
In this comedy, Lars Lindstrom is an awkwardly shy young man in a small northern town who finally brings home the girl of his dreams to his brother and sister-in-law's home. The only problem is that she's not real - she's a sex doll Lars ordered off the Internet. But sex is not what Lars has in mind, but rather a deep, meaningful relationship. His sister-in-law is worried for him, his brother thinks he's nuts, but eventually the entire town goes along with his delusion in sup... (Full plot summary below)
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In this comedy, Lars Lindstrom is an awkwardly shy young man in a small northern town who finally brings home the girl of his dreams to his brother and sister-in-law's home. The only problem is that she's not real - she's a sex doll Lars ordered off the Internet. But sex is not what Lars has in mind, but rather a deep, meaningful relationship. His sister-in-law is worried for him, his brother thinks he's nuts, but eventually the entire town goes along with his delusion in support of this sweet natured boy that they've always loved.
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| Wall Street JournalJoe MorgensternIt's nothing less than a miracle that the director, Craig Gillespie, and the writer, Nancy Oliver, have been able to make such an endearing, intelligent and tender comedy from a premise that, in other hands, might sustain a five-minute sketch on TV. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatOne of the best films of the year about the love, kindness, and hospitality of a Christian community for a lost and lonely soul. |
| eFilmCritic.comPeter SobczynskiIt may well be the finest, strangest and most emotional romantic comedy-drama to come along since "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." |
| Christianity TodayPeter T. ChattawayThe film encourages us to look beyond the surface when we are dealing with people, and it just might be one of the more heart-warming and redemptive movies this year. |
| Minneapolis Star TribuneColin CovertEvery scene that could be played for pathos uncorks great laughs, while those that could turn crass or silly are compassionate. On every level, this is a labor of love. |
| PopMattersCynthia FuchsThe snowy, bleakish start of Lars and the Real Girl doesn't quite prepare you for the strained winsomeness and warmth that follow. |
| Los Angeles CityBeatAndy Klein... emotionally richer and more tasteful than one could imagine, given the tawdriness of the concept. It's an impressive triumph over yechhh. |
| eFilmCritic.comErik ChildressThe final moment of the film is a shining light of hope that most romantic comedies would kill to craft a fantasy around. |
| Reeling ReviewsRobin CliffordLars and the Real Girl is a true original. It has drama, marvelous humor and its characters show genuine care for their delusional native son. |
| New York PressEric KohnGillespie's sophomore outing seems destined to be perceived as his true emergence as an artist. |