
This is the story of a 14-year-old boy named Jason Shepherd who lies for the fun of it. He leaves an important essay entitled "Big Fat Liar" in movie producer Marty Wolf's limo, which he then turns into a film. When Jason sees a movie preview of it he and his best friend, Kaylee, travel to Los Angeles to make Marty confess to using it to clear his name and get him out of having to attend summer school. Jason then has to match wits with Marty, who also turns out to be a big li... (Full plot summary below)
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This is the story of a 14-year-old boy named Jason Shepherd who lies for the fun of it. He leaves an important essay entitled "Big Fat Liar" in movie producer Marty Wolf's limo, which he then turns into a film. When Jason sees a movie preview of it he and his best friend, Kaylee, travel to Los Angeles to make Marty confess to using it to clear his name and get him out of having to attend summer school. Jason then has to match wits with Marty, who also turns out to be a big liar.
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| Apollo GuideBrian WebsterAn infinitely wittier version of the Home Alone formula. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertA 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. |
| Common Sense MediaNell MinowReally likeable family comedy set in cutthroat Hollywood. |
| Countingdown.comLarry Carroll...rarely rises above the level of a decent sitcom... |
| St. Paul Pioneer PressChris Hewitt (St. Paul)So much better than this sort of thing usually is that it counts as a big fat surprise. |
| Salt Lake TribuneSean P. MeansA kid's comedy with plenty of laughs, a sneaky wit and the abundant charm of its teen stars, Frankie Muniz and Amanda Bynes. |
| Planet Sick-BoyJon PopickOverall, it's a pretty mediocre family film. |
| Cincinnati EnquirerMargaret A. McGurkThe makers of Big Fat Liar understand kids. That alone earns it a place in the list of genuinely funny comedies for kids. |
| St. Paul Pioneer PressChris HewittSo much better than this sort of thing usually is that it counts as a big fat surprise. |
| Film ThreatHeather WadowskiA hilarious film for anyone who remembers lying as a kid-- and anyone who wants to see a movie that's just plain fun. |