Ricky Gervais to co-direct This Side of the Truth - Britmovie

DB7 · 14-09-2007, 01:35 PM

Funny man Ricky Gervais will take the lead in his new movie, This Side of the Truth.
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Gervais will co-direct the film with his co-writer Matt Robison. The film is Ricky’s feature directing debut and his first major project since Extras.

The film is set in a world where no one has ever lied. Gervias will play the person who tells the first lie and harnesses its power for personal gain.

Speaking to Variety about the film, Gervais said,

“My character works in the film industry, where actors are really readers who tell completely factual stories. My character’s a loser who’s about to lose his job, and who’s lumbering through the 1300s. All he’s got to work with is the Black Death. But once he lies and pretends he’s found lost stories, he becomes the greatest storyteller in the world.”

Modular · 14-09-2007, 02:01 PM

The phrase 'one trick pony' always springs to mind whenever I read the name Ricky Gervais...

Foster twelvetrees · 14-09-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Modular

The phrase 'one trick pony' always springs to mind whenever I read the name Ricky Gervais...

No trick pony comes to my mind!

Modular · 14-09-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Foster twelvetrees

No trick pony comes to my mind!

David Brent · 15-09-2007, 05:30 AM

The storyline doesn't sound promising.

I wonder whether the film has been backed with American money?

Dave.

Cheeky Bob · 15-09-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Modular

The phrase 'one trick pony' always springs to mind whenever I read the name Ricky Gervais...

Which particular trick would that be?

thirdlady · 01-12-2007, 11:11 PM

this is a new grounds for ricky gervais.

I've never heard of ricky gervais the director!

I hope it will be just as good as his comedy acting

Steve Crook · 02-12-2007, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdlady

this is a new grounds for ricky gervais.

I've never heard of ricky gervais the director!

I hope it will be just as good as his comedy acting

Oh no, don't wish that on him. I'm sure even he won't be that bad

Steve

Marky B · 02-12-2007, 11:55 PM

I'm saying nowt.
Ta Ta
Marky B

Steve Crook · 03-12-2007, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Marky B

I'm saying nowt.
Ta Ta
Marky B

That's what you say

Steve

julian_craster · 03-12-2007, 09:27 AM

Is there nothing Ricky cannot do brilliantly ?

Cleearly the man is a genius [and national treasure] and worthy of a 'Blue Placque'
and a knighthood !

dremble wedge · 03-12-2007, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdlady

this is a new grounds for ricky gervais.

I've never heard of ricky gervais the director!

I hope it will be just as good as his comedy acting

He co-directed The Office and Extras

Steve Crook · 03-12-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by julian_craster

Is there nothing Ricky cannot do brilliantly ?

Well that's what he always claims - and he's still managing to fool some people into believing him

Steve

Steve Crook · 03-12-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dremble wedge

He co-directed The Office and Extras

I'm not sure that's something anyone should advertise

Steve

Freddie Freeloader · 03-12-2007, 05:27 PM

Methinks the protestations as to the validity of Mr.Gervais's talents are rooted in the similarities that the irked percieve between themselves and the pointed characters that he lampoons.

Hardly surprising if you possess a Brentian countenance.

How can anyone be bothered to REALLY let the world know their disapproval of something as inconsequential as a comedian?

Resentment is a sour thing.

Fred

14-09-2007, 01:35 PM	#1
DB7 Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shrops Posts: 5,724 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (10)	Ricky Gervais to co-direct This Side of the Truth Funny man Ricky Gervais will take the lead in his new movie, This Side of the Truth. Product Reviews Net Gervais will co-direct the film with his co-writer Matt Robison. The film is Ricky’s feature directing debut and his first major project since Extras. The film is set in a world where no one has ever lied. Gervias will play the person who tells the first lie and harnesses its power for personal gain. Speaking to Variety about the film, Gervais said, “My character works in the film industry, where actors are really readers who tell completely factual stories. My character’s a loser who’s about to lose his job, and who’s lumbering through the 1300s. All he’s got to work with is the Black Death. But once he lies and pretends he’s found lost stories, he becomes the greatest storyteller in the world.”

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thirdlady Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glasgow Scotland,UK Posts: 244 Country: iTrader: (0)	this is a new grounds for ricky gervais. I've never heard of ricky gervais the director! I hope it will be just as good as his comedy acting __________________ A.S.Carroll "Happiness isn't sold in bottles you have to achieve it in your own lifetime!"

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Marky B Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Billingham,Cleveland Posts: 3,269 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (0)	I'm saying nowt. Ta Ta Marky B __________________ I once shot an elephant in my pyjamas - how he got in my pyjamas,I'll never know

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Modular Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dock Green Posts: 288 Country: iTrader: (0)	The phrase 'one trick pony' always springs to mind whenever I read the name Ricky Gervais...

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David Brent Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Queensland, Australia. Posts: 2,100 Country: iTrader: (3)	The storyline doesn't sound promising. I wonder whether the film has been backed with American money? Dave.

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julian_craster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Isle of Foula, UK Posts: 1,410 Country: iTrader: (0)	Is there nothing Ricky cannot do brilliantly ? Cleearly the man is a genius [and national treasure] and worthy of a 'Blue Placque' and a knighthood !

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Freddie Freeloader Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lake District Posts: 89 Country: iTrader: (0)	Methinks the protestations as to the validity of Mr.Gervais's talents are rooted in the similarities that the irked percieve between themselves and the pointed characters that he lampoons. Hardly surprising if you possess a Brentian countenance. How can anyone be bothered to REALLY let the world know their disapproval of something as inconsequential as a comedian? Resentment is a sour thing. Fred