Crazy about my phone

We are so addicted to our cellphones that we sometimes forget to take a seat and just look at the world around us.

I know, I started this review on a serious note; Jexi the new Adam Devine comedy takes a look at the effects of smartphone addiction. As a young my phone plays an important role in my life every single day, so I can really relate.

The comedy thriller shows what might happen if your phone’s AI got feelings and the outcome is messed up and funny. This movie was panned by critics worldwide and as a critic I believe they are right, but as a casual moviegoer I loved it.

It is quirky, weird, fun, geeky, everything you want in a romantic comedy. The story is flawed, the acting is not the best and some of the humour may fall flat, but it is fun. The first act is quite funny, while the second act is romantic, but the final act is kind of underwhelming.

Overall it might not be the funniest movie of the year, but it sure caught my attention and all for the right reason. I just needed something that could entertain me without a heavy loaded story or a huge CGI battle and Jexi does that.

It is a movie for all casual moviegoers. It is something for the everyday man and I do not believe it was created to be this big cinematic masterpiece. It is unlike the rest of the movies at the cinema at the moment.

Phil has a major dependency issue -- he's addicted to his cellphone. He has no friends and his love life is nonexistent. Forced to upgrade to a new phone, Phil soon learns that the latest model comes with Jexi -- an artificial intelligence life coach, virtual assistant and cheerleader. With its help, he begins to get a real life. But as he becomes less dependent on the phone, Jexi starts to morph into a tech nightmare that's determined to keep Phil all to itself.

The Verdict

The movie is a beautiful mess and might not be for everyone. It is definitely not for children. If you are looking for some weird comedy to relax to then this might just be what you need. Do not go in expecting too much and you will not be disappointed.

My Rating: 6.1 out of 10 – Good