Big Fat Liar
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36 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 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. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    38
    What starts as a cute premise crashes faster than a skateboard with an oak branch shoved between its wheels.
  4. 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: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. chocmisty
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is quite a good movie and that's good from me I don't usually like the movies!! It was funny and shocking at the same time! I also liked the pranks they played especially the one where they make him blue!!!!! If you want to see more of the pranks watch it!!!… Expand
  2. Kadeemluvmusic
    10
    Man, it's been 10 years since Big Fat Liar released to theaters. One of my favorite moment in the movie was Marty Wolf turned his face blue, Blue as in Blue (Da Ba Dee) by Eiffel 65. And then he was pummelled by a group of birthday kids and the OH MY GOD!" I really love the ending when he dressed as a clown and that kid kicked him in the nuts. That was awesome. Can't wait to get it on Blu-Ray soon.… Collapse
  3. Zilcell
    8
    The unexpected plot direction and great performances pay off and this is actually a smart movie that families can enjoy.
  4. Brendan
    6
    This is a film that might make adults fall asleep but it makes a classic comedy for younger and older children. Amanda Bynes and Frankie Muniz both give memorable performances that will keep the kids laughing. The acting talents of Paul Giamatti are well shown even in a kid's comedy such as this. You can see the actor's Oscar nominated talents very clearly. So it's great for the kids and it might be enjoyable for you but no matter who you are it is a funny film.… Expand

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