Stranger Than Fiction (2006) Reviews
- Starring:
- Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, (more)
- Director(s):
- Marc Forster
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Member Rating
My RatingAverage Ratings
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful As an Emma Thompson fan, I was fascinated by her role in this film. It's definitely worth seeing her performance.
As for believability, I have no problems suspending disbelief for a quirky film, ... Read More As an Emma Thompson fan, I was fascinated by her role in this film. It's definitely worth seeing her performance.
As for believability, I have no problems suspending disbelief for a quirky film, but even within that framework, some aspects of the film don't seem internally consistent to me. However, the whole idea of being followed by a voice narrating one's every move, and then writing down what the voice is saying, is so outlandishly appealing that it carried my interest to the end. I was glad the movie ended the way it did, although I'm not sure it should have. Emma Thompson's last line is a classic one. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful Don't usually like Will Ferrell, but this was relatively good. Liked the aspect of reality meets the fantastic, but there were a few moral slip-ups, and it seems to present the all-too-common ... Read More Don't usually like Will Ferrell, but this was relatively good. Liked the aspect of reality meets the fantastic, but there were a few moral slip-ups, and it seems to present the all-too-common 'outgoing-spunky-girl-saves-awkward-depressed-guy' plot... Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful This was actually a very well written, well done movie. Will Ferrell actually plays a character with some depth. The storyline is interesting and I was quite surprised at how good it was. It was ... Read More This was actually a very well written, well done movie. Will Ferrell actually plays a character with some depth. The storyline is interesting and I was quite surprised at how good it was. It was an entertaining, thought provoking and feel good movie. I'm not a big Will Ferrell fan, but this is a really good movie and he does a great job with the character. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful Now THIS is the Will Ferrell I love. A smart and charming film. Dustin Hoffman is awesome in his supporting role. Endearing story and characters. I LOVED this movie - one I'd like to own myself.WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful A nice quirky film. Nice for book lovers or just fans of an intricate plot.WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful I have watched this a couple more times since the first and find it better each time. If you are expecting a typical Will Ferrell movie rent Old School. If you want a good movie with a good plot ... Read More I have watched this a couple more times since the first and find it better each time. If you are expecting a typical Will Ferrell movie rent Old School. If you want a good movie with a good plot and acting rent this. I like all types of movies and I can say this is one of the best movies I have seen in a while. The crap writing that is out there now a days just sucks. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful This movie ended up being a better movie than I thought. I just didn't think it was going to be much of a movie at first. I guess that may be because I've never liked Will Ferrell.
Not sure why ... Read More This movie ended up being a better movie than I thought. I just didn't think it was going to be much of a movie at first. I guess that may be because I've never liked Will Ferrell.
Not sure why the Dustin Hoffman Character decides to help him. They didn't offer much of an explanation as to why he wouldn't think the guy is a nut! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 26 people found this review helpful What a terrible, disappointing and ridiculous film. It mystifies me that there are so many great reviews for this film -- everybody must have been drinking it up or had too many shots of Tequila. ... Read More What a terrible, disappointing and ridiculous film. It mystifies me that there are so many great reviews for this film -- everybody must have been drinking it up or had too many shots of Tequila. You will have to be totally drunk to even somewhat like this film. There is no plot or story and this movie is so illogical -- what were the producers smoking when they created this film? I wish I did not SEE THIS FILM -- DO NOT RENT THIS FILM -- A TOTAL WASTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On top of that, it is very slow and boring. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
