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Though there's nothing that offensive about Big Fat Liar, it is filled with Hollywood cliches and cartoonish slapstick, making it strictly for kids.
Nell Minow Common Sense Media Really likeable family comedy set in cutthroat Hollywood. Rated: 4/5 Dec 22, 2010 Full Review Empire Magazine Rated: 3/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle Rated: 2/5 Mar 10, 2003 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Twenty years later, Big Fat Liar is still a funny film Feb 8, 2022 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Although aimed at kids, adults will find Big Fat Liar just as entertaining, giving them a chance to reacquaint themselves with their own "kid within." Goofy, adorable and laughable. Big Fat Liar is one funny film. Nov 7, 2019 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Paul Giamatti just goes for it. Rated: 7/10 May 14, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
Jace E "Bye, Bye Little Boy Blue... I am Back!" This movie is pure chaos and I love it. It feels like the script was thrown together in a day or two, but that's not a terrible thing. I imagine the board looked something like this: Step 1 - Kid is a liar Step 2 - Kid tells the truth and no one believes him Step 3 - Kid does whatever he can to prove he's telling the truth Step 4 - Paul Giamatti is dyed blue Step 5 - Kid becomes a successful writer in Hollywood Frankie Muniz and Amanda Bynes are adorable, Paul Giamatti is the epitome of a vindictive villain and the antics are hilarious. There are dumb moments scattered throughout, but it's the perfect movie to throw on when you don't want to veg out. Best Character: Frank Best Quote: "Eat my bloomers, blue boy!" - Crazy Old Lady Best Scene: Marty turns blue. Honorable mention: Finding the hideout Best Song: "Hungry Like the Wolf" Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Steven Y Standard fare kids movie, elevated by the star quality of Muniz and Giamatti. It's playful and silly, yet the actions of the protagonist are deeply malicious. It's enjoyable and light-hearted, though ridiculous. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/09/24 Full Review Daniel F Fun, lighthearted movie. Yes, it's a kid/teen film. Nothing wrong with that. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/06/24 Full Review Daniel A This movie has an interesting story and set-up, but unfortunately, the film does nothing with it and resorts to simple slapstick and gags. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/22/24 Full Review Ashley M Great family movie that had us crying laughing! 😂 #LovedIt ❤️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/24/24 Full Review angela g i re watched this movie and it still holds up as a really great family comedy i still love this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Who's afraid of the big bad Wolf? Not Jason Shepherd (Frankie Muniz), who has to prove that sleazy Hollywood producer Marty Wolf (Paul Giamatti) stole his class paper and turned it into a blockbuster hit movie, Big Fat Liar. Traveling to Los Angeles with his best friend Kaylee (Amanda Bynes), Jason tries to break into show business -- literally. Through a hilarious series of pranks and ruses, Jason brings one of Hollywood's most powerful producers to his knees.
Director
Shawn Levy
Producer
Michael Tollin, Brian Robbins
Screenwriter
Dan Schneider, Dan Schneider, Brian Robbins
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Tollin/Robbins Productions, Mediastram Film
Rating
PG (Some Language)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 8, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$47.8M
Runtime
1h 28m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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