incredibly gripping!

Rating: 9/10 (3 April 2007)

It's easy to get disappointed when one has too much expectation. Fortunately, the trailer didn't give me false hope. I was far beyond not disappointed. I was happy and thrilled after watching it.
It's really easy-watching because the main character, an ordinary single man who lived a routine life, is just as easy for most of us to relate to. Though the plot is a little bit tight and weird, the film itself was shot in a simple, comfy and inspiring way. The witty narration and conversations were very exciting and informative. As Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Emma Thompson were all bring forward amazing performances, the college professor role played by Dustin Hoffman was the most surprising. Contrary to his always serious facial expression, his method to help Harold figure out the voice was just so ridiculously funny, but I had to admit it was reasonable...Their performances to me were all award-worthy. Anyway, who cares the awards --- as long as they are worthy.
It's a film about choice, fate, and most of all, loving your life for every subtle thing, which is especially good for a tired heart. Who doesn't get tired? So go and watch it. Highly recommend!
If there was something not quite right about this film, **(spoiler)it had to be the accident in the ending. I thought his death could have been more dramatic. At least I didn't think a bus which was stopping along a stop could hurt Harold as hard as that.** Anyway, it was probably their intention to give us an ordinary ending, thus more convincing and inspiring.