Between Her

In the near future, a lonely writer named Theodore Twombly develops an intimate relationship with Samantha, a highly intuitive and advanced operating system. As their bond deepens, Theodore finds himself navigating the complexities of love and connection in an increasingly digitized world. The film explores themes of loneliness, technology's impact on human relationships, and the nature of consciousness.

Her received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise directed at its originality, screenplay, direction, performances (especially from Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson's voice work), and exploration of complex emotional themes. It was lauded for its prescient look at artificial intelligence and human connection.

• A beautifully crafted and thought-provoking exploration of love and technology.

• Joaquin Phoenix delivers a career-defining performance, supported by a captivating voice performance from Scarlett Johansson.

• The film's optimistic yet melancholic tone resonates, offering a poignant look at modern relationships.

Google audience: Google users largely praised the film's originality, emotional depth, and Joaquin Phoenix's performance. Many found it a moving and relevant story about connection in the digital age. Some viewers found the premise slightly unsettling, but the overwhelming sentiment was positive.

Won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (Spike Jonze). Nominated for Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Production Design at the Academy Awards. Named one of the Top 10 Films of the year by numerous critics' groups.

Scarlett Johansson was not the first choice for the voice of Samantha. The role was initially offered to Samantha Morton, who recorded all her lines before the decision was made to re-cast and have the character's voice be more aligned with Joaquin Phoenix's character's perception of an AI.