Exceptional. Very unusual romance.

Rating: 9/10 (3 March 2014)

When I first heard of the premise of HER, I thought why would I want to see this film. I am so glad I changed my mind. Written, directed and produced by Spike Jones, HER is a science fiction romantic drama. Not many people on the Joaquin Phoenix bandwagon anymore; but he is excellent as Theodore, a professional letter writer in an emotional world of hurt due to a failed marriage. Lonely Theodore purchases a brand new artificially intelligent operating system, the OS1...its the first of its kind and destined to change Theodore's life. The system works through his cell phone via his computer. The OS1 has a name, Samantha; and Samantha has a voice(Scarlett Johansson). Theodore starts spending most of his waking hours in a vibrant relationship with his new companion. Strange, but true; he is a lonely man no more...he is a man in love again. And I tell you right now...damn, I fell in love with Samantha too! And it has been a very long time since I have been drawn into a movie to this extent. But how long can this one-of-a-kind love affair last? Forget the cold drink and popcorn, I was feeling every emotion there was to feel. And I blame it all on Samantha.
This film is critically acclaimed and has received honors on top of honors; and nominated for five Academy Awards, including best picture, and won the award for Best Writing-Original Screenplay. Kudos, Mr. Jones. HER also features Amy Adams, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pratt, Rooney Mara and Kristen Wiig. You don't just watch HER...you feel it!