A Movie Everyone Should See

Rating: 9/10 (17 November 2008)

Very few things these days make a point of trying to get us to think, about things we already know, ideas we haven't considered, or anything, really. I admit I like to watch mindless television that has no goal other than to make us laugh, and there is plenty of that out there. That's precisely why I love movies like Stranger than Fiction; it makes you think.
The film is centered around Harold Crick, a lonely man who works for the IRS. Through a series of events, he finds that his life may be more interesting then he thought; he seems to be the subject of someone's book. Throughout the entirety of the story, we feel for Harold in many ways, ranging from cynical humor to sadness, and we really feel like we know exactly how Harold himself feels. The casting in the movie is very well done. We are shown that Will Ferrel is a very good actor. I'm used to seeing him in silly comedy shows and movies, but I must say, his performance in Stranger than Fiction is his best I've ever seen.
If you're in the mood for something different, or for something that you walk away from with a satisfied feeling, then give Stranger than Fiction a try. I'm glad I did.