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.

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

The idea for this movie is great. the actors all do a phenomenal job. Ans it is interesting to watch. I felt however that the film lost some power 3/4 of the way through...maybe 2/3. With a powerful finish this movie could be a masterpiece. Still worth the watch.

Everyone seems to have a different take on the message this film is trying to convey. For me this film is a warning about technology and the dangers of living in a fantasy world. I did not see it as a love story....rather a story about a very sad man who was wasting his life and avoiding reality. Saying that i enjoyed this film a lot and found myself squirming in my seat watching some scenes ha i i am sure people know what i am talking about...really good film that makes you think