by skeggy
Driven by his ambition for wealth, Fletcher Reede (Jim Carrey) is willing to do whatever it takes to become a partner at his law firm and win his cases. When one of the firm’s partners, Miranda (Amanda Donohoe), recognizes Reede’s ability to lie to win cases, she assigns him a high-profile divorce case. Unfortunately, the court date coincides with his son Max’s (Justin Cooper) birthday party. Lately, Fletcher has been neglecting his son as his work takes precedence, but he promises to attend Max’s party.
Attempting to move on after their divorce, Fletcher’s ex-wife Audrey (Maura Tierney) begins a relationship with Jerry (Cary Elwes). Although their relationship lacks excitement, Jerry proves to be an excellent father figure for Max.
Samantha Cole (Jennifer Tilly) is impressed with Fletcher during their meeting about her divorce case, and Miranda promises him a partnership if he wins the case. Miranda becomes infatuated with Fletcher and seduces him, causing him to miss his son’s birthday party.
Disappointed with his father, Max makes a wish that Fletcher cannot tell a lie for an entire day. The granted wish turns Fletcher’s world upside down, as he must tell the truth to everyone he encounters. Samantha’s court case becomes challenging, as Fletcher realizes he’s defending someone dishonest. He tries multiple times to postpone the trial but cannot lie about his reasons.
The silver lining of Fletcher’s day of honesty is that he discovers how much he truly loves his son. Due to his neglect, Audrey decides to move to Boston with Jerry and take Max with her. In a hilarious scene, Fletcher makes a final attempt to show his son how much he means to him.
For a heartwarming story and plenty of laughs, check out “Liar Liar.” The film delivers a powerful message, and the characters are well-cast. As one of Jim Carrey’s funnier comedies, “Liar Liar” showcases his physical comedy skills, and the combination of Tierney, Carrey, and Cooper creates an excellent family comedy team. Justin Cooper was even nominated for a Young Artist Award for his role as Max.
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