I am a big fan of independent films and the other day I watched Lars and the Real Girl. This movie definitely tops my list as being one of my favourite movies of 2007. It is smart, quirky, funny, unique and just an incredibly enjoyable film. Ryan Gosling is such a talented actor and his portrayal of Lars, a shy, socially awkward, but amiable young man is the most convincing and amusing. Lars is a extremely lonely individual, but he continues to isolate himself despite the encouragement of his loving sister-in -law Karin played by Emily Mortimer. Karin’s husband who is also Lar’s brother, Gus played by Paul Schneider is not as encouraging and hasn’t been bothered that Lars has been living in their garage for the past several years. Lars begins to come out of his shell, after he orders an anatomically correct doll off the internet that becomes his new girlfriend. His family is mortified, but is advised by the town doctor that Lars’s delusion is his way of dealing with his deeper issues and that everyone should play along until he has resolved them. The residents of their small town were disturbed at first, but they slowly adjust and accept Lars’s situation. The love and support from the entire community is remarkably touching. You know a movie is good when you are able to go through a whirlwind of emotions within a 2hr time frame. I was able to laugh till my stomach hurt and weep at both the joyous and sad moments throughout the film.
Nice choice. My favorite part was when he was arguing with the doll cuz she had other plans with the hospital or something, and he’s like “I’m your boyfriend, I should know these things!” That was hilarious, cuz it was behind closed doors too.
Also, Ryan Gosling’s best role is still his role on Breaker High.
haha yeah that was hilarious. I just love the look on Lar’s brother’s face whenever he talks to her, it’s priceless. Yeah I remember his role on Breaker High. He’d make this noise (like michelle’s boyfriend’s clicking when he likes something), point to a girl and tell them to “call me, click click” while making a phone call motion. so cool!