Kaufman inspired masterpiece

Rating: 6/10 (2 January 2007)

STRANGER THAN FICTION may just be one of 2006's finest movies. Will Ferrell does one of his very best performances as he leaves most of the comedy-skills behind and focuses entirely on giving a good performance as the calculated and calculating Harol Crick. Emma Thompson delivers another strong performance as the chain-smoking author of the book who's main character is Harold Crick, a living person stuck in a fictional drama! The idea is splendid and so is the final finish of the movie, leaving your heart touched and your mind impressed by it's ingenious storytelling. STRANGER THAN FICTION also came out of the blue, and while many were hoping for another crazy Ferrell 100& comedy he delivers a fine piece of romantic drama which's tied smoothly together with it's adventurous plot. And although this is as mentioned, a more serious Ferrell, the first part of the movie does deliver laughs (mostly on Ferrell's odd persona) and it's actually the whole plot who finds opportunities creating fine comedic sequences, making it a bittersweet tale as Thompson's tragical tales of death lay a gloomy mood over the movie as the movie drives down the path to reveal that Crick is not a in a comedy, he's in a tragedy. Maggie Gyllenhaal's rebellious baker is brilliant as she falls in love with Crick, what she sees in him may not be easy to describe but their love is compassionate and beautiful, charming to the bones Ferrell makes a wonderful romantic moment when he appears with a box full of flavors, charming both us and Gyllenhaal. STRANGER THAN FICTION may not be ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, but I tell you it's a great challenger and it's absolutely one of the most original and enjoyable movies of 2006.