Stranger Than Fiction

2006 "Harold Crick isn't ready to go. Period."

Stranger Than Fiction

7.5 | 1h53m | PG-13 | en | Fantasy

Harold Crick is a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious voice narrating his life.

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7.5 | 1h53m | PG-13 | en | Fantasy , Drama , Comedy | More Info

Released: November. 10,2006 | Released Producted By: Columbia Pictures , Mandate Pictures Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/strangerthanfiction

Synopsis

Harold Crick is a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious voice narrating his life.

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Cast

Will Ferrell , Maggie Gyllenhaal , Dustin Hoffman

Director

Kristin Hanson

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Columbia Pictures , Mandate Pictures

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Reviews

vincentgeorge-98430 Stranger than Fiction is a good film with a quirky synopsis. An auditor suddenly finds a female narrating his every move. After getting accustomed to it he is given a jolting prediction- that he is soon to die, which understandably freaks him out. Trying to make sense he goes around to people which form the body of the film. This is a thought provoking movie with a fine turn by Will Ferrell as the lead who hears his life narration- an uncharacteristic foray into serious acting by the comedian. Emma Thomson lends her lush voice as the narrator. For an offbeat film with a soul you cannot go wrong with Stranger than Fiction.

barbaracruise Stranger than Fiction from Marc Foster is a great quirky little movie starring Will Ferrell in an against type role where he plays a straight guy accountant who suddenly starts haring a narration in his head every time he does something. He gets accustomed to it until the voice tells him he will be dead. He searches for answers, falls in love with a client and eventually everything comes together. This movie is proof that a solid idea can be stretched out to make an engrossing film. You should watch this simply for its brilliant premise but everything from Ferrell's acting to the pace and structure of the story will keep you engrossed.

pierreolivier-21287 Beautifully written where two stories merge into one and start rolling back. We certainly wouldn't have been able to find better writer than Emma Thompson in her role. Her voice and story-telling sound as beautiful as the story she is telling. Will Ferrell is known for many dumb movies and is forgotten for this one. This is a shame as he fits perfectly the character, Harold, that is pictured here. The music sets perfectly the scene and keeps you waiting for the end. You feel the story as a third character and observe with delight how the story is run through.

nat_power IMO one of the best movies Will Ferrell has ever done. This isn't your typical Ferrell movie folks. Stranger Than Fiction is a fantastic comedy from start to finish, and from the story to the characters. The idea of the movie alone is interesting and Forster and this cast pull it off well. One of my favorite parts of this movie is of course Emma Thompson being the writer unknowingly deciding his fate and Maggie Gyllenhaal is perfect as Ferrell's love interest. Ferrell is actually directed brilliantly by Forster who keeps him tamed and used effectively.All in all if your a fan of will ferret I recommend this movie.