# Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

Ryan Gosling finally makes sense to me. I never understood the appeal outside of when he played an emotionless robot in Blade Runner 2049.

But what a gem this was! In the first act his woodenness totally makes sense, and then watching him come alive was a true joy. I can’t imagine many other actors who could really shine when acting opposite a love doll.

This was a revelation. I need to revisit his performances that I didn’t connect with (Drive, Nice Guys, La La Land) now that my eyes have been opened to the Gosling magic.