At a glance: ‘The Invention of Lying’

In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer (Ricky Gervais) learns to lie for personal gain.

Running time/rating: 1:40; PG-13 for language including some sexual material and a drug reference

What they’re saying: “Something rare, a boisterous American comedy with the power to trigger philosophical disputes – even, if taken really seriously, fisticuffs.” – David Edelstein, New York Magazine