Review of The Invention of Lying (2009) by Adam R — 08 Jul 2014

Very funny. Worth watching, especially if you're a fan of Gervais.

This review of The Invention of Lying (2009) was written by Adam R on 08 July 2014.

The Invention of Lying has generally received mixed reviews.

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