Lars and the Real Girl (2007) - Starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider, Patricia Clarkson, Kelli Garner. Written by Nancy Oliver. Directed by Craig Gillespie. Rated PG-13. Available on Netflix Watch Instantly and DVD.
Lars and the Real Girl is an odd, yet heart-warming story. It tells the story of Lars, a socially awkward man, played well by the normally-heartthrob Ryan Gosling. Lars decides to make his perfect woman by ordering a life-size, full scale sex doll, who he takes around pretending that she's his girlfriend. The whole town plays along, in order to placate Lars. But by the end of the film, the doll, Bianca, feels as real as any of the other characters. Lars learns to have relationships with others, using this doll as a method to do so.
This film is original and inventive. It is funny, but also deeply emotional. Don't go in expecting a light-hearted comedy, because this film does pack an emotional punch. It's a quiet film, and feels surprisingly real and genuine. It's definitely interesting.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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