I’m Here (2010) 

Directed By: Spike Jonze

“Gusto nyo ba magka-boyfriend na computer?” - Miss Arevalo

Last November 20, my VPRODUC professor Miss Arevalo made us watch a bunch of short films in preparation for our final project. I’m Here was the finale of all the shorts we watched in class; and all I could say is that I’m very impressed with Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich), the director of this fantastic film. The plot revolves around two robots finding love in a world dominated by humans and machines. The values of sacrifice, unselfishness, commitment are challenged along the way as their relationship grows deeper. 

A well-executed and exceptional storyline, an eye-popping display of cinematography, a soothing soundtrack, and captivating acting from the cast are so essential that when combined they formulate the perfect phenomenal film.  Despite its limited release (an independent short film to be precise), I’m Here has proven to be a sensation to critics and audiences alike.

I liked the film so much I downloaded Aska Matsumiya’s “There Are Many Of Us” almost immediately. To be exact, it is Francesca and Sheldon’s (the robot couple) theme in those swoon-worthy scenes. Do you need inspiration as an escape from all the stress, or something to squeeze out your imagination for your upcoming love story to be made into a film or novel five years from now? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then listen to the song and make your own version of the love story - so brilliant that once I get to read or watch it in the future we could then all agree that Twilight should be inducted in Hollywood’s Hall of Shame for its outstanding achievement as “trendsetter of asinine expectations of romance since 2008”. 

Without further ado, listen to this lovely song HERE. 

Oh and one more thing: Andrew Garfield is Sheldon’s voice actor. 

My Rating: 5/5. Watch the film and you will know why I rated it this high.