Stranger Than Fiction (2006)

Posted : 1 year, 7 months ago at Apr 21 22:11

"This is the story of Harold Crick..." Stranger Than Fiction is a film that completely blew me away. Still minutes after concluding my screening I have tears wetting my eyes, goose-bumps covering my body and I am still trying to figure out what I have just experienced. Before watching this movie I had only glanced at the film's theatrical poster and thus I had no clue as to the plot of the movie. I had no expectations at all and began watching the movie with absolutely no ideas what to expect. In all honesty I couldn't shake off the feeling that it was going to be another dumb Will Ferrell comedy during which he overacts to get some laughs. But Stranger Than Fiction is none of that. Instead of a no-brainer comedy we are presented with a masterpiece; a heart-warming, touching com...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 1 year, 9 months ago at Feb 21 0:10

This is such a hilarious film. Will Ferrell, is always great, and he did not disappoint, in this film. This is a rather odd film, but odd, is not a bad thing. All of the humor, is great. The plot, is a little different, but it is hilarious, and extremely entertaining. This is one of Will Ferrell's, best films.

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 2 years, 1 month ago at Oct 22 5:06

It's strange alright. It's been a few hours since I've watched it and I still can't figure out what to make of it (not as in confusion, just unsure how it made me feel). It's not that I didn't enjoy it but I think a part of me feels that not only was it pointless but at times that it was almost silly. In saying that, I'd still recommend it. I've also come to expect Will Ferrell to do a certain quality of movie. Namely stupid, yet laughable, but on the verge of sheer annoyance & not being funny at the same time. If that's what you're expecting from this film you'll be extremely surprised. It's nothing like that, in fact I wouldn't even call it a straight out comedy as such but more of a black comedy/drama. Another thing is how it's expected of the main character to die for a book. For ...Read more

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years, 2 months ago at Sep 15 8:10

I really liked this movie! I was surprised, just from looking at it and reading the blurb it seems like its going to be a dull, boring movie! but its not, infact, its the complete opposite! Ok, so this movie is pretty hard to follow in my oppinion. I'll just say basically what its about. So the movie is all about a man called Harrold Crick. He is ... well ... a normal guy i guess. Until he starts hearing his life narrated by an unfamiliar female voice. First he doesnt think much of it, but it keeps happening everytime he does ... something! He soon discovers the secrets of his life from the voice and finds out about his eventual death ... so Harrlod Crick has to find the narrator (the author) before its too late and the story is finished. Will Ferrel was just pretty much himself i...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 2 years, 6 months ago at Apr 29 14:04

Like all of the recent great comedy actors, Will Ferrell took this role to showcase his talent as a true actor. What was Eternal Sunshine for Jim Carey and Punch Drunk Love for Adam Sandler, Stranger than Fiction followed suit for Ferrell with this light hearted drama. Will Ferrell is brilliant in his role as a quirky character living his life unsuspectingly inside a novel. His role opposite Maggie Gyllenhaal is nothing less than brilliant.

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years, 8 months ago at Mar 16 13:40

If you love Charlie Kaufman scripts such as Being John Malkovich or Eternal Sunshine of Spotless Mind, you'll absolutely love this quirky dramady style film. Just don't go in expecting a typical Will Ferrell comedy. Heck, don't go in expecting any comedy at all, although there's several great funny scenes. The part where he finds out he is going to die (don't worry, its not a plot spoiler, it happens early on and is primary focus of the whole film) had me in stitches. Ferrell's acting was a grand slam in this one.

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 2 years, 8 months ago at Mar 15 10:54

would you try to change it or would you let it ride? Will Ferrell is not his usual zany self, but he is good in this role. Emma Thompson rocks out as usual as the "author" of Will's fate. I really liked this movie and you will too, when you watch it. How do I know you'll watch it? Maybe I'm the author of your fate, muuahahahahaha....

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years, 12 months ago at Nov 23 3:25

I love going to see a movie with a twist or a new and original way to tell the same old story line. This movie is a romantic comedy but is very original and fun to watch. I've enjoyed a lot of Will Ferrell's movies but sometimes his acting is too over the top for my taste. In this movie, his character is really subdued and calm throughout most of the movie. This really makes the film work well in contrast to Emma Thompson's character which is struggling to figure out what to do with her life and writing. The pacing of the movie is well done as you wait with anticipation to find out what is going to happen with the ending of the book and the movie. This is a movie that I would reccomend watching on the silver screen with a date. It is a very touching and humorous movie. You won't f...Read more

Rating : 8/10