Lars and the Real Girl Review
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 | Movies
Tags: lars and the real girl, Movies, review
I became interested of this movie after watching the trailer. The storyline is bizarre, to some extent a bit freaky, but I guess these are the exact qualities that drew me to this movie. “A delusional young guy strikes up an unconventional relationship with a doll he finds on the Internet.” Now, wouldn’t you be curious about this movie? After watching it on DVD, it turns out to be a gem. Ryan Gosling delivered a powerful performance. His acting as the deluded young man is convincing, humane and at times funny. I specially love the ending of this movie, it lifts your spirit up and it makes your day seem sunnier.
Besides the good actings of the casts, and the unconventional plot, this movie also carries certain depth and some positive messages. To name a few, it makes you think about compassion, love, understanding and acceptance. Even today, I think we can still have more of these qualities among out communities. Furthermore, it makes you think about inter-personal relationships and intimacy, how often we view these things with pain and fear, and how we can overcome these feelings or perhaps help other to overcome them. So, if you haven’t seen it, rent it and watch it!
May 15, 2008
5:58 am on Thursday
I saw this a few weeks ago and found it funny but sad at the same time. Funny because of his interactions with the doll, but sad because of what Lars is going through and how those around him must deal with him. I found the movie to be more of a drama than a comedy, but like you said, Ryan Gosling gives a powerful performance.
Random Fact: Ryan grew up in my hometown and went to East Front Public School in Cornwall, ON.
May 16, 2008
10:45 am on Friday
Hi SizzlingPopcorn, good to see you here! So, do you know Ryan Gosling personally?
May 16, 2008
1:15 pm on Friday
No, I’m a couple of years younger than him. I remember hearing when he was in the Mickey Mouse Club or something like that when I was young.
May 18, 2008
8:48 am on Sunday
wow, is this a new movie or what? because I never heard of it before.
can you give me some link to get me to this movie, I mean, I want to download it because in my country, this DVD not available.
Hope hear from you soon.
Regards,
Feel My Tube.
May 19, 2008
1:54 am on Monday
I heard this was a good film. Now both you and Sizzle confirmed it! I may have to pick this one up soon!
May 19, 2008
12:45 pm on Monday
Hi Best Video Collection, try to search it online, I am sure you will be able to find it. ;)
June 03, 2008
10:46 pm on Tuesday
Really great movie, I enjoyed it a lot. I kept rooting for Lars thoughout the movie.
I guess it’s a small world, Ryan Gossling was my neighbor here in Los Angeles. :)
June 03, 2008
11:56 pm on Tuesday
Wow! It feels like I am the only one who doesn’t have anyone famous around me. BTW, I am glad to see you here, Lauri.