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Her

  • 2013
  • R
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
706K
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POPULARITY
467
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Joaquin Phoenix in Her (2013)
 A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly purchased operating system that's designed to meet his every need.
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Artificial IntelligencePsychological DramaDramaRomanceSci-Fi

In the near future, a lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need.In the near future, a lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need.In the near future, a lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need.

  • Director
    • Spike Jonze
  • Writer
    • Spike Jonze
  • Stars
    • Joaquin Phoenix
    • Amy Adams
    • Scarlett Johansson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    706K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    467
    81
    • Director
      • Spike Jonze
    • Writer
      • Spike Jonze
    • Stars
      • Joaquin Phoenix
      • Amy Adams
      • Scarlett Johansson
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 651Critic reviews
    • 91Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 83 wins & 187 nominations total

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    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Theodore
    Amy Adams
    Amy Adams
    • Amy
    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • Samantha
    • (voice)
    Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara
    • Catherine
    Lynn Adrianna Freedman
    Lynn Adrianna Freedman
    • Letter Writer #1
    • (as Lynn Adrianna)
    Lisa Renee Pitts
    Lisa Renee Pitts
    • Letter Writer #2
    Gabe Gomez
    Gabe Gomez
    • Letter Writer #3
    Chris Pratt
    Chris Pratt
    • Paul
    Artt Butler
    Artt Butler
    • Text Voice
    • (voice)
    May Lindstrom
    May Lindstrom
    • Sexy Pregnant TV Star
    Bill Hader
    Bill Hader
    • Chat Room Friend #2
    • (voice)
    Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig
    • SexyKitten
    • (voice)
    Brian Johnson
    Brian Johnson
    • OS1 Commercial Lead
    Matt Letscher
    Matt Letscher
    • Charles
    Spike Jonze
    Spike Jonze
    • Alien Child
    • (voice)
    • (as Adam Spiegel)
    Olivia Wilde
    Olivia Wilde
    • Blind Date
    David Azar
    • Theodore's Divorce Attorney
    Guy Lewis
    • Marriage Counselor
    • (as Dr. Guy Lewis)
    • Director
      • Spike Jonze
    • Writer
      • Spike Jonze
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    User reviews1.4K

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    9BillK

    In a word, brilliant

    Science fiction has been dominated by 'space westerns' for so long that the occasional concept- based story situation hits a big number on my personal richter scale.

    What does it mean to be human? And if we create near-humans what is our responsibility to them and what is their relationship to us? These themes underpinned Blade Runner and Spielberg's A.I. And Sci Fi of the 50s and 60s dealt with machine self awareness. None of the films that touched on this subject in the past presented it so thoroughly, intimately and believably.

    Her is in the near future, but everything we see is within reach now: the isolation and starkness of the "business district," the oppressive scale of the architecture (with thin, clumsy attempts to soften its sterility) and the need for continuous connection to remote voices.

    A personal assistant that learns independently and takes initiative for its hapless user, "Her" is at once the ideal tool and — who knows — perhaps closer to the next level of evolution.

    Pitch perfect performances and direction kept me in the story. As others have said, the locations, cinematography and even music shine in the fabric of this film. Spike Jonze is a master story weaver at the top of his game. Joaquin Phoenix is utterly credible as are all the other leads. Even Scarlett Johansson, who has not always seemed a strong actress to me performs utterly convincingly.

    It's an adult-themed film in more ways than one, but especially in the best way: it makes you think about a reality that's right around the corner.
    8leonmessyb

    Really interesting film with an original concept

    This film was not at all what I was expecting but in a great way! I'm not a fan of Rom Coms or romances generally, and this film isn't that, although it has romantic elements to a degree. This film is more sci-fi than anything with a really interesting and fascinating twist, but also creepy and unsettling concept of relationships with an artificial intelligence. This film was perfectly cast and I can't think of better individuals to play each role. Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson do an incredible job!!!!!!! The film was paced perfectly and didn't drag at all. The film explores the themes of human interaction, emotional ranges of humans, the concept of love, companionship, loneliness, physical touch and so much more. I really enjoyed this film both for it's originality and the ability to make you sit in discomfort but want to explore further. This film makes you reflect on the relationships in your own life, life generally and the world as a whole. This film is beautiful in its cinematography, the musical score and I'm surprised it isn't more renowned. Honestly, a masterpiece in my opinion. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
    10looped_infinity

    It's all I ever wanted

    Okay let's get something straight: There is nothing I love more than badass, exhilarating movies! The Joker performing his little pencil magic trick, Indiana Jones dodging traps and swinging his lion-taming whip at enemies, the bride in kill bill punching her way out of a closed coffin with her bare hands, John McClane single-handedly annihilating an airplane in mid-air while exclaiming the best one-liner known to mankind and I could go on and on...

    HOWEVER, nothing compares to the emotional rollercoaster the movie "Her" took me. It's nothing short of a masterpiece, a unique way of describing a love story and it makes you think of what it actually means to be human. I just didn't want it to end and even after multiple rewatches, it still manages to take me off guard and make me tear up because of how beautiful and sad at the same time it all is. I can't remember any movie being able to achieve that. So yeah, definitely check this one out.

    And for those who are wondering: this is my third favourite movie of all time.
    10enginozdil

    Unique

    Another movie that i say "i should've watched before". Intense romantic drama. Fascinating portrait of loneliness in a post-digital world. Amazingly original screenplay, concept, musics, especially colors and performance from Joaquin Phoenix. This made me stay with myself after the credits have finished, i found myself reflecting on my own life and relationships.
    JohnDeSando

    Cyber romance with hearty humanity.

    "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity." Albert Einstein

    No better romance is on the screen in 2013 than Spike Jonze's insightful Her. It's about a writer in the future, Theodore, who falls in love with his new operating system (gravelly, sexy voice of Scarlett Johansson), just as he is reluctantly divorcing Catherine (Rooney Mara). The always complicated paths of love make sense as we witness the Platonic relationship develop, sans flesh and sans insanity that usually comes with that flesh.

    Her is a simple film that offers a view of love I never thought could come from a machine and its software. Although critics will cite the theme as a screed against the distancing of technology and our growing isolation from each other, and they will be right, I offer the sub theme that only when we strip ourselves of sensual bonds can we see the purity of emotional love, an essence of which Plato would have approved. Yes, although technology is mediating our lives at a rapid pace, we fall back to a personal drive to love and be loved that is physical in its best form but understood best if we can distance ourselves from that physicality.

    This delightfully intimate and non-violent film from acclaimed absurdist director Spike Jonze is more emotionally involving than even Enough Said (one of 2013's best romances) because the interaction between the software and the man is all verbal, no glimpse of the gorgeous Johansson allowed. Although this intuitive OS does allow mind sex, even that activity is abstract, allowing us to realize how connecting with a live human is in the mind still and one of life's great gifts, orgasm or not.

    Her allows us to witness the evolution of love separate from the encumbrances of physicality. Released from the bonds of appearance, voice is the seducer, not in rude sexual nuance but rather in the care that comes from love of the mind, not the body.

    K.K. Barrett's production design, Austin Gorg's art direction, and Gene Serdena's set decoration are memorable: full of comfortable light, much glass overlooking the city, and modern but warm furniture both in LA and Singapore. These artists understand that the fusion of technology and art is not a battle but a collaboration that further helps us understand the intricate workings of human emotion.

    "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Arthur C. Clarke

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    • Trivia
      Samantha Morton was originally the voice of Samantha. She was present on the set with Joaquin Phoenix every day. After the filming wrapped and Spike Jonze started editing the movie, he felt like something was not right. With Morton's blessing, he decided to recast the role and Scarlett Johansson was brought and replaced Morton, re-recording all the dialogue.
    • Goofs
      When Theodore is lying in the couch at Amy's house there is a crew member behind Amy in the shadow.
    • Quotes

      Theodore: Sometimes I think I have felt everything I'm ever gonna feel. And from here on out, I'm not gonna feel anything new. Just lesser versions of what I've already felt.

    • Crazy credits
      "Leanne Shapton...... Armpit Sex Drawing"
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #22.51 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Off You
      Written by Kim Deal

      Performed by The Breeders

      Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group and 4AD

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing and Beggars Group Media Limited

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ella
    • Filming locations
      • Shanghai, China
    • Production companies
      • Annapurna Pictures
      • Stage 6 Films
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    • Budget
      • $23,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,568,251
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $260,382
      • Dec 22, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $48,274,727
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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