*** 1/2 (3 and 1/2 stars)Dan in Real Life (2007)
Genre: Romantic Comedy
98 minutes - PG13 rating
Director: Peter Hedges
Starring: Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, Alison Pill, Brittany Robertson, and Marlene Lawston
Brief Plot: Dan is a widowed father of three girls. When he meets a woman at a bookstore, he thinks he might have found love again, but when he meets his brother's new girlfriend at the family reunion, he's in for quite a surprise.
Best Audience: Dan in real life is not too girly that it won't appeal to men, but not too adult that younger teens won't be able to enjoy it. A broad demographic will enjoy this movie.
My Review: Dan in Real Life was a refreshing detour from most of Steve Carell's comedy endeavors. I really thought that he played a believable dad in the film, and that he showed he has some acting talent outside of his tv role on The Office. A strong supporting cast also helps this movie. A smart, enjoyable film.
2 comments:
I saw this one and thought it was pretty good. It wasn't outstanding, but it wasn't bad either. I found it good entertainment for an evening.
I liked it a lot, but the more I think about it the less I really remember about it. In otherwords it was kind of forgettable. I did think that Steve Carell showed great promise as a serious actor though. I love when comedic actors make transitions into good serious acting.
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