Popcorn Reviews With Cybèle: Liar Liar

By Cybèle Elaine Werts  
CybeleW@aol.com

First  published in the Shelburne News, Shelburne Vermont

Jim Carey is the reincarnation of Plastic Man. Yes, it is Jim’s face and body that comprise the bulk of his brilliance. The man is truly unreal. Sadly enough, Liar Liar is another weak vehicle in a series of weak vehicles for his gifts. That being said, I still enjoyed Liar Liar because Jim is just so damn funny!

We all know the premise from the commercials which had the best lines as usual - slimy lawyer type loses the ability to lie for a day. In the process of course he discovers his real feelings etc. etc. Of course we were all weeping by the end; whose heartstrings wouldn’t be pulled by the father son reunion thing? Jim did seem a bit strained throughout this film - face red muscles straining to stay in the Plastic Man position. But he gets a break for that in exchange for, thank God, a sprinkling of adult jokes which kept me from dropping this to the avoidatallcostskiddie category.

So no, I don’t have a helluva lot to say about this film. We’ve seen the plot, the characters [including the usual beleaguered but still carrying the torch wife and adorable but disappointed by dad tot] and the comedy. The only real reason to attend is Jim Carey, at least until you tire of his physical gumbyness.

The Cybele Short Movie Blurb is: Jim’s in fine form, so bring some twizzlers [now in fruity flavors] and something else chewy and stretchy to eat. Laugh away, but don’t set your heart on contemplating the deeper morale of this film in your nighttime dreams. Bring one and a half Kleenex’s for the end. One thumb up trembling with laughter and one thumb down for another silly comedy.

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