Review of The Invention of Lying (2009) by Nkeakefnk — 06 May 2020

Super disappointing! There was potential and in the beginning I thought it might actually be a good one but Nah! Don't waste your time watching.

This review of The Invention of Lying (2009) was written by Nkeakefnk on 06 May 2020.

The Invention of Lying has generally received mixed reviews.

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