Lars and the Real Girl

(USA, 2007, 106 minutes)

A lonely, asocial young man introduces to his family and friends a sex doll he bought over the internet as his girlfriend; the local doctor advises people to accept his delusion as a way to rid him of it. Quirky comedy that doesn't outstay its welcome.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment present a John Cameron/Sarah Aubrey production. Starring Ryan Gosling; Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider, Kelli Garner; and Patricia Clarkson. Directed by Craig Gillespie; produced by Sidney Kimmel, John Cameron, Sarah Aubrey; written by Nancy Oliver; music by David Torn; director of photography (DeLuxe), Adam Kimmel; production designer, Arv Greywal; costume designer, Kirston Mann; film editor, Tatiana S. Riegel.