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Lars and the Real Girl

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Lars and the Real Girl

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A reclusive man living in a small town becomes so desperate for companionship he orders a sex doll online, but becomes entirely convinced it's actually a real woman. Fearing for his fragile state of mind, his family decide to play along with the delusion and convince the other residents of their small town to do the same, while trying to push him in the direction of a real relationship. Comedy drama, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Mortimer

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A star rating of 3 out of 5.

Dave Aldridge

Remember when Cliff Richard got himself a crying, talking, sleeping, walking, living doll? Midwestern weirdo Lars (Ryan Gosling) doesn't go quite that far; instead, bereft of human companionship, he sends off for a Real Doll life-size mannequin, and presents her as Bianca, his new-found internet friend. Conscious of Lars's fragile mental state, close-knit family, friends and townsfolk indulge him in his delusion, and treat Bianca as real, too. And, gradually, the custom-made cutie does assume sort-of-real status, becoming a pillar of local society. Its whimsy won't be to everyone's taste, but this is an endearing fable that's nicely acted by a cast that also includes Emily Mortimer and Patricia Clarkson.

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rolenameLarsRyan GoslingKarinEmily MortimerGusPaul Schneider (2)MargoKelli GarnerMrs GrunerNancy BeattyCindyKaren RobinsonDagmarPatricia ClarksonReverend BockR D ReidMr ShawJoe BostickMrs SchindlerLiz Gordon

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rolenameDirectorCraig Gillespie

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Theatrical distributor

Verve Pictures

Released on

2008-03-21

Languages

English | Spanish

Available on

DVD

Formats

Colour

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