This "Her" is worth the date!

Rating: 9/10 (6 February 2014)

Have you seen "Her"? Baby have you seen "Her? AAAAAA! OK, sorry for that Motown intro to my film review of the inventive flick "Her". Spike Jonze has written and directed yet another creative narrative. "Her" stars the masterful Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore, a lonely man who is still grieving the separation from his soon to be ex-wife. "Her" is set in the not-too-distant future where people are even more dependent on technology for their daily interactions. Theodore gets his "Roosevelt" on (whatever that means) when he falls for his Operating System named Samantha wonderfully voiced by Scarlett Johansson; yes, a non-living breathing "her". Jonze brilliantly depicts how the dependence on technology for communication with others has hampered the viability of interpersonal relationships. Could falling for a living breathing organism be a thing of the past? I don't think Jonze takes it to that extreme, but comes remotely close. Wait, I have to take a break. My OS Punantha is talking to me and wants to have lunch, so I have to go now see her. Kidding!! Jonze's cerebral operating system proves again that it is proficient in directing yet another inventive film in "Her"; and his screenplay was a revelation which also included the most comical scene of the year with that cursing video game character. Phoenix's performance as Theodore did briefly walked the line of over-depressive, but Joaquin did authentically bring it to life. Johansson's vocal performance is the best vocal work I have ever witnessed on screen; frankly my dear Scarlett I do give a damn that you were shut out of a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination. The talented Amy Adams does some nice genuine work here as Theodore's friend Amy. So even though "Her" is not for everyone, I still think you should see "Her" sometime. ***** Excellent