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Movie critics combined give Liar Liar (1997) a score of 2.8479 out of 4
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.36 out of 4 stars for artechock (Richard Oehmann)artechock (Richard Oehmann)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.28 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Peter Stack)San Francisco Chronicle (Peter Stack)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for David WilcockDavid Wilcock
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for filmfacts (Andreas Edler)filmfacts (Andreas Edler)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Empire Magazine (Darren Bignell)Empire Magazine (Darren Bignell)
...a reliably entertaining slice of comic nonsense. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Empire Magazine (Darren Bignell)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for The New York Times (Janet Maslin)The New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Two little words: Jim Carrey. That's all it takes to transform Liar Liar from a formulaic Hollywood comedy into an uproarious one-man free-for-all. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at The New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Minneapolis Star Tribune (Jeff Strickler)Minneapolis Star Tribune (Jeff Strickler)
... Liar Liar stands to make a liar out of those who predicted that Carrey's career was on the skids. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Minneapolis Star Tribune (Jeff Strickler)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Rita Kempley)Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
Carrey is not only under control, but funnier than ever. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Chicago Reader (Jonathan Rosenbaum)Chicago Reader (Jonathan Rosenbaum)
Carrey's attempted self-immolation in a men's room, which weirdly recalls certain Fred Astaire routines, may be a small classic. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Chicago Reader (Jonathan Rosenbaum)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Netflix (James Rocchi)Netflix (James Rocchi)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Jam! Movies (Liz Braun)Jam! Movies (Liz Braun)
One of the reasons Liar, Liar works so well is that Carrey gets to bounce off an excellent supporting cast. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Jam! Movies (Liz Braun)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for New York Times (Janet Maslin)New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Well into his tumultuous career, Mr. Carrey finally turns up in a straightforward comic vehicle, and the results are much wilder and funnier than this mundane material should have allowed. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Empire (Darren Bignell)Empire (Darren Bignell)
It's worth hanging on for the spice of the closing credit outtakes, which effectively rounds off a reliably entertaining slice of comic nonsense. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Empire (Darren Bignell)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Oz)eFilmCritic.com (Oz)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.15 out of 4 stars for Nehring The EdgeNehring The Edge
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.11 out of 4 stars for kids-in-mindkids-in-mind
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.10 out of 4 stars for Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.07 out of 4 stars for DVD Review e-zineDVD Review e-zine
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.03 out of 4 stars for The Common Guy (Paul Hall)The Common Guy (Paul Hall)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.02 out of 4 stars for DVD Authority.com ("Fusion3600")DVD Authority.com ("Fusion3600")
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Peter Stack)San Francisco Chronicle (Peter Stack)
Carrey goes boldly where no funnyman has ventured before, and it's simply amazing to watch him do it. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Peter Stack)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Scott RenshawScott Renshaw
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Russell Smith)Austin Chronicle (Russell Smith)
This film is both too formulaic and too much a one-man vehicle to rate as a true masterpiece. But God strike me dead if I'm lying, this is one gut-busting funny movie. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Austin Chronicle (Russell Smith)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Michael YagnowMichael Yagnow
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
Jim Carrey entertains himself mightily in Liar Liar, and his enthusiasm is infectious. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Cinematter (Matt Williams)Cinematter (Matt Williams)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Snack Bar (Adam J. Hakari)Snack Bar (Adam J. Hakari)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Snack Bar (Adam J. Hakari)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
One reason that Liar Liar is a difficult film to review lies in the simple reason that a funny-bone lies in the arm (or is that mind?) of the beholder. For comedy audiences and critics alike, there are two main schools of thought that allow us to gauge wh ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Andrew Hicks (Andrew Hicks)Andrew Hicks (Andrew Hicks)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)
Carrey truly works his *** off to get a laugh. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Examiner (Barbara Shulgasser)San Francisco Examiner (Barbara Shulgasser)
What's best about this script is the premise: a lawyer who doesn't lie. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at San Francisco Examiner (Barbara Shulgasser)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Weekly (Leonard Schwarz)Palo Alto Weekly (Leonard Schwarz)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Palo Alto Weekly (Leonard Schwarz)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
I am gradually developing a suspicion, or perhaps it is a fear, that Jim Carrey is growing on me. Am I becoming a fan? In Liar Liar he works tirelessly, inundating us with manic comic energy. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Online (Leonard Schwarz)Palo Alto Online (Leonard Schwarz)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Palo Alto Online (Leonard Schwarz)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.99 out of 4 stars for allesfilm.com (Balazs Barnucz)allesfilm.com (Balazs Barnucz)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.97 out of 4 stars for THE WEEKLY MOVIE REVIEWTHE WEEKLY MOVIE REVIEW
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.97 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.93 out of 4 stars for DVD Net (Martin Friedel)DVD Net (Martin Friedel)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.93 out of 4 stars for Christian Spotlight on the MoviesChristian Spotlight on the Movies
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.90 out of 4 stars for Moviemaven's HavenMoviemaven's Haven
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.90 out of 4 stars for Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
One reason that Liar Liar is a difficult film to review lies in the simple reason that a funny-bone lies in the arm (or is that mind?) of the beholder. For comedy audiences and critics alike, there are two main schools of thought that allow us to gauge wh ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.90 out of 4 stars for Teen Movie Critic (Roger Davidson)Teen Movie Critic (Roger Davidson)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Teen Movie Critic (Roger Davidson)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.89 out of 4 stars for Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.89 out of 4 stars for Deseret News, Salt Lake City Deseret News, Salt Lake City
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.88 out of 4 stars for Harvey's Movie Review (Harvey O'Brien)Harvey's Movie Review (Harvey O'Brien)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.86 out of 4 stars for Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for MediaCircus (Anthony Leong)MediaCircus (Anthony Leong)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.84 out of 4 stars for James BowmanJames Bowman
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.83 out of 4 stars for At-A-Glance Film ReviewsAt-A-Glance Film Reviews
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.83 out of 4 stars for MovieholeMoviehole
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.81 out of 4 stars for The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.81 out of 4 stars for Movie ram-blings (Ram Samudrala)Movie ram-blings (Ram Samudrala)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Movie ram-blings (Ram Samudrala)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for SF, Horror and Fantasy Film ReviewSF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for LA Weekly (Manohla Dargis)LA Weekly (Manohla Dargis)
He's (Carrey) an unruly commodity and, as such, compulsively watchable. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at LA Weekly (Manohla Dargis)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
For Liar Liar is marking time through the duller moments of exposition, wishing the film was as sharp overall as Carrey is himself. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Variety (Todd McCarthy)Variety (Todd McCarthy)
Awfully funny at times. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Variety (Todd McCarthy)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.79 out of 4 stars for Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.79 out of 4 stars for Film Scouts (Leslie Rigoulot)Film Scouts (Leslie Rigoulot)
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Film Scouts (Leslie Rigoulot)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.77 out of 4 stars for Dr. Daniel's Movie Emergency - Diagnosis from the Examining RoomDr. Daniel's Movie Emergency - Diagnosis from the Examining Room
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Dr. Daniel's Movie Emergency - Diagnosis from the Examining Room
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.77 out of 4 stars for DVD MovieGuideDVD MovieGuide
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.77 out of 4 stars for Time OutTime Out
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.76 out of 4 stars for DVD ReviewDVD Review
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for eye WEEKLY (Tom Lyons)eye WEEKLY (Tom Lyons)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.74 out of 4 stars for The Boston PhoenixThe Boston Phoenix
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.73 out of 4 stars for Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.72 out of 4 stars for Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.70 out of 4 stars for Washington PostWashington Post
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.69 out of 4 stars for The Flying Inkpot (Rebecca Wan)The Flying Inkpot (Rebecca Wan)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for Houston ChronicleHouston Chronicle
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for Mr. CrankyMr. Cranky
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.64 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Russell Smith)Austin Chronicle (Russell Smith)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.61 out of 4 stars for Images (Gary Johnson)Images (Gary Johnson)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.60 out of 4 stars for Dr. Daniel's Movie EmergencyDr. Daniel's Movie Emergency
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.60 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia City Paper (Cindy Fuchs)Philadelphia City Paper (Cindy Fuchs)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.56 out of 4 stars for Edwin JahielEdwin Jahiel
A little Jim Carrey goes a long way. A lot of Jim Carrey goes a little way. Even just 87 minutes of him. Still, "Liar Liar" has a watcher-friendly , funny premise. I suspect that it is a retread of "Nothing but the Truth," a 1941 Bob Hope vehicle in ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at Edwin Jahiel
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.52 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli)ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Carrey is forced to confine his antics to the needs of Liar Liar's unimaginative screenplay, and the results are mixed. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.52 out of 4 stars for Cinopsis Cinopsis
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.52 out of 4 stars for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)
A laugh a minute? Liar Liar Jim Carrey's forced truthfulness means a lot of mildly funny facial gyrations. ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
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Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli)ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
While watching Liar Liar, it occurred to me that the chief problem with this film is that it has a script. If Jim Carrey had been unleashed without such silly, incidental constraints as plot and dialogue, who knows where things might have gone? As it is, ...read the complete Liar Liar movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Liar Liar (1997) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
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Liar Liar (1997) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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Liar Liar (1997) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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