The Invention of Lying

I don't know why, but Ricky Gervais, despite his assuming arrogance, poses some mysterious attraction for me. Not in the "omg he's so cute" type of attraction, but in the "omg, why is he so funny to me". Sure he has his moments of complete annoyance re: roughly the last season of his podcast, but right when I think I've had enough of his ego, he actually finds a way to crack me up.

His last movie, Ghost Town, obviously wasn't that big of a hit, but I just caught the trailer(s) of his upcoming film The Invention of Lying and I think he might have hit something good. (I hope I don't regret these premature words).

There seems to be a bigger hollywood cast this time around with the likes of Jennifer Gardner, Rob Lowe and Tina Fey. I'm kind of hoping for the best here. It seems even Ricky has a similar dream, noting in his blog:
As I've said before, some will love the movie and some will hate it. Some will hate it so much that they will also hate the fact that some people love it. Most that love it won't care that some people hate it. Some that love it will also love the fact that some people hate it. I am one of those people, but I also love the fact that some people will love it. You get the point.

You can get the trailer for free on itunes through his podcast or see a wee version on Ricky's website. Judge for yourself. Which kind of person will you be?

Here's the US version of the trailer:


Though I think I like the UK version a bit better.




btw, as a side note I swear I walked passed him one time when I was in Heathrow right around when he finished making The Office. The guy was surrounded by a dozen or so people and we gave a mutual smile as I made my way to baggage claim.