Cleveronix A different way of telling a story

ThedevilChoose When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

Mathilde the Guild Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

Caryl It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

bbhuffstetler Her is unlike any other movie you've seen. Joaquin Phoenix carries the movie, but Amy Adams and especially Scarlett Johansson as the OS fill their roles admirably. The film has a lot to say, about what it means to be human, the loss of intimacy in the digital age, etc, but it is also genuinely funny and surprisingly moving. A true piece of art.

thesmythley "Her" is largely a film that builds on older films that contain the somewhat patronising subtext: "This is where technology will bring us in our brave new future." The film is fairly interesting, yet it appears to legitimise people's obsession with technology by romanticising it. In the case, this romanticisation is quite literal due to the fact that the main character develops what deceptively passes as a "relationship" with an AI. There really is little to say about this film, except it serves as a depressing reminder that people would prefer talking to a piece of software rather than other human beings. However, I'm sure that the more pretentious and irrationally romantic among us would probably herald the film as a touching and poignant polyromantic story that is the future of "THE WORLD OF TOMORROW!"

Pjtaylor-96-138044 Set in a future not too far from our own - both in terms of time, technology and thematic ideology, this romantic science-fiction uses a satirical stance to take aim at the way we seem to be constantly more and more in love with the 'smart' screens we keep in our pockets. 'Her (2013)' relies on a kind of clairvoyant central premise, considering the 'insta-famous' social-media uprising - as well as our increasing obsession with both the people creating this 'content' and the devices fuelling our consumption of it - wasn't anywhere near as developed as it is today back when this film was first released. The flick makes a poignant point in the process of its satire, though, by crafting a nuanced, fully developed story that plays counter to the most obvious 'anti-A.I.' ideals, in almost every way possible, and becomes a much more 'real' experience while doing so. It would have been easy to just dismiss its central conceit, to use it as fuel for the fire of its larger satirical context, but instead its chosen path, of exploring the created avenue to its fullest potential, yields unexpected and fairly touching results. These outcomes don't negate the 'don't be consumed by your phone' message, they enhance it in a unique way. Using the titular OS as the person our protagonist knows her to be and pushing this connection as one we all should strive, for no matter in what form it comes, is an inspired and somewhat unexpected move. This kind of multi-layer thematic resonance is incredibly difficult to do but allows for a film rife with meaning, one that begs to be analysed. The fact that it has such a firm grasp on all of its themes, so that it can approach them from every angle and in unconventional ways, is impressive, to say the least. It means that the flick will reach people on a number of levels, whether or not they know why, and makes for an end result that's intelligent, well-crafted and, frankly, rather beautiful. The piece preaches connectivity, while having a number of other appropriate allegorical under-layers, and manages to be very enjoyable all while essentially being an incredibly entertaining two-hour phone-call. That's admirable. 7/10

piku1302 The best film I've seen that made me feel so sad,happy and ,lonely! People often thins there is no sadder situation than being alone,just like Theodore but he's not and that's not the worst thing- Feeling total lonely in nowadays fast life,where everybody is going trough some short term relationships (is basically only sex to fulfill human needs) - Women are so good at that,and I admire how always every my exes girlfriend after the break up,soon after 2 weeks they soon again with another guys,having sex and all the ....and I was like a wet mouse in a little hole crying for her months.Yea..Men don't cry.so much about that statement. It's not a wonder the top 2 reviews are written by Men. Not only that is an fact why this film is such a big score,it's showed how many of us men like Theodore there are in the World. Plus how much people need somebody in their life to love them in the way they are,maybe not perfect..,not modern,not a modern type of Men in today's life ,where people like Theodore don't go out to party ...and why should he?To dance there with teens ?!? Come on. I know you all can say that I'm an "female hater" but,If you think so watch this film again. I'm only a realist and a racial Man who is just like another Theodore...