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See they're even fake so they'll never die. ,

November 21, 2007

By	R. Kyle (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lars and the Real Girl [Theatrical Release] (Theatrical Release)

This is what Lars Lindstrom (Ryan Gosling) tells Bianca after he gives her flowers. These few words, more than anything else in the film, typify the unconscious reason for Lars' reticence in dealing with others.

Lars lives in the garage of the home he and his older brother Gus (Paul Schneider) inherited from their father. While Gus managed to overcome their mother's death, Lars never could.

When a co-worker shows Lars an Internet ad for "Love Dolls", Lars rescues "Bianca" and brings her home. It's not what you expect, Lars' intentions are honorable. He's working through a psychosis.

When his family and the town realize what's happening, they quickly take Bianca to their bosom. In short order, she gets a job as a model at the mall, a slot reading to children and she's elected to the town school board! (Brilliant move, if I must say so)

Ryan Gosling does an amazing job as the withdrawn Lars and the rest of the cast is outstanding as well. I seriously doubt any real town would embrace a member who was bringing around a lifesize doll--but some part of me would like to think there are places like this in the world.