| Dan in Real Life [Blu-ray] | ![Dan in Real Life [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ttWy4rIcL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Peter Hedges (ii)
Actors: Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, Alison Pill, Brittany Robertson
Studio: WALT DISNEY VIDEO
Category: DVD
List Price: $34.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (107 reviews)
Sales Rank: 11791
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Running Time: 98 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 05560900
UPC: 786936746242
EAN: 0786936746242
ASIN: B0011IR3DW
Release Date: March 11, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: October 26, 2007
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Steve Carell's best film performance to date can be found in the fitfully engaging Dan In Real Life, where his long-suffering persona suits a character who lets his long-dormant hopes rise for a moment, only to be shot down again. Carell plays Dan Burns, a newspaper columnist who writes about family issues and relationships. As a widower with three growing girls to raise, however, the difference between Dan's printed wisdom and his struggles with fatherhood and loneliness is often vast. He's put to a severe test when he packs up the kids for a cabin holiday with his parents and siblings, then falls for the exotic, if elusive, Marie (Juliette Binoche) during a solo excursion to a bookstore. Stirred by a woman for the first time since his late wife, Dan is shocked to find that Marie is actually dating his brother Mitch (Dane Cook), and that she'll be spending the vacation with him in the midst of his family. From that point, the script, co-written by director Peter Hedges (Pieces of April), pretty much becomes a parade of difficult circumstances under which both Dan and Marie have to keep their attraction to one another secret. Certain scenes work better than others, but there is an overall monotony to the movie that isn't helped by a lack of onscreen chemistry between Binoche and Carell. Both actors are fine on their own terms, but whatever is supposed to be clicking between Marie and Dan isn't compelling enough to make one truly care that they get together somehow. Still, this is a film with plenty of moments to like, especially when Carell gets to broaden his previous range of emotions in a movie. --Tom Keogh
Product Description
Steve Carell (THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN TV's THE OFFICE) Hollywood's leading funnyman stars in the hilarious comedy that's bursting with charm -- a movie you'll watch again and again. Advice columnist Dan Burns (Carell) is an expert on relationships but somehow struggles to succeed as a brother a son and a single parent to three precocious daughters. Things get even more complicated when Dan finds out that the woman he falls in love with is actually his brother's new girlfriend. Carell is joined by a brilliant all-star supporting cast including Juliette Binoche Dane Cook John Mahoney and Dianne Wiest for a heartfelt fun-filled comedy that's "laugh-out-loud funny" -- Steve Oldfield FOX.System Requirements:Running Time: 98 minutesFormat: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: COMEDY/FAMILY GATHERINGS Rating: PG-13 UPC: 786936746242 Manufacturer No: 05560900
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 True to life, truly funny July 1, 2008
I just finished watching this movie and just had to share my joy with others. This is such a good movie on so many levels, that I know it will become a classic; one of those movies you you watch over and over again. Steve Carell does an excellent job of making his character, Dan Burns, completely human. All the other actors and actresses in the cast were excellent in their very genuine roles. Loved it.
 Carell "In Real Life"? June 24, 2008
Dan in Real Life was certainly an interesting movie.
Although most of the moments are wincing and "oh no I can't believe he just did that", some of them are admittedly laugh-out-loud funny. You find yourself being embarrassed for him throughout the entire movie.
As situations go, Dan Burns has one of the worst. He's a widower with three - count them, THREE - daughters, two of which are teenagers. He does their laundry, makes their lunches, and tries to handle each day as a good dad while writing a newspaper column on parenting.
As the annual family get-together rolls around, Dan is already stressed. He misses his wife, doesn't know how to relate to his kids - especially teenage Cara (Brittany Robertson). But, as any parent of a teenager can tell you - life can throw you unexpected twists.
While in Rhode Island for his family get-together, Dan meets a beautiful woman that he connects with instantly. But when he goes back to the house he gets a slap in the face when he discovers that the so-called "woman of his dreams" is actually his brother's new girlfriend.
Over one short weekend, Dan keeps falling head over heels for Marie (Juliette Binoche) while struggling with a inner conflict over not wanting to hurt his brother.
Hilarity ensues when his heart and his head agree to disagree about his growing feelings for Marie.
Altogether, a fun yet funny family film and romantic comedy.
Dan in real life. June 20, 2008
This movie was fun for our whole family (2 adults and 2 teens). We have watched it at least four times since we bought it. I do not want to give away any spoilers, so I will only say there are some scenes and comments that I would not want younger children to hear or have to explain to them what the adults were talking about.
 Dan In Real Life Pretty Good June 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not a great movie but a good movie. I enjoyed it. A friend of mine told me that it wasn't any good. But she is an idiot so I watched it anyway. I liked it. It had just enough yucks and just enough romance and good character development to keep my attention from beginning to end.
This move really made me a Steve Carell fan June 16, 2008
I have always been on the fence regarding Steve Carell but after this movie and Evan Almighty (which they say bomb - great kid movie) I am a Fan. This movie Dan is a single parent of 3 daughters - 2 that are teenagers. He takes his family to the annual family reunion and it feels so real - you just feel for the poor guy. He thinks he has meet the a great women while in town (he is a widow) and then finds out it is his kid brother new girlfriend. If you have ever been to a family reunion or from a big family you will laugh at this movie. Enjoy!
I would also suggest; The Family Stone (Full Screen Edition) and Because I Said So (Full Screen Edition)
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