Sunday, May 4, 2008
Stranger than Fiction
“Stranger Than Fiction” is, I can’t really pinpoint what genre it is, 2006 release starring Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman and Queen Latifah. I am serious that this is a very weird genre and I can’t believe that this is a comedy/drama.
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I loved Stranger Than Fiction as well, especially the way they used animations and numbers to assist the story, especially in the beginning. Brilliant! And the "flours"... *wistful sigh* :)
That movie certainly left an impact on me for sure. I am glad you liked it as well. Those animations really added something to the book and so did that digital clock. I loved how it went berserk. It's so rare to see something as brilliant as this. ;)
I am admittedly a fan of Will Ferrel. His wacky stuff is generally very enjoyable to me. However my appreciation for him kicked up several notches with this film. He was able to dial it down and be such a real and engaging character. The audience cannot help but get drawn into his world and his plight. I am also a fan of Maggie Gyllenhaal and I found her absolutely gorgeous in this film. Not only did I like the character she portrayed but wow, was she enchanting. This movie hits every note perfectly from start to finish and is such a perfect combination of what film and books can do. I am a book lover and so enjoyed this film on so many different levels. I have watched it again and again and it is one of those films that I recommend to people often. At least twice I have had people over specifically to give them their first taste of this film. I can watch the ending montage over and over again because it is such a beautiful statement about life. I am so glad you enjoyed it.
I agree on what you say! It's like you have read my mind and simply posted my opinion again, but in a better phrased way. Although I don't share the same sympathies about Will Ferrell. It's a movie I myself can watch time and time again.
I really enjoyed the movie and it changed my opinion of Will Ferrel a bit.
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Mine too for sure. I was reluctant to watch it because of him, but wow it was a pleasent surprise.
I also loved this film. At first I was thinking "okaay... a Will Farrel film," but sat with my husband to watch it just for the quiet time. I was immediately drawn in and truly impressed with the acting talent and the plot. Its one of my favorite films, too.
Very nice review.
Thank you! It was one of the most gripping movies I have ever experienced. It is most memorable.
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