'Her' is the latest film from writer/director Spike Jonze. Set in Los Angeles in the not too distant future, the film follows Theodore (played by Joaquin Phoenix who gives a superb performance) a down and out anti-social writer who can't connect with people due to a troubling past relationship. When Theodore decides to pick up the latest OS (Operating System) named Samantha (voiced marvelously by Scarlett Johansson) he kindles an unorthodox relationship.
'Her' is something very, very special. Spike Jonze has done something truly brilliant with this film. The movie has a lot to say about relationships and our technologically driven society. It is not only a beautiful, different original love story, but it is wickedly funny and is one of my favorite romance films of all time.
The performances are all top notch and Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson are both award worthy, as is Jonze's script.
Minus the film being a tiny bit too long and brief pacing issues, it's almost perfect. Rooney Mara, Amy Adams and Chris Pratt also give fantastic supporting performances.
4.5/5
- George McCann
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