Review of Stranger Than Fiction (2006) by Cole M — 19 May 2012

Really brilliant film. Original with awesome acting and art direction. I want Emma Thompson to narrate my life.

This review of Stranger Than Fiction (2006) was written by Cole M on 19 May 2012.

Stranger Than Fiction has generally received very positive reviews.

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