Stranger than Fiction

We all know what type of films Will Ferrel normally does. Films like Anchorman, Step Brothers, Blades of Glory, and ect. His most well known and common character is ridiculous and unrealistic. Clearly it should stay in comedies.

However, easy as it may be to act in those type of comedies, that does not make Will Ferrell a bad actor. I recently stumbled across Stranger than Fiction. After a few minutes of watching I completely forgot that the actor was Will Ferrell.

His wonderful performance in this movie shows a diversity that I was previously unaware of. Stranger than Fiction is a hybrid comedy/drama. Much like pursuit of happiness - another movie a enjoyed - it takes you through a roller coaster ride of emotion. Specifically from sadness and pending tragedy to that happily ever after ending that we have become so used to in our childhood.

This movie utilized a powerful situation that surprisingly enough is akin to one used in the 7th book of the Harry Potter series. First it establishes a connection with the character and enables the viewer to feel what the character (Harold Crick in this case) feels. Then it presents the character with knowledge of his upcoming death, and has the character figure out how to accept his fate. The emotions associated with this situation are extremely powerful, and Stranger than Fiction allows the viewer to feel this same emotion.

Stranger than Fiction has deep story lines that revolve around an abstract situation. It allows you to feel the beauty of a tragedy, yet still leaves you feeling warm inside. Overall i give it a 4.5.