Cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema has shot a beautiful looking movie -- no doubt about it, this footage glows. Spike Jonze has elicited moving and nuanced performances. Joaquin Phoenix pours his heart out. And, yes, Scarlett Johansson's voice work is very good. Amy Adams, who I assume has a minor role, is nonetheless totally dialed in and carries her scene (shown in the trailer) beautifully. Rooney Mara grabs your attention with just a few supremely well sculpted lines.
So, gorgeous to look at, delightful performances, great concept, with a lot of traction intellectually. However, you have to buy into it. If you don't, it will not be watchable. If you do, it will transport you. I'm thinking a lot of people will buy into 'Her'.
Personally, though at first I laughed at the premise, I can't wait to see this movie. 'Her' looks like the kind of thing we (used to) go to the movie theater to watch.
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