HERs
HERs

HERs

2007Movie100 minKorean

Three women, with the same love story,or perhaps one woman with three different love stories LA-A girl in her 20s, tries to find her way out of the city, by chance meets a police officer, and a fatalistic love story develops. Las Vegas-A woman in her 30s with dreams of being a fashion designer meets an artist. They are two lost souls, both leading lonely lives in the shadow of a dazzling city. Alaska-A woman in her 40s arrives in Alaska. Her dreams have faded, and she has come to fulfill a lifelong wish to see the aurora. She sees lights in the sky, and disappears into the darkness…

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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic82/100
Google Users86%
Director: Spike JonzeGenres: Science Fiction, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In a near future Los Angeles, Theodore Twombly, a lonely writer, forms an intimate relationship with an advanced AI operating system named Samantha. As their bond deepens, Theodore navigates the complexities of love, connection, and his own emotional growth, while Samantha evolves and learns at an exponential rate. The film explores themes of technology's impact on human relationships and the nature of consciousness.

Critical Reception

Her was met with widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its originality, emotional depth, and Jonze's direction. Performances, particularly Joaquin Phoenix's and Scarlett Johansson's voice work, were lauded, as was the film's thought-provoking exploration of modern relationships and technology.

What Reviewers Say

  • A profoundly moving and original exploration of love and connection in the digital age.
  • Joaquin Phoenix delivers a career-defining performance, perfectly capturing loneliness and longing.
  • The film's unique concept and intimate storytelling are both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's unique and touching story, praising its ability to evoke genuine emotion and make viewers contemplate the future of relationships with technology. Many found the performances compelling and the overall experience deeply affecting.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Spike Jonze. Nominated for Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Production Design.

Fun Fact

Scarlett Johansson was hired to voice Samantha after Samantha Morton, who had originally recorded all her lines on set, was replaced during post-production.

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