In the film the main character Oliver spoke directly to the audience through voiceover. It was used to create the effect of storytelling by a character narrator. It enabled us to emphasize with the character as we could get a clear understanding of his actions and emotions. The voiceover allowed the viewers to experience the events as if we were involved in them. They also helped to engage the audience more. The fact he talks to the audience directly brings a sense of quirkiness and adds humour to it.
I think that there is a gap between what Oliver says about himself and the reality that we see on the screen. The fact he feels sorry for himself comes across as quite funny and humourous, however at the same time it is quite sad and dull. Oliver thinks that he can solve everyones problems and organise people's lives. This makes him quite likeable and makes the audience sympathise with the situations he finds himself in. For example, he thinks that his Mum is having an affair with "Graham" and he tries to save his parents marriage in a number of ways. In reality to this, some people can not even sort out their own problems and situations out let alone helping others out with theirs.
I think the film is quite literary because it does feel like an adaptation of a book or diary as it is very personal. The fact that it is narrated by the main character also makes the film more literary. The settings helped us relate to the film as they were of natural places. It made the film seem more realistic than if it was to have magnificient sights.
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