Ruby | Sparks

The movie’s genius is showing how "writing the perfect partner" is actually a nightmare of control. Calvin isn't a god—he’s every partner who ever said, “I just want you to be happy” while rewriting someone’s personality to fit their needs.

On the surface, Ruby Sparks looks like a quirky indie rom-com: a struggling novelist (Calvin) writes the "perfect girl" into existence—and suddenly, she appears in his living room, real and adoring. Ruby Sparks

The moment you try to author someone else’s soul, you stop seeing a person. You see a character. And characters can’t love you back. The movie’s genius is showing how "writing the