8. THE MUSIC
From top to bottom, Her features stellar
tracks from Arcade Fire and the Breeders, but The Moon Song written Karen O and
Spike Jonze (performed by Joaquin Phoenix & Scarlett Johansson) is the gem of group.
7. AMY ADAMS
Amy Adams had quite a year with American Hustle, Man of Steel, and Her. While Her is not the best work turned in by Adams, she is very good as a well-intentioned friend to Theodore Twombly who likewise is coping with a less than stellar love life.
6. THE VISUALS
The cinematography in this film is top notch
as the camera masterfully frames a futuristic Los Angeles by blending its
iconic landmarks with new state of the art architecture.
5. IT'S SURPRISINGLY FUNNY
It's billed as a clever romance set against a futuristic backdrop, but it is dripping with satire. The result is some genuinely funny laughter-inducing moments that nicely balance the more dramatic elements of the plot.
The sense of disconnect that permeates this
film is pungent and ironic given society’ seamless connectivity to technology. Jonze’s script exploits this condition to
make a statement on emotional evolution.
3. SCARLETT JOHANSSON
While you never see her onscreen, Johansson
feels omnipresent. Her casting represents
a stroke of genius as her unique voice helps to lend an almost palpable form to
voice without a body.
Phoenix has made a living successfully
portraying complex characters dealing with unusual circumstances so it should
come as no surprise that he is able to bring to life a most unconventional
romance.
Lost in Translation. Depending on whom you ask, Lost in Translation was a semi-autobiographical look at director Sophia Coppola’s failed marriage to Spike Jonze. And depending on whom you ask, Her is a complimentary piece to that film. While the film is great on its own, this extra layer of subtext makes the respective films all the more intriguing.
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