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* TechnologyMarchesOn: Harold relies on his wristwatch to maintain a strict schedule and a slight error in time setting, because someone else's watch was incorrect, throws him off completely. Since this film, cellphones and smartphones have become ubiquitous and these devices are centrally synchronized, meaning there's little chance that Harold will be told the wrong time if he were to ask someone.
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* CastingGag: The two actors who play Harold's coworkers had previously [[ThoseTwoGuys appeared together]] in a series of commercials for the Sonic Drive-In restaurant chain.
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* PlayingAgainstType: Will Ferrell movies that came out around this time were defined by wacky hijinks (''Film/StepBrothers'', ''Film/TalladegaNightsTheBalladOfRickyBobby'', and so on). Ferrell is considerably more restrained, quiet and introspective in this movie, with his most over-the-top moment being when he has his RageAgainstTheAuthor moment. Otherwise, he plays the part of a man hearing his own life being narrated and his impending death as straight as he can, and [[SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct it's surprisingly poignant when he has his moments of tragedy, terror and wonder.]]
* TomHanksSyndrome: This is one of the first dramatic roles in Will Ferrell's career and since this film, he's turned in a series of well-received dramatic indie roles alongside his usual comic fare.
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* PlayingAgainstType: Will Ferrell Creator/WillFerrell movies that came out around this time were defined by wacky hijinks (''Film/StepBrothers'', ''Film/TalladegaNightsTheBalladOfRickyBobby'', and so on). Ferrell is considerably more restrained, quiet and introspective in this movie, with his most over-the-top moment being when he has his RageAgainstTheAuthor moment. Otherwise, he plays the part of a man hearing his own life being narrated and his impending death as straight as he can, and [[SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct it's surprisingly poignant when he has his moments of tragedy, terror and wonder.]]
* TomHanksSyndrome: This is one of the first dramatic roles inWill Ferrell's Creator/WillFerrell's career and since this film, he's turned in a series of well-received dramatic indie roles alongside his usual comic fare.
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* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: One key moment in the film hinges on Harold running around trying to find a pay phone. Nowadays, the idea that someone doesn’t have their own cellular phone is pretty conspicuous; Harold did attempt to borrow one from his coworker, but that’s the only one referenced in the scene.
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* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: One key moment in the film hinges on Harold running around trying to find a pay phone. Nowadays, the idea that someone doesn’t have their own cellular phone is pretty conspicuous; Harold did attempt to borrow one from his coworker, but that’s the only one referenced in the scene.
* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: One key moment in the film hinges on Harold running around trying to find a pay phone. Nowadays, the idea that someone doesn’t have their own cellular phone is pretty conspicuous; Harold did attempt to borrow one from his coworker, but that’s the only one referenced in the scene.
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