Spike Jonze delivers a masterpiece.

Rating: 9/10 (20 December 2013)

In an age where ninety percent of the movies at the box office are adaptations or prequels/sequels, it is so refreshing to see not only an original story, but one as beautiful as Her. Joaquin Phoenix delivers a stunning performance and Theo is a character that everyone at some point in their life can relate to. More than just a story of love, it is a story of learning how to love. Whether things work out as planned or not it shows that you can find yourself through someone else. The underlying story itself is not all that rare, but the way that Spike Jonze depicts it is absolute perfection. He didn't rely on pointless subplots to keep you involved, he forced you to focus in on the main character and make yourself a part of him.
It was as equally stunning visually as it was aesthetically. The quirky setting of the future, which at times looks like 1970, really gave the film life. It put you into a world that doesn't necessarily exist but is still real enough that you find yourself comparing it to present day. I was blown away by the attention to detail in this matter and the color scheme was flawless.
While you often hear names like Nolan, Scorsese, and Tarantino come up in talks of best director, this film begs the question why not Jonze? While he may be another Jackass he has blessed us with films such as Being John Malcovich and Adaptation, and now in one the best years of film in recent memory, has given us a visually stunning and emotionally brilliant piece of art that is, Her.