Lars and the Real Girl
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Movie Reviews of Lars and the Real Girl
Movie Review: Very quiet sad comedy about a young man who wants love but
Summary: 3 Stars
is so emotionally bruised by the death of his mother when he was a young boy and being raised by a emotionally distant father, who did his best, but did not show any affection to Lars. He desperatly misses his mother even though she's been dead for some time, so in lieu of having a real relationship with a real person, he sends for a expensive, life like, sex doll and treats her like a real girl. It's almost like she's his practice girl. Everyone in town is very delicate with Lars and his "girl" friend, treating her like a real person, because they all love Lars in this small town and want him to get better. Even the town doctor goes along with this, and when his "girl" gets sick and dies he actually has a funeral for her and can move on to a real life relationship. It's a lot better than I describled but it's very quiet. Enjoy.Movie Review: I laughed, but it made me think
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a thoughty story about how we perceive people and how, as a society, we tend to make them "conform" to what we want them to be. Lars is shy and has some difficulty expressing his emotions, but he has them, buried deep as the northern snow drifts that form a backdrop throughout this movie.
There are several characters in this movie - Lars is not the only one with quirks. But I especially loved Dagmar the doctor, who spends time unwrapping Lars' innards.
This is one you'll enjoy!
Movie Review: Very "Real"
Summary: 5 Stars
I couldn't believe how "real" Blanca become in this film and to the community within this film. I gave this movie 5 stars b/c of how well it pulls off just that. And throughout the movie I was enraptured, and couldn't stop caring about the ostensbily ridiculous premise. A near perfect film, and yes funny, but you're never really laughing at the people in the film, wheareas I initially thought this film might be meanspirited for those reasons. Admittedly I always go to films with ridiculous sounding premises (Kissed for example) b/c I have to see how they'll pull it off. Rewards that kind of curiousity, but makes you the audience care as well. Nicely human.Movie Review: Don't judge by it's cover...
Summary: 4 Stars
The premise of this movie doesn't accurately describe the trip that it takes you on. When I first heard about it I expected it to be something obscene, or some very "strange" independent type film. After seeing a preview for it I decided to give it a chance and I'm glad I did. It is very funny, while at the same time very serious. Just when you think it is about to go over the top into silliness it pulls back and allows you to really fall for the characters. It's a story about how people relate to one another, and how we cope with our issues in different ways. In this movie we see a town embrace someone with a mental illness through compassion and understanding, instead of shunning them through fear. I definitely enjoyed this movie, and would recommend it.Movie Review: A wonderful movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is a gem. From start to finish I loved it. Its a touching movie about unconditional love, acceptance, tolerance, forgiveness and basic human goodness. Ryan Gosling is a true talent. Its nice to watch a movie that leaves you feeling uplifted and hopeful.