The Invention of Lying is a small comedy with big things on its mind. A modern morality fable, at its core beats an almost Capra-esque heart. The premise of the film is both original and beguiling, but its reach exceeds its grasp and unfortunately, it fizzles in the end, falling far short of its lofty [...]

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Steven Soderbergh is an enigma. While many filmmakers vacillate to some degree between populist, studio fare and the occasional artsy project, Soderbergh possesses a cinematic schizophrenia all his own. The man who burst onto the scene and [...]

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