Lars and the Real Girl

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Wayne K One of those fantastic little-known gems that get overlooked at the time but grace many an underrated films list in the years after release, Lars & The Real Girl is a quirky and affecting comedy drama that hits so hard because it takes the time to develop its character and never goes for cheap ands easy emotional shortcuts. There were so many things the film could have done that might get a big reaction at the time but would render it trite and predictable. It’s a story that demonstrates the power and influence of the community spirit, and how it takes a village to raise a child, just like it takes one to bring a lonely soul out of the doldrums. Ryan Gosling is a great to choice to play the lead, not just because he has incredible range as an actor, but because it serves to demonstrate that, just because you’re good looking, that doesn’t mean you’ll have the world at your feet. There’s a real authenticity to way the characters talk, behave and even dress. No one is trying to look glam or flashy to stand out, they’re real people who live real lives, and when the emotional moments hit, they land all the harder because they feel both real and earned. If Her is a love story for the digital age, the Lars & The Real Girl is a love story for the age which immediately preceded it, and one I would highly recommend you check out when you get the chance. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review Los G Very watchable and at times very funny and very moving, but it tries to have it all ways - raising lots of issues that it then fails to follow through (or drops in order to shape a fairly obvious ending). Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Nicola F This was so wonderfully done, a really different exploration of loneliness, childhood trauma and fear of abandonment. It’s so much deeper than a s*x doll comedy. Surprised how much I enjoyed it. Acting is superb. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Josh T Super wholesome and heartwarming. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review Rhyan D A kind and lovely film. Ryan Gosling is truly one of the greatest actors of this generation! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/11/25 Full Review Griffith J. Awkward & strange in a bittersweet way. A great screenplay & Gosling’s acting bring a silly idea into something meaningful & unique. A calm, kind perspective on mental illness with a moving message of community. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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