Scarlett's Voice.

Rating: 10/10 (16 December 2015)

Her (2013): Dir: Spike Jonze / Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde / Voice: Scarlett Johansson: Enticing drama about connection. It stars Joaquin Phoenix as the introverted Theodore whose job consists of writing love letters for those who cannot. He is separated from his wife whom he's known since they were young. He resists signing divorce papers because he still harbors feelings for her. Seeking connection he signs on to a computer operating system that can adapt to behavior. Her operating name is Samantha and she becomes his closest friend when he sticks a piece in his ear that monitors her voice. This is a strange futuristic epic by Spike Jonze whose remarkable imagination previously brought us Being John Malkovich. Phoenix delivers his most endearing performance as a lonely individual who finds solace with Samantha. What is interesting is when the relationship boarders on physical through vocal descriptions and eventually a third party who agrees to pose as physical Samantha. When possession sets in feelings of detachment threatens their relationship. Scarlett Johansson provides the sexy engaging voice of Samantha. Amy Adams plays a neighbor and long time friend of Theodore's who struggles in her marriage. Rooney Mara plays Catherine, Theodore's ex-wife who is appalled at his technical relationship. Olivia Wilde sparks moments as a woman whom Phoenix goes on a date with and then disappoints. This is a deep analysis regarding how technology is dividing us from human interaction threatening any connection to her or him. Score: 10 / 10