Lars and the Real Girl -- Gosling, Mortimer, Schneider, Clarkson
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Lars and the Real Girl -- Gosling, Mortimer, Schneider, Clarkson
Sypnosis:
In Theatres: October 12th, 2007
Trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/mgm/larsandtherealgirl/
Spoiler:
In Theatres: October 12th, 2007
Trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/mgm/larsandtherealgirl/
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On a similar note there's a similar theme thread over at the Adult Forum. Please note that is NSFW.
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=506473
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=506473
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Thought this was a fine little film. It tried a little to hard in places but I liked it overall. For some reason, Ryan Gosling really reminded me of David Arquette throughout almost the whole movie. Kelli Garner was a pleasant surprise. I really liked her in this and hadn't noticed her in anything before.
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Quite the great film! Really enjoyable. A well balanced story with very good acting. Gosling never disappoints, and I agree with the above comment that Garner was really nice to watch. I highly recommend it.
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Originally Posted by Peep
Thought this was a fine little film. It tried a little to hard in places but I liked it overall.
For some reason, Ryan Gosling really reminded me of David Arquette throughout almost the whole movie.
Kelli Garner was a pleasant surprise. I really liked her in this and hadn't noticed her in anything before.
It was also great seeing Emily Mortimer on screen once again as well.
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I felt the same way about Ryan reminding me of David A... Fantastic performance though... all around, really. Everyone was great. It was funny and touching. I really enjoyed it. I did have a HUGE problem with the end though...
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The David Arquette thing bugged me the whole time! I thought this was just ok at best. It wasn't funny enough or dramatic enough for me... I mildly liked it but I thought this concept could have been pushed further and really been made into a classic... they hinted at a lot of darker themes but never fully explore them. Part of the time I found it charming, the other times I found it kind of smug... 3/5.
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Well this hits DVD tomorrow guys. Just thought I'd bump the thread up to say that I highly recommend it, and I hope some of you check it out on DVD. After letting it sink in all this time, I think I have ended up liking the film more than I did right after I first saw it. It's a very involving flick, and it makes great use out of the odd subject matter. If you ask me, it was totally worthy of the best screenplay Oscar nomination, and had it won I wouldn't have minded a single bit.
I can't wait to give it another watch here pretty soon.
I can't wait to give it another watch here pretty soon.
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Originally Posted by Brent L
Well this hits DVD tomorrow guys. Just thought I'd bump the thread up to say that I highly recommend it, and I hope some of you check it out on DVD. After letting it sink in all this time, I think I have ended up liking the film more than I did right after I first saw it. It's a very involving flick, and it makes great use out of the odd subject matter. If you ask me, it was totally worthy of the best screenplay Oscar nomination, and had it won I wouldn't have minded a single bit.
I can't wait to give it another watch here pretty soon.
I can't wait to give it another watch here pretty soon.
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FWIW, I went in to this film expecting a nice, low-key dark comedy, and I was ready to flow with it, but as much as I wanted it to be great, it really kinda stank. I was really put off with the way this whole touchy-feely town embraces one guy's pathetic delusion.
I did REALLY like Kelli Garner. In fact, I think I love her. I mean, seriously. Don't tell my wife. Anybody know her number?
I did REALLY like Kelli Garner. In fact, I think I love her. I mean, seriously. Don't tell my wife. Anybody know her number?
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Originally Posted by FunkDaddy J
FWIW, I went in to this film expecting a nice, low-key dark comedy, and I was ready to flow with it, but as much as I wanted it to be great, it really kinda stank. I was really put off with the way this whole touchy-feely town embraces one guy's pathetic delusion.
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I really hated this fucking movie - it's beyond ridiculous that the town would encourage such deviancy. It's one thing if the movie was supposed to be some fantasy film, but it's not. Further, I actually wanted Lars to get thrown into the loony bin, and preferably raped. Anyone expecting "best of the year" material better adjust their expectations, BIG TIME.
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Originally Posted by slop101
I really hated this fucking movie - it's beyond ridiculous that the town would encourage such deviancy. It's one thing if the movie was supposed to be some fantasy film, but it's not. Further, I actually wanted Lars to get thrown into the loony bin, and preferably raped. Anyone expecting "best of the year" material better adjust their expectations, BIG TIME.
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I know that not everyone will enjoy this flick, but it was praised by the majority of critics:
IMDB - 7.8/10
http://imdb.com/title/tt0805564/
RottenTomatoes - 80% overall, 81% Cream of the Crop
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1000...the_real_girl/
MetaCritic - 70%, 8.4/10 users
http://www.metacritic.com/film/title...andtherealgirl
I know, reviews aren't everything. I'm just pointing out to people that it was well received, and those who are willing to accept the subject matter just may end up enjoying it as well.
IMDB - 7.8/10
http://imdb.com/title/tt0805564/
RottenTomatoes - 80% overall, 81% Cream of the Crop
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1000...the_real_girl/
MetaCritic - 70%, 8.4/10 users
http://www.metacritic.com/film/title...andtherealgirl
I know, reviews aren't everything. I'm just pointing out to people that it was well received, and those who are willing to accept the subject matter just may end up enjoying it as well.
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Originally Posted by Brent L
I know that not everyone will enjoy this flick, but it was praised by the majority of critics:
IMDB - 7.8/10
http://imdb.com/title/tt0805564/
RottenTomatoes - 80% overall, 81% Cream of the Crop
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1000...the_real_girl/
MetaCritic - 70%, 8.4/10 users
http://www.metacritic.com/film/title...andtherealgirl
I know, reviews aren't everything. I'm just pointing out to people that it was well received, and those who are willing to accept the subject matter just may end up enjoying it as well.
IMDB - 7.8/10
http://imdb.com/title/tt0805564/
RottenTomatoes - 80% overall, 81% Cream of the Crop
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1000...the_real_girl/
MetaCritic - 70%, 8.4/10 users
http://www.metacritic.com/film/title...andtherealgirl
I know, reviews aren't everything. I'm just pointing out to people that it was well received, and those who are willing to accept the subject matter just may end up enjoying it as well.
Thanks. Was going to post the same. The DVDTalk DVD review said that critics either loved or hated this film. Not true. It wasn't split down the middle. Most gave it a thumbs up. I just got done watching it for a second time on DVD, and I loved it even more. And honestly, I'm shocked that anyone could say they hated it. Sure, it may not be your cup of tea. But it's a harmless film. And it has so much heart. Great writing (nominated for Best Screenplay). And so many great performances.
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I really hated this fucking movie - it's beyond ridiculous that the town would encourage such deviancy. It's one thing if the movie was supposed to be some fantasy film, but it's not. Further, I actually wanted Lars to get thrown into the loony bin, and preferably raped. Anyone expecting "best of the year" material better adjust their expectations, BIG TIME.
Even the 911 call at the end...they weren't coming to take the doll to the hospital, they were coming to take HIM to the hospital because he was having some kind of melt down.
Also, I saw it pointed out that the movie was more from his POV, and that he was pretty much oblivious to the mocking and laughing around him, so the movie focuses more on how he views things, not others.
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I know it's ridiculously cheesy and probably eye-roll inducing for many, but I really like Lars' line to Bianca about the flowers she was given at church:
"They're not real so they last forever".
Perhaps this was meant to convey that Lars is well aware of the fact that Bianca isn't "real", or perhaps I'm just making too much out of a throwaway line.
"They're not real so they last forever".
Perhaps this was meant to convey that Lars is well aware of the fact that Bianca isn't "real", or perhaps I'm just making too much out of a throwaway line.
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What a fantastically sweet and endearing movie. I couldn't believe how taken in i was with the heart and sentimentality. ryan gosling is utterly fantastic as is Emily Mortimer. such great performances and i bought into the whole thing. absolutely surprised the hell out of me and what a great blind buy!
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Originally Posted by atlantamoi
Me likes offbeat and goofy flicks, but thought this one sucked hard. Maybe a 20 minute short, but not for a full length movie. Annoying.
infantile understanding of mental illness.
totally fails the potential of the premise.
its unrealistic to a degree that is insulting.
that the relationship between lars and the doll is chaste shows you have safe they played it with this film.
and it doesn't earn the right to be viewed as a fable to justify the unrealistic behavior.
it has the stink of a very odd after school special.