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Comedy starring Steve Carell as advice columnist Dan Burns. In his column, Dan appears to be an expert on relationships, but in real life he struggles to succeed as a brother, son and single parent to three precocious daughters, Jane (Alison Pill), Cara (Brittany Robertson) and Lilly (Marlene Lawston). Things get even more complicated for Dan when he discovers the woman he has recently fallen in love with is already in a relationship with his brother, Mitch (Dane Cook).
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By RD
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This is such an off the wall film I'm surprised I enjoyed it so much. I guess it's sort of like Indie music- you either like it or you don't.
Maybe the story isn't very plausible as suggested but it's the underlying meaning and family dynamics that are the main focus of the story and both are portrayed with success.
I found myself laughing and cringing at Dan's antics several times and yet was still moved to tears on a couple of occasions. There were some very sweet scenes where you see him battling with his feelings not only of love found but also love lost.
A truely beautiful movie that is clearly misunderstood and under-rated.
Maybe the story isn't very plausible as suggested but it's the underlying meaning and family dynamics that are the main focus of the story and both are portrayed with success.
I found myself laughing and cringing at Dan's antics several times and yet was still moved to tears on a couple of occasions. There were some very sweet scenes where you see him battling with his feelings not only of love found but also love lost.
A truely beautiful movie that is clearly misunderstood and under-rated.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Ernie
Format:DVD
'Dan in real life' isn't really a comedy as such, more like a light-hearted romantic drama. Centering around the character of Dan Burns, a newspaper columnist, widower and single father of three girls. The film follows Dan and his family as they meet at his parents Rhode Island home for a family reunion.
After arriving at his parents house Dan drives into the local town and meets a woman named Marie in a book store, the pair share a cup of coffee and even though Marie tells him she's just started a new relationship Dan feels an instant connection and is full of hope of a new romance. The trouble is as soon as he arrives back at his parents he discovers that Marie is actually the new girlfriend of his younger brother.
The film is very similar in tone to life affirming dramas like 'Little Miss Sunshine', 'Juno' and 'Sunshine Cleaning'. Steve Carrell is always watchable and does a pretty good job of portraying Dan as a likeable guy who usually comes of second best to the rest of his family.
After arriving at his parents house Dan drives into the local town and meets a woman named Marie in a book store, the pair share a cup of coffee and even though Marie tells him she's just started a new relationship Dan feels an instant connection and is full of hope of a new romance. The trouble is as soon as he arrives back at his parents he discovers that Marie is actually the new girlfriend of his younger brother.
The film is very similar in tone to life affirming dramas like 'Little Miss Sunshine', 'Juno' and 'Sunshine Cleaning'. Steve Carrell is always watchable and does a pretty good job of portraying Dan as a likeable guy who usually comes of second best to the rest of his family.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What a great surprise this film turned out to be. I don't know of anyone who had seen it and it wasn't greatly advertiesed when on release at the cinema. I bought it purely because of Steve Carell and then was slightly disappointed when it came and was only rated PG. I thought, it can't be that funny if it's only a PG, there won't be any adult humour. How wrong I was. For me, this made the film better - a kind of Little Miss Sunshine minus the swearing. Carell is brilliant in this serious role and still brings a barrel of laughs with his awkardness and dance skills. Cook is awesome with his singing and just has the ability to make you laugh whenever he is on screen.
I would say this film isn't for you if you enjoy your comedy with a lot of slap stick and insults. This is not your typical Anchorman or 40 Year Old Virgin kind of film. The humour is more subtle.
I would say this film isn't for you if you enjoy your comedy with a lot of slap stick and insults. This is not your typical Anchorman or 40 Year Old Virgin kind of film. The humour is more subtle.
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second hand dvd
I've been buying second hand dvd's as a way to increase my otherwise unaffordable collection. I'm very pleased with my purchases. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Roadrunner
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Rom-Com for non-Rom-Com fans
This fits in the very small category of romantic comedies which can be enjoyed by those who usually hate Romantic Comedies. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dave
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very good Carell film
This is definately one of Steve Carell's hidden gems. great acting, endearing story and some great shots of an 'out of season' Rhode Island
Published 5 months ago by Tven
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Dan in Real life
Anything with Steve Carrell has to be seen. A great actor who becomes the role he is playing. Great film.
Published 5 months ago by Mark Lyttleton
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not quite real life
This is one of those un-showy but slightly different romantic comedies, set up around a cruel but enticingly embarrassing set of affairs, that, I must confess, I tend to like. Read more
Published 9 months ago by bizmandan
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Loved it!
I love this film and can watch it again and again. Steve Carell is brilliant - a really touching performance. Not as slap stick as his usual roles. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Laura
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lovely film
I love this film and am glad to have it for keeps - the only criticism would be that the family are just a little bit too much - but perhaps that's the point.
Published 17 months ago by greenamber
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Surprisingly enjoyable, light-hearted comedy!
Steve Carell is at his best in terms of acting and comedy when he plays a depressed character, and like "Little Miss Sunshine", he excels in conveying the emotional depth to... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Louise Roberts
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A charming treat
I came across this film because we loved Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office (the US version - by the way, much more fun than the UK version). Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs Doubtfire
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great film!
great film, lovely settings and well made. Nice to see Steve Carrell in a more serious role, shows he is diverse in his talents. An overall feel good film :-)
Published 24 months ago by julie
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