“Lars and the Real Girl”
OK, this one is really out there, and I thought Chris was crazy when he pulled this out. If I tell you what it’s about, you’ll never rent it. But here it is: “Lars and the Real Girl” is about a very lonely guy whose interpersonal skills are so awful that he must resort to an “unreal” girl to get a date, much to the horror of his family and neighbors. This could have turned into a teen comedy sex romp in the wrong hands; instead, it becomes a character study of a sad man and the small-town folk who help as best they can. It should have been silly & unbelievable; instead, it’s touching and well-crafted. Rated R.
