Imagine a world where lying has never been created – not only does everyone always tell the truth, but ad campaigns are brutally honest, films can’t verge into fictional territory but are all historical documentaries, and organised religion doesn’t even exist. This is exactly the reality in this quirky comedy which makes us think twice about our own lying tendencies.

Ricky Gervais is Mark Bellison, a screenplay writer who’s having a rough time. He’s lost his job, has no money in his bank account, and can’t find a girl who’ll get past his less-than-attractive appearance. What better time to discover that he’s the one person in the world who is able to not tell the truth? The possibilities seem endless, from taking excess money out of the bank and lying to a policeman, to gambling his way to a fortune and being able to bed any woman any time. Soon, he’s rebuilt his career (and his bank account) and everything seems to be looking up...but he struggles to get the girl (Jennifer Garner) until he realises truth is exactly what will win her over.

Ricky Gervais is as strong as ever, adding a very familiar and comforting British dose of sarcasm and comedy to this clever film. The Invention of Lying is not just any romantic comedy – it goes that extra mile with its original idea and every final detail thought out in its alternate universe, played to maximum comic effect. From little giggles to laugh-out-loud moments, it’s not one to miss.