HER REVIEW - A sunkissed film that delivers with emotional clout

4/5

The past is just a story that we tell ourselves. Her delivers on all levels. The acting is top class and the cinematography is spot on, tinted mixture of IKEA and hipster but it is the characters, the immense characterization that set Her apart. As far as high concepts go this is up there, a broken, down trodden man, struggling to cope with his life now he and his wife have separated falls in love with his operating system. A stellar understated performance from Joaquin Phoenix anchors the film, he plays off Scarlett Johansson's voice work as Samantha so well, cutting through the ins and outs of a growing relationship. The rose tinted early years which dessolve into little scrap book memories in our brains that we carry around in our heads. The unconventional nature of the film is layered over an almost formulaic love story but it never feels like it is treading worn ground. It carries an emotional weigh throughout as each scenario is engrained on Joaquin's face. Spike Jonze manages to even sneak in a little social commentary for good measure. I can't recommend this film enough, the style, feeling and performances make this film a must see.