Stranger Than Fiction

Stranger Than Fiction, 2006 - PG-13

Will Ferrell is joined by a very strong cast in this very well-thought film about a guy who realizes that he is a character in a work of fiction once he starts hearing the voice of the author iterate his every move.  It's a fascinating love story as well and definitely deserves a viewing.  Ferrell is not in the typical type-casting we are used to and he pulls it off well.  I may even buy this one for the collection.  Some of my favorite aspects would be the overlaid graphics flawlessly incorporated, esp. in the first twenty minutes as well as the role played by Emma Thompson.  She is a marvelous actress and really does well as a chain-smoking recluse with writer's block.

The rating is appropriate - definitely some content that is not really appropriate for younger children.  But, I would say that anyone over 14 could see it - though they may not really "get it".  18 is a good age to view and understand.