This is either a really unique take on relationships or the most disturbing movie I’ve seen since Kids. I am not going to say “Spoiler Alert” because I hope you’re smart enough not to read a movie review if you are avoiding spoilers. The movie follows a sad sack around who is about to finalize a divorce. He is all boo hoo and depressed, then he finds an operating system that he talks to. It then gets a little wacky, as he starts a relationship with his computer.
I’m weird in that I can watch aliens, magic, superheroes, etc. and have no problem with ridiculousness, because it’s supposed to be ridiculous. Realistic-ish movies like this get to me. I know it’s a larger theme, but he goes on walks and dates with his operating system by holding a camera in his pocket. If I saw a guy running around talking to his phone and dancing around like a loon, I’d ready my fisticuffs, not have an “Aw shucks, they’re in love!” moment.
He also argues with the computer (odd) and yes, has some sex. It’s like phone sex, only even more sad and lonely, which is pretty damn sad and lonely. It’s a great scene if your goal is make people super uncomfortable and never want to be around you ever.
Long story short, the movie is a picture of life and relationships. It’s also entertaining, but it made me want to shower a few times. It’s also kind of funny to show an awkward and emotionally bankrupt man who engenders sympathy…who was married to Rooney Mara…dates Olivia Wilde…has a relationship with fake Scarlett Johansson,..and pals around with Amy Adams. Then again, the computer basically is cheating on him by loving other people also, (which is strange, it’s a computer) which is straight up depressing. I wouldn’t recommend this movie to anyone who just got dumped or has a problem with human to computer nasty time.
One of the biggest snoozefests ever.
It’s the greatest love story of our generation!