| Overall: | B+ |
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| Violence: | B+ |
| Sexual Content: | B- |
| Language: | B |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | A- |
| Run Time: | 106 |
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| Video Release: | 14 Apr 2008 |
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Lars and the Real Girl
Gus (Paul Schneider) and his wife Karin (Emily Mortimer) are thrilled to hear Gus's brother Lars (Ryan Gosling) has finally found a girlfriend. But their enthusiasm fades when they discover the new woman in his life is actually a life-sized, plastic dummy. Concerned about his mental health, the couple decides to follow the advice of Lars' psychologist (Patricia Clarkson) and play along with his delusion. Get the movie review and more. »

Rod Gustafson has worked in various media industries since 1977. He founded Parent Previews in 1993, and today continues to write and broadcast the reviews in newspapers, on radio and (of course) on the Internet. He currently serves as the President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness, a provincial non-profit society. He also authors a regular column for