*** Fantastic Comedic Drama ***

Rating: 10/10 (20 November 2006)

Commercials have a tendency to make a movie appear as a comedy instead of what it really is. Often people go to a film such as the recent disaster, The Break Up with Jennifer Anaston and Vince Vaughn. In that film the previews show ads that would make you think that this is a light hearted film but it was more of a bad reminder of my worst fight with my wife. I left that movie thinking I should have been paid a counseling fee for sitting through it. Fortunately this film was no where near that far off the mark with the ad agencies attempts to get viewers at the box office. This is a serious piece of art for Will Ferrill. It is truly one of his best films. I was rather surprised by Queen Latifa's role in this film. While she was in it, her presence didn't effect the film either way with exception just to say her name was attached to it. Emma Thompson really got me involved with the role of the author/narrator. Her own hang ups and obvious self destructive nature really comes out. I don't want to say anything else, as I am sure to start spouting all the good stuff that would truly spoil it for others. NO MATTER WHAT, THIS FILM IS A MUST SEE!