Stranger Than Fiction (2006)

Strong and Moving!

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

You will know exactly what the title of this review means when you choose to see this movie. My review title is THE climax of the movie. The absolute point of no return. And it has all to do with simple writer's block. Now you still dont know anything and that's the way it should be, because this story deserves to be discovered without knowing exactly what is going to happpen. It enhances the fun a lot. I have seen it over 10 times now and I still enjoy it to the fullest. Never understood why little children want to hear the same fairytale stories again and again, till I noticed myself that some movies just enchant me that much that I just can't get enough of them.This movie is really heartwarming. But it is slow. I love that, but some dont. And this gem is heavily relying on dialogue and plot. Those who like reading books might be especially interested. Those who are more interested in the intelligent arthouse films will probably adore this gem as well. But those longing for a simple straight comedy might not understand the subtle humor and find it boring. I cant guarantee you will like this movie, but I can guarantee you that this movie is special because of it's story. Really special. This story is clever, yet simple and heartwarming simultaneously. I had never seen anything like it. When I will tell you that it is about a man called Harold Crick whose destiny is totally controlled by a writer, it might sound awfully silly. It is silly, but portrayed magnificently by Will Ferrell and Emma Thompson. You just gotta see it to believe it. The story is about Will Ferrel who is playing a hilariously boring tax editor. Suddenly he starts hearing a woman's voice in his head. He fears he is losing his mind. But after some research he finds out he is a character in Emma Thompsons new novel. And everything she writes, starts happening to him. Sounds bizarre. Might seem childish. But it is honestly the best script I have seen in years. And brilliantly directed by director Marc Foster, known from World War Z (Brad Pitt), Quantum Solace (James Bond), Finding Neverland (Johnny Depp), Monsters Ball (Billy Bob Thornton and Halle Berry) and The Kite Runner. This director has made the most varied choices in movie styles amongst all the directors I know. He can make action, comedy, drama or everything in between. The man has got the talent to create any world for any audience with total credibility and wonderful imagination. Remember that name! Marc Foster.Acting is always paramount. However good a story might be, without good acting the story wont be credible. Fortunately it is because of a tremendous cast: Will Ferrel as well as Emma Thompson play one of the best roles of their carreers. They are just to die for. Will Ferrell usually is associated with blunt teen comedies, being dressed up as an elf or something. Now he is acting seriously. Well on the edge of serious and funny. Emma Thompson is almost unrecognizable as an writer in despair, bordering on psychosis. Supporting roles by Queen Latifah and Dustin Hoffman, how much better can it get?I love this movie. I truly love it. It stimulates my thinking, it caresses my solitude, it lifts me up when I am down. I just feel wonderful after seeing it again and again...

Stranger than Fiction from Marc Foster is a great quirky little movie starring Will Ferrell in an against type role where he plays a straight guy accountant who suddenly starts haring a narration in his head every time he does something. He gets accustomed to it until the voice tells him he will be dead. He searches for answers, falls in love with a client and eventually everything comes together. This movie is proof that a solid idea can be stretched out to make an engrossing film. You should watch this simply for its brilliant premise but everything from Ferrell's acting to the pace and structure of the story will keep you engrossed.

On the surface it's another film with a good concept, horribly executed, but not the worst film of all time - not even close. However, just the ending alone pisses me off so badly it makes this film a limp, useless waste of time.

this off-beat movie is the opposite of predictable. i love the fact that the humour is subtle and over-acting does not live here. it's saying something that it has the spirit of groundhog day. i now have to keep typing to meet the draconian minimum review length of 5 lines. so like most people i probably wont bother in future.