aka “Arlen Faber”

Review date: 23-Sept-2009

Arlen Faber, played by Jeff Daniels, is an acclaimed spiritual author who’s success is derived from a book of his conversations with God. Arlen shelters himself from the public but soon enough his identity becomes known by a local book store owner (played by one of my new favorite actors, Lou Taylor Pucci) who begins to receive answers from Arlen in exchange for Arlen’s used books. Meanwhile Arlen’s love interest (played by Lauren Graham) slowly helps Arlen become truly enlightened. “The Answer Man” is the story of a man who has just as must questions himself as people think he has answers. The film is an existential piece that shows us that there can’t always be an answer to everything, sometimes it’s just in your heart. Overall nicely written, Jeff Daniels was hilarious and believable, and an overall good message of honesty and love. A very pleasant film. Kat Dennings’ appearance in this film was also a plus.

Rating: 5.5 out of 7

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