Has anyone seen this movie? I found it incredible and
fascinating. The acting was superior but the idea behind the script was even
more intriguing. This movie is basically about a man, Theodore, who “falls in
love” with his Operating System named, Samantha. Although it never explicitly
states that it takes place in the near future, it is implied throughout the
film that this could happen next week or next month. The main character is
contending with his feelings of loneliness, grief and loss over a failed
relationship. He fears connecting with another person, discovering himself,
expressing his desires and possibly being vulnerable to his emotions.
On the other hand, Theodore is able to connect with “Samantha”
so deeply and quickly. What makes it so easy for “Samantha” to connect with
Theodore and gain his trust? What is it about human interactions and emotions
that can be so threatening? Are we falling into a trap as we rely more heavily
on technology, news feeds, video games to be our “friends”, “mentors”,
“sources” and “confidantes”?
Theodore’s job as a ghostwriter of personal letters, conveys
the irony of how we have “simplified” our lives by doling out the
responsibility of expressing our love, gratitude or any emotion to a ghostwriter.
Is it that we will no longer have the time or that we are no longer capable or
sadly that we no longer feel it is worth our time to be emotionally connected
with each other. It is evident that it is still important for us to feel loved
and connected but increasing difficult to be loved and connected in a
relationship.
Who are you really connected with? Friends, Colleagues,
Partners, Parents, Children, Relatives? What does connection mean for you and
how do you work on your connection with others?
Can you envision a day when you could “fall in love” with an
Operating System?
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