I LOVE HER ♥ If it was up to me (which it definitely isn't, but, whatever) this would be this years award season darling. Not only do I think Joaquin Phoenix is long due an oscar, but I personally found her the most enjoyable of all the award season films. The film follows Theodore Twombly (Pheonix), a lonely soon to be divorcee who embarks on an emotional relationship with his computer operating system called Samantha (voiced by Scarlett Johanson), or as I like to see it, the SIRI of the future. Written and directed by the amazing Spike Jonze (Where The Wild Things Are, Adaption), the script is impeccably written and so aesthetically pleasing to watch play out. I imagine it won't be to everyones taste, its slightly oddball and if you think about it, kinda creepy, but that is the point of it. It seems like a strange concept but Jonze has created a film that could easily be seen as a take on the modern digital age. A lot of us digest and discuss the world, friendships, relationships and even our own happiness with each other through social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and blogging and her is a literal hyped up take on that concept. It's out this this Friday in the UK, which just so happens to fall on Valentines Day. i have a feeling this means it's being marketed as an 'unusual love story' type, but I can promise you it is so much more. A sad, beautiful, funny, sickeningly sentimental and triumphant film.
** Watch the trailer HERE **
The soundtrack is another huge aspect of her that i'm completely obsessed with. The film score was composed by Arcade Fire (AHH!) and Owen Pallett with additional music by Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Below is the studio duet version of The Moon Song by Karen O with Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. In the film, the solo version by K.O is used instead but I kinda love this a little bit more.. It's a dreamy trip.
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