Reception
The film received mixed reviews, gaining a "Rotten" rating at Rotten Tomatoes of 43%, with the site's consensus stating "Though there's nothing that offensive about Big Fat Liar, it is filled with Hollywood cliches and cartoonish slapstick, making it strictly for kids." Some critics praised the film as energetic and witty; others called it dull and formulaic. Nevertheless, it was a mild financial success, grossing $48,360,547 at the box office domestically and $53,970,014 worldwide, all while based on a $15 million budget.
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