
Liar Liar is a very good comedy about a lawyer who can't lie for an entire day because of a wish his son made when blowing out the candles on his birthday cake. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2007 by Jay
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