Doesn't feel that far from reality

Rating: 8/10 (5 October 2018)

Her is great science fiction because it doesn't feel that far from reality. The setting, the technology and even the clothing styles seem like they could actually exist in a few years. Joaquin Phoenix carries this movie on his shoulders, and his relationship with Samantha, though artificial on a number of levels, feels realistic. They could have cut 20 to 30 minutes from this movie, however, and it would have been better for it. It tends to drag on in parts. Still, this is a film worth seeing -- because it may be our future.