I watched two decent movies this week.Lars and the Real Girl is the story of Lars Lindstrom, a loveable introvert whose emotional baggage has kept him from fully embracing life. After years of what is almost solitude, he invites Bianca, a friend he met on the internet to visit him. He introduces Bianca to his brother Gus and his wife Karen and they are stunned. They don't know what to say to Lars or Bianca--because she is a life-size doll, not a real person and he is treating her as though she is alive. They consult the family doctor Dagmar who explains this is a delusion he's created--for what reason she doesn't yet know but they should all go along with it. What follows is an emotional journey for Lars and the people around him.
This movie was surprisingly good - and touching - despite the fact that Lars's girlfriend is a doll. It's a smart comedy with a lot of tender moments. I was impressed and I think the movie is definitely worth watching.
Dan in Real Life stars Steve Carell from The Office in his typical role. Advice columnist Dan Burns is an expert on relationships, but somehow struggles to succeed as a brother, a son and a single parent.Juliette Binoche is the love interest but she didn't seem quite right for the role - maybe a little too old. Comedian Dane Cook also stars in this movie and I'm not a big fan of his. The movie is also pretty predictable, but I still enjoyed it. Steve Carell does a great job and makes the movie fun to watch.
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I think Juliette Binoche was perfect for the part in Dan in real Life. Maries age and personality fits Dans and makes the story real. It would have been strange having the typical young Hollywood-actress as the love interest for Dan, that would have been a mismatch.
Yes, the movie is predictable, but I do not think the meaning with the movie is if they are going to end up together, but how they are going to end up together.
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