Review of Stranger Than Fiction (2007) by Jerry P — 24 Jun 2011

The movie that first proved that Ferrell is more than just a great comedic talent, and is actually a great actor...period.

This review of Stranger Than Fiction (2007) was written by Jerry P on 24 Jun 2011.

Stranger Than Fiction has generally received very positive reviews.

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