Ruby Sparks.

I don't usually tend to write film posts, because I usually spend my time moaning or debating, but this film really caught my eye. Now I'm a little bit of a feminist. I believe women should have their own rights and aren't classed as the weaker sex of the two. I don't want a boyfriend to spend his money on me, because I want to earn my own. I don't want to be the one doing all of the cooking while he does typical "manly" things etc. Taking this into consideration, I was a bit unsure about this film, because he has complete control (since he created her) over a woman named Ruby.

The film starts off with a lonely, single man named Calvin. He writes about his perfect woman, thinking that this will help him to find her. The next morning, his creation magically comes to life. I have no idea how that happened, but it's pretty cool anyway. The two start a relationship, which goes well at first. I still find it a bit strange though, because surely he's sleeping with his self conscience? Who am I to judge.

The relationship starts to go wrong when Ruby becomes distant. Calvin has the power to change her, and writes that Ruby should become upset when they aren't together. This takes a turn for the worst, because Ruby becomes too clingy and won't leave Calvin alone. He then changes her again, saying that she should become herself. Problem is, Ruby becomes depressed and almost sleeps with another man. Calvin's digging a hole which is becoming bigger and bigger, for the wrong reasons.

If you don't want to see the plot unravelling, then skip to the last paragraph. Towards the end of the film, Ruby ends up hating Calvin because she feels she is being controlled. Calvin decides to reveal to her that she is his creation and he is able to control her, before giving her freedom into the world by releasing her from his book. They meet again later on in life, and she has not recollection to who he is, but suggests they have "met before, maybe in a previous life". Ironic huh?

Overall the film was so strange, I'll always remember it. Imagine having the power to create your perfect person, exactly how you want. They wouldn't have any irritating flaws, and would look just how you want them to. This could be fun for a while, but wouldn't it get a bit boring? There would be nothing to work on in the relationship, because it would already be perfect. They wouldn't surprise you because you already know everything about them. I'm sure the appearance thing would have doubts, but I can't think why! I like the idea of having to find one person in the world which I want to spend my life with, remembering that the world is huuuuuge. It's a challenge.