Will Smith’s newest film, the Pursuit of Happyness is the kind of film I’ve been waiting on for a long time. We live in a time were Hollywood has gone out of it’s way to sensationalize negative stereotypes about black men and characterize us as gangsters, pimps and deadbeat dads. We also live in a time where young knuckleheads are more than happy to live up to the stereotypes with which they’ve been presented. Amidst all of this, Smith’s performance as a determined and hardworking father is noteworthy, to say the least.

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From the time I saw the trailer for Stranger Than Fiction in front of Talladega Nights, I knew that I was gonna see this film. From the time I saw Will Ferrell, I knew it was gonna be funny. Once the plot was outlined, I really got excited:

An IRS agent (Will Ferrell) hears a mysterious voice narrating his entire life, a voice that seems to know his thoughts and feelings, as well as when and how he’ll die. It turns out that the voice is that of an author (Emma Thompson) writing a book in which the agent is a character.

Those who know me well know that I’m a fan of Will Ferrell. The man is so funny that he’s absolutely hilarious just standing around. Stranger Than Fiction should probably be noted as his best performance, in my opinion.

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I just finished up writing my review of the new film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan over on brilliant brown. Instead of reposting it, I’m linking to it. So pop over and check it out.

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