A futuristic tale, exploring loneliness and companionship in the most lovable yet poignant way

Rating: 10/10 (19 February 2014)

So I'm here trying to think of a word to sum up this film. My attempts have amounted to nothing as there are no words to describe this modern day masterpiece.
In a sentence; this film is beautiful.
When I first heard of this film, I held high expectations having never seen a Spike Jonze film before but hearing a lot about him; and I have to say, I was not disappointed. The story was touching and original, with a pleasant fusion of comedy and drama; the score was mesmerising with some great songs along the way; the acting was brilliant, with Joaquin Phoenix's isolated writer and Scarlett Johansson's wonderfully quirky voice over. I also loved the mildly futuristic feel; with the snazzy tech phones and (obviously) the realistic operating systems.
At first glance, the film seems like a stereotypical comedy that would star Adam Sandler (no disrespect), but it really is so much more than that. The characters are wonderfully developed and they play with your emotions, making the audience feel a wide range of emotions including love, hatred, sadness and even a slight hint of jealousy.
There is a lot I can say about this film but I'll leave anyone who watches it to be the real judge, but I'd strongly advise ANYONE to watch this.