This astonishing film is a rare and refreshing gem in the American cinema without the tired cliches that marks the feature debut of writer Nancy Oliver and director Craig Gillespie. The story of Lars, a delusional young man who introduces a doll as his girlfriend to the shock of his family and community. Instead of rejecting him, the community comes together and embraces the situation that leads Lars to return to a normal life. Oliver and Gillespie take you on a wild journey in this comedy/drama without a wrong beat thanks their superb work and the stellar cast that includes the outstanding Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider and Patricia Clarkson.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Lars and the Real Girl
This astonishing film is a rare and refreshing gem in the American cinema without the tired cliches that marks the feature debut of writer Nancy Oliver and director Craig Gillespie. The story of Lars, a delusional young man who introduces a doll as his girlfriend to the shock of his family and community. Instead of rejecting him, the community comes together and embraces the situation that leads Lars to return to a normal life. Oliver and Gillespie take you on a wild journey in this comedy/drama without a wrong beat thanks their superb work and the stellar cast that includes the outstanding Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider and Patricia Clarkson.
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