Review of Lars and the Real Girl (2007) by Cinemaphile — 28 Jul 2016
Lars and the Real Girl is a film that could easily degenerate into a coarse joke because of its seemingly titillating premise. However, screenwriter Nancy Oliver explores the psychology of an introverted man and the small Wisconsin community which embraces his idiosyncratic denial instead of going for cheap laughs. Ryan Gosling gives Lars an innocence and decency which allow the audience to embrace Lars' behavioral disorder as his family and friends do.
Worth your time, top of the Netflix queue.
This review of Lars and the Real Girl (2007) was written by Cinemaphile on 28 Jul 2016.
Lars and the Real Girl has generally received very positive reviews.
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