Short films #2

I'm Here (2010) D: Spike Jonze

This is a sci-fi/ romance set in an alternate reality in LA where robots and people coexist. Essentially the main character is a stereotypical nice guy who gets walked all over by others, even by the robot with whom he falls in love. Jonze seems to use the robot characters as metaphors for loss of the meaningful interactions in a technologically advanced society. People become closed off from basic human emotions in the stark reality of capitalist systems and here the robots illustrate the alienation felt by many in the modern globalized world. Apart from the dark themes explored in the film, it's special effects are definitely the best i've ever seen in a short and the story is as heart wrenching as it is beautiful.

You can watch the full movie right here, or go to the official site: http://www.imheremovie.com/

I'M HERE - a short film by Spike Jonze from Salvatore Massa on Vimeo.