Review of Stranger Than Fiction (2006) by Spangle — 22 May 2016
An at times funny, but thoroughly sincere and authentic film. Starring Will Ferrell in a career-best performance, Stranger Than Fiction also features good performances from a stellar cast that includes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, and Queen Latifah.
Together, they help to bring to life a unique premise with a very non-unique core that explores the age old question, "What would you do if you knew you were about to die?" A very unique execution of this simple question, Stranger Than Fiction is an incredibly heartfelt film with a very human center that explores humanity and our greatest fear; death.
With smart writing and good direction, Stranger Than Fiction quirkiness never gets out of hand and instead delivers on being a smart film that takes its characters seriously and though there is a certain lightness to the film, it can be incredibly dark as it explores death, fear, and the boundaries of our own world.
Overall, Stranger Than Fiction is a clever film that showcases Will Ferrell's acting talent.
This review of Stranger Than Fiction (2006) was written by Spangle on 22 May 2016.
Stranger Than Fiction has generally received very positive reviews.
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