It sounds abnormal at first but the opposite is true

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At first glance at the title of "Inflatable Doll Love", most people may always have a hint of doubt in their minds: Could this comedy film be so bold that "inflatable dolls" are used as a joke and a selling point? But when the film is less than halfway in progress, we should understand that although the title sounds a bit abnormal, the essence of the film is completely at odds with the idea.

The most profound feeling left by the whole film should first be the word "love". In terms of composition, this kind of "love" contains multiple stages and multiple elements. It starts with the caring and caring affection of the two brothers and sisters to Lars. It inherits the illusory love of Lars for the inflatable doll, and it turns to the change of the town residents. The warmth revealed by his attitude is the so-called unspeakable relief and longing that Lars has shown after all the twists and turns. But no matter what kind of emotional bearing, performance and expression, it is inseparable from an important prop, that is, Bianca, an inflatable doll. It was under the influence of "she" (not "it") that Lars, who was originally autistic and reticent, slightly opened the dusty window of his heart, and the original cynicism of the town residents gradually opened up the embrace of mutual understanding.

And from thinking about the inflatable doll, we can find that this movie is not just an atypical story about an atypical character. Movies are magnified and exaggerated, and its foothold is always people's lives. People living in modern society may one day become the incarnation of Lars or the residents of small towns. Maybe you and I, like Lars, sometimes find an "inflatable doll" to talk to you; maybe you and I, like small town residents, are accustomed to serving other people's "inflatable dolls" as real people. Inflatable dolls may not have any special prestige, but she sometimes inspires us to take a closer look at the world.

Find yourself a person to talk to. The "inflatable doll" in the film is actually more than one of Lars? The screenwriter consciously emphasized the toy figures collected by male colleagues and the fluffy bears cherished by female colleagues, perhaps to tell us that in fact, most people may have such "inflatable dolls". They are what we long for when we are alone, lonely, sad, and painful. Who you have to talk to. In the eyes of the originally autistic Lars, the person to talk to is his "lover" inflatable doll, but in the hearts of others, it exists in different forms, whether it is caring family members, close friends, favorite dolls, or Unreal network.
The autistic Lars here is like a modern man who has nowhere to vent. Even though his heart is full of turbulence, the surface is still restrained and rippling with blue waves. It wasn't until I met the "inflatable doll" that it seemed that I had only learned to nod, smile, shake hands, and greet each other, and the iceberg in my heart gradually melted after the cloud was seen in the future.

Give others a smile of understanding. Remember how the residents of the small town commented on the inflatable doll? Even Lars's brother was unacceptable for the appearance of Bianca for a while, behaving astonished, not to mention the spectators who had nothing to do with him. But in beautiful stories, there are always some kind-hearted people: from inconceivable and at a loss, to later unconcerned and silent, and finally to the inflatable doll's effort, regardless of gains and losses, we have seen The town residents’ understanding and recognition of Las’s fortunes.
In reality, the possibility of unexpected and inexplicable events like inflatable dolls is certainly small, but incomprehension and intolerance often accompany them. The master Griffith used the video masterpiece "Party Facing Differences" across time and space to illustrate the difficulty and value of people's tolerance and understanding. Even now, such themes still remind us of our words and deeds over and over again.

From behind-the-scenes highlights, during the filming process, the film director asked the crew to treat the inflatable doll Bianca as well as in the play. Not only did it handle the inflatable doll with care, but also only appeared when there was a scene, and even the changeover had to be in the trailer. Proceeding, it shows that the director has taken good care of him. Regarding this thought-provoking special role, how kind of courtesy she received should not be overstated.

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Lars and the Real Girl quotes

  • Lars Lindstrom: I was hoping winter was over.

    Margo: No, it's just a thaw - winter isn't over till Easter.

  • Margo: What are you doing Friday night?

    Lars Lindstrom: I have a school board meeting. Bianca got elected, so...