Dan in Real Life
- Director:
- Peter Hedges ('Pieces of April')
- Writer:
- Pierce GardnerPeter Hedges
- Cast:
- Steve CarellJuliette BinocheDane CookDianne WiestJohn MahoneyEmily Blunt
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Andrew Hedley
flicksSo despite the naturalistic acting from the extended family, the quaint holiday house location, and the inoffensive humour, Dan In Real Life is let down by a central conceit that is not believable. What does the glamorous Marie see in the rather desperate (albeit sweet) Dan? I have no idea, and would welcome suggestions.
No special effects
just very clear storytelling. This film is what being at the movies is all about. Strong emotional ties to characters as a viewer. Some aspects of the story relate to your own life and some others to other people. Steve Carel is just aguy getting on with his life as a widower and has a thing for Juliette Binoche who is not so French in this one. I'd...
Variety
pressDeftly interlaces heart and humor in a witty, warm and well-observed comedy about the unexpected and inconvenient blooming of romance at the weekend gathering of an extended family.
The New York Times
pressDan in Real Life is neither wildly farcical nor mockingly cruel, but rather, for the most part, winningly gentle and observant.
Premiere Magazine
pressA smart, sweet, and thoroughly disarming ensemble comedy that isn't afraid to wear its humanism on its sleeve.
New Zealand Herald
pressBinoche brings a touch of class and maturity to the film, even if she does occasionally look surprised to be there, but it's the whole ensemble, including veterans such as Wiest and Mahoney, who, with Carell, make this an enjoyable and amusing watch.
Newshub
pressThis low-key little indy manages to slowly charm you into submission with its pared back and oftentimes hilarious dissection of family life and relationships.
Empire Magazine
pressA small but sweetly formed comedy of romantic misfortune that can?t quite keep Hollywood at bay.
Flicks, Andrew Hedley
flicksSo despite the naturalistic acting from the extended family, the quaint holiday house location, and the inoffensive humour, Dan In Real Life is let down by a central conceit that is not believable. What does the glamorous Marie see in the rather desperate (albeit sweet) Dan? I have no idea, and would welcome suggestions.
Variety
pressDeftly interlaces heart and humor in a witty, warm and well-observed comedy about the unexpected and inconvenient blooming of romance at the weekend gathering of an extended family.
The New York Times
pressDan in Real Life is neither wildly farcical nor mockingly cruel, but rather, for the most part, winningly gentle and observant.
Premiere Magazine
pressA smart, sweet, and thoroughly disarming ensemble comedy that isn't afraid to wear its humanism on its sleeve.
New Zealand Herald
pressBinoche brings a touch of class and maturity to the film, even if she does occasionally look surprised to be there, but it's the whole ensemble, including veterans such as Wiest and Mahoney, who, with Carell, make this an enjoyable and amusing watch.
Newshub
pressThis low-key little indy manages to slowly charm you into submission with its pared back and oftentimes hilarious dissection of family life and relationships.
Empire Magazine
pressA small but sweetly formed comedy of romantic misfortune that can?t quite keep Hollywood at bay.
No special effects
just very clear storytelling. This film is what being at the movies is all about. Strong emotional ties to characters as a viewer. Some aspects of the story relate to your own life and some others to other people. Steve Carel is just aguy getting on with his life as a widower and has a thing for Juliette Binoche who is not so French in this one. I'd...
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