Review of Stranger Than Fiction (2007) by Jamey B — 28 Nov 2012

Will Ferrell, one of the greatest comedic actors of our generation, get's serious for about 2 hours. And nails it.

This review of Stranger Than Fiction (2007) was written by Jamey B on 28 Nov 2012.

Stranger Than Fiction has generally received very positive reviews.

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