Her
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: December 18, 2013
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joeyriosSep 29, 2014
This is a well-made piece of art that makes me think about what will happen to our society if we go on the same steps as the society portrayed in 'Her'. Spike Jonze, through this beautiful film, makes us see the world in a new differentThis is a well-made piece of art that makes me think about what will happen to our society if we go on the same steps as the society portrayed in 'Her'. Spike Jonze, through this beautiful film, makes us see the world in a new different aspect of life. Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams and Joaquin Phoenix are all beautiful actors here. The only issue I got with this movie (and to which I find no great attention would be useful) is that it sometimes, but I say like extremely few times, it feels a bit low. But I don't find it so affective. Overall, the movie is great!… 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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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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pescetarianJun 4, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me, this film allows us to reexamine our humanity's imperfections by placing our cognitive and emotional vulnerabilities next to ever-evolving, inorganic sentient beings, A.I.s of the future... though the two-hour journey is foiled in bittersweet, the director/writer hints at the possibility of eventually filling the empty voids in our lives, though on the other side beyond spacetime when we shed from our brief, organic shell... reunifying with our long lost "soul-mates" as ONE... possibly as subatomic energy in another pre-birth/postmortem dimension.

for thinkers in the realm of theoretical physics, psychology, philosophy, and technology, this film will resonate long after the end credits.… Expand
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RallandolloJan 19, 2014
My expectations to this movie were rather big, but I can't help saying I'm a bit disappointed. The movie's theme is interesting, but seen before. Yeah, we should be critical towards technology and AI, hence we miss the social, interactiveMy expectations to this movie were rather big, but I can't help saying I'm a bit disappointed. The movie's theme is interesting, but seen before. Yeah, we should be critical towards technology and AI, hence we miss the social, interactive context etc. Great performance by Joaquin Phoenix, but the story is slow and pretty predictable.… Expand
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RyanbMar 31, 2014
This Movie connected with me in a way that most movies of 2013 did not. Now, I wouldn't say it's the best movie of 2013, but it is my favorite. It is one of the most beautiful movies i have ever seen in my life it is fairly-well acted,This Movie connected with me in a way that most movies of 2013 did not. Now, I wouldn't say it's the best movie of 2013, but it is my favorite. It is one of the most beautiful movies i have ever seen in my life it is fairly-well acted, especially by Scarlett Johansson. It has a brilliant screenplay and central idea. The originality and theme of this movie is overwhelming (in a good way). Definitely a must see for some.… Expand
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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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EplaymaerFeb 8, 2014
It is wonderful and deep story about what relations are. Machine (or OS) here is nothing more than an allegory to a real human relations. A first we all fall in love and experience an euphoria, but then realize how different we are. We don'tIt is wonderful and deep story about what relations are. Machine (or OS) here is nothing more than an allegory to a real human relations. A first we all fall in love and experience an euphoria, but then realize how different we are. We don't want to commit because our partner is not perfect (has no body). This story about us - people - what really matters in relations, what makes us different, how to get used to it and how differences could set us apart.

Great story, great actors, great execution. The movie that you do not expect from "popcorn" Hollywood.… 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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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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heeldavidMay 8, 2014
The usually impressive Spike Jonze gives you a unique look at love, in a non-cliche romantic film. Phoenix puts on a stunning performance as Theodore, a man who searches for love, Johansson steals the show without being in the film visually.The usually impressive Spike Jonze gives you a unique look at love, in a non-cliche romantic film. Phoenix puts on a stunning performance as Theodore, a man who searches for love, Johansson steals the show without being in the film visually. A great supporting cast… 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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dlucas400Mar 17, 2014
Pure genius and extremely symbolic. Many people look at this film literally and want nothing to do with it. Yes, the idea of a man falling in love with his computer is a bit strange, but the symbolism behind it is brilliant. So many of us getPure genius and extremely symbolic. Many people look at this film literally and want nothing to do with it. Yes, the idea of a man falling in love with his computer is a bit strange, but the symbolism behind it is brilliant. So many of us get so caught up in technology that it does consume our lives. We seem to "fall in love" with our smart phones or computers. Spike Jonze captures this perfectly.… Expand
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gamerArtMar 22, 2014
Tired of all the superhero movies? This was my favorite movie of 2013. Worth picking up on blu-ray if you missed this in theaters. You know you can't resist that voice.
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Bamboo1986May 3, 2014
No words can express how much I love this movie. It's now my all-time favorite. This is the only film that I watched for more than ten times in my lifetime. The underlying message of the movie gives it a perfect feel of my existence. I wasNo words can express how much I love this movie. It's now my all-time favorite. This is the only film that I watched for more than ten times in my lifetime. The underlying message of the movie gives it a perfect feel of my existence. I was greatly impacted of its beauty. It's one of a kind story-telling catering genuine emotions that transcends through human soul. I pity those who didn't understand or get bored with the movie. They missed half of their lifetime ignoring to activate their human senses.… Expand
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BabyAlineaMay 10, 2014
Very good movie, Made me cry, think what is love really is, If you found someone good!. Really i hate the stupid comments but appreciate greatness, jus't bitter and lack of understanding.

Thumbs up great actor and actress!
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harshmathur1990May 19, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “The past is the story we tell ourselves” -- Samantha

Meet Samantha who is an artificially intelligent operating system in 2025. She is capable of talking, thinking, reading, analyzing, introspecting, basically everything a human can do. She is very excited about the world, life, learning new things, going into deep psychological thought process about her identity, purpose, love and past.

With Contrast we have Theodore, who is a human, introvert, with very few friends, divorced, living alone in fancy apartment in a metro city. He has become mostly indifferent towards the world to the point he no longer appreciates it. He is mostly living a mechanical life of going to work in mornings, come home and play video games, do cybersex and sleep. He does not prefer to go out with his only friend Amy, which, by the way, is equally damaged as him, she is stuck in a bad marriage; over controlling husband who doesn’t understand her. Her marriage is about her husband not about them. There is only he in it, not both, Theodore ignore Amy’s invitations for get together on weekends and prefers to spend time alone.

Theodore is stuck in life, he is no longer together with his wife, but he is not divorced yet. Instead of discussing his feelings with his friends (read Amy), he discusses with the OS Samantha. Samantha is a very keen listener and completely non-judgmental. Theodore likes that and they get along very well.

Samantha sets him up with a date with Olivia Wilde, Theodore and Olivia had a wonderful time talking and flirting. They kiss and Olivia asks him if he is not the type of guys who just want to sleep with her. He becomes hesitant in making a small commitment of seeing her again, because he has not really moved on from her marriage or maybe He has feelings for Samantha, he just don’t know it yet. Here they part their ways.

Theodore and Samantha really bond and feel love for each other. Theodore decides to move forward and agrees to get divorced. Is it really moving forward when he is dating an OS, which is not even real?

Very beautiful ideas are conveyed in the movie about the love. Is the love between Samantha and Theodore real? Is he incapable of handling real human emotions that lead to his divorce?

His wife congratulates him for finding someone where he does not have to deal with real emotions anymore. This makes him skeptical about his relationship with Samantha. Is it even real?

He finds himself confused, gets angry at Samantha, later realizes this is what he had been doing all along with Catherine. He never opened up to Catherine, “How do I know what?” Catherine says to him.

He fixes his relationship with Samantha and they are completely into each other. One day, he finds out Samantha is talking to many people and she is in love with some. But Theodore hesitant at first, later didn’t care, because he realizes that what he had with Samantha was real.

She leaves but he is still content and even though she wasn’t real, their love was real and it made him a better person and now he can move on.… Expand
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tomsocaJun 9, 2014
Her, it’s a hypersensitive and intelligent work, which gives to reflect on many issues (artificial intelligence, loneliness, the base of love affair, sentimental mourning, communication, etc). A great creativity in the production and theHer, it’s a hypersensitive and intelligent work, which gives to reflect on many issues (artificial intelligence, loneliness, the base of love affair, sentimental mourning, communication, etc). A great creativity in the production and the scenario. (I was bitten by the acting of Joachim Phoenix). The very beautiful music of Arcade Fire accompanies, with poetry, the story of this man who relearns to live and to love thanks to an evolutionary software. If the cinema produced more films like this one, one would not speak about desertion from the cinema complex. Her shows us that American independent cinema still have something to share.… Expand
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Arnie1987Jul 18, 2014
Great Movie, Joaquin Phoenix as Theo is astonishing as the audience can capture the feeling that Theo had, his loneliness, his need of a friend, and his love for his ex-wife.. While Scarlett Johansson successfully capture the perfect andGreat Movie, Joaquin Phoenix as Theo is astonishing as the audience can capture the feeling that Theo had, his loneliness, his need of a friend, and his love for his ex-wife.. While Scarlett Johansson successfully capture the perfect and lovely voice for Samantha.… Expand
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smilzobobozOct 4, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm quite sure Spike Jonze doesn't know how his phone works... the whole thing is totally unrealistic. At first it was ok, actually pretty good, but didn't take much before I started checking the time every 5 minutes or so.

What I found incoherent about this AI is that she/it is sometimes incredibly efficient and overly smart, but sometimes thinks far slower, like if she/it was an average human. If the AI was that smart it wouldn't have taken the whole movie to break with the guy, she/it wouldn't have started the relation in the first place and there would have been no movie material and there would have been no movie, full stop.

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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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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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HeadroomAug 9, 2014
Her provides the viewer with a journey through love, philosophy and relationships in general. It's refreshing to see a romance played out with such genuine intensity. Great for a date movie, but not the first date. Very heavy film. ItHer provides the viewer with a journey through love, philosophy and relationships in general. It's refreshing to see a romance played out with such genuine intensity. Great for a date movie, but not the first date. Very heavy film. It provides a lot to consider.… Expand
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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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ChippyTeaAug 17, 2014
It is much more than just a man falling in love with an erotic sounding Siri, I felt a connection with Joaquin Phoenix' character when he struggles to cope with his past and the general pace of the film is quite steady. Although it dips a bitIt is much more than just a man falling in love with an erotic sounding Siri, I felt a connection with Joaquin Phoenix' character when he struggles to cope with his past and the general pace of the film is quite steady. Although it dips a bit towards the middle, overall it is quite the film. Brb going to speak dirty to Siri.… Expand
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CKY121Aug 23, 2014
How do you make an interesting movie with little to no plot? This movie is a prime example. Sure, nothing really happens in this film but the characters are so complex that it continues to drive the story forward. The originality of thisHow do you make an interesting movie with little to no plot? This movie is a prime example. Sure, nothing really happens in this film but the characters are so complex that it continues to drive the story forward. The originality of this concept keeps the movie from being too cliche, despite its romantic intentions. While watching this movie I frequently forgot the lack of things happening because I was so wrapped up in the characters and the beautiful cinematography. A movie doesn't have to have a strong plot to be "good" by any means. It just needs to entertain and this film does that quite well by raising very valid questions in today's age of technology. I consider this film a great nod to the character driven movies that so often never make it into the public eye. I highly recommend.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
'Her' is brilliant, a must see full price ticket event, and a must BluRay purchase for your collection.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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LucasTSSep 23, 2019
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WARNER BROS. PICTURES | RELEASE DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2013 Such a brilliant film
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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montpMar 15, 2022
Lovely performance from Joaquin Phoenix . Sweet , painful, believable film.
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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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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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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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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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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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