Lars and the Real Girl
The Story
Lars is an introvert young man, living in the modified garage of his married brother. He holds back from any contact and can’t even handle being touched by friends or family. One day, one of his cubicle colleagues tells him about a place where you can buy a real size doll. While Lars doesn’t seem impressed, soon a big package arrives on his and his brother’s doorstep. From then on he takes Bianca, the open-mouthed sex doll, everywhere he goes in her wheelchair. And everyone has to get used to Lars being convinced she is the real deal.
The Cast
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The Trailer
It was about a week ago when one of our readers, A. Caleb Hartley from 'environmentastic', reminded me about this movie. And I didn't forget about it because it was a 'forgettable' movie. It's just, how do you convince someone to see a movie about a guy buying a sex doll to be his real partner?
I guess I just have to give it a try. 'Lars and the Real Girl' is a remarkable positive story about looking a little further than your first impression. Ryan Gosling plays a silly and traumatized, but ultimately charming young man. It's the story behind the crazy guy on the street. Because we all know this crazy guy wasn't always crazy. And it's a comforting thought that a community like Lars lives in, might really exists. Not judging, but helping.
A. Caleb told me he had seen it in the $1.00 theater. For just $1.00 I can't think of any reason not to go and see this movie. I may sound like a movie teacher, but movies are just always better on that big silver screen. It will take a long time before some movie download equipment can beat that experience.
You are right about the subtlety of the comedy. That's why it isn't a real comedy in my opinion. More of a drama. They kept the right balance, so it wouldn't be a movie that made fun of the weird guy.
I think Gosling is one of the most promising (semi) young actors at the moment. I guess you saw Half Nelson already? If not, you can check it out here:
http://www.worththepopcorn.com/indie-tuesday/half-nelson/
I went to this movie because my brother-in-law wanted to go see it... so we trekked to the $1 theatre, bought a little popcorn and a couple of drinks, and were blown away.
It started out like a comedy, and ended like a drama (with plenty of comedy interspersed throughout).
This movie was well worth the popcorn... thanks for featuring it - and thanks for the shout-out for environmentastoc!
Namaste,
A. Caleb Hartley