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HE
HE, the third work in the ongoing collaboration between Rouzbeh Rashidi and actor James Devereaux, is a troubling and mysterious portrait of a suicidal man. Rashidi juxtaposes the lead character’s apparently revealing monologues with scenes and images that layer the film with ambiguity. Its deliberate, hypnotic pace and boldly experimental structure result in an unusual and challenging view of its unsettling subject.
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Plot Summary
In a near future Los Angeles, a lonely writer named Theodore Twombly develops an unlikely relationship with Samantha, an intuitive and evolving artificial intelligence operating system. As Theodore's feelings for Samantha deepen, he navigates the complexities of love, connection, and the nature of consciousness in an increasingly technological world. The film explores themes of isolation, intimacy, and what it means to be human.
Critical Reception
Her received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise directed at Spike Jonze's screenplay and direction, Joaquin Phoenix's performance, and the film's unique exploration of technology and human relationships. It was considered one of the best films of the year and a landmark in science fiction filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
A thought-provoking and deeply emotional exploration of love and connection in the digital age.
Brilliantly written and acted, with a unique vision that feels both futuristic and timeless.
A poignant examination of loneliness and the search for intimacy, elevated by innovative storytelling.
Google audience: Audiences praised the film's originality, emotional depth, and the compelling portrayal of a unique relationship. Many found it to be a touching and insightful look at modern love and technology.
Awards & Accolades
Won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (Spike Jonze). Nominated for Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Original Song ('The Moon Song'), and Best Production Design at the Academy Awards. Received numerous other awards and nominations from critics' circles and guilds.
Fun Fact
Scarlett Johansson, who voiced the AI Samantha, recorded all of her dialogue in her apartment during the post-production process, with director Spike Jonze on the other end of a phone line, to create a sense of intimacy and a long-distance relationship.
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