Stranger Than Fiction (2006)

2006 • 112 minute

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Will Ferrell stars as Harold Crick, a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious voice narrating his life. With the help of Professor Jules Hilbert (Dustin Hoffman), Harold discovers he's the main character in a novel-in-progress and that the voice belongs to Karen Eiffel (Emma Thompson), an eccentric author famous for killing her main characters in creative ways. Harold must quickly track down Eiffel and stop her before she conjures up a way to finish him off. © 2006 Crick Pictures LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Graderings en resensies

Will Farrell is not playing his usual comedic role here... though this is a comedic drama. The story starts off vanilla but slowly dissolves into something far more warm and delicious than you might have expected at first. Farrell and Gyllenhaal mix together perfectly. Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson deliver a decadently nutty and complex texture to the film. If you had reservations and are looking for a quirky, warm comedy; this film is worth reaching into the cookie jar.

Someone once told me that while not all dramatic actors can do comedy, all comedic actors can do drama. This is a great example, as Will Farrell shows true depth and creates a very compelling character. Meanwhile the supporting roles were wonderfully cast and really rounded out a moving, feel-good flick.

A deep and refreshing piece that has become one of my all-time favorites. Quick-witted and poignant at the same time, this film speaks to anyone stuck in the doldrums, and who has ever dreamt of a different life. Will Farrell is fantastic as is the rest of the all-star cast. I highly recommend this to anyone!