Stranger Than Fiction

PhantomOG
PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
edited February 2007 in Music & Movies
Am I the only one looking forward to seeing this movie? I didn't see Talladaga Nights but I do like Will Ferrell's comedy. If you haven't seen Elf, I think its definitely worth a rental. I might pick up the dvd for the holidays this year.

Stranger Than Fiction
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited November 2006
    I am looking forward to it. You are not alone.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited November 2006
    Hell ya, it looks freaking awesome! :D

    Seems to be quasi original too. I can't wait!
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited November 2006
    I've read in the reviews that this is Will Ferrell's "Truman Show". I'm not a fan of Jim Carrey but I did like that movie.

    I've got my hopes up that this will be funny and original. Can't wait for the matinee on Saturday.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited November 2006
    So, anybody else see this flick yet?

    I went with my wife last weekend, and let me just say, if you are even slightly a fan of Will Ferrell, you have to see this. It was extremely original, and what I would call, A dark comedy. Excellent acting, excellent plot, plenty of humor without being overboard, and just an all around emotional movie.

    I wouldn't call it a straight comedy, but more of a funny drama. I was pleasantly surprised. I won't spoil any of it, but it will be a must buy for me.

    Rating: A
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  • Home Theatre
    Home Theatre Posts: 469
    edited November 2006
    I really enjoyed this movie.
    Everything I own burned in the fire!!!!!!!!!!
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  • Home Theatre
    Home Theatre Posts: 469
    edited November 2006
    Anyone in Texas watch movies here? It is the only way to watch movies.
    Everything I own burned in the fire!!!!!!!!!!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited November 2006
    Home Theatre wrote:
    Anyone in Texas watch movies here? It is the only way to watch movies.

    I have a friend in Austin, been to the Alamo a few times with her, and I agree. That place is the balls.

    We have a similar concept up here called "Chunky's", but it's NOWHERE near as good as the Alamo. Mostly because they don't serve beer, and their food sucks.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Home Theatre
    Home Theatre Posts: 469
    edited November 2006
    How do you like that Samsung DLP? The food at the Drafthouse is amazing.
    Everything I own burned in the fire!!!!!!!!!!
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  • Home Theatre
    Home Theatre Posts: 469
    edited November 2006
    Italian Job Calazone and a beer, all you need in life. i am moving back to California and watching movies wont be the same. My wife says she will sneak beer in for me.
    Everything I own burned in the fire!!!!!!!!!!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited November 2006
    Home Theatre wrote:
    How do you like that Samsung DLP? The food at the Drafthouse is amazing.

    Love the DLP. I really have no complaints. I had one instance about a month into having it where it was shutting itself off. Samsung sent someone to my house the next day and replaced the whole ... internals.

    So, very happy with it.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    bobman1235 wrote:
    Love the DLP. I really have no complaints. I had one instance about a month into having it where it was shutting itself off. Samsung sent someone to my house the next day and replaced the whole ... internals.

    So, very happy with it.

    It's the mirrors!!!:p :D
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited November 2006
    finally got to see it over the weekend. very enjoyable movie. I'm glad to see Will Ferrell do something other than an over the top Ricky Bobby/Anchorman silly comedy.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited November 2006
    PhantomOG wrote:
    finally got to see it over the weekend. very enjoyable movie. I'm glad to see Will Ferrell do something other than an over the top Ricky Bobby/Anchorman silly comedy.

    Ya, I'm thinking about going to see it again today! :D
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited February 2007
    Just came out today. Wife picked it up. Just finished it again. Top notch film. If you haven't seen it yet, go get it. You won't be disappointed.

    You laugh, you cry... full circle on this one.

    A worthy addition to your DVD collection.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2007
    Agreed, I thought this movie was really entertaining. "Touching" without being too overly cheesy.

    And that Maggie Gyllenhal is just cute as hell, isn't she?
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited February 2007
    Will Ferrell was great, should have gotten an Oscar nomination for his part, Dustin Hoffmen was funny to.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited February 2007
    Home Theatre wrote:
    Anyone in Texas watch movies here? It is the only way to watch movies.

    Watched many a movies at Alamo Draft House during my time at UT Austin. Maybe not the best way to critically watch a film, but putting down a bucket of beers with some buds makes a decent - bad movie that much more enjoyable.

    They have some Studio Movie Grills in Dallas, but just doesn't seem the same.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2007
    millerman 3732 wrote:
    Will Ferrell was great, should have gotten an Oscar nomination for his part

    Haha, he was pretty good, but I wouldn't go THAT far.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited February 2007
    Will Ferrell is already qualified for some type of lifetime achievement award.
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited February 2007
    Shizelbs wrote:
    Will Ferrell is already qualified for some type of lifetime achievement award.

    Did you guys see the performance he did at the beginning of the Oscars? I couldn't agree with it more. Poor comedy actors get the shaft every time.
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