Important film for the 21st Century

Rating: 9/10 (27 January 2014)

I reserve the right to add a tenth star after I watch this again. This film hits on so many points and levels. Far and away Joaquin Phoenix's best work ever. And, yet another serious and thoughtful, yet still fun, funny and positive work from Spike Jonze. This film has both substance and style in abundance. I concur with most every other positive comment made by other reviewers. The treatment of a near future society was done so intelligently with just the right touch of humor and farce, yet with enough realism to make one's reflections and comparisons to current day existence both accessible and thoroughly satisfying and enjoyable. I also absolutely loved the clothing and wardrobe selections made for the characters and the entire color palette for the film in general.
Great film for kids of all ages to watch both with or without their parents as well. A film you can watch and just enjoy the story or one that can spur hours and hours of conversation and analysis on all aspects of the human condition as we hurdle toward the unavoidable transhumanist future that awaits us. I cannot think of a better movie I have seen out of the 2013 releases. Do not miss this film.