Wonderful film

Rating: 9/10 (16 October 2009)

Wonderful film, full of great moments and good solid performances from all concerned and particularly, Emma Thompson, surely at her best and Dustin Hoffman on top form. Will Ferrell is fine as the lead in a difficult role and I enjoyed every moment the lovely Maggie Gyllenhaal, looking younger than ever, was on screen. Difficult to describe without giving all away but if this is not quite, laugh out loud comedy, it is certainly, smile all the way, comedy. Some great lines and some thoughtful ideas, indeed this could be taken as pure silliness or a more serious existential exploration of life and death and the bits in between. Light and airy with something more solid as an optional extra.