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Her

Play trailer Poster for Her R Released Jan 10, 2014 1h 59m Comedy Drama Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 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. Rated: A- Sep 5, 2017 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire 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. Jun 18, 2016 Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com 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. Rated: A Apr 23, 2015 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 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. Rated: 5/5 Oct 17, 2024 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film The world that Spike Jonze brings us is absolutely incredible. Aug 13, 2024 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …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… Rated: 4/5 May 20, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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alechi t Most beautiful movie that I've probably seen in my entire life Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Daniel B La razón por la cual considero a “Her” como una “obra maestra”, está en cómo a través de una crítica social sobre la forma irresponsable en el que usamos la tecnología, y cómo esta nos ha distanciado de nuestra realidad, redefine la nueva “Construcción Humana” y la aterriza en nuestra actualidad, con las nuevas formas de socializar y hasta de amar. Complejizando estas conductas de una forma tan honesta de la cuál me atrevería a decir que es casi imposible no sentirse identificado, hablando de lo difícil de sentirte pequeño e intrascendente en una realidad que se mueve a una gran velocidad. Siendo estos dispositivos los que nos ayudan a sentirnos en una zona de confort que, aunque no sean tangibles, nos ayudan a desconectarnos del mundo real. Esta película me pareció triste por la forma en la que abordan la soledad, ese deseo que todos tenemos por interactuar con más personas, pero al mismo tiempo aterrorizarnos por el rechazo, siendo más un deseo que un propósito; por eso conecté tanto con este personaje, por la forma tan real en la que el guion deconstruye sus acciones, Theodore a pesar de tener un buen circulo social, no se siente cómodo al abrirse con otras personas, por eso su relación con “Samantha” crece tan rápido, porque con “Ella” encontró la forma de abrirse sin toda esta complejidad social, con ella puede hablar sinceramente sin el miedo a sentirse juzgado o cuestionado. A diferencia de la artificialidad social, con Samantha puede ser realmente el mismo. Siendo algo que cada vez se ha vuelto más difícil. Me pareció hermoso cómo la narrativa expone la naturaleza del amor verdadero más allá de lo físico o sentimental, haciendo que valoremos a todas las personas que estén en nuestro alrededor, ya que el amor es más complejo que lo sexual; y por eso para mi el mensaje primordial de esta película está en revalorizar la vida misma en un contexto en el que cada vez nos alejamos más de ella. haciéndonos reflexionar sobre cómo no prestamos atención a lo que nos rodea, ya sea algo tan trivial cómo ver el atardecer, salir a dar un paseo, hablar de nuestros sentimientos con otra persona, o de disfrutar el momento en vez de estar revisando el celular o pensar en lo que vamos a hacer en la mañana siguiente. “Her” es una película con emociones tan sinceras que nos incita a amar cada experiencia por más pequeña o espontanea que sea, solo necesitamos tener un propósito que nos vuelva a ilusionar. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/18/25 Full Review Kevin P Such a sincere and heartbreaking deep dive into love and human connection. With the innovation of technology, we grow more comfortable, yet more isolated. Our relationships become more stifled as technology and social media slowly makes us less reliant on everyday socializing. Rather than open himself up and risk a second rejection, let alone reflect on his own personal improvement, Theodore would rather date a new AI program "Samantha" that's modified to appeal to his personality. It's certainly captivating for how alive Samantha feels in her own right, in which some could argue she eventually becomes her own person. You actually really get engaged in their relationship, as Theodore finally finds someone he can open up to and find some emotional solidarity with. But it's doomed to flourish, since at the end of the day she's limited to her physical device, while Theodore is still hiding away behind technology instead of meeting another human being to start a family with. It works for a while to help him emotionally recover. But eventually he is forced to confront his own emotional shortcomings and the need to go out and date for real again. Samantha actually comes to this conclusion as well, realizing that AI like her were bred for a higher calling. And yet somehow this is so heartbreaking by the time this conclusion is made since the love does such a terrific job convincing you that a man can love and mourn his freaking phone. Truly a testament to great character writing and acting thanks to Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johanson. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it struck a chord with me and I definitely recommend it to anyone curious about a rom-com about human isolation and yearning for connection. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/25 Full Review Eduarda D esse filme me fez refletir sobre o bauman e os relacionamentos líquidos. a capacidade do homem de se apegar a algo inexistente.., talvez a vontade de se relacionar com alguém que esteja 100% a favor dos seus desejos. não sei, simplismente muito bom Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/14/25 Full Review David W Her has strong performances by both leads, with Johansson doing so by voice only. The film has aged well in its first decade and I would definitely watch it again. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/13/24 Full Review Kathy M One of the most beautiful movie i've ever seen. Joaquim Phoenix is unbelievable, the plot, the director, Scarlett Johansson's voice everything was incredible Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
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