Her is the story of the lonely, isolated Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), who writes love letters for other people for a living even as he struggles with the finality of divorce. Melancholy runs his world, until Theodore downloads a new operating system tailored to fit his every need - and meets Samantha (Scarlett Johansson), who organizes his email, reminds him of appointments ... and before long is also laughing at his jokes, consoling him on his divorce, even encouraging him to date again. Soon they're inseparable, Theodore even referring to Samantha as his girlfriend to friends and co-workers as he realizes he's falling in love ... in writer/director Spike Jonze's futuristic yet humane take on how technology is swiftly replacing all social interaction, even as we reach out for something more. Intelligent and beautifully acted, the film's flaw is in an ending that feels sterile, putting an incomplete cap on Theodore's world just as you really start to care about him. (rated R) ***1/2
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This has been trailed a lot and is my next new film to see. Knowing that it has a weak ending is really helpful as it prepares me and I can just make sure I enjoy the rest of the film. I feel quite excited about seeing it!
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