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It's "Lars and the Real Girl" meets "Roxanne" meets "2001 Space Odyssey" when a lonely man (Joaquin Phoenix) facing divorce installs an artificial intelligent operating system (voiced by Scarlett Johansson)  and falls in love with it. Set in the near future, this romantic comedy/fantasy/drama is a fresh interpretation of human relationships, frailties, and dependencies on technology. Johansson & Phoenix give outstanding performances; one without a physical body and the other playing it for two. The supporting cast includes Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, & Amy Adams in minor roles. This adult film invoking awkward humor is rated "R" for language, nudity, and sexual content.

Alien gives it 3 "socially acceptable insanity" stars out of 4.