Stranger Than Fiction

Pros: Ferrell, Gyllenhaal, Hoffman, Thompson, script, direction
Cons: Queen Latifah underutilized; reminiscent of some Woody Allen work

Harold Crick lived an ordinary and uneventful life as an auditor for the IRS. Then he started hearing a voice inside his head. In spite of proclamations from psychiatrists that he might be insane, Harold (Will Ferrell) knew the voice was real, for it ...

Pros: Ferrell and the cast involved; quite a thought-provoking movie
Cons: Those looking for an over-the-top Ferrell will be disappointed

I was hoodwinked. Having Will Ferrell in any film spells bust-a-gut laughter without a second thought. It is guaranteed that he is going to make an ass out of himself in some way. That’s why Stranger The Fiction threw that proverbial ...

Pros: Great acting, writing, funny with a strong human element
Cons: None

From the moment I saw the first trailer for this film, I thought I would enjoy it. After I watched it this afternoon, I was wrong about one thing: I actually enjoyed it more than I anticipated. I've had mixed feelings about Will Ferrell in the past. ...

Pros: Ferrell, Gyllenhaal, Hoffman, Emma Thompson
Cons: none particularly

There is a certain kind of film that, if done well, I fall for each and every time, that plays to some inner note within my heart that never fails to respond accordingly. I'm not sure precisely what it is that resonates so soundly in these films - and ...

Pros: Great performances
Cons: The trailers gave away too much story

Stranger Than Fiction is an interesting fantasy tale starring Emma Thompson as an author writing about a man played by Will Ferrell, and he happens to be a real person. Ferrell’s character can hear the author’s narration in his head, and ...

Pros: Will Ferrell has a great dramatic role here. Maggie Gyllenhaal is also great.
Cons: feel good Hollywood ending?

Mark watched a movie with his son this weekend that he really enjoyed. The name of the film was "Stranger than Fiction". He decided to write about it on Epinions. Just when I thought every movie was the same old thing, along comes ...

Pros: Cast (except an over-doing it Emma Thompson), visual design, quirky love story
Cons: Been there, done that script; plot holes; overly cute; amounts to little

It’s impressive that the screenplay for the dramatic comedy (dramedy), Stranger Than Fiction (2006), was penned by Zach Helm at the age of 30. It would be a lot more impressive, however, if the story were more original. Concerning an IRS agent ...

Pros: smart, philosophical, endearing
Cons: too smart for its own good, sags in the middle

It's no secret that writers play God but does anyone think about the implications? If human beings can create ant farms of their own, creating characters out of nothing, who rise and fall according to the pleasure of the author, what does that say about ...

Pros: Funny and moving story backed up by great performances
Cons: Could have been a little funnier

Harold Crick (Will Ferrell) lives a boring life. He has no friends or social life. He works as an auditor for the IRS. He's so boring that he counts the number of times he brushes his teeth in the morning and the number of steps he takes. All that ...

Pros: Decent Movie Until You Get To The End, Interesting Concept
Cons: Some characters motives are sketchy and some don’t seem to have a purpose

It wasn’t until today that I was afforded the chance to watch Stranger Than Fiction. Even though I’m not a die-hard Will Ferrell fan I know his main plight is comedy, but there really aren’t many laughs here with his character, Harold ...

Pros: Story. Performances.
Cons: Lacks greatness. I think I've typed this con before?

Sometimes, the only thing wrong with a movie is its lack of greatness. Stranger than Fiction is a very well-crafted film, and doesn't contain any lines or scenes which seem particularly off-key. But the film doesn't warrant a second ...

Pros: Unique GUI graphics, funny moments
Cons: Poor romantic elements, weak characters/portrayals

Stranger Than Fiction was recommended to me as a really good movie. Being a comedy about a writer I thought I might enjoy it. I guess I’m just too set in my ways, though, because all I saw was a romantic comedy. Don’t get me wrong, I laughed ...

Pros: Forster's Direction, Helm's Script, Look, Location, Soundtrack, & Cast.
Cons: None.

Ever since debuting Everything Put Together in 2000, Swiss-born director Marc Forster has become one of the most prolific and profiled directors after gaining a breakthrough with 2001's Monster's Ball. 2004's Finding Neverland was ...

Pros: Will Ferrell and Emma Thompson shine; the cinematography is sharp; Spoon's soundtrack is engaging.
Cons: I would have liked to see larger roles for Tom Hulce and Queen Latifah.

Stranger Than Fiction (2006) was directed by the affable Marc Forster of Monster's Ball fame. This hybrid comedy/drama about a ...

Pros: Splendid cast and story; good writing and directing; fine insights into story telling
Cons: Climax is a sell out!

Harold Crick (Will Ferrell) has a problem. An introverted IRS agent, he has suddenly become the subject of a unique existential dilemma once he begins hearing a female voice narrating his life. Whether it's brushing his teeth or catching the bus to work, ...