Arlen Faber (2009)

Director: John Hindman

Cast: Jeff Daniels as Arlen Faber, Lauren Graham as Elizabeth, Lou Taylor Pucci as Kris Lucas, Olivia Thirlby as Anne, Kat Dennings as Dahlia, Nora Dunn as Terry Fraser, Tony Hale as Mailman, Annie Corley as Mrs. Gold, Max Antisell as Alex, Thomas Roy as Riley Lucas, Peter Patrikios as Ross, Greg Wood as Businessman #1, Richard G. Lyntton as Journalist, Richard Barlow as Paul, Sally Mercer as Customer

When Shatner told Trekkies in an SNL skit to "get a life" he really
meant it, and writer Arlen Faber(Jeff Daniels) really meant it in this
film too when he said something similar to all the bookstore-signing
attendees who were as fervent as any Trekkie, and all waiting excitedly
for a signed copy of his blockbuster God's Answers book they could then
drool over forever as they savored God's cosmic answers to every little
thing in life, as told by God to Arlen Faber, who "actually spoke with
God"(not!). You will have to see it to fully understand this part.

I totally liked this film for about 5/6th of it, as it's story's
cleverness reminded me of the unique and quirky magic of Waitress or
Big Fish, or even one of the best Woody Allan tales. But, I thought the
ending was flatter and more forced compared to the rest of it, and
needed a more inspired and extended premise and execution for fullest
success. It seemed rushed and inconsistent with the great buildup to
it.

Good magic overall but should have had a more fulfilling ending. It
deserved better.