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Ricky Gervais lies his ass off in the trailer for his new flick!

Wait, I have to click on a link? by so_here_I_am	Jun 26th, 2009 12:31:30 PM
Too much work. Maybe I'll do it later.
Way, Dear Lord, Why? by baba-lou2	Jun 26th, 2009 12:35:23 PM
Why do the KEEP hiring Jonah Hill? Here's an Idea, Seth Rogan, Jack Black and Jonah Hill star in SURVIVOR: Deep Space.
Nice to see some love for Louis C.K., Quint... by Nice Marmot	Jun 26th, 2009 12:36:16 PM
Funny funny man. Or were you saying he should literally blow up?
I LOVE GERVAIS BUT IT'S ANOTHER BOMB STATESIDE... by CopOnTheEdge	Jun 26th, 2009 12:40:44 PM
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.
the waiting to explode in a huge way Louis CK?? by Series7	Jun 26th, 2009 12:44:11 PM
I think if it hasn't happened yet. Its not going to happen. Make Pootie Tang 2!!! Also who said Johan Hill was funny?
Louis C.K., i'm in......... by Samwise Ganja	Jun 26th, 2009 12:48:32 PM
anything that crazy irish lookin mexican basterd does i will throw money at......sounds foolish i know but fuck it......he's hilarious.........
Who are the ad wizards... by wampa 1	Jun 26th, 2009 12:55:04 PM
...that came up with this one?
Karl Pilkington.. by webster1990	Jun 26th, 2009 12:55:47 PM
...has a head like a fucking orange, and is making an appearance in the film as a caveman in the opening sequence.
I'm in. by ballyhoo	Jun 26th, 2009 01:00:16 PM
It's an original comedy, after all.
There's also a trailer for... by ErnestBorgNine	Jun 26th, 2009 01:02:41 PM
Ponyo, but it looks crappy.
QUINT by Mr. Nice Gaius	Jun 26th, 2009 01:09:34 PM
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?!
Karl Pilkington's head looks like a fucking orange by William Ashbless	Jun 26th, 2009 01:10:21 PM

Karl "Dilkington" by MJDeViant	Jun 26th, 2009 01:10:47 PM
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.
LOUIS CK by BRUTICUS	Jun 26th, 2009 01:17:13 PM
best comedian out there right now...
LOUIS CK by TheMcflyFarm	Jun 26th, 2009 01:20:00 PM
Arguably the best comedian there ever was...
Lucky Louie was really great... by ErnestBorgNine	Jun 26th, 2009 01:28:54 PM
and hey, if you like Dane Cook, you should check out Louie C.K.
Normally, I can't stand Gervais by GiveMeAnFinBreak	Jun 26th, 2009 01:32:35 PM
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.
ErnestBorgNine by Subtlety	Jun 26th, 2009 01:35:01 PM
easy now killer, you may hate poor Mr. C.K. but let's not say things we can't take back.
As for the trailer by Subtlety	Jun 26th, 2009 01:37:02 PM
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"?
I could tell you I was really looking forward to this. by Subtitles_Off	Jun 26th, 2009 01:41:25 PM
But I'd be lying.
Or, Subtlety... by ErnestBorgNine	Jun 26th, 2009 01:43:20 PM
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.
"Ponyo" looks gorgeous. by Subtitles_Off	Jun 26th, 2009 01:44:16 PM
But it might be crappy. Little droplet girl dances on the backs of whales while Japanese characters who sound like Matt Damon say, "Oh how cute." Then again, it might just be the best thing since balloons lifted a house. I dunno.
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Script Was Brilliant by mrbeaks	Jun 26th, 2009 01:44:43 PM
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.
If you like Dane Cook by Subtitles_Off	Jun 26th, 2009 01:46:49 PM
you should check out the head of this pin I'm holding. You and it have a lot in common, obviously.
Pilkington by Pontificus	Jun 26th, 2009 01:48:35 PM
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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =t5p5cIyoF9I
If you like Dane Cook by GiveMeAnFinBreak	Jun 26th, 2009 01:59:21 PM
You should kill yourself. Now.
Paint drying by SmokingRobot	Jun 26th, 2009 02:01:02 PM
Would be more interesting than this.
This could be good by Kakii	Jun 26th, 2009 02:02:31 PM
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.
for example: by ErnestBorgNine	Jun 26th, 2009 02:03:19 PM
http://danecookisahack.ytmnd.c om/
Other comedians who need more attention then Louis C.K. by Series7	Jun 26th, 2009 02:04:47 PM
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.
Head like a Fucking Orange by Hafsol	Jun 26th, 2009 02:06:03 PM
Looks good. But I am a Gervais Fanboy..
Louis C.K. can do no wrong in my book. by Shut the Fuck up Donny	Jun 26th, 2009 02:12:56 PM
I even fucking loved Pootie Tang. If he's attached, I'm going to enjoy the shit out of this.
I hope it's good... by viola123	Jun 26th, 2009 02:15:06 PM
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!!
Guessing that is the US trailer by Talkbacker with no name	Jun 26th, 2009 02:18:09 PM
They have cut a UK one too which Gervais prefers and guessing will give a better look at the films real tone.
from Ricky's blog by Talkbacker with no name	Jun 26th, 2009 02:19:34 PM
"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."
No Name by Pontificus	Jun 26th, 2009 02:19:44 PM
This IS the UK Trailer, which is why the link says Yahoo UK... The US trailer will be up today at some point aswell.
JJ Abrams also adds by Talkbacker with no name	Jun 26th, 2009 02:21:40 PM
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!'"
oh I see Pontificus by Talkbacker with no name	Jun 26th, 2009 02:23:23 PM
I'm surprised by that
Series7 by IForgotAbout19	Jun 26th, 2009 02:24:00 PM
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.
Ponyo is really great by earthlingdave	Jun 26th, 2009 02:25:11 PM
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.
UK and US by Pontificus	Jun 26th, 2009 02:25:26 PM
According to the co-director (matt robinson)'s website, the US trailer will be up at 4:30 pacific time http://www.lecturefilms.com/
PORCO ROSSO is my favorite animated film since by Subtitles_Off	Jun 26th, 2009 02:29:05 PM
PINNOCHIO. THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE is awfully good, too. KIKI'S? Uh, not so much.
That's Rickydiculous! by mraig	Jun 26th, 2009 02:34:34 PM
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.
eeeehhhhh Paul F. Tompkins by Series7	Jun 26th, 2009 02:36:22 PM
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.
I could eat a knob at night... by FuckMichaelBay	Jun 26th, 2009 02:39:21 PM
...if I had a head like a fuckin' orange!
Series7 by Ribbons	Jun 26th, 2009 02:52:20 PM
Doug Benson? Really? Not a fan. Although I do agree that Louis CK's stuff seems to work better as stand-up material.
I disagree w/ you mrbeaks... by Frat Boy	Jun 26th, 2009 02:58:14 PM
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.
Comedians by ebonic_plague	Jun 26th, 2009 03:05:49 PM
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.
Yeah by Series7	Jun 26th, 2009 03:05:56 PM
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?
Bill Burr by GiveMeAnFinBreak	Jun 26th, 2009 03:14:59 PM
Cracks me up. Oh, and I also own and love PootieTang. That is all.
I don't want my head squoze!!!! by progrocktv	Jun 26th, 2009 03:27:03 PM
Karl is a genius of ignorance!
RE: Comedians by Mr. Nice Gaius	Jun 26th, 2009 03:29:03 PM
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.)
RE: Comedians (redux) by Mr. Nice Gaius	Jun 26th, 2009 03:31:54 PM
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?!
Preferred original title. by V'Shael	Jun 26th, 2009 03:36:55 PM
But it had to be renamed, because American audiences would be "confused". Fucking septics...
Man, Merchant is so, so, so good in Extras... by DanielKurland	Jun 26th, 2009 03:37:13 PM
It blows my mind.
Ricky Gervais AND Louis CK by GingerBallz	Jun 26th, 2009 03:38:40 PM
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.
What sort of trouble? You're from AICN, let me KNOW! by ricarleite2	Jun 26th, 2009 03:46:03 PM
Instead you guys just link stuff..
Karl Pilkington by alynch3	Jun 26th, 2009 03:50:55 PM
Unfortunately his part got cut out of the film. In fact, the entire opening caveman sequence was removed. Poor orange-headed little twat.
Terrible title by MaxTheSilent	Jun 26th, 2009 03:52:30 PM
They should have stuck with THIS SIDE OF THE TRUTH. And yes, the script was pretty brilliant.
GingerBallz; What do you mean stupid catch phrases? by DanielKurland	Jun 26th, 2009 03:54:20 PM
"Garlic Bread?"
good to see a new movie by Muki	Jun 26th, 2009 03:58:39 PM
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.
i like this guy Kurt Metzger by BMacSmith	Jun 26th, 2009 04:05:04 PM
dude was funny
Ghost Town was actually very good by RICHARD_GERE_RAPED_MY_GERBIL	Jun 26th, 2009 04:07:27 PM
I don't even like Gervais but laughed at that one. This one also looks good. I'll watch it.
Holy shit, MNG! by ebonic_plague	Jun 26th, 2009 05:15:41 PM
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!
I fucking hate him smarmy CUNT ! by kingoflight	Jun 26th, 2009 05:28:30 PM
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. /end rant
looks actually quite good by chipps	Jun 26th, 2009 05:42:26 PM

Thats not really a rant kingoflight... by DrBrianOblivion	Jun 26th, 2009 05:46:46 PM
...more like a schizophrenic outburst.
US Trailer by Pontificus	Jun 26th, 2009 05:49:29 PM
Up at Yahoo US http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/ 1810022054/trailer The co-director Matt Robinson prefers this, says it captures the tone better.
Chimp-ancy that!! You ffff.... ccc... by Kobaal	Jun 26th, 2009 06:55:27 PM
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!!!
Trailer froze. Don't care enough to try again. Fuck you, by JuanSanchez	Jun 26th, 2009 07:19:31 PM
Ricky Gervais
A world where everyone tells the hurtful truth... by SnapT	Jun 26th, 2009 07:43:59 PM
...also known as the AICN Talkback.
I love Gervais & Merchant... by SnapT	Jun 26th, 2009 07:45:13 PM
...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.
I vote, by Royston Lodge	Jun 26th, 2009 08:16:52 PM

I vote, "yes". by Royston Lodge	Jun 26th, 2009 08:17:08 PM
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A shit version Is on youtube...but I laughed by earlfist	Jun 26th, 2009 08:19:32 PM
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.
Bill Burr vs. the city of Philly... by Immortal_Fish	Jun 26th, 2009 09:52:23 PM
...cemented his standing in my top 5 comedian list. Unforgettable!
Lewis CK... by carraway	Jun 26th, 2009 11:04:41 PM
Isn't he that guy who writes jokes pro bono for Dane Cook
Ditto on Brian Regan by BizarroJerry	Jun 26th, 2009 11:11:13 PM
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.
brian regan smokes 'em all. by ironic_name	Jun 26th, 2009 11:31:47 PM

glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks hes funny. by ironic_name	Jun 26th, 2009 11:32:46 PM

kingoflight by carraway	Jun 26th, 2009 11:57:51 PM
Just guessing here but, probably a big fan of Dane Cook.
This is the greatest movie ever made. by Lashlarue	Jun 27th, 2009 12:08:49 AM
Honestly.
What's with the Title change? by RobotKing	Jun 27th, 2009 01:22:32 AM
The original one seemed perfectly fine to me
"Singing Happy Birthday for the eight time that day" by BenBraddock	Jun 27th, 2009 03:50:05 AM
I laughed, even though I shouldn't have
Has the exact same feel as Ghost town by There_will_be_Dickblood	Jun 27th, 2009 04:23:29 AM
and I liked ghost town.
Up on movies.yahoo.com by aversiontherapy2	Jun 27th, 2009 11:02:20 AM
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.
The US trailer is even better by earlfist	Jun 27th, 2009 12:02:50 PM
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.)
Brian Regan sucks! by Bob Loblaw Law Blog	Jun 27th, 2009 01:05:56 PM
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.
IMAGINE A WORLD... by Dr Lizardo	Jun 27th, 2009 01:06:15 PM
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".
I'd like to see Gervais, Larry David and Jake Johannsen... by Cletus Van Damme	Jun 27th, 2009 01:48:04 PM
...together in a well-written comedy.
confused by stvnhthr	Jun 27th, 2009 04:19:11 PM
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.
And yes... Karl Pilkington does have a head... by Bob Loblaw Law Blog	Jun 27th, 2009 07:50:03 PM
LIKE A FUCKING ORANGE! :)
Why the FUCK... by mr_macphisto	Jun 28th, 2009 10:50:20 AM
...did they change the title? "The Invention of Lying"? Over "This Side of the Truth"? GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK.
I like all involved by Bass Ackwards	Jun 28th, 2009 02:55:10 PM
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.
@Cletus Van Damme by Kobaal	Jun 29th, 2009 01:35:49 AM
Would love Gervais and Merchant to do an 'Extras' style cameo on Curb Your Enthusiasm. That would possibly be the greatest thing, ever.
Wasn't this called: "The Other Side of the Truth" by silentbobafett2	Jun 29th, 2009 05:01:46 AM

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