Okay, so the Johnny Knoxville and Dane Cook joke has been played back to back. Really, it should not come as a surprise to find a Will Ferrell on a top 100 list. It also shouldn't be too surprising to find him making the list more than once, but it will be awhile before we hit his next entry.
No, instead the argument could be which movies best represent the former Saturday Night Live funnyman who has amassed a nice array of Hollywood hits since striking out for the big screen. Many of his films are cult classics, often quoted and laughed about to this day.
And then there is Stranger Than Fiction, a comedic drama...or dramatic comedy... or indescribable mash-up of genres from 2006.
For those that haven't seen the film, it centers on Harold Crick, a run-of-the-mill IRS auditor who wakes up one day to hearing voices in his head. It turns out, he is the subject of a novel. He is hearing the narrator. Everything she says begins to come true for poor Harold.
So is he a work of fiction? Or is he very much real, and in dire straits as the novelist prepares for his doom?
Ferrell does a tremendous job of playing the object of fate's affection. Surrounded by a stellar cast including Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Emma Thompson, the acting is first-rate across the board.
This could be considered that "Will Ferrell movie for people who hate Will Ferrell." as he isn't doing his crazy comedy schtick. Similar to Everything Must Go, but just an overall better story. And if you're a big fan of Ferrell and haven't seen it yet, give it a try, it might surprise you at the actor's versatility.
I haven't seen this one...I'm not even sure I've ever heard of it but I will put it on the list!
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