Perfection is an understatement.

Rating: 10/10 (31 August 2015)

Very rarely does anything come along that is made by man that you can call truly beautiful. But, not only is this movie beautiful, it is perfection. The story goes like this: A lonely man named Theodore Twombly (played by Joaquin Phoenix) lives in the Los Angeles of the (not too distant) future. He writes letters for other people and shows off his ability to connect with people in a romantic's sense, however when it comes to his own life he is less skilled at creating a lasting relationship due to his slight levels of awkwardness. One day as he is walking around he comes across an exhibition for a new model of operating systems, one's that are designed with a nearly fully functional consciousness. He picks one up to see if it can help him sort through some clutters in his life. And into his life comes Samantha (voiced by Scarlett Johannson). She is quick witted, a touch sassy and sarcastic at times, and above all she is genuinely invested in everything about Theodore. And thus begins a series of beautiful scenes that offer a surprising realism into the finer workings of a relationship. They share their interests and their passions, they fight, they attempt to make compromises and they strive to live up to each others expectations.
The movie is beyond anything you can put into words. A whole relationship is built through Phoenix's eyes and Johansson's voice. Bith of them should of been nominated for Oscars. The screenplay is the most original screenplay i have witnessed in years and it balances humor and emotion so perfectly. Arcade fire contribute a musical score that will bring tears to your eyes, sometimes of happiness sometimes of sadness and sometimes of both. In supporting roles Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, and Chris Pratt all get scenes that feel completely necessary and never in the way ( which can often times happen in a romantic movie). I can't say enough, see this movie. It will change you.