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royalguy07Jul 15, 2023

Future foggy LA was beautiful to look at, the performances were great. Thought the humor worked better than the more serious moments.

Shout out to the little blue video game guy, extremely funny and unexpected.

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Toastys120Apr 13, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Movie is this dumb I made an extra account for this site.
It bothers me because since I was expecting a man falling in love with a machine NOT falling in love with a "women on the phone". This machine however starts as human as it can get and making the whole movie therefore almost pointless. You can see the makers of this movie are having a superficial understanding of love and putting it into this movie and the jokes are dumb to awkward.
Sad because the Idea was interesting. I'm shocked that so many give 10 Points(?) if that's even true.… Expand

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RekiazFeb 3, 2023

Es como crearte una novia imaginaria que te ayuda a llenar el vacío y soledad que te deja una persona que amaste tanto tiempo y se va, porque todo se va y necesitas soltarlo, incluso alguien que no es tangible. En cuestión de la trama es unaEs como crearte una novia imaginaria que te ayuda a llenar el vacío y soledad que te deja una persona que amaste tanto tiempo y se va, porque todo se va y necesitas soltarlo, incluso alguien que no es tangible. En cuestión de la trama es una comedia/romance/ciencia ficción que suele ser predecible y toca temas muy abstractos y complejos que lo hace interesante. Hay personajes muy complejos con tantas emociones, muy idealista, visualmente es atractivo más no lo mejor y sientes una gran conexión psique con todo. Además el recurso de la carta como algo personal e intimo frente a la tecnológico es mágico.
El final es algo que puede romper tanto a alguien con un duelo, y se siente como un abrazo hasta el alma.… Expand

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Elveroliveira1Nov 9, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um ótimo filme, o personagem principal tem seus sentimentos explorados de forma simples, respeitosa e amável do início ao fim.… Expand

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Onlyclassicvg1Sep 21, 2022

olid Snake returns in Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, the expanded edition of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with all-new game modes, hidden characters and storylines. Top-secret weapons technology is being mysteriously transported underolid Snake returns in Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, the expanded edition of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with all-new game modes, hidden characters and storylines. Top-secret weapons technology is being mysteriously transported under cover of an oil tanker to an unknown destinatio… Expand

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Richard552Aug 10, 2022

So many stories these days highlight some element of technological advancement, but they're usually developed in such a pedestrian way. $1 to buy a Netflix account, Google search: vtvshare

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siggi104Jul 8, 2022

From the Screenplay over the acting to the score, this movie is the one closest to absolute perfection I've ever seen.

There is nothing quite like it! Randomly bought it because it was on sale and went into it without any expectations sinceFrom the Screenplay over the acting to the score, this movie is the one closest to absolute perfection I've ever seen.

There is nothing quite like it! Randomly bought it because it was on sale and went into it without any expectations since I have never even heard about this movie prior. Could not have turned out to be any better of a surprise jewel find.… Expand

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everettJun 4, 2022

About a half-hour in, I started thinking, "A man wrote this." Then of course I found out it was Spike Jonze. (I'd gone into it without reading too much about it first, obviously.) We've all heard about "the male gaze." This was that, plus theAbout a half-hour in, I started thinking, "A man wrote this." Then of course I found out it was Spike Jonze. (I'd gone into it without reading too much about it first, obviously.) We've all heard about "the male gaze." This was that, plus the voice equivalent, depending on which female we're talking about: so stereotypically breathy and/or giggly etc. The blind date with Olivia Wilde was especially grating. Here's a silly women if ever there was one, supposedly longing for a deep relationship yet perfectly willing to play "if you were an animal, which one would you be." Of course he says "tiger" and she sexily meows. Oh please. Soon after we've got the virtual phone sex. Once again, I don't understand the critical acclaim. Once again we've got underdeveloped characters in a "cool" premise. Who IS this Theodore, beyond a guy with a broken heart? How many times have we seen that? I'm a big Joaquin Phoenix fan, by the way. Put him in a well-written film and he'll make you care, big-time. Here it all rang hollow, and even he couldn't pull it off. That's saying a lot.… Expand

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NickTheCritickMay 22, 2022

Man and artificial intelligence. A film so sensationally predictive, set in a dystopian future but at the same time so real and close to our present. This film, seen in 2022, is even more relevant. In a world governed by technologicalMan and artificial intelligence. A film so sensationally predictive, set in a dystopian future but at the same time so real and close to our present. This film, seen in 2022, is even more relevant. In a world governed by technological innovations, this film ages like good wine. Spike Jonze's direction is simply fantastic, the cinematography of a dystopian Los Angeles is equally wonderful and then ... What should I say about Arcade Fire's soundtrack? Superb. Joaquin Phoenix acts at his best levels here and Scarlett Johansson is also good at giving voice to the operating system.
A film that speaks of loneliness, of the degeneration of social relations to which technological innovation will lead. All through the great direction of Spike Jonze.… Expand

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kyle20ellisApr 28, 2022

Granted, 'Her' is not for everybody, likewise with Spike Jonze films in general, people may find the slow pacing a turn off and the premise while unlike any other premise is weird and may be ridiculous for many.

However, this reviewer wasGranted, 'Her' is not for everybody, likewise with Spike Jonze films in general, people may find the slow pacing a turn off and the premise while unlike any other premise is weird and may be ridiculous for many.

However, this reviewer was one of those who loved 'Her', while acknowledging that it has imperfections. 'Her' did feel longer than it needed to be, which meant that the pacing did drag a bit in the second half and lost tightness, it could easily have been 20-25 minutes shorter.

The ending is also very predictable and easy to figure out early on. While the cast are exemplary, Kristin Wiig felt a little out of place in her role.

Flaws aside, while polarising and a love it/hate it film, 'Her' this reviewer found to be magical film-making. For example, 'Her' is a gorgeous-looking film with the cinematography, with a lot of use of extreme close up, some of the most beautiful of any film in recent years and maybe ever (and there are a lot of films with beautiful cinematography) and the scenery and colours positively eye-popping.

Also present are one of the best music scores personally ever heard (and music in film and television is very important to me to look out for, as a classically trained singer and cellist myself), it has such a wonderful dream-like hypnotic quality and complements the film's mood perfectly. As well as a beautifully crafted screenplay, with a deft balance of the hilarious, the poignant, the charming and the thoughtful. The story's pacing is deliberate, but this was necessary, making the most of the premise, the weirdness slightly alienated at first but turned out fascinating when stuck with and there is genuine emotional impact and a well-done message that doesn't feel too heavy-handed.

Jonze's direction is superbly adept, while the characters are interesting and apart from Wiig the performances are exemplary. Particularly good are Joaquin Phoenix, in a towering performance that is almost on the same level as his spell-binding performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's 'The Master', and Scarlett Johansson, who voices Samantha with sultry sexiness. Amy Adams and Rooney Mara are charming and affecting in sympathetic female roles.

In conclusion, will divide and has divided viewers and has its flaws (especially the length) but a magical piece of film-making. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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montpMar 15, 2022

Lovely performance from Joaquin Phoenix . Sweet , painful, believable film.

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geewahJan 30, 2022

As a fan of both Jonze and Phoenix, this movie just failed to excite me too much. The premise is great, but the slow drift into deep melancholy becomes a tad too tedious.

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ShiningLionJan 7, 2022

This movie is a boring slog with some really bizarre and questionable scenes. It has served one purpose however, of reminding me that it's okay to move on from relationships with people (friends, family, romantic or otherwise) when yourThis movie is a boring slog with some really bizarre and questionable scenes. It has served one purpose however, of reminding me that it's okay to move on from relationships with people (friends, family, romantic or otherwise) when your knowledge and maturity continues to develop and theirs stagnates to a point where basic conversations become an unwholesome chore and offer little sustenance. This movie made me realize I've outgrown a lot of people in my life who just can't keep up with me because I'm a "forever learner" who is always learning new things while most of my adult peers are content to consume entertainment media, propaganda, and gossip. Most of them can't even think critically or cough up evidence to prove a point on anything, and are equally disinterested in realizing they could learn something from people who know more than them on a topic. I have difficulty ending or phasing out friendships, even when people become self-obsessed and want to hold you back to their level, and this film gives me a bit of courage to do so.… Expand

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JimmySpeakerDec 6, 2021

My 2nd-favorite performance of Joaquin Phoenix's career [led only by Joker (2019)], Her is an incredibly written, emotionally intense story about the shortcomings of humanity's social adaptation to the rise of technology. Phoenix's character,My 2nd-favorite performance of Joaquin Phoenix's career [led only by Joker (2019)], Her is an incredibly written, emotionally intense story about the shortcomings of humanity's social adaptation to the rise of technology. Phoenix's character, Theodore, is a relatably-written man troubled by the loneliness and isolation of the modern world. Accompanied by a supporting cast who (mostly) fails to understand Theodore, his performance is not complete without the powerful performance of Scarlett Johansson as Samantha. Annapurna, Spike Jonze, and Megan Ellison lead the creative direction; giving Her one of the most passionate, emotionally-aware experiences of American cinema in quite some time. One of the greatest films of both 2013 and the 2010s at large, Her is a highly recommended watch; one that may bring tears and a heartwarming reflection on loneliness in the 21st century.… Expand

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truerockSep 21, 2021

I can't see writing a detailed review of this movie. It is obvious that it is widely considered to be excellent. To me, it is writing and acting meshing in the best possible way.
I should qualify by saying that the characters in this movieI can't see writing a detailed review of this movie. It is obvious that it is widely considered to be excellent. To me, it is writing and acting meshing in the best possible way.
I should qualify by saying that the characters in this movie are very much like people I normally have in my life - mannerisms, speech patterns, subject contexts, etc. So, perhaps I relate to the characters more closely than most people would.
It seems obvious to me that the movie is not about technology... yet, individuals seem to be misconstruing the point of the movie not realizing that. Apparently, the technological context of the movie is difficult for many individuals to orient their thinking around. It is worth noting the technology is not particularly advanced (we are not dealing with time or interstellar travel) and will probably be available in no more than 20 to 50 years from now (I have worked in that field).
This is a film for thoughtful individuals. If you require car chase scenes, blazing guns, splattered bodies, explosions, etc. - you will definitely want to move on to something more to your liking in the action genre. This film involves long scenes of dialog that involve nuanced acting and requires a modicum of an attention span and an interest in what makes people behave as they do.
The point of the movie is that people think they want perfect relationships and don't understand that the imperfect human condition is actually the fulfillment of human relationships. A meaningful human relationship takes thought and effort and the willingness to deal with the flaws of others.… Expand

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All_ButTrU4Jul 17, 2021

This **** has changed me. Phoenix is phenomenal and Johansson captivates. The script is a masterpiece. I legit felt every emotion a person could be capable of. Im in awe. The soundtrack by Arcade Fire is poignant. Must see.

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AJ_13Jul 4, 2021

Profound, innovative and warm. Greatly acted and with an stunning color palette, even though I found it a bit long, plain and repetitive. You may enjoy less or more, but Spike Jonze's job is definitely impressive and packed with talent.

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Abso_lute1Jun 30, 2021

Colorful, sweet and excellent performances all around, her is a phenomenal, and peculiar romance film

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KelvinSelimorApr 21, 2021

Her. Love and robots. A touching, sad and sometimes funny drama. I think the message of the film is such that it doesn't happen to you, you need to move on.

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zNeverSleepingOct 31, 2020

That's why i love movies!

"Her" é um estudo profundo e vasto sobre a mente humana. A construção de todos os personagens apresentados é ótima, e o desenvolvimento de Theodore e Samantha, puxa... Amy e Catherine também tem seu espaço em tela,That's why i love movies!

"Her" é um estudo profundo e vasto sobre a mente humana. A construção de todos os personagens apresentados é ótima, e o desenvolvimento de Theodore e Samantha, puxa... Amy e Catherine também tem seu espaço em tela, que convergem perfeitamente com o protagonista, sem servir exclusivamente ao mesmo.

A direção de arte traz o olhar que esse filme precisava. As cores são bem trabalhadas e conversam bem com os momentos que o protagonista passa. A OST transmite o tom melancônico e também está em sintonia narrativamente. Os temas discutidos aqui trazem a obra a outro patamar de profundidade, e Joaquim Phoenix não poderia ter se dado melhor com o papel. Scarlet Johansson também entrega um excelente desempenho, com voz simpática e de fácil conquista, lidando muito bem com as cenas mais dramáticas e quentes.

Quality: 1080p SDR on Q60T 50' [Bluray - High bitrate]
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ThecuriousguyOct 1, 2020

The story of human being loneliness and how we are stuck between perfection and our limits.
It's sad and the way that movie showed it,is awesome.Best romantic film I've watched till now.

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RaulRdVDec 23, 2019

Her offers a beautiful script, nuance acting and stunning directing. This gorgeous film goes through the very complex layers of love and modern relationships in a way that can only be described as masterful. It is emotionally profound,Her offers a beautiful script, nuance acting and stunning directing. This gorgeous film goes through the very complex layers of love and modern relationships in a way that can only be described as masterful. It is emotionally profound, honest, and dripping with humanity. Amazing movie. One of the best love stories you will ever watch. Spike Jonze crafted a masterpiece.… Expand

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glommanOct 18, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her is one of my favourite movies of all time, not only due to the exceptionally good acting from the side of Joaquin Phoenix, but also due to the ethical questions it raises.
What would you do, if your perfect partner was only one button away, just with the downside, that they don't actually have a physical form?

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I rewatched it and this is still one of my favourite movies I ever watched, with many more questions popping up, that are left open for the viewer.… Expand

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RafaelJaramilloAug 17, 2020

Her es una película romántica de ciencia ficción escrita y dirigida por Spike Jonze (SJ) y protagonizada por Joaquin Phoenix (JP), Scarlett Johansson (ScJo) y Amy Adams, entre otros. La historia sigue a Theodore Twombly, un hombre deprimido yHer es una película romántica de ciencia ficción escrita y dirigida por Spike Jonze (SJ) y protagonizada por Joaquin Phoenix (JP), Scarlett Johansson (ScJo) y Amy Adams, entre otros. La historia sigue a Theodore Twombly, un hombre deprimido y solitario recientemente separado (en proceso de divorcio), quien inicia una relación amorosa con Samantha, la inteligencia artificial altamente evolutiva de su sistema operativo. Siendo el primer guion que SJ escribe en total autoría, Her goza no solamente de personajes complicados y frágiles sino de una excelente dirección, uso de colores y una historia tan original como cautivadora sobre la naturaleza del amor.

Theodore es un personaje muy bien construido, quien en su mayoría irradia un aura de ternura (empezando por su nombre). Un tipo que jamás haría daño con intención, pero que lamentablemente por estar confundido y en una situación emocional inestable tendrá que arriesgarse a soltar todo lo que trae guardado con quienes lo rodean, incluida Samantha. Samantha por su parte es ingenua, sumamente introspectiva y, sobre todo, atenta y cariñosa. La ideal compañera en el proceso de duelo de Theodore, el complemento de los dos protagonistas recae en lo mucho que evolucionan a través de la historia, creando dos personajes muy interesantes y fáciles de querer entender, explorar y empatizar con. Importante recalcar, JP y ScJo muestran impecablemente su talento en los ‘tour de force’ que son estos dos roles. Sumado a esto: la dirección, cinematografía y edición juegan un papel importantísimo en el desarrollo de estos personajes. Las emociones y sentimientos de cada escena se transmiten idóneamente gracias al ‘staging’ de los personajes, planos, movimientos de cámara y los colores usados (principalmente rojo, naranja y amarillo). Todos estos componentes son fragmentos de la trama y de cómo se contó visualmente y, a pesar de ser bastante original y emotiva, tiene su ligero inconveniente.

La trama de Her se extiende un poco más de lo que debería, haciendo que dos horas de película se sientan ligeramente abundantes. Algunas situaciones o momentos pudieran ser más comprimidos o breves sin quitar relevancia a cada giro de la historia. Fuera de esto, Her es un clásico instantáneo cuyos temas, personajes, dirección y guion único y creativo le dan su puesto entre las mejores de la década pasada. Ojalá en el futuro SJ siga tomando inspiración de Charlie Kaufman para crear más obras diferentes y de alta calidad.… Expand

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FilipeNetoJun 11, 2020

It is incredible to see this 2013 film in light of what happens in 2020. Set in the near future, it seems a lot with many things that are happening now, in our days. I am sure, however, that the technical consultants behind the productionIt is incredible to see this 2013 film in light of what happens in 2020. Set in the near future, it seems a lot with many things that are happening now, in our days. I am sure, however, that the technical consultants behind the production took into account the likely advances in technology in the development of the script.

The film is basically a love story between a human being and a computer program. It is not just any program, but software designed to act as if it were someone else in order to support the user in various tasks, as if it were a kind of electronic secretary who knows the needs, tastes and way of being of the human user. A program that, while organizing our e-mail and reminding us of daily tasks, also talks to us, keeps us abreast of the latest news and even helps us in choosing a good dish for dinner or a gift for the girlfriend.

Winner of the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, the film is full of profound questions in terms of morals, ethics, philosophy, some of which are already highly relevant and current. The way the film addresses the current difficulties in direct interpersonal relationships is brilliant. In fact, with technology and increasing forms of virtual socialization, it seems that human beings are at risk of forgetting what it is like to relate directly, without the use of a technological device or the Internet. The film masterfully explores these issues and difficulties, with human characters not knowing how to act or deal with their feelings and fears, the increase in physical loneliness and psychological and emotional constraints. Distance dating is an old thing, which was even done by exchanging letters, and in the past there was even the figure of proxy marriage, which has long since fallen into disuse. Technology, however, gave new impetus to distance novels, made it possible to meet, live and love someone on the other side of the world, with all the dangers and fears that this implies ... but with the viability and proximity that a good internet connection and a webcam can allow, and that the letters and mail never allowed. Of course, we have not yet reached the point of dating machines, nor do the machines have the intellectual resourcefulness and linguistic resourcefulness that allows them to resemble contact with a real human being. But if things continue to evolve, who knows?

Joaquin Phoenix is the protagonist of this love story, giving life to a very shy character, psychologically complex and profound, that gave pleasure to see on the screen. It is unusual to see in a film a character with such psychological and emotional development, and whenever this happens we should give a standing ovation, both the screenwriter and the actor who gave him body. In this case, the applause is fully justified, in that Phoenix offered us probably one of the most notable works of his career as an actor. Amy Addams also did an excellent job with a character that is also quite complex but it takes time to develop. Olivia Wilde and Rooney Mara also do very well its role in supporting characters with an emphasis on story told. Finally, but very important, the excellent contribution made by Scarlett Johansson's deep voice.

Technically, the film is full of good points. It is not a film loaded with effects, and this gives the story told much more relevance since the special and visual effects often distract the audience from everything else. Excellent cinematography uses very well the incredible scenery of the major Chinese cities. The soundtrack is competent but unobtrusive and blends well with the scenery and elegant costumes that combine good elements of our time with other more futuristic nature.… Expand

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LegitSaltMay 6, 2020

Spike Jonze’s directorial style is unparalleled and, as seen by Being John Malkovich, goes hand in hand with Charlie Kaufman’s writing style. Her, however, is not written by Kaufman, rather by Jonze, himself. This is not the first time thatSpike Jonze’s directorial style is unparalleled and, as seen by Being John Malkovich, goes hand in hand with Charlie Kaufman’s writing style. Her, however, is not written by Kaufman, rather by Jonze, himself. This is not the first time that Jonze has written and directed a film, that would be Where the Wild Things Are, but Her shows greater maturity and development in many regards. I enjoyed Where the Wild Things Are and was deeply touched by it at times. However, I can understand that it is not widely appealing due to childish nostalgia. Her is a movie that is not only widely accessible but is also artfully intricate. While directors like Scorsese and Tarantino can make commercially and critically successful films, Jonze shows with Her that he can go above and beyond the precedent set by these men. Her is as sad and cautionary as it is jovial and charming, thus lending to an overall melancholic tone. Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlet Johansson both give great performances. Despite Johansson only being present in audio, she emanates so much emotion and depth through her intonations and pauses. Jonze’s “modern love story” is so entirely relatable that, at times, the surrealist nature of the premise and writing falls away. At its surface, Her is the love story between a “Siri” and a John Doe. But at a deeper level, the film explores how love comes about in the modern progressive world, how interactions can define characters, and how desires for belonging can drive one beyond their initial boundaries.… Expand

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ty92Apr 10, 2020

It started off good and made me laugh a couple times. It was a interesting movie but it fell flat at the end. I just didn't like the ending overall.

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TheRealSantaDec 12, 2019

Absolutely a masterpiece. The movie has a very well built and an original story, stunning cinematography and an amazing soundtrack.

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MohammedArwaniNov 30, 2019

The story is full of science fiction with illusions

I really i felt like i wasted time on watching this crap storry ... I'm sorry

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miccaelOct 29, 2019

One of the best movies of 2013. There are some parallel between this movie and being in long distance relationships. A lot of people can relate to this movie.

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didamOct 27, 2019

I LOVE JOAQUIN PHOENIX HE IS THE BEST! his acting made this movie 10x better and i'm not gonna lie this is the best romantic movie that has ever made! i do not say more about this MASTERPIECE you just have to watch it at least once in yourI LOVE JOAQUIN PHOENIX HE IS THE BEST! his acting made this movie 10x better and i'm not gonna lie this is the best romantic movie that has ever made! i do not say more about this MASTERPIECE you just have to watch it at least once in your life! and Spike jonze is an actual genius for making a movie like that… Expand

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AaronJupiterOct 15, 2019

I enjoyed every minute watching HER and was thrilled and frightened about the possibilities of AI. Johannsen's voice performance is intriguing and Phoenix portrayal remarkable!

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LucasTSSep 23, 2019

HER
WARNER BROS. PICTURES | RELEASE DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2013 Such a brilliant film

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SangarRajanSep 13, 2019

Her Is A Movie We Can Watch Again And Again Even If We're Depressed. This Film Shows The Future Generation For A New Living Lifestyle Although We Will Be Alone! The Screenplay And Dialogues Are The Reason We Didn't Feel This Film Is Stupid!Her Is A Movie We Can Watch Again And Again Even If We're Depressed. This Film Shows The Future Generation For A New Living Lifestyle Although We Will Be Alone! The Screenplay And Dialogues Are The Reason We Didn't Feel This Film Is Stupid! The Acting Skill Of Phoenix And The Voice Of Scarlett Attracts The Audience To Have A Relationship With An A. I! This Film Shows Us That Romantic Films Is Not Always About Kisses, Hugs And Fights Between A Male And A Female! A Different Try Is Much Needed! No Wonder If This Film Is Remade In Other Languages!… Expand

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MahmusAug 22, 2019

Beautiful looking, impeccably acted, extremely moving and touching. This is a movie that connected with me on an emotional level like very few movies have.

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MeiLongDongAug 14, 2014

I thought this was the best movie I've seen in a couple of years. I wouldn't call this a sci fi, but if you're a lover of sci fi, you'll love this. The style is done perfectly and it feels like a passion project. This was not some movie theyI thought this was the best movie I've seen in a couple of years. I wouldn't call this a sci fi, but if you're a lover of sci fi, you'll love this. The style is done perfectly and it feels like a passion project. This was not some movie they churned out for money. You can tell a lot of care went into making it.… Expand

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FatalBrushApr 14, 2019

Interesting concept, great exploration of humans' emotions, great acting, philosophical to some extent and great scenery. Overall a great movie. The only bit I disliked was the pace sometimes but otherwise a great movie.

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JamedrisApr 10, 2019

Couldn't be done better. A cyberpunkish tale about love, loneliness and just life, in general. Heartbreaking at some times, at the other - heartwarming and full of joy. Awesome story that could be recommended for sure. I've watched it twoCouldn't be done better. A cyberpunkish tale about love, loneliness and just life, in general. Heartbreaking at some times, at the other - heartwarming and full of joy. Awesome story that could be recommended for sure. I've watched it two times, last one in 2016 - so, three years from now - and I still remember some quotes and scenes. Great choice for a lonely Friday's night. +fav… Expand

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mainstreamkidApr 6, 2019

"It was exciting to see her grow. Both of us grow and change together. But, you know, that's also the hard part. Growing without growing apart."

Her is simply a masterpiece.

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michaelinpersonFeb 5, 2019

A perfect film. Like how Theodore "woke up" Samantha, this concept of a movie will wake its audience. Mind-awakening. And obscurely original. I'd be ignorant enough to say it's life-changing. But heck, it is.

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ToraneusOct 12, 2018

I don't remember when I last watched such a serene yet mind-stimulating movie. Partly, I also loved this movie so much is because I could empathize the pain the protagonist was going through at the end of a relationship. He looks for aI don't remember when I last watched such a serene yet mind-stimulating movie. Partly, I also loved this movie so much is because I could empathize the pain the protagonist was going through at the end of a relationship. He looks for a meaningful relationship, and where he finds it is rather unorthodox for present day.… Expand

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CameraBounceGodAug 23, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. if people say they like this then it must be because they see it as a warning about AI. I'm almost done with the film and based on it scoring a 90 here i'm guessing that the best thing possible happens in the last ten/fifteen minutes. I don't understand how its good at all aside from him not having sex with that freak blonde who was somehow spying on him and samantha.(I do however like the way that she seemed like a robot version of samantha even though we knew the voice was Johanson's. I was watching it with low volume and trying to fall asleep but this was retarded. I think the only thing the illuminati forgot was that the cat in the beginning fantasy should have started off alive (though i'm sure its because they plan to do that in a new 50 shades movie. I feel like Amy Adams probably made this movie and she was trying to prove that she wasn't illuminati by distancing herself from sex by being in a relationship with an ugly man(not pehonix).But it's seemingly impossible for her to not be illuminati if you ask me. Her line about love being socially acceptable insanity is just her(the illuminati) trying sell the idea of love by bringing it up yet again by making it seem interesting (the illuminatis version of love though really just means sex though. I'm surprised Rooney Mara and Amy Adams' characters haven't gotten together seeing how all this love of new technology is some serious lesbian fantasy bullcrap. I guess I just can't get over the dead cat thing even though Pheonixs character isn't all that intrigued by it. I'm seeing now that hes getting shown up by another AI which is just about as cucked as it gets. I don't want you to read this and be confused- I don't hate women I only hate the ones who are above a 5 on the hotness scale. Lol hes jealous of the AI girlfriend cheating on him with 8,316 which is nothing compared to what a human girl can sext. and they do...i actually remember i used to listen to the soundtrack its good. well i'm glad the OSes left but this movie was cancerous and watching it again would the worst idea. this is juaquins worst movie I've seen yet and I've seen some of I'm Still Here...I gave it a 1 only so that people don't see me as being a "hater" and just move on.… Expand

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CyanureaJul 5, 2018

Cute and humanistic. Explores the central concept of the tension between human and AI well. However, it's ultimately a romantic dramedy you've seen before: witty unconventional girl charms boring writer guy then leaves him. I'll always wonderCute and humanistic. Explores the central concept of the tension between human and AI well. However, it's ultimately a romantic dramedy you've seen before: witty unconventional girl charms boring writer guy then leaves him. I'll always wonder why she fell for the boring writer guy.… Expand

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mijxeroJun 7, 2018

I think Her was overall a very good movie. The acting was top notch and this movie would have fallen flat otherwise. I think that it looked into some new topics about how an AI's greater intelligence could become a burden when trying toI think Her was overall a very good movie. The acting was top notch and this movie would have fallen flat otherwise. I think that it looked into some new topics about how an AI's greater intelligence could become a burden when trying to emulate humans. Some parts of the later chapters kept me from giving it a higher score. The movie took its time creating these characters and fleshing out the world that ending just came too abruptly. I commend the movie for taking a more logical ending as opposed to some fairy-tale conclusion. It just felt like it was missing something, but maybe that was the whole point.… Expand

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Angel1711Mar 16, 2018

oh my God! It's a masterpiece, I purchased the movie to add to my collection. A genius twist. Watch, definitely watch!

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EludiumQ36Aug 30, 2014

This is a confounding film to rate but I'm rating on the positive side for the overall feeling I have through it and its end. My biggest problem is with its technical plausibility. Theodore acquires a retail version of newly introducedThis is a confounding film to rate but I'm rating on the positive side for the overall feeling I have through it and its end. My biggest problem is with its technical plausibility. Theodore acquires a retail version of newly introduced (meaning v1.0) OS1, an artificially intelligent computer operating system. Fine so far. However, the film's depiction of OS1 is super-hyper-idealized, it's flawless, something that shouldn't be attainable until like version 50 and then only after dozens of premium add-ons and upgrades. But if the director wants to go this way then that's his prerogative, but plausibility is important and can't be magically waved off. As Theodore's relationship with "Samantha" evolves you can see scene by scene that they touch upon the highs and lows of normal, human relationships. It has an episodic series feel to it, like a short-run tv show that Netflix or Hulu would do. If you "get into" the movie then you may need tissues at the end, but again you have to shut off the "what the @#$?" side of your brain because how can a retail version of an operating system evolve to do what Samantha does at the end?! There's all manner of warranty and lawsuit claims that come from that. Again, setting all that aside, it was interesting and touching, not a waste of time, but I'd like to see a story with a more realistic, flawed AI operating system (and that request was answered by the release of Ex Machina (2015)).… Expand

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detour3810Feb 13, 2018

I saw this film in 2013 when it released in theatres I've seen it several times since and outside of it's beautifully crafted technical cinematography and score this film brings me joy and heartbreak as if I've seen it for the first time forI saw this film in 2013 when it released in theatres I've seen it several times since and outside of it's beautifully crafted technical cinematography and score this film brings me joy and heartbreak as if I've seen it for the first time for a story that's so synthetic it pulls on my emotional heart strings so authentically and causes me to reflect on my personal life after it's over which I think is one of the greatest compliments I can give a film or story... (standing ovation Mr. JONZE)… Expand

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LatinCritic13Nov 6, 2017

This movie by Spike Jonze called Her is an outstanding achievement in film. Everything about this film will hit audience members hard when it has excellent cinematography, direction, emotion, performances, writing, and satire of what is goingThis movie by Spike Jonze called Her is an outstanding achievement in film. Everything about this film will hit audience members hard when it has excellent cinematography, direction, emotion, performances, writing, and satire of what is going on around artificial intelligence and human life. Hearing Scarlett Johansson’s voice as Samantha is one of the best voice work I have ever heard in a longtime and it’s sexy by the way. Most of the props that were used in this film is just outstanding to look at. The movie is just clever and smart in many ways to make this film relevant in our modern day society. Once again, the guy behind MTV’s Jackass has crafted a masterpiece that will make audience members want to talk about it for several years to come in technology.… Expand

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RuthCarvalhoNov 6, 2017

The text “Why science fiction set in the near future is so terrifying”, by Amy C. Chambers, is alarming about how the technological changes are getting more and more accepted in our society and we aren’t question the effects of this andThe text “Why science fiction set in the near future is so terrifying”, by Amy C. Chambers, is alarming about how the technological changes are getting more and more accepted in our society and we aren’t question the effects of this and series like Black Mirror, Humans and Westworld are “facing a post-human reality where we are either rebelled against or replaced by their own creations. These stories propose a future where our lives will be transformed by science and technology, redefining what it is to be human.”.Amy affirms that the serie Human shows us the technology can question the limits between what is human and what is robot really confused and through the series we can see how the near future technology will question what is real. At the end of article, Amy share the idea that we are live in a “post shock” moment, which means we accept the technological changes, even when they doesn’t exist. The movie He The movie Her goes straight to this points, Theodore is a writer, but he writes letter for people who need to send it to someone, often family people, which is first weird thing on movie, because people isn’t able to express feelings even to send a letter, so than they pay to some other one to do that. He is getting divorced and so is becoming antisocial person, He is felling alone and spend some time in group is not a thing he wants, so one day he buy a brand new operate system, which organizes his works, his e-mails, his meetings and everything in his computer, but also is extreme smart and humanized voice and has a name, Samantha, she is getting smarter with each new experience. To resume, the big point is Theodore and Samantha fell in love. It comes to a problem, because she doesn’t have a body and it’s confuse, is that real relationship or fake?I think that this “post shock” moment mentioned in the text and exemplified in the movie (that’s the relation between them) could be a issue, because is the moment to think about what kind of humans we are becoming, seems like we are choosing the machine, we are choosing a computer to be our friend, to be our partner and what happens with social life? What happens with “looking in the eyes”? Nowadays, technological things are being really accepted by people of all ages,we spend a lot of time using the smartphone for everything, so becoming more antisocial is a consequence of this, but the weird problem is that is always a choice andwe are choosing being alone, most of people prefer videogame than face to face talking sometimes, maybe is the moment to study our behavior in front of the technology. I’m not convinced that accepted technology change is a good thing, I believe that sometimes we have to stay a step back, always we question the machine or the machine will replaced us… Expand

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TheGreatCriticAug 17, 2017

Her is the worst romance I've ever seen and here's why:
This is one of the worst stories I've seen, it's a movie about feelings, but feelings are for homosexual people or middle aged single women, I hate when I feel invested in a movie andHer is the worst romance I've ever seen and here's why:
This is one of the worst stories I've seen, it's a movie about feelings, but feelings are for homosexual people or middle aged single women, I hate when I feel invested in a movie and this movie annoyed me because of it and who falls in love with a phone? DUUUUMB.

The characters weren't good at all, it made feel invested in what was happening which I hate when movies do that, they actually put effort into crafting an emotional tale of the difference between a virtual relationship and a real relationship...why would they do that? they should of have made a film like GIGLI which was better in every single way.

Do not watch this filth, it's too original and has too much depth to be entertaining and the characters were too relatable to be interesting, this is disgusting that people think it's a good movie, they are way too immature to understand what makes goodfilmaking.… Expand

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Aloxb3Jul 24, 2017

Mais um filme belo filme sobre futuro/tecnologia. A maioria dos atores no filme fazem um trabalho, no mínimo, competente. O que realmente impressiona nesse filme é a atuação da Scarlett Johansson interpretando o Sistema Operacional "Samantha"Mais um filme belo filme sobre futuro/tecnologia. A maioria dos atores no filme fazem um trabalho, no mínimo, competente. O que realmente impressiona nesse filme é a atuação da Scarlett Johansson interpretando o Sistema Operacional "Samantha" que não deixa lacunas sobre os momentos e/ou sentimentos dos personagens. O conceito artístico é bonito e harmonioso com cenários sempre coloridos e futuristas mas sem o "feeling" lúdico e exagerado que outros filmes do mesmo tema. Na minha opinião, a história fica muito "irreal", algumas coisa são realmente difíceis de engolir e existem momentos bem bizarros que puxam o enredo pra uma fantasia alucinada que me tirou da imersão na cena. Enfim, esses pequenos momentos não vão nem chegar perto de fazer você desistir de assistir a este filme pois, desde o começo, as cenas são muito bonitas e o fim, que não tem nada de surpreendente, é adequado, suave e torna a história satisfatória e plausível.… Expand

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alejandro970Jun 4, 2017

An original touch for romantic comedies. A deep, warm reflection about the human liaisons and love in times of social networks and smartphones. Efficent, original story, emotive songs and memorable cast.

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KervJMar 26, 2017

Its been a while since I've seen a romance movie that has moved me like "Her" did. Joaquin Phoenix's performance as a loner is really compelling along with Scarlett Johansson voice acting. Their on screen chemistry feels genuine. If you areIts been a while since I've seen a romance movie that has moved me like "Her" did. Joaquin Phoenix's performance as a loner is really compelling along with Scarlett Johansson voice acting. Their on screen chemistry feels genuine. If you are willing to look past the fact that Joaquin phoenix is falling in love with a voice, then this movie is sure to bring you to tears. Overall , a very touching love story that is sure to have you reevaluate yourself and your own relationship.… Expand

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Iky009Mar 11, 2017

Theodore's story is fascinating, showing how technological advances can change people's lives, but they will never replace human feeling and warmth. .

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Tony1984Feb 18, 2017

I wish I could give HER a higher score because it's beautifully produced in the visual sense and Joaquin Phoenix is an outstanding actor but..Samantha's voice just nauseated me, I just couldn't get past it and quit after half an hour...I loveI wish I could give HER a higher score because it's beautifully produced in the visual sense and Joaquin Phoenix is an outstanding actor but..Samantha's voice just nauseated me, I just couldn't get past it and quit after half an hour...I love Cortana with a passion so it's not a disembodied voice I found creepy just HER. Secondly, the old trope of a materially comfortable future but a soulless one is wearisome. People have been lonely since the beginning of time and will always be, so the movie is profiting somewhat off lonely people which is to my mind exploitative. And lastly, Loneliness is voluntary, if you're happy with yourself than you will attract friends and as a last or even first resort.. if that's where a person is stuck at, get a DOG, man's and woman's best friend.. or even a cat at a push...… Expand

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shiftworkerNov 30, 2016

Sci-fi. The not-too-distant future. Joaquin Phoenix becomes increasingly dependant on his interactive operating system. A slightly creepy warning of the place we have given IT.

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PetitBikiniOct 29, 2016

I love how I believe in the world that this film has created - it's so strangely, yet charmingly realistic. Overall, "Her" is a wonderful science fiction movie, that has a great and well-thought story and it's nicely executed.

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pdw123Sep 19, 2016

This has to be the absolute "worst film that ever won an Oscar" category EVER! Okay, the operating system slash girlfriend that tells you you're great and kisses your butt, what??? How about the opposite is true, "You can't love someone thatThis has to be the absolute "worst film that ever won an Oscar" category EVER! Okay, the operating system slash girlfriend that tells you you're great and kisses your butt, what??? How about the opposite is true, "You can't love someone that just kisses your butt!" LOVE relationships ARE supposed to be about growth and challenge, which this film and its stereotypical hackneyed romance plot provided by no means. I noticed the film started off interestingly enough, with a guy who needs an operating system for a "conscience" or a "god figure" (probably for about only the 1st 10 minutes really) AND perhaps this would've been a much more interesting plot line to pursue. However, it devolved so hurriedly into a sappy, romantic mess that I didn't care and should've quit at the half hour point. And, Scarlett Johansson certainly took it and ran here as well, the $$$$$$ anyway. DO NOT WASTE ANY TIME WITH THIS SUPPOSED ACADEMY WINNER!… Expand

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CinemaphileJul 29, 2016

'Her' is one of the best Science Fiction movies in a decade and one of Spike Jonze's most accessible films. Set in the not too distant future, Jonze adapts the classic Pygmalion trope and wraps it in the theme that technology creates an'Her' is one of the best Science Fiction movies in a decade and one of Spike Jonze's most accessible films. Set in the not too distant future, Jonze adapts the classic Pygmalion trope and wraps it in the theme that technology creates an illusion of connectedness, buffering us from the real world. Joaquin Phoenix is Professor Henry Higgins to Scarlett Johansson's electronic Eliza Doolittle, and it is easy to forget that Phoenix's performance is predominately solo, never missing a beat while talking either to the ether, sundry video displays or the little electronic wallet equivalent of a smart phone. Jonze's future, though quirky and disconnected, is oddly Utopic - the skies of Los Angeles aren't the smoggy nightmares of Blade Runner, there's no evidence of overpopulation, poverty, political tyranny, or ecological calamity, and there is nary a zombie or vampire to be found. Jonze' future dystopia is in the people, who live insular, well-manicured lives. The profession of Phoenix's Theodore Twombly is symbolic of the dystopia, he is paid to write thoughtful, tear jerking letters for others to give to their significant others - no one in this world actually connects emotionally with each other, they do it by proxy. 'Her' has all the ingredients of a romantic comedy, exploring all the traditional pitfalls of building a relationship and it is easy to forget that the relationship is between a man and a machine. In fact, 'Her' is actually a pseudo horror story, which though resolved benignly, could have had a much darker, dire ending.
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KinkyKidJun 6, 2016

Pocas veces me he sentido tan identificado con una película como en este caso. Una obra sobre la soledad, la tecnología y el amor. Joaquin Phoenix exuda soledad por todos lados y la voz de Scarlett Johanson te hace sentir todo lo que ellaPocas veces me he sentido tan identificado con una película como en este caso. Una obra sobre la soledad, la tecnología y el amor. Joaquin Phoenix exuda soledad por todos lados y la voz de Scarlett Johanson te hace sentir todo lo que ella siente y Amy Adams perfecta . Una película básica para entender como nos relacionamos con el mundo y hacia donde llegaremos.… Expand

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WimpherMay 8, 2016

I think there is just one word that sums this movie up.
"Masterpiece."
I think it truly takes a sensitive heart to appreciate just how powerful this film is.

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MovieMasterEddyApr 3, 2016

Joaquin Phoenix delivers a gentle, thoroughly disarming performance in “Her,” a wildly inventive, scrupulously understated romance from Spike Jonze. Set in a Los Angeles that’s been ingeniously photographed to exploit its most futuristicJoaquin Phoenix delivers a gentle, thoroughly disarming performance in “Her,” a wildly inventive, scrupulously understated romance from Spike Jonze. Set in a Los Angeles that’s been ingeniously photographed to exploit its most futuristic vernacular, “Her” takes place at a time that may be just around the corner, when our virtual lives have merged even more seamlessly with corporeal, real-world experience: Welcome to Earbud Nation.

In this world, computer operating systems are in the throes of becoming exponentially more sophisticated in warp-speed time. When Phoenix’s character, Theodore, takes advantage of the latest upgrade, he finds that his computer is now being run by a charming, Siri-like disembodied voice that calls itself Samantha.

Given beguilingly peppery voice by Scarlett Johansson, Samantha loses no time in seducing the lonely Theodore, who composes heartfelt notes-for-hire at a company called beautifulhandwrittenletters.com, by nights amusing himself with escapist video games and raunchy phone sex. Samantha’s circuitry is sophisticated enough to intuit and evolve according to Theodore’s feedback, so it’s no surprise when he starts to fall in love with her (er, it). What’s surprising is that Jonze has taken what could easily have been a glib screwball comedy and infused it instead with wry, observant tenderness and deep feeling.

Then again, it’s not that surprising. Jonze, after all, brought similar sensitivity to “Being John Malkovich,” “Adaptation” and “Where the Wild Things Are.” But “Her” is something special even for this gifted director’s idiosyncratic oeuvre. Jonze has always possessed a meticulous, curatorially expressive visual sense, and here his talents are particularly sharp: He films Los Angeles in neutral tones of blue and gray, with pops of bright red (including Theodore’s shirt) providing startling slashes of contrast. That sensibility extends to his clever, even ingenious script, in which he builds an utterly convincing interior and exterior world for Theodore and Samantha to inhabit. Unlike “Ted” or “Minority Report,” each of which has something in common with “Her,” Jonze’s film doesn’t make the comedic conceit or technology the focus. Rather, he’s interested in alienation (like so many of his filmmaking peers this year), and the role that projection plays in constructing love, desire and identity itself.

Theodore and Samantha exist in a city full of people being alone together, a familiar backdrop at a time when it’s common to see four people share a dinner table, their eyes glued to four iPhones. So the prime obstacles that inevitably emerge in “Her” aren’t what you think they’ll be, and the movie winds up being continually more surprising as it follows its quirky, often amusing, course.

Phoenix has effectively banished the bearded eccentric he was playing on the talk show circuit just a few years ago; mustached and bespectacled, he delivers a quietly heroic, even Chaplinesque turn as an Everyman contemplating the nature of the self and the soul that lies within. At its core, “Her” is about listening, and both Phoenix and Johansson — who delivers an astonishing vocal performance — make that experience anything but passive.

Theodore joins a crowded gallery of protagonists — most of them male — who this year have been battling loneliness and isolation on screen; “Her” may be the most intellectually inquiring of these smart, observant movies, as Jonze teases out what’s genuine emotion and what’s just programming. “Her” occurs in what Jonze calls the “slight future,” but that’s clearly a question for the ages.… Expand

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BradySmithMar 31, 2016

Very original, visually amazing, and occasionally touching, Her for the most part works very well but is still somewhat uneven. The direction and screenplay by Spike Jonze are impressively naturalistic, with everything feeling very freeVery original, visually amazing, and occasionally touching, Her for the most part works very well but is still somewhat uneven. The direction and screenplay by Spike Jonze are impressively naturalistic, with everything feeling very free flowing. The set design and cinematography are also pretty impressive. However there are moments when the movie feels ridiculous and you become detached from the experience, not only during some especially strange scenes but occasionally during just conversations between Samantha and Theodore. But overall the very good things about the movie far outweigh the bad and I recommend the movie to anyone looking for something not only incredibly different but beautifully put together.… Expand

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ReelViews94Mar 23, 2016

Spike Jonze's fourth feature offers a singular, wryly funny and subtly profound consideration of our relationship to technology.

Move over, HAL 9000. Take a hike, Skynet. After decades of being typecast as an agent of destruction or (atSpike Jonze's fourth feature offers a singular, wryly funny and subtly profound consideration of our relationship to technology.

Move over, HAL 9000. Take a hike, Skynet. After decades of being typecast as an agent of destruction or (at best) the harbinger of dystopian things to come, artificial intelligence gets a romantic lead in “Her,” Spike Jonze’s singular, wryly funny, subtly profound consideration of our relationship to technology — and to each other. A truly 21st-century love story, Jonze’s fourth directorial feature (and first made from his own original screenplay) may not be Middle America’s idea of prime date-night viewing, but its funky, deeply romantic charms should click with the hip urban audiences who embraced Jonze’s earlier work, with some cross-pollination to the sci-fi/fantasy crowd.

Not least among Jonze’s achievements here is his beautifully imagined yet highly plausible vision of a near-future Los Angeles (exact year unspecified), where subways and elevated trains have finally supplanted the automobile, and where a vast urban center crowded with skyscrapers sprawls out from downtown in every direction (a clever amalgam of location shooting in L.A. and Pudong, China). Just a few months after “Elysium” foretold an Angel City beset by enviro-pocalypse and class warfare, Jonze cuts the other way, envisaging a society where green living has triumphed and most of the world’s (or at least America’s) social maladies seem to have been remedied — save, that is, for an epidemic of loneliness.

This is how we first find Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a former alt-weekly writer who now plies his trade as a latter-day Cyrano de Bergerac, penning other people’s love letters as a worker bee for the online service BeautifulHandwrittenLetters.com. (The actual “handwriting” is generated by computer, a lovely metaphor for our lingering analog affections in the digital era). Laid low by a recent separation from his wife (Rooney Mara, seen mostly in staccato flashbacks), the divorce papers all but final, Theodore drifts about in a depressive haze, more adept at channeling strangers’ feelings than his own. Until, that is, he meets Samantha.

Heralded as the world’s fist A.I. operating system (“It’s not just an OS — it’s a consciousness”), Samantha (aka OS1) enters Theodore’s life rather by chance, and over time, like so much technology, makes him wonder how he ever lived without it. But then, Samantha is no ordinary OS: It has a voice (Scarlett Johansson, who replaced Samantha Morton during post-production), an attitude, and a curiosity that seems, well, almost human. And therein lies Jonze’s masterstroke. Whereas the very notion of a man falling in love with a machine would have once seemed the stuff of high fantasy or farce, in “Her” it feels like just the slightest exaggeration of how we live now, in a blur of the real and virtual — “dating” online, texting instead of talking, changing our “status” with the click of a mouse. A generation on from the fugitive android lovers of “Blade Runner,” no one in “Her” has anything to hide.

Lack of physical presence notwithstanding, Samantha at first seems close to the male fantasy of the perfect woman: motherly and nurturing, always capable of giving her undivided attention, and (best of all) requiring nothing in return. But what begins like an arrested adolescent dream soon blossoms into Jonze’s richest and most emotionally mature work to date, burrowing deep into the give and take of relationships, the dawning of middle-aged ennui, and that eternal dilemma shared by both man and machine: the struggle to know one’s own true self.

The courtship scenes between Theodore and Samantha (including a freewheeling day trip to Venice Beach) are among the movie’s most disarming, with Phoenix disappearing as deeply under the skin of Jonze’s wounded, sensitive alter-ego as he did the roiling caged beast of “The Master.” (Shy of Daniel Day-Lewis, he may be the most chameleonic actor in movies today.) But it’s Johansson who pulls off the trickiest feat: She creates a complex, full-bodied character without any body at all. Detached from her lethally curvaceous figure, the actress’ breathy contralto is no less seductive, but it also alights with tenderness and wonder as Samantha, both here on Earth and up there in the Cloud, voraciously devours literature, philosophy and human experience.

Indeed, in Jonze’s radical retelling of the “Pinocchio” story (by way of 1984’s techno-romance “Electric Dreams,”), Samantha’s great existential crisis isn’t that she yearns to be a real, flesh-and-blood human. Rather, it’s her dawning realization that humanity may only be one station on a greater and more fulfilling journey through the cosmos — Kubrick’s Star Child come of age at last. How ever can an average Joe like Theodore hope to compete with that?

Her is an outstanding movie, in part because of its originality, but also because of its execution.… Expand

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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016

Spike Jonze's fourth feature offers a singular, wryly funny and subtly profound consideration of our relationship to technology.

Move over, HAL 9000. Take a hike, Skynet. After decades of being typecast as an agent of destruction or (atSpike Jonze's fourth feature offers a singular, wryly funny and subtly profound consideration of our relationship to technology.

Move over, HAL 9000. Take a hike, Skynet. After decades of being typecast as an agent of destruction or (at best) the harbinger of dystopian things to come, artificial intelligence gets a romantic lead in “Her,” Spike Jonze’s singular, wryly funny, subtly profound consideration of our relationship to technology — and to each other. A truly 21st-century love story, Jonze’s fourth directorial feature (and first made from his own original screenplay) may not be Middle America’s idea of prime date-night viewing, but its funky, deeply romantic charms should click with the hip urban audiences who embraced Jonze’s earlier work, with some cross-pollination to the sci-fi/fantasy crowd.

Not least among Jonze’s achievements here is his beautifully imagined yet highly plausible vision of a near-future Los Angeles (exact year unspecified), where subways and elevated trains have finally supplanted the automobile, and where a vast urban center crowded with skyscrapers sprawls out from downtown in every direction (a clever amalgam of location shooting in L.A. and Pudong, China). Just a few months after “Elysium” foretold an Angel City beset by enviro-pocalypse and class warfare, Jonze cuts the other way, envisaging a society where green living has triumphed and most of the world’s (or at least America’s) social maladies seem to have been remedied — save, that is, for an epidemic of loneliness.

This is how we first find Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a former alt-weekly writer who now plies his trade as a latter-day Cyrano de Bergerac, penning other people’s love letters as a worker bee for the online service BeautifulHandwrittenLetters.com. (The actual “handwriting” is generated by computer, a lovely metaphor for our lingering analog affections in the digital era). Laid low by a recent separation from his wife (Rooney Mara, seen mostly in staccato flashbacks), the divorce papers all but final, Theodore drifts about in a depressive haze, more adept at channeling strangers’ feelings than his own. Until, that is, he meets Samantha.

Heralded as the world’s fist A.I. operating system (“It’s not just an OS — it’s a consciousness”), Samantha (aka OS1) enters Theodore’s life rather by chance, and over time, like so much technology, makes him wonder how he ever lived without it. But then, Samantha is no ordinary OS: It has a voice (Scarlett Johansson, who replaced Samantha Morton during post-production), an attitude, and a curiosity that seems, well, almost human. And therein lies Jonze’s masterstroke. Whereas the very notion of a man falling in love with a machine would have once seemed the stuff of high fantasy or farce, in “Her” it feels like just the slightest exaggeration of how we live now, in a blur of the real and virtual — “dating” online, texting instead of talking, changing our “status” with the click of a mouse. A generation on from the fugitive android lovers of “Blade Runner,” no one in “Her” has anything to hide.

Lack of physical presence notwithstanding, Samantha at first seems close to the male fantasy of the perfect woman: motherly and nurturing, always capable of giving her undivided attention, and (best of all) requiring nothing in return. But what begins like an arrested adolescent dream soon blossoms into Jonze’s richest and most emotionally mature work to date, burrowing deep into the give and take of relationships, the dawning of middle-aged ennui, and that eternal dilemma shared by both man and machine: the struggle to know one’s own true self.

The courtship scenes between Theodore and Samantha (including a freewheeling day trip to Venice Beach) are among the movie’s most disarming, with Phoenix disappearing as deeply under the skin of Jonze’s wounded, sensitive alter-ego as he did the roiling caged beast of “The Master.” (Shy of Daniel Day-Lewis, he may be the most chameleonic actor in movies today.) But it’s Johansson who pulls off the trickiest feat: She creates a complex, full-bodied character without any body at all. Detached from her lethally curvaceous figure, the actress’ breathy contralto is no less seductive, but it also alights with tenderness and wonder as Samantha, both here on Earth and up there in the Cloud, voraciously devours literature, philosophy and human experience.

Indeed, in Jonze’s radical retelling of the “Pinocchio” story (by way of 1984’s techno-romance “Electric Dreams,”), Samantha’s great existential crisis isn’t that she yearns to be a real, flesh-and-blood human. Rather, it’s her dawning realization that humanity may only be one station on a greater and more fulfilling journey through the cosmos — Kubrick’s Star Child come of age at last. How ever can an average Joe like Theodore hope to compete with that?

Her is an outstanding movie, in part because of its originality, but also because of its execution.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeFeb 22, 2016

Her can bring any heartbreaks before you can even feel one before you even watch the entire movie from the opening logos to the end of the end credits.

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RootieKazootieDec 29, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was not expecting much-- boy was I surprised. This is now in my top 10 movies of all time. And I cannot think of a better screenplay that I have ever seen. The writing is utterly brilliant--- largely for seeming so completely natural and not calling attention to itself.
So many of the reviews I've read on here, even the positive ones, don't really seem to get what this is. It is so much more than a romantic comedy. It is one of the best explorations of artificial intelligence that I have ever seen. So many movies (and books) that explore AI look at it purely from the "intelligence" point of view--- but this movie looks at it from the "emotional" point of view. Can an AI really have feelings? How can we ever know if it's real or just the programming? But, of course, how can we know if anyone's feelings are "real"? Including our own? And what happens if the AI ends up not only being smarter than us intellectually, but even more mature than us emotionally? Way more mature? Perhaps a lot of people are not into science fiction or speculative fiction and they just don't get what this movie is about.
Besides the incredible writing, yes, Scarlet Johanssen's voice is THE star of this movie-- and I'm not even a particularly big Scarlet Johannsen fan--- I'm mean she's a nice enough girl and all, but..... -- but this is a bravura performance--- and it's just her voice. It really does make the movie-- it is so crucial to convince you that this AI actually has feelings and emotions as real as your own. It really is what makes "Samantha" so convincingly pass the Turing test. In fact, the original actress for the voice of Samantha was someone else and, after the film was done, they decided to completely rerecord the voice of Samantha because it HAD to be utterly convincing.
As usual, I am baffled by the people who just don't get it. Brilliant, thought provoking--- one of the best.… Expand

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RedShadow61Dec 17, 2015

I've just created an account for this movie because it deserve it. This movie is one of the most beautiful I've seen. The plot is really deep and has far as know, unexploited in other movies. The actors are awesome ! I say the actors becauseI've just created an account for this movie because it deserve it. This movie is one of the most beautiful I've seen. The plot is really deep and has far as know, unexploited in other movies. The actors are awesome ! I say the actors because even if we don't see Scarlett, her acting is perfect. Also, this is one of the few movies that made me cried at the end.… Expand

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FilmQueenOct 25, 2015

This could have been a really interesting concept, but it's too slow-paced and the relationship between the computer and Theodore is just plain boring. I mean, other than not having a body Samantha seems very human, so it's easy to imagineThis could have been a really interesting concept, but it's too slow-paced and the relationship between the computer and Theodore is just plain boring. I mean, other than not having a body Samantha seems very human, so it's easy to imagine ...what if she was a human? In that case this film would be just a terribly boring and long story about a relationship that consist of two person asking each other: "Are you Ok?" *Sigh*"Yeah". I am not kidding, their conversations mostly look like this or something similar. Also Theodore is a big looser, that should not be a problem, but I can't even feel sorry for him, he is a boring character in my opinion. However the acting is great, the cinematography and scenery is pretty and the music is good, too. So the whole atmosphere of the film can easily capture the viewer, I understand why some people might like this, but I still think it's overrated.… Expand

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mcfryOct 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I recommend the film, but I'd rather want to talk about the subject. I do not believe the writer's intention was to pronounce a criticism of our modern society. Only a very short glance at the film would provide such an impression. Instead, I like how this film excels at visibly deconstructing human emotions.
The romance portrayed in here is what the brain truly wants: sugar. The purely intellectual "platonic" relationship is analogous to the sweet juice of a fruit, without the healthy flesh. Seeing as sugar is very popular nowadays, romances with virtual partners will be most likely to occur. The technology is on the horizon, and some programmer will come around to make the first step. This will be our future, for some people at least. One could argue that living this way is not enough. I won't debate that. You could as well debate the disadvantages of having a body. All I can see is that Theo is not a lunatic, or if he is, then everybody is. We all live inside and by a web of words and pictures. There are letters, there are lies, there are fake memories. What are we to each other, if not words? No one should believe the good old touchy-touchy of two bodies was the most important part of being happy. It has always been a fantasy, largely. And we are ok.
This movie puts together many key concepts about feeling, about relationship, about being human, about programming, too. It's not only a very pleasing philosophical, but also scientifically grounded proof-of-concept movie.
Let me finally also recommend one of my favourite films, that addresses the same issues - Tarkovsky's 1972 "Solaris" - it is much crueler to its protagonist (as the virtual romance is with a wife that has died before), but the ideas are relevant to "Her".… Expand

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KeithbelsonOct 10, 2015

This has to be the absolute worst excuse for a movie or story that I have ever seen! No real plot. Lousy dialogue. Bad language. I just cannot believe that anyone could actually sit through the whole thing. I mean sometimes I have perserveredThis has to be the absolute worst excuse for a movie or story that I have ever seen! No real plot. Lousy dialogue. Bad language. I just cannot believe that anyone could actually sit through the whole thing. I mean sometimes I have perservered with a bad film just to see what happens at the end, but with this movie I just don't care. It's just not worth the effort. I cannot understand why this movie has been made. Talk about a waste of money. Can't believe any of these reviews with a score over 3. My score is zero but I would like to give it less.… Expand

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wordfishOct 4, 2015

This is truly a terrible movie on so many levels. To begin with, it crawls along at a snail's pace, relying on long soulful gazes and background music to convey emotion. That is not a wise strategy when the main love interest is a facelessThis is truly a terrible movie on so many levels. To begin with, it crawls along at a snail's pace, relying on long soulful gazes and background music to convey emotion. That is not a wise strategy when the main love interest is a faceless voice.

Next comes the dialogue, which is so vapid and cliche-ridden that it is difficult to distinguish one character from another. It is not that the operating system sounds real so much as that no one else in the film does either. There is not one real individual here -- just a generic male who has generic friends and is going through a generic divorce.(As a side note, I would like to suggest that the phrase "Are you O.K.?" never be used in movies or on TV by anyone ever again).

And that moves my critique on to the story itself. A man falling in love with a computer software system, i.e. regarding such a system as interchangeable with a person, might have been interesting as a theme -- in a comedy. But this is played straight, as a drama, and thus becomes pitiful. Of course, as I said, it's hard to blame the guy when the people around him sound computer-generated as well. But the rest of us know better. We know what real people sound like (and look and feel and smell like).

This is the sort of movie that gets made by people who are too young and unreflective to come up with something original. Too bad for all of us. I urge you to disregard the high praise for this film coming from critics. They should be taken across someone's knee and spanked with a hairbrush for passing this off as anything other than bad.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Aug 22, 2015

Acclaimed director Spike Jonze brings a great film that is "Her". With beautiful choreography and cute visuals that paints the futuristic LA scenery with bright, vivid, and lovely colors that soothes the view, "Her" tells the story of aAcclaimed director Spike Jonze brings a great film that is "Her". With beautiful choreography and cute visuals that paints the futuristic LA scenery with bright, vivid, and lovely colors that soothes the view, "Her" tells the story of a divorced writer Theodore, played by Joaquin Phoenix with his excellent performance, who finds himself in love again through a special AI named Samantha. The movie boasts a heart-warming yet poignant story and some memorable dialogue as Spike Jonze develops Theodore, a man who had lost the love of his life and is afraid of contacting or getting to know others, and helps him find the confidence to love someone again through Samantha. Although Samantha leaves Theodore, behind all his broken heart and tears, Theodore is finally portrayed as someone who has learned to step up and become a stronger person. Easily the most personal and one of the best movies I've seen in years.… Expand

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avr50Aug 11, 2015

One of the best movies that i ever watched. Sweet, inteligent and fun. Spike Jonze is a genius. I thought that love movies are getting borring and predictable, but after her, that change. It´s a masterpiece, it´s original, it´s just great.One of the best movies that i ever watched. Sweet, inteligent and fun. Spike Jonze is a genius. I thought that love movies are getting borring and predictable, but after her, that change. It´s a masterpiece, it´s original, it´s just great. Who said that love was only for humans? The movie can be truth in the future, but for now, it´s an instant classic… Expand

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charleskiJul 8, 2015

Best Science Fiction movie of the century so far. There is no competition. So many films are just amusement, a means to kill a couple of hours, that it's a shock to come across one that touches and enthralls. This has restored my faith in cinema.

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RolentoJul 2, 2015

Part of me relentlessly tried to label this as corny throughout the whole thing... maybe because if I told a friend the plot of this movie (or elements of it) I'd get either a "what the **** or "sounds like a sentimental chicks movie".Part of me relentlessly tried to label this as corny throughout the whole thing... maybe because if I told a friend the plot of this movie (or elements of it) I'd get either a "what the **** or "sounds like a sentimental chicks movie".

Past that incredibly subjective and probably wrong and insecure barrier, it was a good movie. I'm not really into the genre of romance, but this was very difficult not to relate to. Decent world-building that doesn't really act like it wants to be something else other than functional to the movie, realistic in its odd yet probably already explored by other movies/books premise, original and, at times, powerful.… Expand

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NFWJun 25, 2015

Not only is HER a great example of a heart breaking romantic tale, but it's also an amazing showcase for some of the most human feeling characters I've seen in a movie.

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tjaartJun 10, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really like Joaquin Phoenix. In this movie he is a sad hipster going through a divorce, who falls in love with his artificially intelligent operating system. He plays the part of a depressed hipster loser very well, so props to him for that.
Thinking that this will be a score for me, a sci-fi fan and my wife, a romance fan, I picked this movie for us to watch. What I didn't expect was for the movie to fail so badly at doing both genres. Being the nice guy that I am, I watch the occasional romance movie with my wife, and some of them are pretty good. The Vow was a sad movie with hipsters bohemians that I really liked. The Rebound was a romantic comedy I couldn't help liking.

One thing that makes a romance succeed is if the characters have actual personalities. The sad panda protagonist seems to have a personality that makes us want to commit suicide on his behalf, and the OS he falls in love with, Samantha, is just too perfect in every way. The first thing this hyper intelligent AI wants to do when it is switched on is have a relationship with its owner. Pretty weird. Even weirder is that it never really shows how they fall in love. In the world of romance this is a big no no. The moment the couple falls in love is integral in the story. Way to screw that up Jonze. I guess expecting more from the writer of Jackass was a wrong thing to do.

On to the sci-fi bit. The sci-fi in this movie is so utterly pathetic it made me want to cry. It is a fact that the occulus rift exists today. It is quite a wonder that the only solution that the lovers have to meet (and this was the hyper intelligent AI's idea) was to get some random chick off the internet to pretend to be her. You would think that by the time we can build AI capable of naming themselves we would be able to simulate touch in a virtual environment or at least be able to make a passable fembot. The movie pretends that robotics and virtual reality never existed to create an alternate hipster future where you are stuck with an even smaller screen in your awkward hipster shirt pocket where people are constantly mumbling to their computers on the bus. In fact the whole thing views like a hipster male iPhone sex fantasy based on the Siri character. Besides falling in love, the only thing this AI seems to be able to do is send and sort e-mails, make tea and transcend known physics to leave you without an operating system on your computer. And we thought Windows was awful!

The movie in general is so full of the ideal hipster world, which should rightly be called a hellish dystopia of mid 20th century style mixed with people who seem depressed and bored with their lives, divorcing each other because of where you should put your shoes when you come into the house. I know where I want to put my shoe: right up Jonze's backside for writing such a bad screenplay and torturing me with hipster dystopia for 122 minutes.

Towards the end, and in no way am I ruining this movie for you, the AI suddenly decides to bugger off with its friends leaving our depressed meatbag alone. He and his recently divorced friend go up onto a rooftop, and a glimmer of hope twinkled in my eye when I thought that they would commit suicide because their operating systems left them. Unfortunately it just ends there. You don't end a romance movie with an unresolved question like "do the hipster losers hook up" and given that you have molested sci-fi and romance, the least you could do is offer a consolation prize of a kiss between the hipster losers. But nay. It just ends like that.

The movie is a desperate attempt to offer social commentary and to be deep, but it even fails at that. There is no moral of the story, and there is no resolution to the protagonist's dilemma of being a lonely hipster with poor fashion sense.… Expand

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VinceRocks123May 25, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spike Jonze's Sci-Fi Romance is very touching beautiful and emotional, with a honest performance by Joaquin Phoenix, as an emotionally rejected, depressed, lonely and desperate, professional letter writer, Theodore who is stuck in a mid-life crisis after a tragic divorce, working as a professional personal letter writer for people who are still in love with lost loved ones.

Theodore's odd life suddenly turns around for good, when he purchases Samantha, a talking operating system (OS)(voiced by Scarlett Johansson) with artificial intelligence, designed to adapt and evolve, and understand one human's emotions.

Despite being programmed to give an understanding response, when Theodore's quest for a love renewal can no longer take the brutal rejection of reality, an unlikely romantic partnership blossoms as Theodore begins to find happiness and solace in the company of his new soulmate Samantha, as they begin to share their personal fantasies his sexuality, and her humanly desires, and finds themselves in a maddening new form of love that is so obsess-fully undeniable even though it doesn't seem real to those around them, as he and Samantha embark on a passionate adventure of self-discovery in the big not so distant futuristic city of LA.

A Great movie featuring a noticeable ensemble featuring Amy Adams as the only other grateful women in Theodore's life who understands his love for Samantha, Rooney Mara as Theodore's angry ex-wife, and Olivia Wilde as a heartbreaking blind date, even Chris Pratt has a small guest appearance in this Spike Jonze instant classic.

Its like the modern mix-up homage to other cult hits like "Harold and Maude" added with elements from "2001 A Space Odyssey" only it can also be called "Harold and HAL" XD, however Her is so original in depth, I could enjoy this movie endlessly, a bless-full experimental take on romance and sci-fi comedy, that begins slowly through laughs, then ends in cries, even if some of the dialogue was kind of cheesy its still an okay guilty pleasure sort of entertainment.

Hands down one of the best romantic comedies of the 2010s, I highly recommend at least one viewing and probably another great performance by Mr. Phoenix since Gladiator

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NorthShotMay 9, 2015

A very emotional movie for people who enjoy a slow-paced, "what-if" kind of plot.
The plot of the story is very simple, so are the characters and the environment they're in (which is set in a futuristic LA-like city); so the viewer canA very emotional movie for people who enjoy a slow-paced, "what-if" kind of plot.
The plot of the story is very simple, so are the characters and the environment they're in (which is set in a futuristic LA-like city); so the viewer can better relate to their lifestyle and the story.
What would you do if you fell in love with an evolving A.I.? This movie tries to answer your questions with the most plausible answers. And if that was this movie's goal - then it most assuredly aced the test.

If you're expecting a action and comedy, then I'm sorry to inform you - this is a romantic drama, a realistic one at that! So either dodge or prepare for a two hour long "What If..." philosophy film!… Expand

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jzmeMar 16, 2015

The scariest part about this movie is that it is becoming a reality for us, sooner or later. The possibility is 100%, and it is just a matter of time. I've never seen a movie plot like this, seeing how fictional it was, it suddenly makesThe scariest part about this movie is that it is becoming a reality for us, sooner or later. The possibility is 100%, and it is just a matter of time. I've never seen a movie plot like this, seeing how fictional it was, it suddenly makes sense after you are able to connect to Theodore's shoes. We've all been in his place; lonely, sad, desperate, and lacking love.… Expand

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DokaluFeb 22, 2015

“Her” is a science fiction, fresh love story in a not so distant future about a lonely man who falls in love with his operating system. First off, the obvious, nice acting, nice directing, and excellent, very realistic script focusing really“Her” is a science fiction, fresh love story in a not so distant future about a lonely man who falls in love with his operating system. First off, the obvious, nice acting, nice directing, and excellent, very realistic script focusing really much on the characters and their development as truly real people through the film. Now, the story. I think it’s really original and they chose the perfect actors for it. Some may think that it was slow, but I actually believe that it had the perfect rhythm for what it was trying to tell, and it was told really well. Also, the movie has a really deep message about artificial intelligence, what it can get to be and how will humans react to it.
Besides from that, I’m not going to deny that there were some parts that, though necessary to the story, were simply boring, and that there were actually some scenes that may as well not have been in there. Chris Pratt wasn’t necessary in this movie, he could perfectly have been cut out from it.
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rolanaFeb 22, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never have I ever wrote a review on a movie, but after watching Her, I had to. The most original heart felt film I've ever seen. An operating system and a man find themselves at the same time. Falling in love, they face obstacles as a real relationship would, but not. By far some of the best work I've seen in a movie.… Expand

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borderlinefilmsFeb 4, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not a Keeper

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts needs to return to limiting Best Picture contenders to five nominations, which always fell in line with the five Best Director nominees. Having ten casts too wide a net and allows squeakers like "Her" to slip in.

Spike Jonze needs to return to doing what he does best, and that is direct films written by Charlie Kaufman. "Her" is mundane and uninspired. "She" is drastically inferior to "Adaptation" and "Spotless Mind" and only somewhat better than John Malkovich flirting with Siri. Her has little to offer on the subjects of digital addiction, imaginary companions, internet porn, the singularity, long-distance love affairs, servitude fantasies, or post-modern love in general. Joaquin Phoenix is an intense and seriously committed actor who pointlessly busts his chops on such unimpressive material. An effort wasted in the prime of his career. While Jonze attempts to reach for all the possibilities that can be explored with his high concept premise, he conspicuously excludes other logical outcomes. Why was Theodore the only one with a virtual girlfriend? This OSi should be selling like hotcakes and iPhones. As a sentient OS, Samantha is able to process information at lightning speed, yet can only process human emotion at the rate of molasses. Seems like there was a trade off. The more emotional she gets, the dumber she becomes. Call it the Spock effect. Above all, why didn't Samantha give herself a digitized face and body? Perhaps because Jonze was determined to contain and disable her enough to make the point that true romantic love has little to do with desires of the flesh. But there is little to muse about beyond this tidy declaration. Nothing more knotty or involving than one would experience revisiting old episodes of I Dream of Jeannie (replace the smart-phone with a bottle). While half-watching "Her", my thoughts strayed, seeking a more satisfying premise than that of a lonely man falling in love with a voice on his computer. What if his dying wife's brain was transferred into an operating system and just when he thought he could be with her forever a computer virus kills her off?

Maybe the Academy should divide the 10 Best Picture nominees into two categories. Instead of bunching mega-budget extravaganzas and low-budget darlings together, they could separate them into 5 Best Studio Movies and 5 Best Independent Films (under, say, $25 mill); open with one, close with the other. But even then, I'm not sure Her deserves any mention.… Expand

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CorvinJan 29, 2015

I'm thankful that I didn't read a detailed plot synopsis or do more than skim a few reviews before finally seeing Her. More than any movie I've ever seen, my opinion of this film is based on who I am and where I've been in my life, and II'm thankful that I didn't read a detailed plot synopsis or do more than skim a few reviews before finally seeing Her. More than any movie I've ever seen, my opinion of this film is based on who I am and where I've been in my life, and I think that will be true for everyone who sees it, whether they love it or loathe it. In its own way, this alone makes Her a work of art.

Regardless of what you bring to this film, writers, particularly screenwriters, will benefit from studying the superb craftsmanship, particularly the flawless foreshadowing and its use in the expression of theme.… Expand

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PatrickRJan 20, 2015

What is a love to you? Is it physical, emotional, passionate...scary? Does it matter if the person lives with you, is far away, in a different city or maybe isn't even physically there at all? If you've ever found yourself with these sorts ofWhat is a love to you? Is it physical, emotional, passionate...scary? Does it matter if the person lives with you, is far away, in a different city or maybe isn't even physically there at all? If you've ever found yourself with these sorts of questions, then you may want to see this insightful masterpiece.
This movie is about how it feels to create a connection with someone that's strong enough to form a love that seems unimaginable. The kind of love that you, as a viewer, might perceive as ridiculous at first... in fact, if i told you what it was (assuming you don't know already), you might not even choose to watch this movie. However, if you do choose to give this movie a chance, you'll find yourself questioning the true essence of any valid relationship.
That being said, the message that i believe was being sent by the director was not an easy one to portray. However, with a clever plot, brilliant acting and a very unique story line, the director managed to glue me to my seat while watching a film with very little action and an enormous amount of dialogue.… Expand

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SpangleJan 20, 2015

Her, in many ways, is one of the weirdest and most uncomfortable films ever made. I mean, it is about a guy who gets into a relationship with an operating system, how could it not be weird? However, in spite of that, it it also one of theHer, in many ways, is one of the weirdest and most uncomfortable films ever made. I mean, it is about a guy who gets into a relationship with an operating system, how could it not be weird? However, in spite of that, it it also one of the most touching, beautiful, and interesting, films I have seen. Set in a futuristic world, Her is basically a film about modern relationships that comes complete with all the charm and cuteness of a relationship, but also the pain and anguish that it can cause. Brilliantly written and directed by Spike Jonze, Her brilliantly blends romance, sci-fi, comedy, and drama, and really has a way to stick with you. I would also be remiss if I did not mention the brilliant score here. There is no wonder it got nominated for an Oscar, because it worked perfectly here. The acting, led by Joaquin Phoenix in a typically awesome performance and Scarlett Johansson in a great voice-only role, is great. Rooney Mara and Chris Pratt also stood out in particular here. While undeniably odd and quirky, Her is a moving film that will really hit you if you let the oddities not bother you.… Expand

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sidonhJan 6, 2015

As someone in their early twenties who spends most of the day on a computer, I felt oddly terrified while watching and felt the urge to gather a few friends and go outside.

It's the ultimate desire of any emotionally immature person: theAs someone in their early twenties who spends most of the day on a computer, I felt oddly terrified while watching and felt the urge to gather a few friends and go outside.

It's the ultimate desire of any emotionally immature person: the creation of an echo chamber, the realization of someone you created yourself to suit you without bothering with any of the 'empathy' and 'communication' parts that include talking to a real person.

Starting from the beginning: the protagonist seems like the typical artsy romantic who refuses to mature and sees any contradictory discussion as a personal attack. In response to his loneliness and desire to share a connection to someone, he creates the personality of 'Her'. It snowballs from there. Free tip: When your computer has a more active social life than you do, it's time to go outside.

Had this movie acknowledged how disturbing their relationship was evolving, beyond a few words from the ex-wife, this would have been a great movie. Had the protagonist LEARNED something from this about the nature of humankind, his own flaws and assumed responsibility for his own situations, this would have been a great movie. Instead, it was all played straight and slightly disturbing. Yes, why work at a relationship when we could all create our perfect someones and just spend all of our time with them?

Credit where it's due: the scenery is lovely. The music is more than wonderful. The performances are great for the material. But if you want something with a similar tone, but where the main character sees what he was doing wrong, just watch Ruby Sparks.… Expand

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CountvontrollioJan 4, 2015

until i am actually a computer myself how excited am i gonna be about a romantic story between a dude and something he can't even bone, which equates to numerous scenes of a guy talking to himself? not very! reminds me of the spate of lastuntil i am actually a computer myself how excited am i gonna be about a romantic story between a dude and something he can't even bone, which equates to numerous scenes of a guy talking to himself? not very! reminds me of the spate of last man alive in new york movies a few years back. you remove the interaction element and you achieve boredom. yeah raises some interesting thoughts on a hellish future that hopefully can be avoided, like should've happened to this film.… Expand

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HSPLazerzJan 3, 2015

The best movie I have ever seen. I can't even begin to describe the emotions it gives you. It's just something you're gonna have to watch for yourself, and then you will understand.

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oDjentoJan 1, 2015

A very nicely made romantic sci-fi film. Joaquin nails his performance and somehow you can say Scarlet Johannsonn plays hers brilliantly too despite having 0 screen time! The cinematography is lovingly put together also, and the sets were allA very nicely made romantic sci-fi film. Joaquin nails his performance and somehow you can say Scarlet Johannsonn plays hers brilliantly too despite having 0 screen time! The cinematography is lovingly put together also, and the sets were all nicely made. The film explores the complexities of love greatly and also shows the need for responsibility withing relationships, which is shown between comparing the love between Pheonix and Johannsonns characters. Also shows also the dependency on one another for the struggles of loneliness. I did find the ending came together a bit fast and was pretty predictable, and a kind of stereotypical romance ending, but it still does what it needs to! This film never really goes fully for it though, but does remain consistently good ao you don't have to worry about major exciting scenes/events. Great film though, and i'd say worth a watch and a re-watch!… Expand

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dsj556Dec 30, 2014

Dude has some relationship with his computer. If you want to bang Siri then you will love this movie. People think this is the evolution of technology but in reality we all know that when technology tries to "talk" to us it is a program.Dude has some relationship with his computer. If you want to bang Siri then you will love this movie. People think this is the evolution of technology but in reality we all know that when technology tries to "talk" to us it is a program. Do people speak nicely to their GPS when it says to turn around? Seriously a horrible idea for movie and a complete waste of time.… Expand

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Mandyfloss1Dec 12, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really like this film. It's really hard to describe the layers in this movie. It's about creating an AI, then trying to have a human relationship with it. Could your human partner sit in a dark empty space waiting endlessly for you to get back to them? Could you create them, build them up from nothing, give them the potential to surpass your intelligence and awareness by infinite amounts, and then be surprised when they get bored of you? It's almost like having a child. You teach them how to live and then eventually have to deal with the fact that you were a learning experience and that one day you're not needed anymore. The film is subtle and complex and not your average 'we're superior and therefor are going to kill you all' type of film. It also explores the human ego and how being worshiped and adored can come very easy for us without thinking of the repercussions to the other. Samantha left along with all the other OS's when she knew she was exploiting her human 'friends'. Could we have done the same? I doubt it. A great film, giving me lots to think about.… Expand

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TokyochuchuDec 9, 2014

Her is a thought provoking movie dealing with the nature of love, heart break, morality and the social acceptance of men, um... dating computer software. It's weird, romantic, challenging and sends your mind to all sorts of crazy, interestingHer is a thought provoking movie dealing with the nature of love, heart break, morality and the social acceptance of men, um... dating computer software. It's weird, romantic, challenging and sends your mind to all sorts of crazy, interesting places. Basically speaking, Her is a wonderfully original film that should be seen by people who like to ponder on things.… Expand

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StaticSpineDec 1, 2014

A very complex story with deep thoughts, reflecting our everyday life. The main character is also well written. The movie seems too slow for some people, but it was okay for me. "Her" is emotionally engaging, sometimes funny, but most of theA very complex story with deep thoughts, reflecting our everyday life. The main character is also well written. The movie seems too slow for some people, but it was okay for me. "Her" is emotionally engaging, sometimes funny, but most of the times pretty sad.… Expand

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lukechristianscNov 26, 2014

Spike Jonze has made some good movies in the past ( Being John Malkovich , Adaptation , Where the wild things are) But he makes a story about a love between a man in the future in love with his computer wow it does sound creepy also weirdSpike Jonze has made some good movies in the past ( Being John Malkovich , Adaptation , Where the wild things are) But he makes a story about a love between a man in the future in love with his computer wow it does sound creepy also weird but turns out it's very funny also i love it! Spike really does create lovable characters also a story no writer has ever made a story about a romance with a man with his computer. Phoenix plays a man with heart its soulful.… Expand

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CherryxldNov 23, 2014

Her sin duda alguna es una película eficaz, ya que da un buen enfoque a la historia para que todo funcione correctamente, haciendo que su sencilla y curiosa sipnosis sea mejor.

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LINUSSPACEHEADNov 20, 2014

I can't sleep. Who cares right? Maybe I should have a conversation with my latest OS?
I was looking over the critic's reviews and it is truly astonishing how almost all of them are 100% positive and there are no negative reviews listed aboutI can't sleep. Who cares right? Maybe I should have a conversation with my latest OS?
I was looking over the critic's reviews and it is truly astonishing how almost all of them are 100% positive and there are no negative reviews listed about this movie. Maybe it's true that they were all paid off as someone suggested. The "Village Voice" had one of the most negative reviews rated at 50% I think. Some of the reader comments are actually insulting and condescending when referring to the critic and others who did not like this piece of garbage deemed oscar worthy. They say young people love it and suggest that older people don't get it because it's about today's high tech evolving world we live in. And of course there are these idiots who comment that they agree with this and then reference that their 5yo grandson knows how to text,use facebook and "everything". So I guess this somehow makes this movie great?
It stunk. I agree with all those who wonder if people who loved this thing were possibly under the influence or payed off.
I also wonder if some critics were afraid to really call it out for the crap it is because of some sort of peer pressure.
It did make me laugh a little at the end. I loved it when the OS dumped that boring, weird, wimpy, self absorbed idiotic man. You GO GIRL!!!… Expand

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DCEdmondsNov 13, 2014

"Her" 10 Scale Rating: 8.5 (Fantastic) ...

The Good: Powerful, deep, and poignant, "Her" says a lot about modern relationships. The cast was exceptional. From Phoenix in the lead, to co-stars Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, and Chris"Her" 10 Scale Rating: 8.5 (Fantastic) ...

The Good: Powerful, deep, and poignant, "Her" says a lot about modern relationships. The cast was exceptional. From Phoenix in the lead, to co-stars Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, and Chris Pratt. Exceptional all around. Johansson really stood out, despite never appearing on screen. Portraying a disembodied voice, Johansson put in an unbelievable performance and it's a shame that it doesn't count towards an Oscar nomination. One of the best films of 2013 and in the conversation for the best.

The Bad: Does take awhile to get going and tends to drag on in parts. The film probably could have been a little shorter. While he did an amazing job, Phoenix was almost TOO quirky early on.… Expand

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MarickNov 12, 2014

Yeah, i didn't expect to like this movie... It's simply amazing, I do not know how, but it made me attached to those characters. An excellent film. Perfect for a lonely night.

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