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The Great Actor Mix-up of 2007new
Ryan Gosling is David Arquette in Lars and the Real Girl, director Craig Gillespie's follow-up to his acclaimed (cough) debut, Mr. Woodcock.
San Antonio Current |
Ashley Lindstrom |
10-31-2007 |
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It Takes a Villagenew
This movie's high-concept premise would be easy to dismiss were it not so flawlessly executed.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
10-26-2007 |
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'Lars and the Real Girl' is Surprisingly Touching
Screenwriter Nancy Oliver has crafted a romantic story about a lonely introvert who discovers an ad hoc method of self-therapy in the guise of an anatomically correct silicone love doll.
Lars and the Fake Movienew
At first blush, it's hard to believe Craig Gillespie has directed both Lars and the Real Girl and Mr. Woodcock in the same year. The movies share slightly risque premises but otherwise couldn't appear more contradictory.
Willamette Week |
Aaron Mesh |
10-24-2007 |
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'Lars and the Real Girl' Works if You Embrace the Fantasynew
All told, director Craig Gillespie and screenwriter Nancy Oliver do their subject proud, and the film is anchored by another impressive performance by Ryan Gosling, who's adept at picking the right projects and delivering the broken-boy goods.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
10-24-2007 |
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Grief, Love & Plastic Mingle in 'Lars and the Real Girl'new
The film couches its outrageous concept in classic Amer-indie trappings, including a naturalistic setting that incorporates small-town vistas, snowy cinematography, and a Sundance Channel-ready cast.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Cheryl Eddy |
10-17-2007 |
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Sweet Boy Falls for Inflatable Sex Toy in 'Lars'new
Craig Gillespie and writer Nancy Oliver have reduced the ick factor by desexualizing the setup; Bianca may be anatomically correct, but she and Lars have a chaste relationship.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
10-12-2007 |
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'Mr. Woodcock' Risesnew
Don't underestimate this light comedy because of its gratuitously juvenile title or its weak premise of a self-help writer who can't cope -- the plot might be predictable, but the dialogue is surprisingly witty and the performances strong.
NOW Magazine |
Jeff Rutherford |
09-14-2007 |
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Tags: Craig Gillespie, Mr. Woodcock
