Immensely thought-provoking and visually striking - incredible!

Rating: 9/10 (24 April 2016)

I had read bits and pieces about this film but hadn't put it all together to really understand what was going to happen. I'm glad that i didn't do this, and I urge anyone reading this not to ruin the film for yourself, because it's truly remarkable. The acting is superb, the camera-work is so striking, and the plot is so well-thought out.
I think what I liked most about Her was the subtlety of it's themes, combining sadness and desperation with hope and romanticism, as well as exploring what brings together and separates humans and artificial intelligence. It was interesting to watch our main character evolve with his artificial counterpart, and I thought that it really raised that question of what actually separates us from artificiality? As discussed within the film, there's the argument that it's simply a body, and it plays out so well throughout.
Also, I didn't realise Chris Pratt played a part! His character is hilarious (like usual), but doesn't take anything away from what is trying to be achieved with the main character. If anything, I think the comedic element highlighted how far detached Theodore is from being 'normal'.
WATCH THIS FILM. IT'S GREAT.