Review of Lars and the Real Girl (2007) by Miranda V — 29 Sep 2011

Light-hearted and depressing in equal parts throughout. I don't know what fantasy universe this place takes in, where an entire town joins together to help a delusional person who has a relationship with a doll; but it expects a little bit too much suspension of disbelief. It's nice to see, but I couldn't get past how ridiculous everything is. It's a nice little movie, but it thinks a little too highly of people. In real life this guy would be completely ostracized, bullied, and he would probably end up hanging himself or going on a murder-spree. I'm glad they didn't go down that route, but it would have been easier to accept.

Overall, the movie is nice fun; but it is very slow at times. Ryan Gosling gives a good performance as Lars too. He's kind of endearing, and kind of annoying. The people around him have a little too much patience with him. I would describe the movie as a hipster-ized 'Shutter Island'. I liked it.