`` The Invention of Lying '' has moments of inspired comedy , says Tom Charity . Comment: It read : `` Hello , he lied . '' Film is flat at times , but star Ricky Gervais helps carry it over weak spots .
`` The Invention of Lying '' has moments of inspired comedy , says Tom Charity . Comment: Film is flat at times , but star Ricky Gervais helps carry it over weak spots .