Life-Size

Casey Stuart is a bright, imaginative girl who feels hollow after her mother's death. She longs for one more moment with her mom and slips into daydreams where she believes her mom is still nearby, offering guidance on every school project and rocky friendship. A string of strange, almost magical events shatters the line between toy and reality, bringing life to Eve, Casey's fashion doll. Suddenly the doll talks, moves, and thinks, and she has an energy that makes Casey feel seen again. Eve arrives not as a rival but as a willing friend who wants to help Casey cope with sorrow and loneliness. As the two build a makeshift family, Casey discovers that friendship can heal a broken heart, and Eve learns what it means to be more than a toy while hiding from curious eyes.

Directed by Mark Rosman, Life-Size is a 2000 American television fantasy comedy written by Stephanie Moore. It pairs a lonely girl with a living doll in a family friendly story that blends heart and whimsy, with bright performances by its leads.

Awards and nominations: There are no major awards associated with Life-Size. As a TV movie, it drew audiences with its light humor and friendly performances but did not secure prominent nominations from major award bodies. It remains a nostalgic footnote in early 2000s family entertainment.

Life-Size also marks Lindsay Lohan's early breakout, stepping into a sympathetic lead role before The Parent Trap propelled her to stardom. Tyra Banks plays Eve with a mix of sass and warmth, helping the film gain a place in early 2000s family pop culture and gifting a memorable fashion doll premise.

Reception and themes: Critics generally saw the film as light and wholesome, balancing grief and imagination with humor. The story centers on coping with loss, the power of friendship, and the idea that family can be made anew through trust and creativity. The movie works best for viewers seeking cozy fantasy with a hopeful message.