About Her (HBO)

"Her" is a 2013 American science-fiction romantic drama film written and directed by Spike Jonze. The story highlights the romantic relationship between a man, Theodore Twombly, and an artificial intelligence system, Samantha. The movie creates a near-future world presenting viewers with a technological perspective about relationships and connection.

Making / Production

The production process of "Her" involved a lot of attention to detail. The movie was set in Los Angeles in the near future, which required a distinctive and subtle design for the set and locations. Director Spike Jonze worked closely with costume designer Casey Storm, production designer KK Barrett and cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema to deliver the visually stunning and emotive film.

Actors

• Joachim Phoenix as Theodore Twombly - In a delicate portrayal of a lonely man, Phoenix effectively emanates emotion and establishes a strong connection with Samantha, a virtual entity.
• Scarlett Johansson as Samantha - Johansson, despite her lack of physical presence, wonderfully articulates every emotion using only her voice and leaves a deep impact.
• Amy Adams as Amy - As Theodore's supportive friend, Adams adds a beautiful human touch to the story with her performance.
• Roonie Mara as Catherine - Catherine, Theodore's ex-wife, is portrayed by Mara with depth and realism.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film originally featured Samantha Morton as the voice of Samantha, but later Scarlett Johansson was recast for the role and recorded all the dialogues in post-production.
• The color red is predominantly used throughout the film to indicate love, passion, and emotion.

Awards

"Her" was acclaimed by critics and received numerous awards and nominations. Jonze bagged the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and both Phoenix and Johansson received praise for their performances.

Quotes

• "The past is just a story we tell ourselves." - Samantha
• "Sometimes I think I have felt everything I'm ever gonna feel." - Theodore

Music, Soundtrack

• The evocative score and soundtrack for the film were composed by the band Arcade Fire.
• Songs like "Supersymmetry" and "The Moon Song" play significant roles in setting the movie's emotional tone.