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Year of release: 2006
Director: Marc Forster
Writer: Zach Helm
Starring: Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah, Emma Thompson, etc.

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General impression:
A delectable quirky movie with just enough sugar and spice to make it complete. The premise is risky: Will Ferrell as a fictional real IRS man who falls in love. But it’s simpler than it seems 🙂 and Ferrell proves he’s a good actor in general, not only a comedian. In a way, this movie is like a fairy tale for grown-ups. It is narrated as if it was a book, and in a way it really is. For this reason, but also because it is witty, bookish people could appreciate this film more than the average movie enthusiast.

Highlights:
Nice plot, good acting, flow.

Downside:
Throughout the film, there a constancy in rhythm that may prevent a stronger emotional response in the viewer.

Would I see it again? – Haha! I’ve already seen it several times, and will probably see it again soon 😀

My Rating (1 to 10): 9

Recommended: Yes!

Suggestion:
If you happen to write, get inspired by this movie and try this exercise: imagine that your main character is alive somewhere and you can dictate the course of his/her life in detail. Interesting and fun, isn’t it?