Monday, 24 Mar 2008
There’s just something about Steve Carell that makes me happy. Over the years I’ve come to admire his comedic genius on THE DAILY SHOW and then a little show called THE OFFICE, and who could forget his brilliant performance in LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE? But I fell head over heels for Steve in his role as Dan Burns in DAN IN REAL LIFE. This charming and very funny movie proves that Steve Carell is more than just the bumbling Michael Scott - he’s a Hollywood star well deserving of all the good things that have come his way.
Carell stars as a well respected advice columnist, Dan Burns, who despite being able to eloquently give advice isn’t the best as making the right decisions in his own life. Raising three teen daughters on his own, Dan does what he can to always put his family first. But when he meets the woman of his dreams (Juliette Binoche), Dan may be ready to do something to make himself happy. That is of course until he realizes that his new love is the girlfriend of his brother (Dane Cook)…it’s always something.
If you haven’t seen DAN IN REAL LIFE in the theaters then it’s time to catch it on DVD (released on DVD on March 11th). And luck for you, I have two (2) copies of DAN IN REAL LIFE to giveaway just to GMMR readers.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Deleted Scene with commentary by writer/director Peter Hedges
- Real-life outtakes
- Just like the Family: The Making of DAN IN REAL LIFE
- Handmade Music: Creating the score
- Audio commentary with writer/director Peter Hedges
HOW TO ENTER
Entering is easy. Just leave a comment sharing the best piece of advice you’ve ever received.
Two winners will be randomly chosen from all entries. Contest ends April 1, 2009
March 24th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Don’t let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!
March 24th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Follow your dreams; short and sweet.
March 24th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
today’s misadventures will be tomorrow’s funny stories.
March 24th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Don’t be too overwhelmed by sadness. You need sadness to appreciate happiness.
March 24th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I’m going to get all meta with my ‘best advice’…
“The best way to succeed in life is to act on the advice we give to others.”
March 24th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
“Learn to type.”
At the time, that meant learning on an IBM Selectric. Who knew that typing 90 wpm would be so useful once the PC took off?
March 24th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Michael always says “K-I-S-S. Keep it simple, stupid.” Great advice. Hurts my feelings every time.
March 24th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
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March 24th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Go with your gut.
March 24th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
“Expect the worst, hope for the best”!
March 24th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
take chances when you get them
March 24th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
“Don’t stress, everything will work its self out.”
March 24th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Be nice to people who serve you food.
March 24th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
I love love love this movie.
24 hours in a day, did I use them or did they waste away.
(my 5th grade teacher said this. still means as much to me as it did then)
March 24th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Don’t sweat the small stuff. Focus on the big things.
March 24th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Talk slowly and think quickly.
March 24th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
“Never give up. Never surrender.”
March 24th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
“It never hurts to ask. The worst they can say is no.”
March 24th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Just saw the movie for the first time this weekend and loved it. Having just gotten married, I have gotten lots of advice, of course. The best advice I got was that even if you disagree on something, its not worth yelling at the person you love.
March 24th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
It’s pretty simple advice:
Don’t take life too seriously.
Unfortunately, I still do take it a bit too seriously, but I’m working on it.
March 24th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
The best advice I ever got was “just be yourself” and I think that if you live that way everyday- life is a lot easier!
March 24th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
“Don’t be an idiot.” Changed my life. Whenever I’m about to do something, I think, “Would an idiot do that?” And if they would, I do not do that thing.
March 24th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
An old classic. “Don’t ever go to bed angry.”
March 24th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
This movie actually made me tear up.
“What are you afraid of? It’s your own life.” - Keeps me going everyday.
March 24th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
never, ever ever give up
March 24th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Trust your gut when making decisions.
dont be afraid of change.
March 24th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Don’t state the obvious.
March 24th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
best advice:
“Don’t go see Dan In Real Life, it sucks”
I wish I had listened
March 24th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
life is too short , so love the one you got
March 24th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
I was going through a tough time and a friend reminded me that ‘Everything changes’, meaning that though you’re going through a tough time, it won’t always be that way…the situation will change. Things don’t stay the same forever. I didn’t like the advice at the time, but it certainly proved to be true.
March 24th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
“whatever you do, make them remember you.”
March 24th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Always travel with a good book and your swimming suit
March 24th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
“play hard. have fun. be a good sport” my mom used to tell me before soccer games and, with a little tweaking, it can apply to most life situations.
March 24th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
“play hard. have fun. be a good sport.” my mom used to say it before every soccer game i played and, with a little tweaking, it can be applied to most situations in life.
March 24th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
K.I.S.S. : Keep it simple, stupid.
Great advice…hurts my feelings every time.
March 24th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Now if only I could actually learn to FOLLOW this advice…
March 24th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Always look on the bright side of life
March 24th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
It’s all about your attitude.
March 24th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
The best way to fight depression is to do something for someone else. It’ll help you forget your problems.
March 24th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Your best is always good enough.
March 24th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
“Its easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission.”
Got me in more trouble that it should have. But come on! All of those things were worth the stories that go along with them.
March 24th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Just had to say this was one of my favorite movies last year.
March 24th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
“Procrastination is bad–don’t do it!”
March 24th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
If you can dream it you can achieve it
March 24th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
“One way or another, the truth is going to come out… so better tell it yourself”
March 24th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
No matter how circumspect you are, some people will jump at the chance to point a finger at you. People love to condemn others because it gives them a sense of self-righteousness. It gets you nowhere to try to please everybody.
March 24th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
There’s always tomorrow…..
March 24th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
My mom always says “Get over yourself”, it sounds mean but she never says it in a mean spirited way. It reminds me that the world is much bigger than me and that it doesn’t revolve around me.
March 24th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
If you’re ever traveling backwards through time, and you meet someone else traveling forward through time, it’s best not to make eye contact.
March 24th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Reach for the moon if u miss you’ll still be amoung the stars
March 24th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
“Fear nothing and regret even less. - Thanks Uncle Steve!!!
My uncle passed away from Lou Gerrigs at the age of 44 but he lived his life by this long before he ever knew he was sick. I’ve always hoped live my life even half as well as he did. (look at me de-lurking and getting all sappy!)
March 24th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
The two hardest words to say are “I’m Sorry” but are also the most healing words after an argument.
March 24th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
“Start thinking about yourself and not just others.”
March 24th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
“People are not yelling directly at you all the time.”
Definetly has helped me.
March 24th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Don’t anticipate, participate.
March 24th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Be yourself.
March 24th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
I realized my previous advice post may be misconstrued, but it came at a time when all I thought about was the welfare of my friends and family and I didn’t realize that my own life had completely fallen apart. Once I started looking at my own life and that it was going no where, it helped me get back on the right track, especially with my friends and family there to help as I had helped them.
March 24th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Not to sacrifice my health and happiness for grades was my advice from my parents when I went to college. I feel much more well adjusted than I did in high school.
March 24th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Being obsessive is not a bad thing as long as you keep it Felix Unger, not Norman Baites.
March 25th, 2008 at 4:52 am
Find your path, don’t let others find it for you.
March 25th, 2008 at 5:25 am
Don’t work at a bank.
March 25th, 2008 at 5:39 am
Other than my brilliant advice, I like #4, 5 and 60. Good stuff!
March 25th, 2008 at 8:56 am
The best piece of advice I ever heard was : “Don’t watch Evan Almighty”.
Unfortunately, I ignored it.
March 25th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Always wear shoes when you mow!
March 25th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Don’t be afraid to fail.
March 25th, 2008 at 10:23 am
the only thing you can expect in life is change
March 25th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Breathe
March 25th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Make what you love a part of every day, as much as you possibly can.
March 25th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Never Give Up - Michael Scott.
and
Truth and time are two constants in life. Eventually one catches up with the other so live your life accordingly.
March 25th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
“Remember that happiness is a choice.”
March 25th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
“Never ever give up”
March 25th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Best recent advice I’ve received is “You need to watch ‘Lost’.”
So I have . . . and I’m completely hooked!
March 26th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
“You can do anything you set your mind to.” And, no, this advice didn’t come from ‘The Little Engine That Could’.