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Ricky Gervais lies his ass off in the trailer for his new flick!
Ahoy, squirts! Quint here, writing from the airport of an undisclosed foreign city (yay for free wifi). I have an hour before my flight boards and takes me back home, so I was scanning around the intertubes and saw the lovely guys with the wandering hands at Film School Rejects posted up the trailer for Matthew Robinson and Ricky Gervais' THE INVENTION OF LYING, which originated at Yahoo Movies UK.
I'm a massive, massive fan of Ricky's, especially his work with Stephen Merchant, who pops up in this trailer. So does damn near everybody who is currently funny. Tina Fey, the waiting to explode in a huge way Louis CK, Jonah Hill, etc, etc. The real question is if the real genius of that group, Mr. Karl Pilkington, makes an appearance.
Ricky Gervais discovering lying is a brilliant match of personality and concept, but I've been hearing the film has been having trouble coming together. With all that raw talent at work I hope that it all gets worked out.
Click here to watch the trailer!
-Quint
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Too much work. Maybe I'll do it later.
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Why do the KEEP hiring Jonah Hill?
Here's an Idea,
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Funny funny man. Or were you saying he should literally blow up?
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His comedy just doesn't translate to the average American, plus...does this really seem like his comedy? This is not The Office or Extras, which for the record I think are absolutely brilliant and I think the BBC Office is the most brilliant tv show of all time; but this is him trying to produce a "mainstream Hollywood hit." Just like his previous ghost Dreamworks movie that bombed (and I've forgot the name); it was amusing and had funny moments but just wasn't him in the pocket.
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I think if it hasn't happened yet. Its not going to happen. Make Pootie Tang 2!!! Also who said Johan Hill was funny?
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anything that crazy irish lookin mexican basterd does i will throw money at......sounds foolish i know but fuck it......he's hilarious.........
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...that came up with this one?
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...has a head like a fucking orange, and is making an appearance in the film as a caveman in the opening sequence.
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It's an original comedy, after all.
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Ponyo, but it looks crappy.
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Talkbacker DEVASTATORS_TESTICLES has been going from TB to TB saying that Gervais has been fired and that the film is "being re-edited. Co-director also removed from film."Any legit buzz on this?!
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Can't wait for this movie or his next. So refreshing compared to what we are always fed. I also worry about his hollywood aim but I think he'll be fine.
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best comedian out there right now...
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Arguably the best comedian there ever was...
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and hey, if you like Dane Cook, you should check out Louie C.K.
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But this seems different. Kind of high concept ... which means that yes, it WILL bomb here in the states. Not enough dick and fart jokes in that trailer.
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easy now killer, you may hate poor Mr. C.K. but let's not say things we can't take back.
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looks funny. Funny concept, great cast. But can they make a whole movie about that one joke? And, um, can they do it again after "Liar, Liar"?
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you can reread my post and realize I'm refering to the well known fact that Cook is a joke stealer, especially from C.K. Dickhead.
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...for an Infinite Amount of TimeI Just Realized: The AICN Talkbacks are a Grand Experiment!!soienaop.s$2odealnoeohaifiopjrwijp'sdpijo'wepijoencln'a
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And the advanced word we've heard has been from people who seem to not dig this kind of humor. I'm still expecting greatness from this film.
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Pilkington filmed a cameo but the sequence he was in was cut out. He made a documentary about the experience for the BBC, which is awesome.
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BuI6fqZaFE
Part 2
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You should kill yourself. Now.
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Would be more interesting than this.
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I really like Ricky's work, but never thought he was right for hollywood etc as he would get watered down, this may prove me wrong, looks like it could be really good.
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http://danecookisahack.ytmnd.com/
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Greer Barnes, Nick Griffin, Kirk Fox, Kyle Dunnigan, Todd Barry and Doug Benson. I like Louis, but he has been given many a chance and I just don't think his schtick works out side of stand up. Lucky Louis was ok, but I was like, I'd rather just see his stand up instead.
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Looks good. But I am a Gervais Fanboy..
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I even fucking loved Pootie Tang. If he's attached, I'm going to enjoy the shit out of this.
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I think Ricky (and Stephen) are brilliant, and I'm hoping this is what "Extras" and "The Office" (BBC) were/are. I don't get that either: that his humor doesn't register with EVERYONE! How can it not? It's thoughtful, it's cool. I'm a fangirl for sure, *g*. I hope it's good!!
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They have cut a UK one too which Gervais prefers and guessing will give a better look at the films real tone.
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"J.J. Abrams (Star Trek Director) watched The Invention of Lying and said it was one of his favourite films. I know I shouldn't care what people think - some people will like it, some will hate it, and some won't care either way. But the reason I'm so excited in this instance is that I think J.J. is one of the most exciting directors out there at the moment."
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This IS the UK Trailer, which is why the link says Yahoo UK...
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Ricky Gervais proves, once again, that he is the master. Not only of comedy, but social commentary. 'The Invention of Lying' is as funny as it is biting, wholly original, and surprisingly moving. Is there such thing as an important comedy? Turns out there is, and this is it. If you're still reading this, you should stop immediately and go see 'The Invention of Lying!'"
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I'm surprised by that
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Great call on Todd Barry, he's one of the best. Also, if everyone in the world doesn't know by now: David Cross. Also, Paul F. Tohmpkins (Yes, the guy from the shitty VH1 show) is a hillarious stand-up comic, he was one of the writers for/actors in Mr. Show. I haven't watched the trailer yet, but I'm going to chimpan-see this no matter what it looks like from the outside.
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I've seen it and loved it. Very much a return to the "Kiki's Delivery Service / Porco Rosso" feel. Small picturesque town with great characters and heart.
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According to the co-director (matt robinson)'s website, the US trailer will be up at 4:30 pacific time
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I've really been looking forward to this; Ricky (along with Steve and Karl, of course) is one of my favorite comedians working today. Even if not everything he makes is perfect, you can tell he's always challenging himself and at least trying to produce something a little more meaningful than the mass-produced pablum that gets marketed as 'comedy'. What made the original Office so great is how carefully he toed the line between humor and crippling sadness that exists in real life. And how many other projects are there out there that aren't remakes, sequels, prequels, adaptations of books/comic books/TV shows/insurance commercials? This is as original a concept as we'll see this year. Even if some of the humor in this trailer is a little broad, Ricky is definitely willing to cross/ignore the line of political correctness that stifles so much comedy--take for example any of his standup routines, which feature jokes like:
I think Schindler's List is a fantastic film. And I didn't watch it at the cinema actually. I got it out on video, about a year later - by mistake - 'cause I'd never heard of it and I was in Blockbuster sort of late one night. I was a bit drunk, and I thought it was a porn film. No, 'cause I saw 18 certificate, top shelf. I thought, oh, black and white - dodgy home movie, German sounding - they're the best, and what swung it was that quote on the back from Barry Norman: "Have a box of Kleenex ready". Rubbish, I used about two. There was a shower scene. -
I could do with less of him. He just isn't funny. Funny thing about him and Todd. Todd was in the Wrestler and he was in There Will Be Blood.
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...if I had a head like a fuckin' orange!
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Doug Benson? Really? Not a fan. Although I do agree that Louis CK's stuff seems to work better as stand-up material.
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Script was good. Not great. Very funny at parts. The joke dies early on, however. I don't know. I think the concept was too simple to sustain a 90 minute movie. Plus, how it all wraps up in the script, was just bad. It had no real ending. The writers knew thay had to finish it in the next few pages and the way they decided to was just sloppy. I have to admit I admire the way he describes the man in the sky who fixes/causes everyone's problems. That was a brilliant angle. The beginning: funny. The middle: so-so. The end: bad. If anyone wants to read it, it is at simply scripts under the title This Side of the Truth.
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Since we're throwing out names of worthwhile comics, I'll add Brian Regan. That guy can make me laugh with just the look on his face. And does anyone remember a comic named Brian Haley? Big blonde guy with a flat top? He did one routine that I saw waaaay back in high school, that my friends and I watched and it absolutely killed us... then I saw him in a bit part in the worst movie I'd ever seen (McHale's Navy) and never again after that. Oh, and after the Office and Extras, I'll give Gervais the benefit of the doubt on anything he does. So I'll check this one out. -
I don't know if Doug Benson is for everyone. I don't even know if I'd like him in huge amounts. Super High Me was ok. But I'd like him as a side kick. Anyone like Daniel Tosh?
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Cracks me up. Oh, and I also own and love PootieTang. That is all.
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Karl is a genius of ignorance!
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Oh hell yeah, Brian Regan cracks me up, too. For years, he's been one of the funniest guys on the circuit and other comedians love him. What's amazing is the guy has a "clean" act - he doesn't work blue.If you get a chance, check out his "I Walked On The Moon" performance. It's got some of his strongest material and some of the funniest faces ever made by a human. (There should be plenty of clips on YouTube.)
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ebonic - I do remember Brian Haley but I'm not sure what became of his stand-up career. Really funny guy though.Didn't he randomly show up as a cop in THE DEPARTED?!
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But it had to be renamed, because American audiences would be "confused".
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It blows my mind.
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Arguably the two funniest men alive. I can't wait for this one. Extras and The Office (UK) stand as not only two of the funniest series of all time, but also the most relevant. This has to be good. Gervais is, and I say this with no hesitation, a genius. Saw CK in person a few weeks back and nearly peed myself. This will probably be too smart for a lot of Americans to handle, though (I say that both sadly and ironically, as I am an American) and won't do to well because people would rather see Ben Stiller spout senseless, Looney Tunes style catch phrases for their humor. Ben Stiller sucks.
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Instead you guys just link stuff..
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Unfortunately his part got cut out of the film. In fact, the entire opening caveman sequence was removed. Poor orange-headed little twat.
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They should have stuck with THIS SIDE OF THE TRUTH. And yes, the script was pretty brilliant.
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"Garlic Bread?"
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that isn't a sequel or a remake or based on a comic book. and for those reasons it probably won't be successful commercially but the critics will love it.
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dude was funny
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I don't even like Gervais but laughed at that one. This one also looks good.I'll watch it.
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That was him in The Departed! I had no idea. Nice to see he's made it as an actor, if not as a stand-up. I'm surprised that anyone involved with McHale's Navy ever worked again... even Bruce!
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Ghost town was shit and so was the office i dont care what people say he's not funny and he's should absolutly never been in any sort of list of the greatest comedy act's.
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...more like a schizophrenic outburst.
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Up at Yahoo US
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810022054/trailer
The co-director Matt Robinson prefers this, says it captures the tone better. -
So astonishingly excited about this. Cannot fucking wait. Everything Gervais and Merchant touch is fucking genius.
and as for Karl Dilkington, the little baldy Manc twat!, He's got a head like a fucking ORANGE!!! -
Ricky Gervais
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...also known as the AICN Talkback.
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...but wasn't too excited about this movie until I saw the trailer. Now I'm looking forward to it. An' that's the TRUTH.
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I must confess I can watch Jennifer Garner read tax audits, but this looks like a high concept type comedy we haven't seen done well in years. Hopefully more Groundhog Day than White Chicks. Gervais, when he gets it right, is as funny as he is arrogant and he's no fool. And Tina Fey is in it . Looking forward to this.
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...cemented his standing in my top 5 comedian list. Unforgettable!
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Isn't he that guy who writes jokes pro bono for Dane Cook
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Very funny comedian. He deserves more exposure.As for this movie, I think Gervais is funny, and I also really appreciate the originality of it.
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Just guessing here but, probably a big fan of Dane Cook.
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Honestly.
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The original one seemed perfectly fine to me
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I laughed, even though I shouldn't have
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and I liked ghost town.
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I love Gervais' kind of comedy, it doesn't always work but when it does it's original and wicked. The trailer didn't exactly make me hopeful but if the script is good this should be worth watching.
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This has a few extra bits and doesn't have that rather lame "touch girls boobs" line. (I always knew Americans were more sophisticated than us Brits, humourwise.)
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Seriously... he's like Larry the Cable Guy. Every fucking joke he does is him pretending to be mentally challenged.Blah... he drives me crazy. I've tried to make it through his specials, and they're awful.But, to each his own. Some people seem to REALLY like him. Whatever.
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Watched this and the Daybreakers trailer back-to-back. They both start with the same line. I am now trying to imagine a world without the phrase "Imagine a world".
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Jun 27, 2009 1:48:04 PM CDT
I'd like to see Gervais, Larry David and Jake Johannsen...
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...together in a well-written comedy.
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So every other moral failure is in play in this world except for lies? That is going to be a hard sell to do credibly, every sin has some sort of lying aspect to it, still may be a fun rental.
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LIKE A FUCKING ORANGE! :)
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...did they change the title? "The Invention of Lying"? Over "This Side of the Truth"? GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK.
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But it feels tired already, and does not lying really translate into saying everything on your mind? It feels less like people who don't lie and more like they're "challenged" in some way. I dunno, hope I'm wrong I like everyone who's involved.
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Would love Gervais and Merchant to do an 'Extras' style cameo on Curb Your Enthusiasm. That would possibly be the greatest thing, ever.
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