touching... absolutely wonderful

Rating: 10/10 (19 November 2006)

Stranger Than Fiction was a brilliant film, full of heart and character. I've been a fan of Will Ferrell's since I saw Elf a few years back, and as corny as that film was, I was hooked with the sincerity of his performance.
This film was no exception regarding Ferrell's talent. I read a comment on this film in which Ferrell was criticized as being weak, but I thought his acting was some of the best I have seen. It proved that he can do a lot more than make us laugh, but he can touch our hearts as well.
I don't want to give the film away for those who haven't seen it yet, but basically it's about an IRS agent named Harrold Crick who is stalked by the voice of a strange woman (Emma Thompson) who ends up being a famous author who just happens to have writer's block. The only trouble is she has a habit of killing off her heroes, and Harrold Crick just happens to be the same man in her story. I won't say much else, but I will tell you that you will laugh, you will cry, and you will be very touched. The acting is great, especially on the part of Maggie Gyllenhaal, whom I never saw act before but now really enjoy, as well as Dustin Hoffman, who is one of my favorites. I agree that there may be some Oscar Buzz concerning this film! All in all, a beautiful film with a touching story and wonderful acting. An easy 10/10