Year: 2007
Starring: Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche
Directed By: Peter Hedges
Run Time: 98 Min
Rating: PG-13
My original plan was to go through my movie collection in order starting with numbers. So that didn't work, but recently I have been watching Dan in Real Life almost every night. "Why?" you might ask? Because it is a great night time movie, if you like to listen to movies or music while you sleep, this movie is one that I will rate up there.
The story is centered around Dan (Carell) who is a writer of a column in which he answers questions about parenting. He is the father of three daughter, wife had died, leaving him with raising his daughters. He has a 17 year old daughter, a 14-15 year old daughter we can assume, and a younger daughter who is in the 4th grade. It is clear within the opening credits that he is a protective father and is a very conservative parent. For any man out there that watches this movie, we can all relate if we have a daughter (ever).
The story follows the life of Dan, a man in struggles with his life since the passing of his wife. He has given up on love and has only cared for his daughters. He is going on a weekend trip up to Rhode Island, where he meets his family. He meets a lovely lady (Binoche) and finds what he has given up on for so long. In a twist we find out that she is his brother's (Dane Cook) new prize girlfriend. The entire movie is about the awkward situation and tension between Dan and Marie. Without revealing to much, in the end, Dan contradicts his teaching to his daughters, and goes after the girl. Happily ever after.
I liked this movie, not just because it is great for at night, but because it has subtle humor and situation that will make you laugh. The underlying message, love will find you. There are other messages that we should ignore like stealing your brothers girl friend, and teaching your daughter it is okay to love after knowing someone for three days. Regardless, this movie is very enjoyable and has a great, great soundtrack. All songs are recorded by singer/songwriter Sondre Lerche. If you don't like anything about this movie, you should at least enjoy the soundtrack.
Overall, I give this movie a 4 out of 5 stars. Considering I have not yet determined my rating system, I will go with stars for now. Carell is great in this role and plays the moderately depressed, highly protective, subtle comedian that we can all get behind and laugh with, not at. Along with his supporting cast, this movie is a good one, give it a chance.
Enjoy the movie!
TMBro
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