Her (2013)

Director: Spike Jonze
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson
Runtime: 126 minutes

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

Performances: 5/5
Screenplay: 5/5
Special Effects: 5/5
Costumes/Makeup: 5/5
Editing: 5/5
Cinematography: 5/5
Score/Soundtrack: 5/5

Verdict:

(+) The supporting cast, which consists of talents such as Amy Adams, Olivia Wilde or Chris Pratt, does a fantastic job, but Joaquin Phoenix's acting was on an entirely different level. What a beast of an actor.

(+) Scarlett Johansson only provides the voice of an operating system, but her performance was so perfect that she felt like a fully fleshed character. Best voice acting of the decade? I'd say yes.

(+) It may take place in a futuristic world where technology is more advanced than it is in ours, but the setting was so incredibly grounded and never feels as such. Kinda like a "Black Mirror" episode but way better.

(+) The statements about society and human interactions are delivered in a flawlessly smooth way that never in the slightest feel forced.

(+) I completely bought the romantic relationship between Theo and Samantha. The performances but also the very smart and emotional script made sure of that.

(+) "The Moon Song" is absolute perfection. And so is the entire score for that matter.

(+) The film's aesthetic is breathtaking. The cinematography and color palette certainly play a big role in achieving that, but also the costume design which beautifully blends with the background, adding to Theo's trait of being antisocial.

(+) "Her" is going to make you feel a lot of things, and if that's not what movies are about, I don't know what is.

FINAL GRADE: 10/10