Thursday, July 18, 2013

Lars and the real girl (2007) [29/50]




Language: English           

Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider.

Story: A likable but shy man thinks an inflatable plastic girl is a real girl. How people react to his delusion and how he deals with things forms the crux of the story.

Screenplay and direction: both are good.

Performances: all actors acted well but its Ryan Gosling’s sincerity that makes the movie so likable. Ryan Gosling is amazing. Kudos!

Interesting: The doll was treated like a real person to help Ryan Gosling stay in character.

USP: staggeringly different, fairy tale like, fresh

Downside: Some parts can be difficult to watch; Awkward subject.

Verdict: I have not debated this long with myself before watching any movie, the premise was a bit off putting to me but thank god I did watch it. It’s not a movie about how to treat delusions or any guide like that it’s a fictional tale but of such beautiful virtues. The judgment free and helping community is beautifully portrayed but for me Ryan Gosling once again proves that he is a remarkable actor.8/10

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