Dan In Real Life is the tale of a successful parenting advice columnist. This is a tale of his real life (just as the title leads you to believe).
This movie isn’t a formula comedic romance, it’s slow and sweet. The movie begins with the little mundane things it takes to keep life going. Dan is a hard worker who’s just trying to do the best he can in work and at home.
Theatrical trailers for this movie might lead you to believe this is a classic romantic comedy you’ve gotta see. This isn’t the case. While I enjoyed the slower pace, others may prefer a little more whiz-bang action for the buck. This movie is a nice and sweet story of romance at the wrong time. The comedy feels organic and is authentically embarrassing at times.
Fans of the NBC series The Office may enjoy the awkward moments and silent pauses throughout. There are even a few, genuinely painful, Michael Scott moments.
The movie soundtrack also deserves a nod. The music of Dan in Real Life by Sondre Lerche gently moves you through the tough moments and the funny stuff too, taking on a life of it’s own. I liked both the movie and it’s soundtrack.
I liked Dan in Real Life but I can’t get enough of The Office. I’m anxiously looking forward to The Office on the big screen. No, it probably won’t happen but I’m going to start that rumor on Twitter and Facebook anyway, and hey… who knows, huh?
That would be great! 2 hours of awkward silence and uncomfortable Michael moments. We can only hope!
I agree whole-heartedly with your review of “Dan in Real Life.” Although I appreciate a formulaic romantic comedy, this heartfelt tale delivered much more!
Also, while an office movie would be fun, I’m hoping there is more effort being put into an Arrested Development movie.