Sublime Genius

Rating: 9/10 (11 May 2010)

This film was absolutely brilliant. It has a solid narrative, a solid cast, great acting, great directing and a great script. Fantastic.
I won't talk too much about the script because it really has to be seen to do it justice. Sufice to say it's brilliant.
What initially attracted me to this film was Marc Foster directing. I loved Finding Neverland, and as this film is similar in it's premise. I had high hopes. And they were all met.
Although all actors are brilliant in this film. I especially admire Will Ferrell's acting the most. Taking such a radical step away from his usual comfort zone of dumb comedies and playing nice person who you genuinely care deeply about. It is such a shame Ferrell chooses these role, because he is actually a great actor. Ferrell's love story in the film with Maggie Gyllenhaal felt real and wasn't dramatised in any way. It was simple and innocent.
The Screenplay walked a brilliant line of funny and caring. With some great lines. For example, Harold re-setting his watch would "result in his imminent death." It does offer parts where it does make the audience think. For example, Dustin Hoffman's character telling Harold he can "do anything with his life." This affects the audience by making them think about what they can do with their lives. And that life is an adventure. As Cliché as that sounds.
If you haven't seen this film, then watch it immediately. Whatever your doing, stop doing that this minute and watch this film. It really is brilliant.