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Rating: 8/10 (7 May 2014)

Her
The upside to dating a computer operating system is that when they get unresponsive, you can always Force Quit.
Which is why the relationship in this romantic-drama is perfect.
In the hyper-connected future, a withdrawn writer, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), deals with his pending divorce by downloading an OS tailored to his specific tastes.
Calling herself Samantha (Scarlett Johansson), she starts to draw Theodore out of his shell, challenging him to new experiences.
Eventually, they form a bond that turns into something unheard of in the dating world.
Like all relationship though, it faces a host of difficulties as Samantha evolves and interacts with other A.I.
Written and directed by Spike Jonze, Her is a melancholy meander through a possible-future flavoured with warm hues, hiked up trousers and solitude.
As sensitive as it's lead, Her articulates the sweet subtleties of relationships, real or synthetic.
Furthermore, an OS girlfriend never complains about her weight.
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