There's so much to love about this little indie gem. Much as in the same vein as "Dan in Real Life", "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Juno" there's a compelling story with a world full of quirky, life-sized characters (and sex dolls). Ryan Gosling's performance is spot on as Lars, a social misfit living in the garage with a deathly fear of physical touch.
The story revolves around Lars' relationship with a sex-doll named Bianca. Now before you get all offended by this notion, the beauty of the story is that it deals with the idea the doll represents...a substitution for human contact with what one would imagine as ideal. He wants love and doesn't know where to find it and so manufactures it. The journey or "rite of passage" shown in the movie is often humorous and at times tragic...but touching throughout.
My wife and I loved it and the message. And to add to the enjoyment is the perfectly crafted soundtrack by David Torn. One film definitely worth an evening on the couch.
2 comments:
I totally agree with you man, I loved Lars, it is a really great film. Its also a really great story about community, I loved how the town loved him in spite of and through his dysfunction. And its because of that acceptance and love that he ultimately was able to move on. Its a really great picture of what the church should be for people that are truly hurting.
great review!
Nothin but love but this movie was awful.
The older brother's disgust/disbelief was mildly amusing at best, and was often the high point in the movie. Of course, that's like saying an I-70 overpass is the high point of Kansas but you get the idea.
I saw this with my cousin & we both wantd not only our $9 but the 2 hours of our lives back.
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