The movie reminded me a bit of "Lars and the Real Girl," as the idea of a man finding comfort in an artificial companion evolves from a physical form to a virtual one, with no real boundaries. “Theodore” (Joaquin Phoenix) is going through a separation from “Catherine" (Rooney Mara), whom he still cares for deeply, and feels lonely despite occasional socializing, mostly spending his time gaming at home. He notices an …

The film *Her* offers an uncommon and affecting portrayal of a romantic bond between a person and artificial intelligence, demonstrating how feelings can develop beyond physical presence. Featuring excellent acting and breathtaking imagery, the movie portrays both the tenderness and sadness inherent in relationships between humans and AI. It unfolds at a deliberate pace but provides a profoundly touching experience, …

Spike Jonze’s 'Her' offers a considerable examination of love and connections, unfolding in a not-so-distant future where it becomes difficult to distinguish between people and artificial intelligence. Joaquin Phoenix is affecting as Theodore, portraying a man struggling with intimacy while interacting with Samantha, an operating system brought to life by Scarlett Johansson. This isn’t the usual romantic story; inste…

I get what Spike was trying to do. Initially, Theodore seems to think he’s above Samantha because he’s a real person and she’s just software. Then he realizes that she has feelings and is genuine, even though she lacks a physical form. She explains that not having a body is actually an advantage as it removes limitations. This allows her to connect with countless people and programs simultaneously, experiencing love …

I wasn't anticipating enjoying this one as much as I did. The performers are excellent, particularly Joaquim Phoenix, who consistently delivers strong performances. The narrative is straightforward but effectively presented, and it’s clear that considerable care went into every aspect of the film's visuals, aesthetic, and design. It's a truly impressive production.

The Academy should reconsider limiting Best Picture nominations to five, a practice that used to align with the number of Best Director nominees. Having ten is too broad and lets films like "Her" sneak in. Spike Jonze would be better off focusing on projects written by Charlie Kaufman. “Her” feels ordinary and lacks inspiration. It's noticeably weaker than movies such as "Adaptation" and "Eternal Sunshine of the S…

Before I watched it, I kept hearing people describe this movie as “a film about relationships,” and I think that’s an accurate description. It seems to me that "Her" is really exploring the reasons why connections dissolve. There's a saying I heard on Dan Savage podcasts—that all relationships conclude, they don't fail, just end—until one doesn't. Sometimes these endings come from someone experiencing pain; other tim…

This isn’t trash; it's genuinely good. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this. It managed to be entertaining without being dumb or offensive, which is a pretty impressive feat these days. The story had enough twists and turns to keep me engaged, and the characters were interesting enough that I cared about what happened to them. It’s not going to change my life or anything, but it was a solid way to sp…