Stranger Than Fiction Review

So I just got done watching the movie Stranger Than Fiction, starring Will Ferrel, and I'll have to admit, I was greatly surprised by what I saw.

You see, I've been in quite the good movie slump lately. It's been hard to find anything that has really jumped out at me and stayed in my thoughts long after putting the DVD back in it's case. Perhaps this is due to the fact that I've been watching one too many computer animated movies about talking animals lately.

Either way, however, thank god for Will Ferrel.

Now, let me tell you one important thing about this movie. It's almost completely devoid of anything resembling the crazy, outrageous, yelling, obscene, run-naked-down-the-street-showing-off-flabby-white-body and silliness that has made Ferrel so popular.

Instead, Ferrel is left with a script that relies more on a subdued, patient sadness that, surprisingly, he turns into humor as well.

This, I believe, is a movie that will really solidify Will Ferrel as a star for years to come.

Now don't get me wrong, this isn't some sappy, give a brilliant dramatic ending speech type of movie. No. Not even close.

This is a movie with humor and a message.

So what's it about?

Well, unfortunately, if I gave anything away it would be too much. You need to see this movie without knowing the story to appreciate it.

Yes, it's a bit out-there at times, but the payoff for letting reality - and your lust for idiotic humor - slip for an hour and a half is well worth it.

My rating: 3 out of 4 shoelaces.