Stranger Than Fiction DVD > Reviews

Advantages: makes you feel warm and fluffy inside
Disadvantages: a bit of a weak ending

...films we picked up was Stranger than fiction, because he loves Will Farrell. I wasn't that bothered, and didn't really pay much attention, as we had also picked up a copy of Family Guy, Blue Harvest. Anyway I digress, I think my padding here is done… ~The Film~ The protagonist is Harold Crick (played by Will Farrell), gifted with super human mental arithmetic skills, so naturally, working for the IRS. Harold is a solitary existence, his only ... Read review

Advantages: Liked the plotline. Quality acting. Brilliant!
Disadvantages: Can't think of any

...enjoyable I decided to watch Stranger Than Fiction. It turned out to be an excellent decision, becoming one of my favourite movies, for now. It begins introducing the character Harold Crick (Will Ferrell) who is an IRS agent for auditing. He has a cringe worthy daily routine of counting teeth brushing strokes, number of steps taken, and catching the bus just as it's about to leave stop. All this is kept to plan by his trusty, somewhat asthetically ... Read review

Advantages: good, original story; great performances from actors/actresses
Disadvantages: A little boring and sometimes dull plot

Stranger than fiction is a serious performance from Will Ferrell. I made the mistake of watching this movie expecting lots of classic Will Ferrell humor but i was disappointed. The Storyline Harold Crick (Will Ferrell) is an IRS agent who is stuck in a monotonous, boring life. He wakes up, counts his brush strokes, and goes to work. When a voice of a woman starts to narrate his actions he begins to become freaked out. Professionals tell him ... Read review

This film delivers a number of subtle fantastic perforamnces guided by a superb script. It is filled with moments of glorious humour and genuinely touching moments. Last night after watching this my well established top 3 films (Amelie, Gardne STate and How to Marry a Millionaire) became a top 4, I heartily recommend.