Product Information
Advice columnist Dan Burns has his hands full with three daughters that he's not willing to let grow up. The girls still grieve for their mother who died four years ago, and Dan hasn't made any attempts to date. So he's pleasantly surprised when he meets Marie at a bookstore when he goes to his parents' Rhode Island home for the annual family reunion. But his joy is short-lived when he discovers that she is dating his brother, forcing Dan to hide his feelings and chemistry with Marie.Product Identifiers
ProducerBrad Epstein, Jonathan Shestack
EAN5051429101361
eBay Product ID (ePID)63891703
Product Key Features
ActorSteven Carrell, Emily Blunt, Dianne Wiest, John Mahoney, Dane Cook, Juliette Binoche
Film/TV TitleDan in Real Life
DirectorPeter Hedges
LanguageEnglish
Run Time95 Mins
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2008
FormatDVD
FeaturesAudio commentary by writer/director Peter Hedges and writer Pierce Gardner\Just Like Family: The Making Of DAN IN REAL LIFE\Handmade Music: Creating the score feaurette\Deleted scenes\Out-takes, Widescreen
GenreDrama, Comedy
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
CertificatePG
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
ComposerSondre Lerche
Additional InformationJust as LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE did in 2006, DAN IN REAL LIFE reveals that Steve Carell is an actor who can do more than just comedy. He's won both accolades and awards as bumbling boss Michael Scott on THE OFFICE, but there's a greater depth to this performance as a single father and man in love. Advice columnist Dan Burns (Carell) has his hands full with three daughters that he's not willing to let grow up. The girls still grieve for their mother who died four years ago, and Dan hasn't made any attempts to date. So he's pleasantly surprised when he meets Marie (Juliette Binoche) at a bookstore when he goes to his parents' Rhode Island home for the annual family reunion. But his joy is short-lived when he discovers that she is dating his brother (Dane Cook), forcing Dan to hide his feelings and chemistry with Marie.<BR>Carell adeptly balances his role's humour and heartache, while Binoche (CHOCOLAT) is radiant as ever. Comedian Cook (GOOD LUCK CHUCK) shows surprising talent as the third leg of their love triangle. Through his duties as director and co-screenwriter, Peter Hedges deserves much of the credit for creating a film that is sweet without being sappy. Even though he's working with a far bigger budget than he did for his directorial debut, PIECES OF APRIL, he still maintains the feelings of intimacy and honesty that made that film such a critical favourite. What could have been a standard romantic comedy of errors turns into a strong film that goes deeper than many of its peers in the genre. DAN IN REAL LIFE also succeeds thanks to its soundtrack from Norwegian indie pop musician Sondre Lerche. The singer's compositions, both originals and favourites from his career, perfectly suit the film's tone and moods.
ReviewsNews Of The World - A Feel Good Treat, Sunday Mirror - A smart and funny warm-hearted comedy, Total Film - Laugh-out loud funny, Rolling Stone - the film is a winner because Carell and Binoche follow Hedges' lead and keep it real. Sharing their company really is a pleasure
ScreenwriterPierce Gardner, Peter Hedges
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleDan In Real Life
Director of PhotographyLarry Sher
Consumer AdviceContains mild sex references and language