Fantastic Movie

Rating: 8/10 (9 December 2008)

This film does more than expected. The main character Harold Crick is played by the well-known Will Ferrell. This movie is not simply another impromptu classic from the wonderful mind of Will Ferrell. While Ferrell still has a number of funny lines, the humor is much more sophisticated than usual for him. Also, the movie shows the acting ability that Ferrell truly has. In this film, Ferrell captures the hearts of those watching his character by pulling them so deep into the movie, that before the watcher knows it, the movie suddenly transforms from a comedy to a heart-wringing drama. At the beginning, the air about the movie is extremely light. The film seems as it will be nothing more than average comedy that does well in the box office because of the big name actors. But as the movie progresses, so too does the light air. The movie becomes more serious bit by bit, until at last, it turns into an unforgettable tear jerker. This is a must-see for all people, especially for those who think Will Ferrell is only capable of making movies that have such stupid jokes that you actually begin to laugh at something that is really simply ridiculous.