In an era packed with special effects and out-of-this-world plots, the authenticity of Dan in Real Life is what makes it so enjoyable. Dan (played by comedian Steve Carell), a widower with three daughters, falls in love with a woman at a bookstore during a family reunion. Unfortunately for Dan, this woman turns out to be his brother’s girlfriend, Marie. As the result of two weeks of bonding prior to filming, the cast exerts the feel of a real family. They fight, they have concerns, and they enjoy the presence of one another. Dan quarrels with his daughters: Cara is dying to drive; Jane has an over-developed “ability” to love; Lilly tries to hang on to the memories of her mother and life as a complete family. Trying to fall out of love is more difficult than expected for Dan and Marie while spending hours together every day. Steve Carell shows his acting versatility in Dan in Real Life, taking a break from his outrageous characters to play a stereotypical father. Along with a talented cast, the music fits flawlessly. Sondre Lerche created the majority of it and not until he had spent a fair amount of time with the cast. There are customized lyrics and the music has a way of adding to dialogue instead of distracting from it, leaving room for each line. Dan in Real Life connects with every viewer in some way. A five out of five star flick for families, lovers, young and old alike. Thursday, January 8, 2009
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In an era packed with special effects and out-of-this-world plots, the authenticity of Dan in Real Life is what makes it so enjoyable. Dan (played by comedian Steve Carell), a widower with three daughters, falls in love with a woman at a bookstore during a family reunion. Unfortunately for Dan, this woman turns out to be his brother’s girlfriend, Marie. As the result of two weeks of bonding prior to filming, the cast exerts the feel of a real family. They fight, they have concerns, and they enjoy the presence of one another. Dan quarrels with his daughters: Cara is dying to drive; Jane has an over-developed “ability” to love; Lilly tries to hang on to the memories of her mother and life as a complete family. Trying to fall out of love is more difficult than expected for Dan and Marie while spending hours together every day. Steve Carell shows his acting versatility in Dan in Real Life, taking a break from his outrageous characters to play a stereotypical father. Along with a talented cast, the music fits flawlessly. Sondre Lerche created the majority of it and not until he had spent a fair amount of time with the cast. There are customized lyrics and the music has a way of adding to dialogue instead of distracting from it, leaving room for each line. Dan in Real Life connects with every viewer in some way. A five out of five star flick for families, lovers, young and old alike. 
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You did a great job of describing the story. You made it sound interesting to the reader. The description in the beginning made it sound like a good review. I actually am kind of curious to see this movie now.
wow great review. i am really excited to see this movie now.i cant wait to see a movie where steve carell is serious for once. i dont know what else to write. i need five sentences, great job on the review keep it up!
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