Widowed dad with three young daughters, Dan Burns (Steve Carell) is an advice columnist still mourning for his wife after four years. Beside his job and his children, Dan doesn't really have a life. While on his annual family vacation at his parents' house, Dan meets the woman of his dreams. Marie (Juliette Binoche) is everything he could dream of: beautiful, kind, smart, with a great sense of humor. That is until he finds out Marie is his brother's girlfriend, and she was on her way to join the family for the weekend when Dan and she met at the bookstore. Dan tries to force himself to forget about Marie, but everywhere he turns, there she is, and his brother Mitch keeps reminding Dan how lucky he is and what a fabulous catch Marie is. Driven by jealousy and self-pity, Dan acts out his frustration like a teenager boy.
Dan in Real Life gives Steve Carell a chance to showcase his dramatic skills. There are of course funny moments, but it is the emotionally charged scenes that set Steve Carell apart. He has a way to really touch your heart.
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