The Invention of Lying vs The Man from the Future
The Man from the Future has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 6.2/10 for The Invention of Lying). The Invention of Lying is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 46m. The Invention of Lying is the older of the two (2009 against 2011). Both are comedy, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Invention of Lying
The Man from the Future| The Invention of Lying | The Man from the Future | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.2/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | Brazil |
| Director | Matthew Robinson, Ricky Gervais | Cláudio Torres |
| Main cast | Rob Lowe, Jimmi Simpson, Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Philip Seymour Hoffman | Wagner Moura, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Gregório Duvivier, Alinne Moraes, Fernando Ceylão |
Synopsis
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.
The Man from the Future
Zero is a brilliant scientist. However, 20 years ago, he was publicly humiliated when he lost Helena, the love of his life. One day, an accidental experience with one of his inventions causes him to travel back in time to 1991. Having taken the opportunity to change history, Zero returns to own time to find totally changed.
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