Spike Jonze's Her was a stunning portrait of what it's like to be alone. We knew Spike Jonze was a great director, but when he finally sat to write his first solo screenwriting credit, we saw his true voice come alive. Jonze conceived the idea in the early 2000s after reading an article about a website that allowed for instant messaging with an artificial intelligence program. From there, he began to write the screenplay that became Her. This cinematic masterpiece follows a greeting card writer in the near future who falls in love with artificial intelligence inside his phone. Featuring stunning performances from Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson, this story is a delicate and intimate look at the core of human desire; loneliness and connection. Check out the video from CineStructure about the story and feel of this film, and let's talk after the jump. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 22 June, 2021