Review of Stranger Than Fiction (2006) by Nicole G — 28 May 2012

Funny but sad near the end but a great movie.

This review of Stranger Than Fiction (2006) was written by Nicole G on 28 May 2012.

Stranger Than Fiction has generally received very positive reviews.

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