A mesmerising piece of art once again proving that Joaquin Phoenix is one of the greatest actors of our time.

Rating: 8/10 (21 May 2020)

Spike Jonze has given us a range of weird and wonderful movies over the years. Her is by far my favourite. It delivers a realistic depiction of love while also serving as an enduring sci fi piece that feels a lot like some of the ideas that Black Mirror has explored. However if i could pinpoint the things that make this movie so special it would be the artistic cinematography and the killer performance by Phoenix that has solidified my opinion that he is one of the greatest actors of our time. His commitment to his roles is so evident with every slight expression that he makes. This is truly next level acting. The cinematography is beautiful and incredibly well thought out to reinforce ideas that are explored in this movie. Particularly the use of colour. The soft pastel colour pallet with a range of pinks create an intimate and immersive experience. This paired with the the use of close ups help to solidify this idea.
Although i have expressed my admiration for Phoenix in this movie, Scarlett Johansson deserves discussion. This may be the strangest role that she has ever done but it may also be one of the best performances she has ever given. The ability to convey so much emotion through the voice and nothing else is nothing short of impressive. The conversations between phoenix and his Ai girlfriend feel real. This makes these scenes that much more uncomfortable to watch in the best way possible.
In conclusion this may br one of the greatest movies of 2013 and it is well worth your time. However just like other Spike Jonze movies it will not be for everyone but despite this i would still urge you to check it out.