Yes, this was a dark comedy, concerning psychosocial problems, but the acting was superior, and the messages heartwarming and instructional. It clearly defined what a community should be like. One that gives unanimous support, to help one of it's own. deal with difficulties. It clearly focused on the importance of family love, in order to provide the necessary nurturing for people to succeed and be functional in life. Loved this flick.

I see alot of movies, but not as many that I love as much as this. The acting is incredible, the script is genius and all in all it is clever, funny and so refreshing to see a movie that is creative and not a Hollywood formula. I liked it so much that I am going again tonight with my boyfriend. It is a must go and Ryan Gosling has started proving himself as an incredibly talented actor.

This is a great movie about love (and believe it or not, sex is not involved). It shows what happens when you don't get love or give it. Lars handles his issues his own way; and his family and friends provide him with the support he needs. Ryan handles this character beautifully. He is believable as an introvert without making the character pathetic. I smiled throughout (Lars is so likeable). I laughed aloud (the wardrobe alone is pretty funny). I cried a bit, but this movie is not a downer (I'm just sappy).

Rarely does one enter a movie theater with such low expectations and come out the other side feeling that their time was well spent, their life richer for having had the experience. This is a marvelous, whimsical and enchanting movie. The writing is economical but spot on perfect; the acting, particularly by Mr. Gosling, is as good as it gets; he deserves recognition come Oscar time. The supporting cast is also terrific. I especially enjoyed the lovely Emily Mortimer (also endearing in "Match Point"). What could have been a total misfire (the notion of passing a sex doll off as a real person), instead comes across as an imaginative, sweet and thoughtful study of human nature and what it truly means to love.

Ryan Gosling does it again -- performance rivals that of his in Half Nelson. Although I expected a full-out knee slapping comedy,I was pleasantly surprised that this is still a heartfelt film. It will have you both laughing and crying with the characters. LOVED it! A must see!