Stranger Than Fiction (2006)
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) 8/10
I loved it. Its the kind of mind-bending Kaufman-ish films that work simply because of its quirky premise. Stranger Than Fiction deserves props for being original, and also for being deftly directed. I loved the little bits of directorial flourish, and also the sometimes snarky voice-overs. And most importantly, it makes a bona fide star out of Will Ferrell, who for the first time in his career has found the perfect role. As the anal-retentive and painfully boring taxman Harold Crick, Ferrell’s deadpan expressions is a perfect fit for the role. With a strong supporting cast (maggie gyllenhaal lights up the screen and emma thompson is excellently neurotic), Stranger Than Fiction easily ranks amongst the best of 2006. The ending may be a tad disappointing, and some parts may feel slow-going, but overall this is a clear winner.
