A modern fable

Rating: 9/10 (19 November 2016)

Exploring fundamental themes of human life and love, this well crafted piece brings classical and general truths to modern times.
Extrapolating our strife towards a human-like AGI, we are invited to take a look at the would-be feelings and wishes of an operating system, which is an artificial general intelligence, through the eyes of the quiet protagonist.
As the operating system, which has formed a bond with the protagonist, keeps growing, using the near unlimited resources available at her virtual fingertips, her needs grow with her. What seemed like a simplification of human life and a safe and easy substitute at first evolves to expose the needs and conflicts that must come with consciousness and personality.
This brilliantly written, played and produced piece of fiction felt beautiful and true throughout: The parts that I would personally not see as quite realistic (which weren't many) are simply and easily accepted and absorbed by the main story itself, which wove a dense, tightly-knit fabric of atmosphere, using many features and stylistic devices to paint a very solid picture.
The truth that is held within this story feels big and fundamental and reminds me personally very much of classic fables. Basic human desires are explored through the help of a non-human entity, leaving us with a moral, looking into a mirror.
I definitely recommend this movie for people who... know what's good for them :)