Review of Stranger Than Fiction (2000) by Suzann H — 04 Aug 2012

I can't believe that a Will Ferrell film is now one of my favorites. Brilliant and imaginative. Will can actually act when he's not doing his schtick!

This review of Stranger Than Fiction (2000) was written by Suzann H on 04 Aug 2012.

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