Liar Liar

Liar Liar (Original Title: Liar Liar ) is an American comedy film from the year 1997 was directed by Tom Shadyac, the screenplay by Paul Guay and Stephen Mazur. . The main role was played by Jim Carrey.

Action

The divorced Fletcher Reede is a successful lawyer. He often disappointed his son Max, as he did not deliver on its promise. This he also burdened the relationship with his ex-wife Audrey further, although he still has feelings for her. After his father has allowed him again, Max wishes on his birthday party at Kerzenausblasen that his father for 24 hours can not lie.

The desire of Max fulfilled, but on the very day Fletcher has an important trial. Reede is erstreiten in a divorce negotiation despite anderslautendem marriage contract a high severance. As a " success fee " waving a stake in the firm. All attempts to leave adjourn fail to Fletcher's new honesty. Eventually, however, it is possible Fletcher to prove that the marriage contract is void, and his client has rightful claim to their share of the marital assets. However, as these will also erstreiten from greed the sole custody of the children, Fletcher freaks out and even accused the judge broke the law. Then he loses his job and ends up in jail. However, Fletcher's former secretary, the bail for him and he comes on the same day off.

Meanwhile, Fletcher has noted the importance of Audrey and Max are for him. Audrey, however, has now decided to follow Max with her ​​new partner from Los Angeles to Boston, in order to spare Max further disappointment by his father. Fletcher tried to stop on the runway to the departure of the aircraft in which Jerry, Audrey and Max sit. He succeeds, though he had an accident there.

Next year, Max is back in front of his birthday cake, which is the only source of light in the room. When he blow out the candle and it gets dark, take a few seconds before he turns on the light again. One sees Fletcher and Audrey, who are kissing. Fletcher then asks his son if he had wished that Mommy and Daddy get along again. His son's answer is: " Yes. I wanted a pair of rollerblades. "Whereupon Audrey her ex-husband asks with an uncertain smile, to cut the cake.

Goof

Although Fletcher can not lie, he takes over his secretary to white lie "I did not really understand your question ," although he previously did in the scene very well. This actually contradicted his curse.

Reviews

James Berardinelli scored the film on ReelViews to the most amusing films with Jim Carrey and strongly praised his performance. He wrote that the film would include some elements of a film drama that would not function properly.

Roger Ebert praised in the Chicago Sun - Times of 21 March 1997 very much the appearance of Jim Carrey.

Filmdienst 10/1997 described the comedy as harmless, but the representation of Carrey as furios. TV Movie 11/1997 praised the loving, directed by Tom Shadyac and wrote, Carrey would show his sensitive side.

Awards

Jim Carrey was nominated for his role in the film awards Golden Globe Award and Kids' Choice Award; he won the MTV Movie Award and a Blockbuster Entertainment Award. Justin Cooper was nominated for a Young Artist Award and a Blockbuster Entertainment Award. Jennifer Tilly was nominated for a Blockbuster Entertainment Award.

The film won for Best Comedy the People's Choice Award and was nominated for a Kids' Choice Award. John Debney won the Film & Television Music Award of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers for film music.

Dedication

The actor Jason Bernard, who plays the judge, died shortly after completion of the film. The film was dedicated to him.

1997 in film Brian Grazer Film score James Newton Howard Russell Boyd Don Zimmerman (film editor) Mitchell Ryan Randall "Tex" Cobb List of film awards Metacritic Patch Adams (Film) Dragonfly (2002 film)
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