Ruby Sparks vs The Invention of Lying
Ruby Sparks has the higher audience score (7.1/10 against 6.2/10 for The Invention of Lying). The Invention of Lying is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 44m. The Invention of Lying is the older of the two (2009 against 2012). Both are comedy, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Ruby Sparks
The Invention of Lying| Ruby Sparks | The Invention of Lying | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Matthew Robinson, Ricky Gervais |
| Main cast | Wallace Langham, Toni Trucks, Paul Dano, Alia Shawkat, Deborah Ann Woll | Rob Lowe, Jimmi Simpson, Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Philip Seymour Hoffman |
Synopsis
Ruby Sparks
Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.
The Invention of Lying
Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.
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