Spike Jonze’s latest feature film stars Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore Twombly, a lonely, disconnected man who falls in love with his new operating system. Sounds bonkers, doesn’t it? Well, it actually isn’t.
We’re introduced to a world where people are connected to technology at all times, they’re immersed in it, they walk around in their own little worlds, not needing to actually speak with the people around them. We’re already well on the way to this kind of world – how many of you wander around wearing headphone, talking on hands free sets and glued to your phones? I thought so. Jones’ future feels so close you can almost touch it, and this is one of the things I liked best about Her.
As far as the story goes, it is an original slice of romantic sci-fi (is that even a genre?!) that is beautifully shot with some strong performances. Phoenix is wonderful as the slightly creepy Twombly, which is just as well seeing as its his face we see the most of the time. Scarlett Johansson manages to emote, using only her voice, and Amy Adams isn’t terrible (I’m sorry but the woman just annoys me).
Get used to this face. You’re going to be seeing a lot of it.
Her is beautiful, emotional, though-provoking and occasionally funny (thank the lord for Chris Pratt) and while I can see that it is indeed a ‘good film’… I’m just not sure that I really like it all that much. There really isn’t enough story to sustain a 126 minute film and at times I struggled, and hoped the resolution would come quickly. It didn’t.
My friend said that it reminded her of sitting near a boring couple on the train as they ‘drone on endlessly about their feelings’. I can’t really put it better than that.
Her has an interesting and unique premise, some good performances, a pinch of humour, some lovely cinematography and yet I didn’t like it as much as I wanted to.
Score: this is an 8/10 film but I can’t give it more than 6
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I know this may not be for everyone but I thought it was marvellous. Film of the year for me.
Disappointed I didn’t like it more, especially as I can see it is a ‘good’ film. Hey ho!
I wanted to look at it more than I wanted to listen to it. The colours, styling and cinematography were BEAUTIFUL. I also read that they originally recorded Samantha Morton as Samantha instead of Amy Adams (I share you feelings Laura) and then sadly cut her at the last minute, which is a shame as I think would have made it more interesting and less traditional rom-commy.
Why isn’t Samantha Morton in more stuff? She was always so good.
Very similar to my review on this film, nicely done
Aww. Sorry you didn’t like it as much as you wanted to. I loved it! My second favorite film this year so far. But I can see some HATING it. (I still like Hardware more than this, though! Lol! Although Her is a FAR better film). ; )
Ha! I’m glad I’m not the only one who makes the distinction between a “good film” and a favourite.