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Blu B All Time Classic. Unlike any Will Ferrell film he's ever done and probably the best thing he's ever done. Everything here is first rate. Incredible supporting cast and a subdued Ferrell really showcases how Carrey did with the Truman Show what he can do when given more serious material. It's a shame he hasn't gotten more consistent chances and even more so this found the fate of films like Edge of Tomorrow and Blade Runner where it wasn't appreciated as strong when it came out by audiences. It's a very smart, meta, heartfelt, heartbreaking, and ode to storytelling and the impact it has on our lives and vice versa. It isn't just a one way street and the impact those characters have on us changes us too. Mostly for the better. Everyone should give this a try once. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review Christopher M Easily one of if not the best work Will Ferrell has ever done. Honestly I usually cannot stand him as an actor as I find most of what he does silly and foolish. This however has depth and actually shows that he can act, not just play a fool. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Isy B It's uniquely refreshing in the way it mulls the value & import of art, the weight of choosing to change, and when being human matters more than being right. Useful things to contemplate, and done with no coldness. The performances are solid, with Hoffman being twitchy as usual and Thompson generating chemistry with other characters from miles away. Gyllenhaal demonstrates a bit of spring-steel and Ferrell turns in some of his best work, proving that, "If you want good dramatic acting, tap a good comedian." Speaking of which, cf. Queen Latifah in a buttoned-down business suit teaching a skittish writer some boundaries. It has become comfort-viewing for me. Its gentleness is not insipid. Its cleverness is not smug. It just is, and does a good job. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Mirocko B To this day is still one of my favorite films. What a joyride. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Stephen G For starters, be aware that one throwaway scene in the film depicts some cruel, gratuitous animal suffering that, on top of being disturbing, does notihng to advance the plot. Beyond that, I'll grant that the overall concept is creative. But the delivery falls far short, in terms of the film just not being funny, a lack of chemistry between the two romantic leads, some poor acting by actors capable of doing much better, and plot points that - even given the nature of the plot - just don't seem credible. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review Gareth v A smart, whimsical “what if” story with literary flair, slightly softened by a too-neat resolution. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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