Stranger Than Fiction
Harold Crick isn't ready to go. Period.
Overview
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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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Released in 2006, 'Stranger Than Fiction' can be seen as a commentary on the modern obsession with reality television and the desire for unique narratives that set individuals apart. The film also touches upon themes relevant to mental health and finding purpose in life.
- The unique premise of a man who hears an inner voice narrating his life blends humor and drama, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
- Emma Thompson's performance as the quirky IRS auditor is both hilarious and endearing.
- Will Ferrell delivers a career-best performance, showcasing his range beyond comedy.
- The film explores themes of self-discovery, individualism, and the interconnectedness of all lives.
Fun Facts
- In the movie, Will Ferrell's character Harold Crick lives at 653 Echo Valley Drive. This is a reference to the 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', where the main character Arthur Dent also resides at number 653.
- The voice that Harold hears is played by author Larry King, an homage to the film's exploration of literature and authors.
- The final scene features a dance sequence choreographed by Savion Glover. Glover is famous for his unique style of tap dancing known as 'tap dance poetry'.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Harold Crick isn't ready to go. Period."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Schräger als Fiktion
"Harold Crick verdient ein Happy End. Punkt."
Italiano
IT
Title: Vero come la finzione
"Harold Crick non è pronto ad andarsene. Punto."
Türkçe
TR
Title: Lütfen Beni Öldürme
"Yaşanacak daha çok şey var!.."
Français
FR
Title: L'Incroyable Destin de Harold Crick
"Quand la fiction rejoint la réalité, attention au point final."
Pусский
RU
Title: Персонаж
"«- Перепиши меня заново!»"
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Reviews
A fresh idea that, however, becomes a bit of a boring movie.
The best part is the good performances by the cast. Specially surprising is Ferrell.
I am one of those people that normally hate Will Ferrell, especially in a leading role. I find him obnoxious, and over-the-top to the point where he is pandering for laughs form the LCD than actually attempting to be funny.
However, there is always an exception to the rule. Usually that exception comes in the form of a supporting role... as in Old School... but here it comes in the form of a leading role.
It seems like Marc Forster really reigned him in on the one and the pay off was AMAZING. It's seriously a funny and quirky film. It's hysterical and kind of plays to an audience that wonders if writer's creations can come to life.
It's an imaginative script and plays to the people that feel, maybe, a little guilty for leaving a book over night when the characters are left in a bad position just in case they are real and might get stuck there. It appeals to anyone that has ever wrote fiction, and felt like a God because of the control they had over their characters... and it does so in the most ridiculous way possible.
Oscar Awards
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Haven't Won A Oscar
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Haven't Nominated for Oscar
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Trailer
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) Official Trailer 1 - Will Ferrell Movie