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- Will Ferrell breaks from "Old School" and "Ricky Bobby" in solid performance
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Stranger Than Fiction
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Guy Massey (III) ,
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Release Date: 2007-02-27 |
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Much was written about Will Ferrell's first "dramatic role" as Harold Crick, an IRS auditor who begins hearing a voice narrating his life. But Stranger Than Fiction is hardly a drama. However, what Ferrell does--like Jim Carrey before him in The Truman Show--is handle a toned-down character with genuineness and affection: you believe he is this guy. Crick leads a lonely life filled with numbers and routines. While at first he considers the voice a nuisance, Crick decides more action is needed when it speaks of "his demise." Enter Professor Jules Hilbert (Dustin Hoffman), who takes on the absurd notion with revelry, trying to find out what kind of book Crick's life is leading. It turns out that the voice Crick is hearing belongs to Kay Eiffel (Emma Thompson), a very real--and troubled--author who is writing a book in which Crick is a fictional character. As usual with these things, the stuffed shirt learns to live a better life--Crick even falls for one of his audits, a brash baker named Ana (Maggie Gyllenhaal). Marc Foster (Monster's Ball, Finding Neverland) has the right tone for the film, using great urban scenes (the unnamed city is Chicago) with interesting visualizations of Crick's world of numbers. He also directs Ferrell, Hoffman, and Gyllenhaal to their most charming performances (plus Linda Hunt and Tom Hulce pop up in two funny scenes). Ferrell succeeds in being a romantic lead you can root for; a scene where he eats Ana's freshly baked cookies is totally delightful without a hint of sarcasm. Screenwriter Zach Helm has two personal traits with his story: like Crick he followed his heart (he stopped rewriting scripts and only worked on his own) and like Eiffel, the final results are not a masterpiece, but good, and entertaining enough. Britt Daniel of the band Spoon worked on the dynamite soundtrack.--Doug Thomas
Extras from Stranger Than Fiction
"Counting Brush Strokes," A featurette
on the filming of Stranger Than Fictionhigh bandwidth
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Tax Man!:
A clip from the film
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Queen Latifah on working with Emma Thompson
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Beyond Stranger Than Fiction on Amazon.com
Comic Actors Go Dramatic |
CD Soundtrack |
Emma Thompson Essentials |
Customer Reviews:
Great Low-Key Performance By Ferrell.......2007-09-17
Most times, I find it interesting to watch a comedian pay a dramatic role. Here, will Ferrell plays an extremely straight, low-key character: an IRS agent who is part of a verystrange story. Yes, the title to this movie is 100 percent accurate: "Stranger Than Fiction really describes this bizarre tale.
Since there are over 200 reviews of this, it would useless going into a description of the story. Suffice to say Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhall and Dustin Hoffman are all good in this human-interest story which could have many interpretations.
If you are looking for something different, and something to get your brain working a little bit, this is recommended. For those expecting the normal Will Ferrell wackiness, stay away: it's hardly that. I hate to use the cliché phrase "thought-provoking," but I think it applies here.
interestingly different.......2007-09-13
Stranger than Fiction was really good. I ended up having to buy it for 14.99$ because you can't rent it on here but ah well it was good so I don't care even though I am jobless I enjoyed my purchase. I have wanted to see this for awhile because Will Farrell is in it and I had the idea it was a comedy from the reviews and it was at times but just really really good and the ending is good too:):):):) I liked the premise of it, one I've never heard and it took me until Emma was in that interview in the Professors office to really be sure that she was a real person....I was confused, very confused about her "reality" Was she a real person???? I had no clue.....very good....I don't want to give it away.....anything because I'm not sure how people approach reviews....read them before or after so I will leave that be....but buy it......its worth it......
Will Ferrell breaks from "Old School" and "Ricky Bobby" in solid performance.......2007-09-10
Many beloved "Saturday Night Live" comic actors have tried to break out from pure comedy into more dramatic roles. Dan Aykroyd ("Driving Miss Daisy"), Bill Murray ("Lost in Translation," "Rushmore"), and even John Belushi ("Continental Divide") have proven that it can be done. But it is undeniably a risk.
Therefore it is with kudos that we greet Will Ferrell's performance as Harold Crick, seriously unfunny IRS auditor, in Marc Forster's "Stranger than Fiction." Harold is obsessed with numbers, brushing each tooth an equal number of times every day, counting the number of steps it takes to make it to the same bus, etc. Harold takes no vacation, and has no real friends. His life is maddeningly static, and empty. When Harold dies, his tombstone will have nothing more than his name and the only two significant dates of his life - birth and death.
And then one day, Harold starts hearing a voice in his head, narrating his life. This is worrisome, but becomes downright frightening when the voice refers to Harold's impending demise. The voice is of author Karen Eiffel (Emmma Thompson), a nerve-wracked, chain-smoking recluse, a gifted writer suffering through writer's block as she tries to figure out how to kill Harold. The metaphysics of Karen writing a novel about a man who actually exists are never explained, but the set-up works regardless.
Harold, faced with impending doom, first seeks help from a shrink. The shrink, stumped by Harold's delusions but grasping on to Harold's description of the voice "narrating" his story, tells him to seek out an expert in literary theory. Enter Dustin Hoffman as Professor Jules Hibbert, who dismisses Harold until Harold says that the narrating voice uses the phrase, "little did he know." Jules is fascinated - "I've taught whole seminars on 'little did he know.'"
The story then turns to how Harold deals with his impending demise and learns to live his life again. Enter Ana Pascal (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a heavily-tattooed baker who is the subject of one of Harold's audits. Harold is charmed by her, but has not the first clue how to go about pursuing this beauty. The scenes with Ferrell and Gyllenhaal are not realistic (a tax-protesting free-spirit baker would never fall for this auditor, especially when his opening line is "I want you"), but the two actors handle their scenes with such care and tenderness that disbelief is suspended. Their most charming scene involves Ana introducing Harold to his first home-baked cookies, and Ferrell is quite surprising.
"Stranger than Fiction" could have been played as broad slapstick, and indeed that is what I had expected. But there is nothing along the lines of the "Baby Jesus" speech in "Talladega Nights" for madcap comedy here. What comedy there is in this movie is quiet, calm, and heart-felt. Strong performances fill out what could have been a mere trifle of a film, and Thompson and Ferrell particularly shine.
"Stranger than Fiction" is far from a laugh-out-loud comedy, but it has its comic moments. It is an unconventional story about conventional people, and if its ultimate conclusions about living life to the fullest are pure vanilla, that doesn't mean that it isn't a delicious vanilla. Just like a well-baked cookie.
Will Ferrell really suprised me, he has a lot more range than.......2007-09-10
I would have given him credit. Very well done, with quiet hilarity and lots of irony. Dustin looks good, so does Queen. Dosen't really deserve 5 stars but I was so taken aback at how good it was compared to all the dreck that's out in theaters, I thought it was fair. Enjoy!
Uhm..........2007-09-09
I was planning this to be a funny movie, because the main actor is only in comedy movies. I would suggest this to be rented but it wasn't good enough for me to buy and watch over and over again... There was a good plot, but I expected better.
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Much was written about Will Ferrell's first "dramatic role" as Harold Crick, an IRS auditor who begins hearing a voice narrating his life. But Stranger Than Fiction is hardly a drama. However, what Ferrell does--like Jim Carrey before him in The Truman Show--is handle a toned-down character with genuineness and affection: you believe he is this guy. Crick leads a lonely life filled with numbers and routines. While at first he considers the voice a nuisance, Crick decides more action is needed when it speaks of "his demise." Enter Professor Jules Hilbert (Dustin Hoffman), who takes on the absurd notion with revelry, trying to find out what kind of book Crick's life is leading. It turns out that the voice Crick is hearing belongs to Kay Eiffel (Emma Thompson), a very real--and troubled--author who is writing a book in which Crick is a fictional character. As usual with these things, the stuffed shirt learns to live a better life--Crick even falls for one of his audits, a brash baker named Ana (Maggie Gyllenhaal). Marc Foster (Monster's Ball, Finding Neverland) has the right tone for the film, using great urban scenes (the unnamed city is Chicago) with interesting visualizations of Crick's world of numbers. He also directs Ferrell, Hoffman, and Gyllenhaal to their most charming performances (plus Linda Hunt and Tom Hulce pop up in two funny scenes). Ferrell succeeds in being a romantic lead you can root for; a scene where he eats Ana's freshly baked cookies is totally delightful without a hint of sarcasm. Screenwriter Zach Helm has two personal traits with his story: like Crick he followed his heart (he stopped rewriting scripts and only worked on his own) and like Eiffel, the final results are not a masterpiece, but good, and entertaining enough. Britt Daniel of the band Spoon worked on the dynamite soundtrack.--Doug Thomas
Extras from Stranger Than Fiction
"Counting Brush Strokes," A featurette
on the filming of Stranger Than Fictionhigh bandwidth
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Tax Man!:
A clip from the film
high bandwidth |
Queen Latifah on working with Emma Thompson
high bandwidth
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Stills from Stranger Than Fiction (click for larger image)
Beyond Stranger Than Fiction on Amazon.com
Comic Actors Go Dramatic |
CD Soundtrack |
Emma Thompson Essentials |
Product Description
An IRS auditor suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to effect his entire life, from his work, to his love-interest, to his death.
Customer Reviews:
Great Low-Key Performance By Ferrell.......2007-09-17
Most times, I find it interesting to watch a comedian pay a dramatic role. Here, will Ferrell plays an extremely straight, low-key character: an IRS agent who is part of a verystrange story. Yes, the title to this movie is 100 percent accurate: "Stranger Than Fiction really describes this bizarre tale.
Since there are over 200 reviews of this, it would useless going into a description of the story. Suffice to say Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhall and Dustin Hoffman are all good in this human-interest story which could have many interpretations.
If you are looking for something different, and something to get your brain working a little bit, this is recommended. For those expecting the normal Will Ferrell wackiness, stay away: it's hardly that. I hate to use the cliché phrase "thought-provoking," but I think it applies here.
interestingly different.......2007-09-13
Stranger than Fiction was really good. I ended up having to buy it for 14.99$ because you can't rent it on here but ah well it was good so I don't care even though I am jobless I enjoyed my purchase. I have wanted to see this for awhile because Will Farrell is in it and I had the idea it was a comedy from the reviews and it was at times but just really really good and the ending is good too:):):):) I liked the premise of it, one I've never heard and it took me until Emma was in that interview in the Professors office to really be sure that she was a real person....I was confused, very confused about her "reality" Was she a real person???? I had no clue.....very good....I don't want to give it away.....anything because I'm not sure how people approach reviews....read them before or after so I will leave that be....but buy it......its worth it......
Will Ferrell breaks from "Old School" and "Ricky Bobby" in solid performance.......2007-09-10
Many beloved "Saturday Night Live" comic actors have tried to break out from pure comedy into more dramatic roles. Dan Aykroyd ("Driving Miss Daisy"), Bill Murray ("Lost in Translation," "Rushmore"), and even John Belushi ("Continental Divide") have proven that it can be done. But it is undeniably a risk.
Therefore it is with kudos that we greet Will Ferrell's performance as Harold Crick, seriously unfunny IRS auditor, in Marc Forster's "Stranger than Fiction." Harold is obsessed with numbers, brushing each tooth an equal number of times every day, counting the number of steps it takes to make it to the same bus, etc. Harold takes no vacation, and has no real friends. His life is maddeningly static, and empty. When Harold dies, his tombstone will have nothing more than his name and the only two significant dates of his life - birth and death.
And then one day, Harold starts hearing a voice in his head, narrating his life. This is worrisome, but becomes downright frightening when the voice refers to Harold's impending demise. The voice is of author Karen Eiffel (Emmma Thompson), a nerve-wracked, chain-smoking recluse, a gifted writer suffering through writer's block as she tries to figure out how to kill Harold. The metaphysics of Karen writing a novel about a man who actually exists are never explained, but the set-up works regardless.
Harold, faced with impending doom, first seeks help from a shrink. The shrink, stumped by Harold's delusions but grasping on to Harold's description of the voice "narrating" his story, tells him to seek out an expert in literary theory. Enter Dustin Hoffman as Professor Jules Hibbert, who dismisses Harold until Harold says that the narrating voice uses the phrase, "little did he know." Jules is fascinated - "I've taught whole seminars on 'little did he know.'"
The story then turns to how Harold deals with his impending demise and learns to live his life again. Enter Ana Pascal (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a heavily-tattooed baker who is the subject of one of Harold's audits. Harold is charmed by her, but has not the first clue how to go about pursuing this beauty. The scenes with Ferrell and Gyllenhaal are not realistic (a tax-protesting free-spirit baker would never fall for this auditor, especially when his opening line is "I want you"), but the two actors handle their scenes with such care and tenderness that disbelief is suspended. Their most charming scene involves Ana introducing Harold to his first home-baked cookies, and Ferrell is quite surprising.
"Stranger than Fiction" could have been played as broad slapstick, and indeed that is what I had expected. But there is nothing along the lines of the "Baby Jesus" speech in "Talladega Nights" for madcap comedy here. What comedy there is in this movie is quiet, calm, and heart-felt. Strong performances fill out what could have been a mere trifle of a film, and Thompson and Ferrell particularly shine.
"Stranger than Fiction" is far from a laugh-out-loud comedy, but it has its comic moments. It is an unconventional story about conventional people, and if its ultimate conclusions about living life to the fullest are pure vanilla, that doesn't mean that it isn't a delicious vanilla. Just like a well-baked cookie.
Will Ferrell really suprised me, he has a lot more range than.......2007-09-10
I would have given him credit. Very well done, with quiet hilarity and lots of irony. Dustin looks good, so does Queen. Dosen't really deserve 5 stars but I was so taken aback at how good it was compared to all the dreck that's out in theaters, I thought it was fair. Enjoy!
Uhm..........2007-09-09
I was planning this to be a funny movie, because the main actor is only in comedy movies. I would suggest this to be rented but it wasn't good enough for me to buy and watch over and over again... There was a good plot, but I expected better.
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- A cute collection
- A better idea for a DVD of Modern Looney Tunes shorts
- Well.
- Well done!
- That's NOT all folks!!!!
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It's spooky. It's wacky. It's STRANGER THAN FICTION! Exploding with sheer cartoon craziness, these all-new Toons star your favorite Looney Tunes characters making big-time fun of everything from mysteriously goofy TV shows to sci-fi movie blockbusters! Plus, you'll also be treated to an irresistible assortment of must-see, new-and-improved-deluxe-extra-special Looney Tunes DVD bonus features! In this eerily-entertaining volume: Porky and Yosemite Sam go creature-hunting and end up in a Loch Ness Mess. Daffy hosts a preposterous paranormal TV show featuring everything from the fearsome "Mexican goat-sucker" to crazy crop circles and a Shakespeare-spouting Taz! Then, Porky and Daffy land on the very odd Planet of the Taz - and discover some even stranger sequel-planets! Plus, more way-Looney spoofs and shorts full of weirdly wonderful Warner-riffic fun!
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A cute collection .......2007-08-21
True, this collection is not quite up to the standards of the classic clips. However, it's really not THAT bad. Even ok Looney Tunes are still far superior to most of today's fare, in my opinion.
Here's the listing of the nineteen clips, for those of you who are interested:
Sufferin' Sasquatch
Cropsy Curvy
The Bermuda Short
Who Wants to Be a Martian-Aire?
Gone in 30 Minutes
Window Pains
The Taming of the Screwball
Loch Ness Mess
Twick or Tweety
El Chupacabra!
Daffy's Meet Market
Hogs & Kisses
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Island of Dr. Moron
Cube Wars
Tech Suppork
Planet of the Taz
Enough with the Planet of the Taz
A better idea for a DVD of Modern Looney Tunes shorts.......2005-11-28
Hey Mr. WARNER, what's about a 2-DVD-set with ALL the "Modern Looney Tunes Shorts" from 1987 to 2004???:
1.-The Duxorcist (1987) directed by Greg Ford & Terry Lennon
2.-The Night Of The Living Duck (1988) directed by Greg Ford & Terry Lennon
3.-Box Office Bunny (1990) directed by Darrell Van Citters
4.-Blooper Bunny! (1991) directed by Greg Ford & Terry Lennon
5.-Invasion Of The Bunny Snatchers (1992) directed by Greg Ford & Terry Lennon
6.-Chariots Of Fur (1994) directed by Chuck Jones
7.-Carrotblanca (1995) directed by Douglas McCarthy
8.-Another Froggy Evening (1995) directed by Chuck Jones
9.-From Hare To Eternity (1996) directed by Chuck Jones
10.-Superior Duck (1996) directed by Chuck Jones
11.-Marvin The Martian In The Third Dimension (1996) directed by Douglas McCarthy
12.-Pullet Surprise (1997) directed by Darrell Van Citters
13.-Father Of The Bird (1997) directed by Stephen Fossati
14.-Little Go Beep (2000) directed by Spike Brandt
15.-Daffy Duck For President (2004) directed by Spike Brandt & Tony Cervone
16.-Whizzard Of Ow (2004) directed by Bret Haaland
17.-Museum Scream (2004) directed by Dan Povenmire
18.-Hare And Loathing In Las Vegas (2004) directed by Bill Kopp/Peter Shin
19.-Cock-A-Doodle-Duel (2004) directed by Peter Shin
20.-Duck Dodgers In "Attack Of The Drones" (2004) directed by Rich Moore
21.-My Generation G...G...Gap (2004) directed by Dan Povenmire
22.-A Very Daffy Christmas (2004)
All the cartoon are excellents but hard-to-find (only in old VHS or VCD) but ALL the fanatics of Looney Tunes want this compilation in DVD!!!!!!!!!
I think this is a Good idea...
That's all Folks!
Well........2005-08-07
Would it kill you guys who have the DVD to list the episodes on there?
Well done!.......2005-06-30
Many people have been complaining because these new cartoons don't stay true to the original cartoons. I still think they're as good as the originals. My ratings:
VOICES: (3/5). The characters' voices are okay. The truly perfect voices belong to Bugs, Daffy, Elmer, Marvin, Porky, Pepe, Yosemite Sam, Granny, Taz, Cecil, Beaky, Foghorn, Mandrake, Witch Hazel, and Dr.Moron. The other voices sound too different for my liking. Sylvester sounds too wimpy, Tweety sounds like a mid-aged thug, Petunia Pig sounds like Mandy from "The Grim Adventures Of Billy and Mandy", Sylvester Jr. sounds exactly like Daffy (yes, they're voiced by the same person, but they differentiate a bit).
EPISODES: (4/5). The episodes themselves are very funny, with very memorable lines. Examples:
GRANNY: I am the ghost of Christmas Present.
SYLVESTER: But it's April.
GRANNY: Never argue with a ghost.
STONE COLD DUCK: Remember the three "I's". Visualize, maximize, and...I'll be right back.
PORKY: Nope. No. Aah!
ANIMATION: (5/5). I know that more than a third of it is Xeroxed over and over again, though, for some reason, I like stock footage (or as I like to call it,"repeat animation".
Overall, a very good cartoon movie. I especially like the last cartoons on the DVD (the "Planet Of The Apes" spoof).
That's NOT all folks!!!!.......2004-08-21
I've read the reviews. I don't get them at all. Some have pointed out there is 'Less than an hour' of material. They must not have watched the one i watched. This one had 19 shorts that came up to about 70 minutes. Sure, it's not much more, but it IS more. Also, on the animation, while sometimes a bit on the 'choppy' side, it is very well done. And, as far as comparing these to the classics, why would you want to do that? That was a different era altogether! Why would making a cartoon about Hitler or Bing Crosby be funny today? Fact is, it wouldn't. Why can't the Looney Tunes be allowed to grow up? Point is the Looney Tunes ,over time, have been forced to change a lot. Some will like the changes, some will not. But, please stop judging this based on what was made over 50 years ago! My wife was only minorly interested, but she's not a fan. My son and myself watched these with glee. The strange situations they get in to. The hilarious 'pop-ins' of the MANY Warner-Bros. characters were perfect. Escpecially TAZ. Great extras including even a VIDEO GAME that is great fun. Step out of the time bubble and let the web-toons' grow up! The more they mature, the better they will get.
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How well do you know your friends? How well do you really know anyone? Strange events spiral out of control in one surreal night for four best friends. One killing becomes an accidental double and murder doesn't seem like a crime when a third victim gets in their way. With a car trunk full of corpses, they need a better plan to save their own hides. Plot twists and white knuckle thrills make this movie a sleeper hit you'll love.
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victoria watch.......2007-06-27
good movie
fun, suspenseful, witty, sad, and will definetly keep you scratching your head while at the same time say i had no idea that was going to happen
the ending of the movie is definetly worth the wait
I never heard of that movie, tell me more..........2005-09-29
This is one of those movies you see in the $5.50 bin at wal-mart, except it is a really good movie. This movie has a great cast and a really good origonal score, it blends well with the movie.
The movie starts at an airport with a delayed flight. An author is going to a book signing and sparks a conversation with someone and tells the story he wrote...Just wait 'till the end of the movie, you will be surprised!
One accidental murder leads to them disposing of the body, and then having the car towed (with the body still inside!) and then them having to kill the car shop owner to save their hides.
The ending has a crazy twist you wont guess, I swear! it is all turned around! sorry, I don't spoil great movies. :-)
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First, an appreciation of the late 60 Minutes anchor Ed Bradley, with a reairing of Charlie's interviews with his old friend. Then, a discussion with Will Ferrell about his years on "Saturday Night Live" and his chart-topping career, including his new film, "Stranger than Fiction."
Average customer rating:
- ordinary people become murderers
- DARK MYSTERY
- Dina Meyer + Interesting Story = Gold
- Strange Is Always Good
- Great comedy-thriller!
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Stranger Than Fiction
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A group of best buddies prepare themselves to dispose of a cop's naked corpse that just happens to be resting on the floor of nice guy Mackenzie Astin's (Jared Roth) apartment. Accident? Murder? Something even more sinister? It hardly matters as the cover-up only leads to more dead bodies, driving trust-fund idiot Natasha Gregson Wagner (far too convincing as a blathering bubblehead) completely loony: she starts lining up future victims with the enthusiasm of an assassin in training. That's just the first act of this darkly comic tale of murder and manipulation among a group of double-crossing pals. It's an often-clever film in a far too familiar genre of twisty, cynical, self-conscious, Tarantino-inspired thrillers. Dina Meyer is delicious as an ambitious singer and ostensible group leader who knows more than she's letting on, and Todd Field is a simmering and suspicious member of the cover-up, the only genuinely unpredictable element of the film. It's hardly original, but director Eric Bross has some fun with the story and injects enough sly black humor to make the film intriguing and entertaining to the end. --Sean Axmaker
Description
How well do you know your friends? How well do you really know anyone? Strange events spiral out of control in one surreal night for four best friends. One innocent killing becomes an accidental double homicide, and murder doesn't seem like a crime when a third victim gets in the friends' way. With a car trunk full of corpses, they need a better plan to save their own hides. Plot twists and white knuckle thrills make this movie a sleeper hit you'll love.
Customer Reviews:
ordinary people become murderers.......2004-07-02
well it is safe to say that I survived this movie but I didnt quite like it all that much. there were things about it that were just too blah. Dina Meyer(Starship Troopers, Johnny Mnemonic) is the hottie in this movie. Todd Field(Eyes Wide Shut, Twister) is the cool guy in this movie. Mackenzie Astin(Sean Astin's brother) is the crazy guy in this movie and Natasha Gregson Wagner(Modern Vampires, Another Day In Paradise) is the annoying one in this movie. Field has written a book called Stranger Than Fiction and he tells the tale to a man at a bar. Astin murders a gay police officer and things go downhill from there. It just spirals into twists that are far too perdictiable but some funny, like the hobo in the back of the car. The old lady had the funniest death of them all. If your a fan of any of the actors you should watch but if your not it's ok if you dont. Also that whole in different colors switch doesnt help at all
DARK MYSTERY.......2004-01-16
At the start of this under appreciated little gem, we meet four typical "yuppie" characters: the lovely Dina Meyer (in one of her best roles yet); the smartly handsome Mackenzie Astin; the straightlaced teacher Todd Field; and the unusually ditzy rich girl, the absolutely fabulous Natasha Gregson Wagner. The first half of the film definitely belongs to the girls, with Wagner just a barrel of laughs. The way these murders occur seems like something out of a three stooges film, but being the schizophrenic film it is, it grows darker and darker, with some interesting plot twists and brutal killings.
The wedding scene is hilarious; Gregson's attempts to murder the nosy old lady neighbor is brilliant; wait till you see how much poison she puts in the woman's cup!
This movie entertained me and made me gasp a couple of times too. Although the sardonic twists are effective, it's a shame to see how these four people are torn apart.
I LOVED IT!
Dina Meyer + Interesting Story = Gold.......2002-01-03
Before I even knew what the film was about, I wanted to see it. i am a huge fan of the beautiful and talented Ms. Meyer and I make it a point to see all of her projects. After discovering what the film was about, I became even more interested in seeing it. I finally saw it, and it far surpassed my expectations. what can I say? I love darkly comedic films such as this, and although the film was obviously inspired by Tarantino and his imitators, it happens to come off as fresh and original. I was thouroughly entertained throughout the entire film and I was surprised by several of the plot twists.
This film also had some great acting. Dina Meyer was, of course, superb. I was pleasantly surprised by both MacKenzie Astin and Todd Field. I had never heard of either of them, and I thought they both turned in fine performances. I was familiar with Natasha Gregson Wagner mainly from Modern Vampires (another great but not well known film) and I thought she was very impressive in ths film.
The DVD itself is nothing to call home about. It is pretty Bare Bones and fullscreen to boot. However, I'm just happy to have this gem preserved on DVD and I will take what I can get.
PS This movie had one of the coolest opening credit sequences I have seen in a while!
Strange Is Always Good.......2001-11-04
I knew absolutely nothing about this movie when I bought it and honestly, wasn't expecting what I got. This film should be more known than what it is because it is an incredible film. Yes, it is far from an original idea (how well do you know your friends?) and it plays with many non-original concepts, but the acting and storyline make up for whatever the movie lacks. Dina Meyer is fantastic in this film and for anyone who hasn't ever heard of her, please watch this and then everything else she's ever done. Todd Field is also remarkable, as is the rest of the cast. It goes to show that a film doesn't need big names to make a film good or an original idea. How the characters interact with each other alone is enough to make this movie great. The dialogue is funny at times and then makes your mouth drop. The only thing wrong with the DVD is that it's not in widescreen. Otherwise, buy this. Buy it now!
Great comedy-thriller!.......2001-08-16
This surprisingly funny thriller is nothing but a must-see for all people who like black comedies. The storyline circles around four friends who are getting involved with several more or less dead bodies.
The acting is good but Natasha Gregson Wagner stands out with a wonderful comic/comedy performance. She delivers 99 per cent of the laughs especially in the sequence where they try to get rid of the first body and in the scenes after the old ladies death.
Absolutely worth watching especially if you like Natasha!!!
Last but not least: don't forget to watch the ending credits!
Average customer rating:
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It's spooky! It's wacky! Exploding with sheer cartoon craziness. These all new Toons star your favorite Looney Tunes characters making big-time fun.
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Average customer rating:
- ordinary people become murderers
- DARK MYSTERY
- Dina Meyer + Interesting Story = Gold
- Strange Is Always Good
- Great comedy-thriller!
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Stranger Than Fiction [Region 2]
Starring:
Mackenzie Astin ,
Todd Field ,
Dina Meyer ,
Natasha Gregson Wagner , and
Michael Flynn
Director:
Eric Bross
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
General
| Comedy
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Astin, Mackenzie
| ( A )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Bay, Frances
| ( B )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Field, Todd
| ( F )
| Actors & Actresses
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| DVD
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Meyer, Dina
| ( M )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
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Unger, Joe
| ( U )
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Wagner, Natasha Gregson
| ( W )
| Actors & Actresses
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| DVD
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( S )
| Titles
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| DVD
| Video
Similar Items:
-
Deadly Little Secrets
-
Nowhere Land
-
Federal Protection
-
Bats
ASIN: B00005K3ET |
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A group of best buddies prepare themselves to dispose of a cop's naked corpse that just happens to be resting on the floor of nice guy Mackenzie Astin's (Jared Roth) apartment. Accident? Murder? Something even more sinister? It hardly matters as the cover-up only leads to more dead bodies, driving trust-fund idiot Natasha Gregson Wagner (far too convincing as a blathering bubblehead) completely loony: she starts lining up future victims with the enthusiasm of an assassin in training. That's just the first act of this darkly comic tale of murder and manipulation among a group of double-crossing pals. It's an often-clever film in a far too familiar genre of twisty, cynical, self-conscious, Tarantino-inspired thrillers. Dina Meyer is delicious as an ambitious singer and ostensible group leader who knows more than she's letting on, and Todd Field is a simmering and suspicious member of the cover-up, the only genuinely unpredictable element of the film. It's hardly original, but director Eric Bross has some fun with the story and injects enough sly black humor to make the film intriguing and entertaining to the end. --Sean Axmaker
Customer Reviews:
ordinary people become murderers.......2004-07-02
well it is safe to say that I survived this movie but I didnt quite like it all that much. there were things about it that were just too blah. Dina Meyer(Starship Troopers, Johnny Mnemonic) is the hottie in this movie. Todd Field(Eyes Wide Shut, Twister) is the cool guy in this movie. Mackenzie Astin(Sean Astin's brother) is the crazy guy in this movie and Natasha Gregson Wagner(Modern Vampires, Another Day In Paradise) is the annoying one in this movie. Field has written a book called Stranger Than Fiction and he tells the tale to a man at a bar. Astin murders a gay police officer and things go downhill from there. It just spirals into twists that are far too perdictiable but some funny, like the hobo in the back of the car. The old lady had the funniest death of them all. If your a fan of any of the actors you should watch but if your not it's ok if you dont. Also that whole in different colors switch doesnt help at all
DARK MYSTERY.......2004-01-16
At the start of this under appreciated little gem, we meet four typical "yuppie" characters: the lovely Dina Meyer (in one of her best roles yet); the smartly handsome Mackenzie Astin; the straightlaced teacher Todd Field; and the unusually ditzy rich girl, the absolutely fabulous Natasha Gregson Wagner. The first half of the film definitely belongs to the girls, with Wagner just a barrel of laughs. The way these murders occur seems like something out of a three stooges film, but being the schizophrenic film it is, it grows darker and darker, with some interesting plot twists and brutal killings.
The wedding scene is hilarious; Gregson's attempts to murder the nosy old lady neighbor is brilliant; wait till you see how much poison she puts in the woman's cup!
This movie entertained me and made me gasp a couple of times too. Although the sardonic twists are effective, it's a shame to see how these four people are torn apart.
I LOVED IT!
Dina Meyer + Interesting Story = Gold.......2002-01-03
Before I even knew what the film was about, I wanted to see it. i am a huge fan of the beautiful and talented Ms. Meyer and I make it a point to see all of her projects. After discovering what the film was about, I became even more interested in seeing it. I finally saw it, and it far surpassed my expectations. what can I say? I love darkly comedic films such as this, and although the film was obviously inspired by Tarantino and his imitators, it happens to come off as fresh and original. I was thouroughly entertained throughout the entire film and I was surprised by several of the plot twists.
This film also had some great acting. Dina Meyer was, of course, superb. I was pleasantly surprised by both MacKenzie Astin and Todd Field. I had never heard of either of them, and I thought they both turned in fine performances. I was familiar with Natasha Gregson Wagner mainly from Modern Vampires (another great but not well known film) and I thought she was very impressive in ths film.
The DVD itself is nothing to call home about. It is pretty Bare Bones and fullscreen to boot. However, I'm just happy to have this gem preserved on DVD and I will take what I can get.
PS This movie had one of the coolest opening credit sequences I have seen in a while!
Strange Is Always Good.......2001-11-04
I knew absolutely nothing about this movie when I bought it and honestly, wasn't expecting what I got. This film should be more known than what it is because it is an incredible film. Yes, it is far from an original idea (how well do you know your friends?) and it plays with many non-original concepts, but the acting and storyline make up for whatever the movie lacks. Dina Meyer is fantastic in this film and for anyone who hasn't ever heard of her, please watch this and then everything else she's ever done. Todd Field is also remarkable, as is the rest of the cast. It goes to show that a film doesn't need big names to make a film good or an original idea. How the characters interact with each other alone is enough to make this movie great. The dialogue is funny at times and then makes your mouth drop. The only thing wrong with the DVD is that it's not in widescreen. Otherwise, buy this. Buy it now!
Great comedy-thriller!.......2001-08-16
This surprisingly funny thriller is nothing but a must-see for all people who like black comedies. The storyline circles around four friends who are getting involved with several more or less dead bodies.
The acting is good but Natasha Gregson Wagner stands out with a wonderful comic/comedy performance. She delivers 99 per cent of the laughs especially in the sequence where they try to get rid of the first body and in the scenes after the old ladies death.
Absolutely worth watching especially if you like Natasha!!!
Last but not least: don't forget to watch the ending credits!
![Stranger Than Fiction [Region 2]](http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/213FY3HVVQL.jpg)
Average customer rating:
- ordinary people become murderers
- DARK MYSTERY
- Dina Meyer + Interesting Story = Gold
- Strange Is Always Good
- Great comedy-thriller!
|
Stranger Than Fiction [Region 2]
Starring:
Mackenzie Astin ,
Todd Field ,
Dina Meyer ,
Natasha Gregson Wagner , and
Michael Flynn
Director:
Eric Bross
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
General
| Comedy
| Genres
| DVD
| Video
Astin, Mackenzie
| ( A )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Bay, Frances
| ( B )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Field, Todd
| ( F )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Meyer, Dina
| ( M )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Unger, Joe
| ( U )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Wagner, Natasha Gregson
| ( W )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
( S )
| Titles
| Features
| DVD
| Video
Similar Items:
-
Deadly Little Secrets
-
Nowhere Land
-
Federal Protection
-
Bats
ASIN: B000050FVL |
Amazon.com
A group of best buddies prepare themselves to dispose of a cop's naked corpse that just happens to be resting on the floor of nice guy Mackenzie Astin's (Jared Roth) apartment. Accident? Murder? Something even more sinister? It hardly matters as the cover-up only leads to more dead bodies, driving trust-fund idiot Natasha Gregson Wagner (far too convincing as a blathering bubblehead) completely loony: she starts lining up future victims with the enthusiasm of an assassin in training. That's just the first act of this darkly comic tale of murder and manipulation among a group of double-crossing pals. It's an often-clever film in a far too familiar genre of twisty, cynical, self-conscious, Tarantino-inspired thrillers. Dina Meyer is delicious as an ambitious singer and ostensible group leader who knows more than she's letting on, and Todd Field is a simmering and suspicious member of the cover-up, the only genuinely unpredictable element of the film. It's hardly original, but director Eric Bross has some fun with the story and injects enough sly black humor to make the film intriguing and entertaining to the end. --Sean Axmaker
Customer Reviews:
ordinary people become murderers.......2004-07-02
well it is safe to say that I survived this movie but I didnt quite like it all that much. there were things about it that were just too blah. Dina Meyer(Starship Troopers, Johnny Mnemonic) is the hottie in this movie. Todd Field(Eyes Wide Shut, Twister) is the cool guy in this movie. Mackenzie Astin(Sean Astin's brother) is the crazy guy in this movie and Natasha Gregson Wagner(Modern Vampires, Another Day In Paradise) is the annoying one in this movie. Field has written a book called Stranger Than Fiction and he tells the tale to a man at a bar. Astin murders a gay police officer and things go downhill from there. It just spirals into twists that are far too perdictiable but some funny, like the hobo in the back of the car. The old lady had the funniest death of them all. If your a fan of any of the actors you should watch but if your not it's ok if you dont. Also that whole in different colors switch doesnt help at all
DARK MYSTERY.......2004-01-16
At the start of this under appreciated little gem, we meet four typical "yuppie" characters: the lovely Dina Meyer (in one of her best roles yet); the smartly handsome Mackenzie Astin; the straightlaced teacher Todd Field; and the unusually ditzy rich girl, the absolutely fabulous Natasha Gregson Wagner. The first half of the film definitely belongs to the girls, with Wagner just a barrel of laughs. The way these murders occur seems like something out of a three stooges film, but being the schizophrenic film it is, it grows darker and darker, with some interesting plot twists and brutal killings.
The wedding scene is hilarious; Gregson's attempts to murder the nosy old lady neighbor is brilliant; wait till you see how much poison she puts in the woman's cup!
This movie entertained me and made me gasp a couple of times too. Although the sardonic twists are effective, it's a shame to see how these four people are torn apart.
I LOVED IT!
Dina Meyer + Interesting Story = Gold.......2002-01-03
Before I even knew what the film was about, I wanted to see it. i am a huge fan of the beautiful and talented Ms. Meyer and I make it a point to see all of her projects. After discovering what the film was about, I became even more interested in seeing it. I finally saw it, and it far surpassed my expectations. what can I say? I love darkly comedic films such as this, and although the film was obviously inspired by Tarantino and his imitators, it happens to come off as fresh and original. I was thouroughly entertained throughout the entire film and I was surprised by several of the plot twists.
This film also had some great acting. Dina Meyer was, of course, superb. I was pleasantly surprised by both MacKenzie Astin and Todd Field. I had never heard of either of them, and I thought they both turned in fine performances. I was familiar with Natasha Gregson Wagner mainly from Modern Vampires (another great but not well known film) and I thought she was very impressive in ths film.
The DVD itself is nothing to call home about. It is pretty Bare Bones and fullscreen to boot. However, I'm just happy to have this gem preserved on DVD and I will take what I can get.
PS This movie had one of the coolest opening credit sequences I have seen in a while!
Strange Is Always Good.......2001-11-04
I knew absolutely nothing about this movie when I bought it and honestly, wasn't expecting what I got. This film should be more known than what it is because it is an incredible film. Yes, it is far from an original idea (how well do you know your friends?) and it plays with many non-original concepts, but the acting and storyline make up for whatever the movie lacks. Dina Meyer is fantastic in this film and for anyone who hasn't ever heard of her, please watch this and then everything else she's ever done. Todd Field is also remarkable, as is the rest of the cast. It goes to show that a film doesn't need big names to make a film good or an original idea. How the characters interact with each other alone is enough to make this movie great. The dialogue is funny at times and then makes your mouth drop. The only thing wrong with the DVD is that it's not in widescreen. Otherwise, buy this. Buy it now!
Great comedy-thriller!.......2001-08-16
This surprisingly funny thriller is nothing but a must-see for all people who like black comedies. The storyline circles around four friends who are getting involved with several more or less dead bodies.
The acting is good but Natasha Gregson Wagner stands out with a wonderful comic/comedy performance. She delivers 99 per cent of the laughs especially in the sequence where they try to get rid of the first body and in the scenes after the old ladies death.
Absolutely worth watching especially if you like Natasha!!!
Last but not least: don't forget to watch the ending credits!
![Stranger Than Fiction [Region 2]](http://www.germanelectronics88.com/noimage.gif)
Average customer rating:
- ordinary people become murderers
- DARK MYSTERY
- Dina Meyer + Interesting Story = Gold
- Strange Is Always Good
- Great comedy-thriller!
|
Stranger Than Fiction [Region 2]
Starring:
Mackenzie Astin ,
Todd Field ,
Dina Meyer ,
Natasha Gregson Wagner , and
Michael Flynn
Director:
Eric Bross
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
General
| Comedy
| Genres
| DVD
| Video
Astin, Mackenzie
| ( A )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Bay, Frances
| ( B )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Field, Todd
| ( F )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Meyer, Dina
| ( M )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Unger, Joe
| ( U )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Wagner, Natasha Gregson
| ( W )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
( S )
| Titles
| Features
| DVD
| Video
Similar Items:
-
Deadly Little Secrets
-
Nowhere Land
-
Federal Protection
-
Bats
ASIN: B000087I34 |
Amazon.com
A group of best buddies prepare themselves to dispose of a cop's naked corpse that just happens to be resting on the floor of nice guy Mackenzie Astin's (Jared Roth) apartment. Accident? Murder? Something even more sinister? It hardly matters as the cover-up only leads to more dead bodies, driving trust-fund idiot Natasha Gregson Wagner (far too convincing as a blathering bubblehead) completely loony: she starts lining up future victims with the enthusiasm of an assassin in training. That's just the first act of this darkly comic tale of murder and manipulation among a group of double-crossing pals. It's an often-clever film in a far too familiar genre of twisty, cynical, self-conscious, Tarantino-inspired thrillers. Dina Meyer is delicious as an ambitious singer and ostensible group leader who knows more than she's letting on, and Todd Field is a simmering and suspicious member of the cover-up, the only genuinely unpredictable element of the film. It's hardly original, but director Eric Bross has some fun with the story and injects enough sly black humor to make the film intriguing and entertaining to the end. --Sean Axmaker
Customer Reviews:
ordinary people become murderers.......2004-07-02
well it is safe to say that I survived this movie but I didnt quite like it all that much. there were things about it that were just too blah. Dina Meyer(Starship Troopers, Johnny Mnemonic) is the hottie in this movie. Todd Field(Eyes Wide Shut, Twister) is the cool guy in this movie. Mackenzie Astin(Sean Astin's brother) is the crazy guy in this movie and Natasha Gregson Wagner(Modern Vampires, Another Day In Paradise) is the annoying one in this movie. Field has written a book called Stranger Than Fiction and he tells the tale to a man at a bar. Astin murders a gay police officer and things go downhill from there. It just spirals into twists that are far too perdictiable but some funny, like the hobo in the back of the car. The old lady had the funniest death of them all. If your a fan of any of the actors you should watch but if your not it's ok if you dont. Also that whole in different colors switch doesnt help at all
DARK MYSTERY.......2004-01-16
At the start of this under appreciated little gem, we meet four typical "yuppie" characters: the lovely Dina Meyer (in one of her best roles yet); the smartly handsome Mackenzie Astin; the straightlaced teacher Todd Field; and the unusually ditzy rich girl, the absolutely fabulous Natasha Gregson Wagner. The first half of the film definitely belongs to the girls, with Wagner just a barrel of laughs. The way these murders occur seems like something out of a three stooges film, but being the schizophrenic film it is, it grows darker and darker, with some interesting plot twists and brutal killings.
The wedding scene is hilarious; Gregson's attempts to murder the nosy old lady neighbor is brilliant; wait till you see how much poison she puts in the woman's cup!
This movie entertained me and made me gasp a couple of times too. Although the sardonic twists are effective, it's a shame to see how these four people are torn apart.
I LOVED IT!
Dina Meyer + Interesting Story = Gold.......2002-01-03
Before I even knew what the film was about, I wanted to see it. i am a huge fan of the beautiful and talented Ms. Meyer and I make it a point to see all of her projects. After discovering what the film was about, I became even more interested in seeing it. I finally saw it, and it far surpassed my expectations. what can I say? I love darkly comedic films such as this, and although the film was obviously inspired by Tarantino and his imitators, it happens to come off as fresh and original. I was thouroughly entertained throughout the entire film and I was surprised by several of the plot twists.
This film also had some great acting. Dina Meyer was, of course, superb. I was pleasantly surprised by both MacKenzie Astin and Todd Field. I had never heard of either of them, and I thought they both turned in fine performances. I was familiar with Natasha Gregson Wagner mainly from Modern Vampires (another great but not well known film) and I thought she was very impressive in ths film.
The DVD itself is nothing to call home about. It is pretty Bare Bones and fullscreen to boot. However, I'm just happy to have this gem preserved on DVD and I will take what I can get.
PS This movie had one of the coolest opening credit sequences I have seen in a while!
Strange Is Always Good.......2001-11-04
I knew absolutely nothing about this movie when I bought it and honestly, wasn't expecting what I got. This film should be more known than what it is because it is an incredible film. Yes, it is far from an original idea (how well do you know your friends?) and it plays with many non-original concepts, but the acting and storyline make up for whatever the movie lacks. Dina Meyer is fantastic in this film and for anyone who hasn't ever heard of her, please watch this and then everything else she's ever done. Todd Field is also remarkable, as is the rest of the cast. It goes to show that a film doesn't need big names to make a film good or an original idea. How the characters interact with each other alone is enough to make this movie great. The dialogue is funny at times and then makes your mouth drop. The only thing wrong with the DVD is that it's not in widescreen. Otherwise, buy this. Buy it now!
Great comedy-thriller!.......2001-08-16
This surprisingly funny thriller is nothing but a must-see for all people who like black comedies. The storyline circles around four friends who are getting involved with several more or less dead bodies.
The acting is good but Natasha Gregson Wagner stands out with a wonderful comic/comedy performance. She delivers 99 per cent of the laughs especially in the sequence where they try to get rid of the first body and in the scenes after the old ladies death.
Absolutely worth watching especially if you like Natasha!!!
Last but not least: don't forget to watch the ending credits!
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