Review of Stranger Than Fiction (2006) by Frank R — 01 Mar 2012

Engaging at first but tiresome after a while. A great idea that failed when it's screenwriter got 'writers block'.

This review of Stranger Than Fiction (2006) was written by Frank R on 01 Mar 2012.

Stranger Than Fiction has generally received very positive reviews.

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