Great Film!

Rating: 8/10 (5 April 2007)

After seeing so many asinine teenage movies that had no depth or meaning, "Stranger Than Fiction" really hit the spot for me. I loved the way Will Ferrel made me believe that he really was the drab Harold Crick and how Emma Thompson did not play your average, have it all together writer. I love the fact that the screenwriter gave Will Ferrel the part of an IRS agent, someone who hates his job almost as much as we do. Dustin Hoffman fit so perfectly into his character and I thought that Maggie Gyllenhaal was absolutely perfect for her role. At times, the plot seemed a little esoteric, but all films have that to a certain degree. The ending was a little weak, but not all films are perfect. However, there was never a time when the actors were not believable. There was never a time when I thought I would change something, except the ending, but that's just my opinion. Great film and great actors. Overall, an enjoyable experience.