Depressive

Rating: 10/10 (17 February 2020)

Probably one of the most depressive movies I've ever seen. To begin with I will list a few things that are extremely sad but they're not what makes this movie so depressive. Joaquin Phoenix is a seasoned hipster who's probably the loneliest guy in some semi dystopian Los Angeles; he is so lonely that he falls in love with an OS; he is so unfortunate that even the OS dumps him at some point; he cries several times during the movie; he's probably suicidal at the end of the movie even though we don't actually see him comiting it (I guess it would probably kill the vibe). However, what makes this movie so depressive for me is one scary
and disturbing fact that 20 years from now a movie with a story like this could easily begin with "based on actual events"... It's one of those sci-fis that feel less sci-fi the more you think about them, and you realize it's more of a near future prediction than a fantasy, and the future is not bright at all
Technically wise Her is a very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing movie, it doesn't feel too comicy with drones, robots and whatnot, just some humans with their machines and loneliness.... Acting wise it's top notch, Joaquin is awesome and so is Scarlett Johansson. I didn't expect such an amazing performance from someone using nothing but her voice but true talent knows no limits