Stranger than Fiction review

Actual God · #1 11-20-2006, 02:43 PM

Queer and preachy, had its moments, but basically sucked [censored]. 3.5/10

danzasmack · #2 11-20-2006, 02:53 PM

I didn't like the movie much either, but I think it deserves more than that sentence. Spoiler related review in white

question though first - why makes this OOT and rest of stuff like this lounge?

<font color="white">So she writes the ending and dustin hoffman basically asys this is the greatest piece of literature in past X # of years or whatever. But then in the end, he doesn't die. He says the problem is that now the rest of the book doesn't match up with the ending, and she will basically have to rewrite the whole book. By this rational, shouldn't the movie not be that good and shouldn't they have to rewrite the whole movie? I'm very big on "big picture" stuff - see my comments on Little Miss Sunshine - and I think this was an interesting one.</font>

I think the biggest problems with movies like this (and I include "The Break Up") in this category, is that they send us in expecting one type of movie and then it's not that type of movie.

I think this was why a lot of people (at least when I remember seeing it) did not like the Truman Show.

Case Closed · #3 11-20-2006, 03:12 PM

danza,

I really like the truman show. Do you think that's a good indicator that I would like this movie?

BWebb · #4 11-20-2006, 03:15 PM

I actually liked the film, but went in with little or no expectations in terms of plot or enjoyment.

CaucasianAsian29 · #5 11-20-2006, 03:17 PM

8.5 out of 10
I really liked it.

CrazyIrishman · #6 11-20-2006, 03:17 PM

I enjoyed it as well. Will Ferrel had a more 'serious' character than in his past few movies, playing an actual character instead of a set of character stereotypes.

danzasmack · #7 11-20-2006, 03:23 PM

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danza,

I really like the truman show. Do you think that's a good indicator that I would like this movie?

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No, Jim Carrey is a MUCH better actor than Will Ferrel. Truman show was, IMO, a much better movie too.

I would almost consider this Will Ferrel's failed attempt at his own "Truman Show".

CaucasianAsian29 · #8 11-20-2006, 03:25 PM

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I think the biggest problems with movies like this (and I include "The Break Up") in this category, is that they send us in expecting one type of movie and then it's not that type of movie.

I think this was why a lot of people (at least when I remember seeing it) did not like the Truman Show.

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Dude, If a movie is good but differnt from the preview.

Who the hell cares? I'd much rather see a movie like this than one that gives 3/4 the story away in the preview

danzasmack · #9 11-20-2006, 03:40 PM

I didn't really mean that it made me not like the movie, I just was speaking in general.

I didn't like the movie because of Will Ferrel (thought he was kinda bad in his role), and the plot. I just don't like Will Ferrel in semi-serious roles though, he doesn't change gears enough. But that's just me.

<font color="white">the whole wrist watch thing was also very stupid IMO, when it comes to life, etc.</font>

Howard Beale · #10 11-20-2006, 03:55 PM

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8.5 out of 10
I really liked it.

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I agree, it's a great movie, and has a pretty good rating on IMDB.

The movie is quirky and different and is not for those expecting the usual Hollywood fare but I enjoy these types of movies much more than the big-budget 'blockbusters'.