Big Fat Liar (2002)
Average Rating: 5/10
Reviews Counted: 90
Fresh: 39 | Rotten: 51
Though there's nothing that offensive about Big Fat Liar, it is filled with Hollywood cliches and cartoonish slapstick, making it strictly for kids.
Average Rating: 4.3/10
Critic Reviews: 23
Fresh: 7 | Rotten: 16
Though there's nothing that offensive about Big Fat Liar, it is filled with Hollywood cliches and cartoonish slapstick, making it strictly for kids.
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Movie Info
Former co-stars of the TV sitcom Head of the Class teamed up to write the story and script for this teen comedy. When junior high-school student Jason Shepherd (Frankie Muniz) realizes that his class paper has been ripped off and turned into a hit motion picture called "Big Fat Liar," he takes matters into his own hands. Along with his best friend, Kaylee (Amanda Bynes), Jason travels to Los Angeles, where he intends to confront Hollywood big shot Marty Wolf (Paul Giamatti), the sleazy producer
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Cast
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Frankie Muniz
Jason Shepherd -
Paul Giamatti
Marty Wolf -
Amanda Bynes
Kaylee -
Amanda Detmer
Monty Kirkham -
Donald Faison
Frank Jackson -
Lee Majors
Vince -
Sandra Oh
Mrs. Caldwell -
Russell Hornsby
Marcus Duncan -
Michael Bryan French
Harry Shepherd -
Christine Tucci
Carol Shepherd -
Sean O'Bryan
Leo -
Amy Hill
Jocelyn Davis -
Andre Rosey Brown
Security Guard -
John Gatins
Tow Truck Driver -
Tim Haldeman
Surburban Dad -
Shawn Levy
Wolf Party Guest -
Sparkle
Grandma Pearl -
Don Yesso
Rocco Malone -
Sandy Gimpel
Old Lady -
Dustin Diamond
Wolf Party Guest -
Mike Smith
Limo Driver -
Kenan Thompson
Party Goer -
Tracey Cherelle Jones
Penny -
John Cho
Dustin Wong -
Matthew Frauman
Lester Golub -
Marissa Parker
Reporter -
Ted Rooney
Boring Teacher -
Houston Hooker
ninja kid -
Kanan Hooker
ninja kid -
Brian Turk
The Masher -
Corinne Reilly
Wolf Party Guest -
Bart Myer
Wolf Party Guest -
Taran Killam
Bret Callaway -
Pat O'Brien
Himself -
Steven Shenbaum
Tram Guide -
Randall Newsome
Photography -
Rebecca Corry
Astrid Barker -
Ned Brower
Rudy -
Jake Miner
Aaron -
Marisa Petroro
reporter -
Michelle Griffin
Shandra Duncan -
Andrea Sevilla
Housekeeper -
Pamela Paulshock
Female Extra -
Timmy Fitzpatrick
Darren -
C.J. Picerni
ninja kid -
Alex Breckenridge
Janie Shepard -
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All Critics (104) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (39) | Rotten (51) | DVD (17)
[A]n utterly charming and hilarious film that reminded me of the best of the Disney comedies from the 60s.
Top CriticHome Alone goes Hollywood, a funny premise until the kids start pulling off stunts not even Steven Spielberg would know how to do. Besides, real movie producers aren't this nice.
Manages to be sweet and wickedly satisfying at the same time.
Unless you're part of the Nickelodeon Nation, the cold, hard truth is you're better off dropping your 'tween at the multiplex and spending that hour and a half doing something more worthwhile.
A children's movie that's almost worth seeing even when not accompanied by a child.
Really likeable family comedy set in cutthroat Hollywood.
...for a so-called comedy, there are few laughs to be had.
Billed as a family film, only very young children will be able to dive into the story without banging their heads.
...a well-meaning but brain-dead film...
Looks like a so-so TV movie that kept getting zeros put on its budget without the gags being added in equal measure.
A hilarious film for anyone who remembers lying as a kid -- and anyone who wants to see a movie that's just plain fun.
The makers of Big Fat Liar understand kids. That alone earns it a place in the list of genuinely funny comedies for kids.
Even adults will appreciate the comedy, and making a film that gets the whole family chuckling is tougher than it sounds.
Uneven at best, but it has a certain giddy charm that makes it worth checking out.
It's crafty, energetic and smart -- the kid is sort of like a fourteen-year old Ferris Bueller.
It's more enjoyable than I expected, though, and that's because the laughs come from fairly basic comedic constructs. Cinematic pratfalls given a working over. The cast is spot on and the mood is laid back.
A fitfully amusing romp that, if nothing else, will appeal to fans of Malcolm in the Middle and its pubescent star, Frankie Muniz.
Can’t quite work itself up to affirm that Lying is Bad, but proclaims with great conviction that The Truth Isn’t Overrated.
...rarely rises above the level of a decent sitcom...
The movie thinks it's being funny simply by throwing concepts up on the screen.
Big Fat Liar is just futile silliness looking to tap into the kiddie sensibilities.
I have yet to be disappointed by Paul Giamatti, regardless of the actual vehicle.
Charming and funny (but ultimately silly) movie.
Most of the jokes can be spotted a mile away.
Another so-called 'family film' that will only have appeal to a certain segment of the household unit.
Audience Reviews for Big Fat Liar
Super Reviewer
Grade: B-
Super Reviewer
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- Marty Wolf: God bless you all, God bless America, & God Bless BIG FAT LIAR! [everyone cheers]
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- Marty Wolf: [almost hits a car] GET GLASSES, GRANDMA!
- Old Lady: UP YOURS, BLUE BOY!
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- Marty Wolf: [after seeing himself dyed in blue] OH MY... GOD!
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