By Katherine Doublet

Upon seeing that Will Farrell is the star of the new film Stranger Than Fiction you might get the impression that you are about to see another film the likes of Anchorman or Old School, but prepare to be wrong.

In this original comedy, Farrell stars as a very structured and ordinary IRS agent named Harold Crick whose life changes once he starts hearing a voice narrating his every move. The distracting voice leaves him to become unfocused with his work and in dealing with clients such as Maggie Gyllenhaal’s rebellious character, Ana Pascal.

Not very sure if this is a dilemma he should be concerned, Crick sees doctors, takes off from work and most importantly, gets in touch with Dr. Jules Hilbert (Dustin Hoffman)- a literary expert and literature professor who helps him embrace the narration in various ways.

The voice turns out to be that of Kay Eiffel (Emma Thompson), a best-selling author who is struggling to complete a novel about what she thought to be a fictional character named Harole Crick. Due to writer’s block Eiffel has not been able to finish her novel- not even with help from Penny Escher (Queen Latifah) can make her dismal situation any better.

Eiffel finally comes to the conclusion that the best way to make this novel complete is to kill Crick in a glorious way. Unfortunately, the actual Crick finds out from the narrators voice.

Audiences might be dissapointed with this original comedy because Farrell isn’t playing an immature individual, but this slight shift doesn’t change the fact that he’s a very talented actor with a lot to offer. In a very serious scene in the film, you actually see him cry.

All in all, this movie that is all about living the life you dream about. It is definitely one to see, but more so when you can rent it.

GRADE: B+