A Heartbreaking and sad film

Rating: 8/10 (9 January 2014)

This movie is listed as a comedy. And yet, this movie had a much more melancholic tone to it. It was heartbreaking. In many ways. Theodore's ending marriage to Catherine. Samantha wanting to be human. Samantha eventually leaving. However, despite it being quite sad. I also saw hope in the film. I think they both taught each other how to grow and how to love. And essentially how to live. And I think that's beautiful.
Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson have great chemistry together. Which kind of sounds weird when you realize they were never physically together in the same room. And yet, they did. I think Scarlett was especially good because she had to solely use her voice to bring her character to life. To convey her emotions. I think she did wonderfully. I also thought Amy Adams did well in her supporting role. I thought Amy Adams did a better job here than in American Hustle.
There are some elements I thought could have been explained better. It was kind of confusing why the operating systems left at the end. And I still don't get why "letter writers" exist. Are people really that lazy not to write a heartfelt letter themselves? I realize thats a small issue in the film, but I thought it was weird and therefore detracted me from the film.
So to end the review, I would say go and see it. I think its a film that will touch you.