Ryan Gosling’s casting as Ken in Barbie divided the internet, but it proved to be a stroke of genius. Greta Gerwig’s film served as an amazing showcase for his comedic talent, and we’re bringing you five more comedies worth watching if you’re in the mood for some more funny Gosling.
Lars and the Real Girl
Did you know Barbie isn’t Ryan Gosling’s first film where a doll serves as his love interest? This quirky comedy sees him portray a socially awkward young man who develops a complicated relationship with a life-sized doll.
Crazy, Stupid, Love
This star-studded romantic comedy follows a group of characters whose fates are surprisingly interwined, and it also stars Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, and Emma Stone.
La La Land
After playing romantic leads in Crazy, Stupid, Love, Gosling and Stone returned for antoher ride in La La Land. This hit musical saw them portray a struggling jazz pianist and an aspiring actress trying to make it in Los Angeles.
The Big Short
Adam McKay is a true mastermind when it comes to putting a funny twist on heavy subjects. He kick started this trend with this project which chronicled the 2007 housing market crash, which even featured a memorable cameo from Barbie herself, Margot Robbie.
The Nice Guys
This buddy comedy about an unlikely duo investigating a disappearance of a teenage girl in the 70s LA was a true breath of fresh air when it came out in 2016, and its fans are still begging for a sequel.