The Short List of Things to Do

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Lars and the Real Girl

Everett
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Gee, here's a movie wonder: a small town where everyone isn't bigoted, possessed or nuts. When the morbidly quiet Lars (Ryan Gosling) finds something like true love in the shape of a life-size doll, most of the locals are thrilled to pieces. A little poky and visually undistinguished, it has an intelligent heart that should lighten yours.

Grade: B

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