Lars e o verdadeiro Amor

O filme poderia ter sido ainda melhor se se tivesse concentrado mais nas causas da condição de Lars e se tivesse aprofundado na sua psique (ver Despertares). Mas o caminho mais simples que os cineastas escolheram, isso é, uma visita no estilo de Hallström a uma aldeia onde uma pessoa estranha tem o máximo apoio e compreensão de bons vizinhos, também não deve ser ignorada. A abordagem dos cineastas é original, dirigida a um espetador mais sensível, possuindo tanto uma encantadora leveza humorística como um delicado equilíbrio entre a realidade e um mundo idealista colorido. E é necessário um talento considerável de argumentista e realizador para o conseguir. Inclino-me para quatro estrelas não só por causa do excelente Ryan Gosling, mas por causa de TODOS os atores. Não teria funcionado sem eles. E também por essa sábia definição de maturidade de Paul Schneider. (13/02/2009)

Shy and introverted people have a hard time in life and often encounter a barrier of human misunderstanding and indifference. However, director Craig Gillespie is not as interested in his introverted and eccentric protagonist as he is interested in the community that surrounds Lars and must deal with his absurd idea. It is essentially a very relaxed film that highlights the ability of the community to come together and help where in real life dramatic conflicts, intolerance, cruelty, and mockery would prevail instead. Lars essentially has within reach the love of a charming and likable girl, friends, and understanding relatives, he just misses them in a certain moment. This is seldom how things work in real life. In terms of its content, the film reminds me of the comedy Bark! by director Kasia Adamik, except that Lars and the Real Girl is more professional and visually expressive from a film perspective. Essentially, a pleasant comedy for a one-time watch. Overall impression: 60%. (28/03/2009)

An excellent film for the discerning. It's almost as if it fell out of Scandinavian films, but even snowy Canada can do wonders. Ryan Gosling deserves all the accolades, as does the brilliant script, which didn't have it easy. But it was good work and the perceptive viewer could learn something about mental illness, among other things. (15/10/2022)

The story was considerably far-fetched, but I have to admit that it was a great story about a person’s life, even though one of the main characters seemed a bit lifeless. I really enjoyed this, I only had to keep my cynicism in check. (03/11/2020)

Even though the film appears to be something strange, and indeed it is something strange, it can quite easily captivate you. If you don't mind a bit of quirkiness, somewhat odd characters, but still interestingly developed relationships and an original story, then you'll truly enjoy the film. (20/12/2016)