Stranger Than Fiction

This film is a surprisingly oustanding work of narrative. The story is of a man, struggling as his life is completely narrated to him and his death is written to him. It is similar to The Truman show, as it deals with the voyeuristic side of reality. A great script can make any movie waychable and great acting and direction makes it better. Director Marc Forster proves, once again, that he is one of the marvels of contemporary filmwork. Stranger Than Fiction joins up with Monster's Ball and Finding Neverland as extremely good films. Will Ferrell dazzles in this difficult role, and he shows that he has improved as an actor. He is trying to use the Jim Carrey way of advancing as a complete actor, and choosing this script shows that. Maggie Gyllenhaal shows once again that she is one of the best actresses around. Emma Thompson and Dustin Hoffman complete a very good cast. I think this film was overlooked in the current awards season and more recognition should be made. It truly shows one of the many creative examples that contemporary film are giving us. Screenwriter Zach Helm has a bright future.