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36 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Starring: Amanda Bynes, Frankie Muniz
  • Summary: Who's afraid of the big bad Wolf? Not Jason Shepherd (Muniz), who has to prove that sleazy Hollywood producer Marty Wolf (Giamatti) stole his class paper and turned into a blockbuster hit movie called Big Fat Liar. (Universal)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 10 out of 24
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    A surprisingly entertaining movie -- one of those good-hearted comedies like "Spy Kids" where reality is put on hold while bright teenagers outsmart the best and worst the adult world has to offer. It's ideal for younger kids, and not painful for their parents.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    Fresh-faced leads Muniz and Bynes are charmers, Giamatti makes Wolf into a splendidly loathsome adversary, and the film is refreshingly free of bodily function jokes.
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Jay Carr
    38
    Offers little in the way of pleasure, even to its target audience -- the easily pleased and undemanding.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Jon
    9
    Paul Giamatti is flawless and worth watching alone. Hungry Like the Wolf brings new meaning.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. scubasteve
    9
    This is by far one of my favorite family movies of all time!! Amanda Bynes gave an amazing performance and of course I wouldn't expect anything less from her. Frankie Muniz also gave a great performance although it was pretty much the last one of his career. Finally Amanda Bynes looked very sexy even though she is only half my age.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. Jedi_Jettson
    9
    Its hilarious for all ages. The adventure through Hollywood and Los Angeles is fantastic and entertaining and full of "Ah yes!" action between Paul Giamatti and Frankie Muniz with Amanda Bynes. Frankie Muniz had an amazing chance to take his dignity back.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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