An Intimate, Melancholy Journey

Rating: 9/10 (13 August 2019)

Yes, that sounds depressing and understandably causes one to hesitate before watching this film. However, the impression this movie will leave on you is very real and explores parts of our most basic need to love and feel loved.
The relationship development between a depressed, lonely man and his AI assistant is natural and intimate. Their connection deepens as naturally as breathing. While experiencing this intimate journey between these two characters, you clearly are able to see the world from their perspective. Theodore wants a relationship but has trouble opening up. Samantha keeps learning and evolving, thus her desires grow along with her.
You do not realize how invested you are in the film until the ending. Then you are left with heavy feelings and thoughts that can be scary to explore. For a film to leave this much of an impression is a statement of masterful storytelling. Her will leave you with feelings of tenderness, warmth, intimacy, sadness, depression, loneliness, and joy. All of the same feelings we experience in our closest relationships.