Nancy Oliver deserves kudos for writing an attempt like 'Lars And The Real Girl'. The screenplay focuses on a shy, lonely, socially inept young man who develops a relationship with a life-sized, anatomically-correct doll he orders online. The idea is so so fascinating, and the captain of the ship, Craig Gillespie directs the film with ease.
The other prime reason why 'Lars And The Real Girl' works, is because of it's more than perfect casting.
Performances are astounding: Emily Mortimer steals the show. She delivers a performance that will surely be remembered for a long, long time. As Lars's Sis-In-Law, Emily gets into the skin of the character and, as said, delivers a knock-out performance. Ryan Gosling as Lars is excellent. Note his work in the penultimate 10 minutes, and you'll realize that he indeed is a supremely talented actor. Paul Schneider as Lars's brother is proficient. Kelli Garner is first-rate. And how can we forget Lars's lady love Bianca... she's indeed pretty Lars!
'Lars And The Real Girl' is a must see for those who enjoy different stuff. Thumbs Up!
The other prime reason why 'Lars And The Real Girl' works, is because of it's more than perfect casting.
Performances are astounding: Emily Mortimer steals the show. She delivers a performance that will surely be remembered for a long, long time. As Lars's Sis-In-Law, Emily gets into the skin of the character and, as said, delivers a knock-out performance. Ryan Gosling as Lars is excellent. Note his work in the penultimate 10 minutes, and you'll realize that he indeed is a supremely talented actor. Paul Schneider as Lars's brother is proficient. Kelli Garner is first-rate. And how can we forget Lars's lady love Bianca... she's indeed pretty Lars!
'Lars And The Real Girl' is a must see for those who enjoy different stuff. Thumbs Up!