A moving and lovable film

Rating: 8/10 (12 July 2008)

Marc Forster's "Stranger Than Fiction", released in 2007, tells the story of an obsessive compulsive IRS agent Harold Crick (played by Will Ferrel). Harold leads a very straight forward and organized life. He counts his brush strokes while brushing his teeth, counts the steps he takes to the bus and goes to bed at precisely 11:13 PM every night. That was, until one faithful Wednesday, Harold's life. On that Wednesday, Harold awakens to begin his average day but notices something different. He can hear a woman narrating his life. This voice eventually says that it will lead to Harold's Imminent death, causing Harold to desperately find out what is going on with the help of a literature teacher named Professor Jules Hilbert (Played by Dustin Hoffman).
In my own opinion, this is a fantastic movie. It is very subtle in the way that it captures the viewer with a strange but somehow believable story line, few jokes that are funny in their subtle way and, especially from Will Ferrel whom i didn't care for until this movie, spectacular acting. Another thing that makes this movie so captivating and likable is the chemistry between Harold and a baker Harold must audit (evaluation of an organization) named Ana Pascal (Played by Maggie Gyllenhaal). Ana starts off hating Harold simply because she disagrees with the tax laws he is trying to force on her but eventually becomes to like him in a turn of events. Both actors play their part very well and will no doubt have the viewer smiling many times throughout this awesome film.
The film was very successful and even nominated for a golden globe award. I believe, this film was successful for it's believable acting, quirky storyline and the director's ability to let the viewer experience different emotions throughout the movie.
Wonderful film that should be viewed by anyone who appreciates a good movie 8/10.