Universal Pictures | Release Date: March 21, 1997
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josh7797445Mar 4, 2016
Great Movie Love Jim Carry Jim Carrey's Best performances ever made. Liar Liar is a whacky and fun movie. but when you put a comedic actor like Jim Carrey, it's something else.. It somehow manages to work with the movie, it's a slapstickGreat Movie Love Jim Carry Jim Carrey's Best performances ever made. Liar Liar is a whacky and fun movie. but when you put a comedic actor like Jim Carrey, it's something else.. It somehow manages to work with the movie, it's a slapstick funny comedy. Expand
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Appendage7Jan 18, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. According to an interview with Jim Carrey, he says that the gag of Fletcher chasing his son as "The Claw" was something Carrey's father did to him and his siblings Expand
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csw12Feb 10, 2013
Liar Liar is an outstanding comedy. Jim Carey gives one of his best performances of his career. A movie that you won't stop laughing from start to finish with a story you will cherish.
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HolographicJan 22, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fletcher: You had sex with her every time you met, didn't you? DIDN'T YOU? LIAR!

Dana: He's badgering the witness!

Judge: It's his witness.

Fletcher: You slammed her! You dunked her donut! You gave her dog a Snausage! YOU STUFFED HER LIKE A THANKSGIVING TURKEY!

[Makes gobbling noises while pushing himself against the table]

Kenneth Falk: Alright! Alright, it's true, okay? I humped her brains out! There, now ya happy?

[awkward silence]

Fletcher: No further questions
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jim109109Jul 27, 2012
I always have had the opinion, that the British have an awful, dry sense of humor tainted by their inherent depression from living in one of the worst places on Earth. Carry is a comedic genius, in that he sees and creates humor in anyI always have had the opinion, that the British have an awful, dry sense of humor tainted by their inherent depression from living in one of the worst places on Earth. Carry is a comedic genius, in that he sees and creates humor in any context, taking life lightly and laughing in the faces of those who are burdened by their serious, depressive, british lives, farting in their very faces. And this is certainly his best movie. Expand
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ImpugnJan 11, 2020
This is Jim's funniest movie. The screenplay is brilliant as is Jim's acting. There is plenty of physical comedy & the actor that plays Jim's son is adoreable.
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Sosmooth1982Jan 3, 2023
Another one of my all time favorites. He should have made a part two to this. I crack up still watching this movie. It's forever funny.
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superfrog281Oct 13, 2022
This is a PERFECT Jim Carrey movie. It has a ton of laughs; the premise especially makes hilarious jokes in this movie! It is also touching as well, I love John Debney's scores as well, it's just perfect.
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Myles#13Sep 8, 2006
Jim Carrey is one of the funniest men alive, and this movie displays his talent for all to see! Carrey just goes all out... anyone whose brain is not in a jar will laugh til it hurts watching Liar Liar. COMIC GENIUS!
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Guy!May 27, 2007
Jim Carreys' best work, no matter how many times I see it, it never ceases to make me laugh.
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SuperbaDMIkeJun 20, 2022
Liar Liar is a perfect movie that fit's Jim Carrey in his typically goofy roles and this one is **** good.
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CvRudoOct 7, 2019
This is one of those movies that are perfect for their protagonist. Jim Carrey is the one for it, being able to show his full potential in comedy.
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Kdog152Jan 29, 2023
We can always count on Jim Carrey to give us a classic. Absolutely hilarious and also has a good moral message to it.
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StevenFSep 5, 2013
As star Jim Carrey fights with a blue pen in his office, we realise the comedy gold that only Carrey can bring to any scene, no matter how trivial it may appear or how ridiculous the premise is, his energy and combination of appealing to allAs star Jim Carrey fights with a blue pen in his office, we realise the comedy gold that only Carrey can bring to any scene, no matter how trivial it may appear or how ridiculous the premise is, his energy and combination of appealing to all audiences is unmatched, his role in the simply premised Liar Liar just solidifies this opinion. He plays a hotshot lawyer Fletcher who lets his young son down time after time, Fletcher is recently divorced as well, but can never spend quality time with young Max (Justin Cooper), but on the young boys birthday, he makes the wish of all wishes that no human could live without, the ability to lie. This naturally gives him a very bad day in court, where lying is second nature, but the better instances in the film come from the various situations that Fletcher runs into in his day of telling the truth, his above mentioned fight with a blue pen to convince himself it is red, beating himself in a bathroom for no reason whatsoever, they are some of the best laughs of the film, Carrey's unique ability to control each scene with endless amounts of laughter is truly admirable, he shows maniacal behaviour as he prances and shouts his way around a courtroom, trying his best to sabotage his own case. He beats himself up, gets in trouble with the law and continues to try and mend his relationship with his son, telling the truth all along the way.
The premise is interesting in the sense that it ushers towards a supernatural element, yet of doesn't necessarily promote this, what it really tries to do is test the relationship that a person holds with various important people in their lives, their boss, family, associates etc, just how much of that friendship is built on trust or more so, lies.
This is Carrey's film from start to finish, but Jennifer Tilly gives an appropriate amount of lustful and villainous behaviour as the temptress type mother of Fletchers struggling case in court, while Cary Elwes plays the trying to hard boyfriend of Fletchers ex-wife Audrey (Maura Tierney).
While the deliberate paces creates a predictable finish, Carrey's ability to have diverse expressions and put himself out there into any role truly shows his talent onscreen, especially in such a comical capacity like he is here.
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kingshahidOct 9, 2011
This movie was very touching. It was very funny and family friendly. I enjoyed the movie especially with the fact that pointed to the profession of lawyers having to lie to get their win and money or allow unjust situations to take place.
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Movie1997May 12, 2013
This is probably one of Jim Carrey's whackiest performances ever made. Liar Liar is a whacky and fun movie. It may seem unoriginal, but when you put a comedic actor like Jim Carrey, it's something else. It does get a little too extreme as farThis is probably one of Jim Carrey's whackiest performances ever made. Liar Liar is a whacky and fun movie. It may seem unoriginal, but when you put a comedic actor like Jim Carrey, it's something else. It does get a little too extreme as far as storytelling near the end. Plus, for a movie like this, it's a bit too sexual. Then again, the court scenes in the movie are about a woman committing adultery. It somehow manages to work with the movie, but is too ridiculous. (Which is what the movie is). As far as characters go, I thought they were really good, except for Jerry (Cary Elwes). He was just a bad character to throw into the movie. Overall, it's a slapstick funny and ridiculous comedy. Expand
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Spielberg00Dec 2, 2011
Bottom Line: Jim Carrey disappoints as a lawyer/liar in a comedy that throws out much of its potential.

In most of his films, Jim Carrey makes a show of hyperactivity, and in most cases, itâ
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SpangleAug 9, 2013
Absolutely hilarious film. Jim Carrey is top notch here as the laughs keep coming. Liar Liar is most certainly a hilarious, feel good story. In addition, the bloopers at the end of film ensure that the laughs truly go from beginning to end.
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Meth-dudeJan 20, 2017
This lighthearted comedy could've been so much more. It was painfully cliché, the acting wasn't that good except for Carrey and the movie was way too predictable. It wasn't a ad movie, it was just a disappointing one.
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 4, 2016
Liar Liar is enjoyable for Jim Carrey fans. For the rest of us, I don't know. The point is... wouldn't you love a liar to at least tell the truth for just one day? Yeah, me too.
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alejandro970Apr 24, 2021
Truth is the best doctrine. The lie has short legs. Or not? Jim Carrey in the role of a lawyer who, because of a birthday wish, cannot tell lies for a whole day, is more over-acting than in his previous jobs (Dumb and dumber, Batman forever).Truth is the best doctrine. The lie has short legs. Or not? Jim Carrey in the role of a lawyer who, because of a birthday wish, cannot tell lies for a whole day, is more over-acting than in his previous jobs (Dumb and dumber, Batman forever). It is one of those cases where you want to lock yourself in a dark room to try to find out why some people consider him funny. You will say. Expand
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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018
this is a..

Liar Liar

A typical drama theatre script that works on all levels and for everyone; Liar Liar is that rare comedy masterpiece that instead of exaggerating keeps it real and smart.
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FilipeNetoApr 25, 2018
Fletcher Reede is a competent lawyer who has learned that lying is easier and more rewarding than telling the truth. This will change when his son decides to ask as a birthday wish that Dad spend at least a full day without being able to lie.Fletcher Reede is a competent lawyer who has learned that lying is easier and more rewarding than telling the truth. This will change when his son decides to ask as a birthday wish that Dad spend at least a full day without being able to lie. A day that will change Reede's life. Or at least that was the intention of Jim Carrey in this deeply beautiful and touching film, where the laughter mingles with the beauty of the love shown by a father who truly wants to regain his family. The script, by telling a morally edifying story in an effective way, can therefore be considered as one of the strongest points of this film.

Jim Carrey has achieved here one of his most important successes. With it, he became a consecrated comedian. His performance is truly colossal, there isn't a moment where he doesn't shine, completely overshadowing the rest of the cast, with the honorable exception of Justin Cooper, who gives life to the sweet and innocent son of the lawyer. Some of the scenes involving Reede and Max are worthy of humorous anthologies.

Personally, I consider this film as the consecration of Jim Carrey, rather than the most famous and popular "Bruce Allmighty", who came a little after. The story is very simple but beautiful, the cast work was very competent, the direction of Tom Shadyac worked well... basically everything was up to the project. It's not an exceptional film, it's not a timeless work of art. It's a film for familiar entertainment, to see and to laugh. If viewed in this light, it's an excellent film.
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MrIslamicApr 20, 2021
It's a good movie, pretty funny, and a good concept. I don't think it is Jim Carrey's best movie but still worth watching if you're bored
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FloydH.Feb 3, 2006
Probably the funniest movie I've ever seen. Jim Carrey's completely unleashed antics border on insanity. Everyone I know raves about Liar, Liar. Our family owns the video, most have seen it 20 times and we still get a big kick out Probably the funniest movie I've ever seen. Jim Carrey's completely unleashed antics border on insanity. Everyone I know raves about Liar, Liar. Our family owns the video, most have seen it 20 times and we still get a big kick out of it. In fact I think I'll go watch it now! Expand
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SamNov 29, 2005
After crap like Napoleon Dynamite and Mail-Order bride, it's good that there are movies like this where you can leave a movie theater or living room with a grin on your face saying "Damn, that was funny!"
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