"They never fight?"

Another recently purchased Dvd, that I have added to my collection is Lars and the Real Girl. When I first heard of this movie I was kinda skeptical, but then when I finally watched it, I was really glad that I did. To me this is probably Ryan Gosling's best performance.
Gosling plays Lars Lindstrom, a strange and shy man, who lives in his brothers garage. His brother Gus (Paul Schneider) lives with his wife Karin (Emily Mortimer), who tries to get Lars to be more social with them and other people. One day when Lars tells them he has a visitor over, they both become real excited to here this, until they see who it is. A fully proportional and anatomically correct, life-sized woman doll, his who they meet and are stunned to see it in front of them. The next day they take Lars and Bianca (the dolls name), to the doctors. Dr. Dagmar, played by Patricia Clarkson, tells Gus and Karin that they have to go along with Lars' delusion, until he snaps out of it. Gus doesn't like the idea, but Karin says they will try and they let their little town know what's going on. It seems the town is eager to help Lars and go along with it as well.
As the months go by Lars and Bianca become closer and the town gets more and more used to her being around. She becomes very popular and has her own job, friends and even reads in front of a class at the local school. (with the help of a tape recorder). As Lars has more meetings with Dr.Dagmar, it seems like he is becoming less afraid of being touched and shy to women. He hangs out with a fellow co-worker Margo (Kelli Garner) and has a connection. This soon leads to his feelings changing and him maybe not needing Bianca anymore.
I've seen a lot of people thinking this was supposed to be a Comedy, well they are definitely wrong. It may some comedy and some funny moments, but it is absolutely a Drama. There are a few moments that really make you feel for Lars and make you hope that he'll get over his delusion. This is a really heart-felt film, with a few really great performances. Of course, Gosling is amazing and did a perfect job at playing a man who is a bit disturbed and trapped in a delusion, brought on by his lack of a mother. Emily Mortimer is probably the other standout performance. She does a great job at being a soon to be mother who just wants her brother in law to feel wanted and a part of the family.
The Dvd has the original artwork from the first release and promotional poster. It also has a few reviews on the backside. "4 stars!....A Life-Sized Miracle of a Movie," says Jan Stuart from Newsday. "Critics Agree 'Lars' is the Real Deal!," says Pete Hammond, MAXIM, and "...Will Sweep You Off Your Feet!...The Most Completely Enjoyable Film Around," says Kenneth Turan from the Los Angeles Times.
Lars and the Real Girl was released in 2007 and directed by Craig Gillespie. Released by Equinoxe Films, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and Sony Pictures.

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Lars and the Real Girl: #555