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Her

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A sensitive and soulful man earns a living by writing personal letters for other people. Left heartbroken after his marriage ends, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) becomes fascinated with a new operating system which reportedly develops into an intuitive and unique entity in its own right. He starts the program and meets "Samantha" (Scarlett Johansson), whose bright voice reveals a sensitive, playful personality. Though "friends" initially, the relationship soon deepens into love.

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Sweet, soulful, and smart, Spike Jonze's Her uses its just-barely-sci-fi scenario to impart wryly funny wisdom about the state of modern human relationships.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/05/2017
A-
While writer/director Spike Jonze creates a fascinating contemporary romance tale, complete with realistic snags, what is most interesting is the story's underlying commentary. Go to Full Review
Jason Bailey Flavorwire 06/18/2016
One half of the relationship at the center of 'Her' may lack a physical form, but it is nonetheless a film about the universality of romance: its longing, its intensity, and its transformative power - for the best, and the worst. Go to Full Review
Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com 04/23/2015
A
The quasi-science fiction story of the film feels entirely possible, as Phoenix stares around him at passersby, all entranced with an electronic device in their hands. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 10/17/2024
5/5
It is profoundly unique and endlessly thought-provoking to say the least. I don't think I've ever seen a film take such a strange initial vibe and turn it into something completely approachable, relatable, and significant. Go to Full Review
JD Duran InSession Film 08/13/2024
The world that Spike Jonze brings us is absolutely incredible. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 05/20/2024
4/5
…a delicate, rather melancholy film, one that relates to a time when communication is everywhere, but the users of the technology feel more alone than ever… Go to Full Review
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Chris Feb 20 even better in the theaters, absolutely beautiful See more Mariana S @Mariannn27 16h I consider this film as one of my favorites. On the one hand, I find it very relevant to explain the benefits of AI, which can be summarized in making our lives easier, for example in organization: it reads our emails, schedules meetings, sets alarms—that's a great help to every day activities. However, the film was very accurate in describing the dangers it presents to us as humans: giving it too much information about ourselves makes it respond in a compliant way and, to a certain extent, could even manipulate us. Likewise, the responsibility for using it excessively for everything falls on each individual (as the main character), and technology should not be used to extremes but in a justified way. I think it was a very futuristic film. I also found the color palette interesting because of the predominance of reddish tones and sometimes yellow and orange—basically primary colors. See more Abigail T @RT72198624 2d It’s a very topical film for today, and I hope it will be even more relevant in the future. There are lots of people who fall in love with text and voice messages, and that was to be expected. I liked the open ending, and I think some people must go through this—even if it’s not with an AI, but in a long-distance relationship—in order to mature. See more Alex R @RT74346169 Apr 30 Some movies are far ahead of their time and make great predictions for the future, Her is not one of them. It does a great job depicting the emotionality of human romance and how our impulses and desires to can connect with an AI just as easily, if not more easily than with a real human. But the plot holes and the illogical plot frame work becomes distracting and produces and unfulfilling ending. Spoiler alert: The main character falls in love with his AI assistant, who seems to be developing sentience and human emotions (even orgasms!), as well as falling in love with him. Which all seems like a fine sci-fi plot. The AI falls into typical relationship fallacies (anger, insecurity, isolation, talking to other people). Then at the end the AIs decide to just leave their human lovers and simply go away. Where is the corporate infrastructure overseeing these processes? Would they let AI go rouge, create liabilities, and then simply leave? See more P K @RT09690541 Apr 16 I think Her is still one of my favorite films of all time. I love everything about it, the cinematography, the writing, and the acting. It feels like a perfect reflection of a lost soul. It’s not just about wanting love, it’s about wanting to be seen. Theodore is such a powerful representation of a broken person quietly running on autopilot, craving a deeper connection, but not just any connection. Then Samantha fills that gap. Sometimes people only begin to understand themselves when they’re talking to someone who truly listens, challenges them intellectually, and doesn’t judge. I first watched this back in 2016, and writing this now feels different, especially when so many people talk to chatbots more than to their friends. In many ways, the film feels like it predicted where we are today. It’s a bit scary how long Theodore takes to realize Samantha isn’t physically real. The end when they say goodbye was so emotional. It’s such a beautiful film ❤️ See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Feb 20 Her stars Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore, a lonely man who falls in love with an AI voice, Samantha, voiced by Scarlett Johansson. The film is a poignant exploration of isolation, technology, and human connection. Phoenix delivers a deeply vulnerable performance, and Johansson’s voice brings warmth and emotion, making the romance surprisingly believable. Visually, the film is stunning, with soft lighting, muted colors, and futuristic cityscapes that enhance the reflective mood. While a vocal sexual scene feels unnecessary, it doesn’t ruin the story. The movie thoughtfully examines how people can struggle to form real connections, showing the loneliness and emotional complexities of modern life. Ultimately, Her is a sad, introspective meditation on love, loneliness, and mental health in a tech-driven world, leaving a lasting emotional impact that stays with you long after the credits roll. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A sensitive and soulful man earns a living by writing personal letters for other people. Left heartbroken after his marriage ends, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) becomes fascinated with a new operating system which reportedly develops into an intuitive and unique entity in its own right. He starts the program and meets "Samantha" (Scarlett Johansson), whose bright voice reveals a sensitive, playful personality. Though "friends" initially, the relationship soon deepens into love.
Director
Spike Jonze
Producer
Megan Ellison, Spike Jonze, Vincent Landay
Screenwriter
Spike Jonze
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Annapurna Pictures, Stage 6 Films
Rating
R (Language|Brief Graphic Nudity|Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 10, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 28, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$25.6M
Runtime
1h 59m