Ricky Gervais Defends Film

4 months ago 30th Jun 13:30

Ricky Gervais says his new film is not a "serious work of genius".

The 'Extras' star insists his latest movie, 'The Invention Of Lying' - which he stars in, co-wrote and directed with Matthew Robinson - will not fare well if viewed in the same way as certain cinematic classics and should be judged on its own merits

He wrote on his blog: "Dear critics (everyone), when judging the film, please remember that it is a high concept, PG 13 romantic comedy. It's not 'Schindler's List' or 'The Godfather'.

"If you compare it to serious works of genius it will not fair that well. If you compare it to many other lighthearted comedy movies it will do rather well."

One reviewer said that the 'Extras Christmas Special' was sub-Dickens

"I know full well that some will hold it up to scrutiny like I think it is 'Citizen Kane'. But I don't. One reviewer said that the 'Extras Christmas Special' was sub-Dickens. Really? An episode of a sitcom wasn't as good as the greatest storyteller of the last 500 years maybe? Poor. Very poor."

The comedian also admitted he is expecting the movie to provoke a mixed reaction, but insists he doesn't mind as he "loves" people disliking his work.

He added: "Some will love the movie and some will hate it. Some will hate it so much that they will also hate the fact that some people love it. Most that love it won't care that some people hate it. Some that love it will also love the fact that some people hate it. I am one of those people, but I also love the fact that some people will love it. You get the point."