Monday 13 January 2014

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.

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