Her

Tali: Her is a science fiction-romantic dramedy hybrid about a man named Theodore - who, as you likely already know, falls in love with his (highly advanced) operating system named Samantha. I have to say - there was something about this film that made me feel feels I haven't felt in cinema in a very long time. The story is wildly captivating, enjoyable, and freakishly relatable. Despite some peoples squeamishness regarding the subject matter, please do not be fooled - Her is the best love story of the year, and Spike Jonze hit it out of the park in a way I can only hope Leo will describe better than I can. Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johasson and even Amy Adams are all exceptional in their roles - and it's a huge shame that Scarlett was recently snubbed her for performance. 90/100.

Leo: This movie really unites the aspects of Sci-Fi and romance such that fans of each genre won't feel out of place. This movie reintroduced me to some concepts and ideas from the Hyperion books and that added a level of nostalgia to the film as well. The acting was some of the best I have seen. Everyone was amazing, particularly Joaquin Phoenix who is one of the most underrated actors of all time and deserves much more recognition (didn't win for The Master....how?). Scarlett Johansson was the PERFECT cast for this role. She has an incredible voice and personality  that you can't help but be both physically and emotionally attracted to...even if she's just a voice. That very fact is what keeps this movie grounded and relatable and is something that no one really talks about (ie. award shows can suck an operating system dick). I recommend this movie to everyone, it's really an excellent film for (almost) all audiences - as long as you have a soul. Leometer: 95/100.

Mud

Tali: Mud is a Southern drama about two young boys who befriend a fugitive in an attempt to connect him with his lost lover and regain his freedom. I had heard (from Leo) that this was THE BEST movie of all time (or something to that effect) and finally got around to watching it. And while I was certainly impressed by Matthew McConaughey not being cast in his typical 'dude' roles, there was something about this movie that just made me feel... meh. The pacing was slow (even for me), and I just felt no sense of urgency or a connection to the characters in the way that others had. Mud certainly is an anti-hero, but I didn't feel that the story was exciting or intriguing enough to make the film as a whole likeable. 65/100.

Leo: This movie was like a more conventional version of Beast of the Southern Wild. It had the sense of wonder but the story was more plot oriented and the twists were very good. The theme of the movie was showcasing how "love" progressed, disappeared, and returned to each character. It had its moments, too, when it was funny. I see how Tali would dislike this move a bit - it portrays all of the women as, well, not the nicest individuals, though I think that those roles are realistic in this film. The kid actors were incredible, the main character is going to be a big deal within the next decade, calling it right now. It wasn't the "best" movie I have seen, but definitely in the top 5 I've seen this year. Leometer: 88/100.