"Her" Movie (2013)

A "Her" Movie (2013) is a American romantic dramatic science fiction film released in 2013.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) explore themes of love, relationships, and technology through the lens of a man's bond with an AI system.
  • It can (typically) depict complex Emotional Connections that form between humans and artificial intelligence.
  • It can reference an increasing dependence on technology for emotional fulfillment.
  • It can explore the nuances of love and loneliness in a digital age.
  • It can employ an Intimate Narrative Style to drive its plot, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and character development over action or spectacle.
  • It can have a Minimalist Setting Movie ...
  • It can have a Conversational Script ...
  • It can challenge viewers' perceptions of relationships and intimacy, presenting a future where human connections with machines can mirror or even surpass those with other humans.
  • It can reflect Universal Themes of love, loss, and the quest for connection in an increasingly isolated world.
  • It can illustrate the complexities of Human-AI Relationships and the ethical implications of such advanced technology.
  • It can serve as a cautionary tale, highlighting the potential dangers of over-reliance on technology for emotional support and the importance of maintaining genuine human connections in an increasingly digital world.
  • It can include "Her" Elements such as:
    • an "Her" Introspective Monologue that delves into the protagonist's thoughts and feelings about his evolving relationship with the AI, highlighting the theme of Emotional Isolation in a connected world.
    • an "Her" Interface Interaction that visually and narratively explores the interactions between the protagonist and the AI system through his operating system's user interface, emphasizing the Integration of Technology into daily life.
    • an "Her" Love Declaration Scene where emotional exchanges between the protagonist and the AI explore the complexities of Artificial Emotional Intelligence, questioning the nature of love and attachment in the digital age.
    • an "Her" Breakup Scene that addresses the challenges and limitations of relationships with AI, reflecting on the themes of Loss and Separation Anxiety when deeply integrated with technology.
    • an "Her" Public Interaction where the protagonist interacts with his AI in public spaces, showcasing societal reactions and the normalization of Human-Machine Relationships, thus exploring social acceptance and the evolving nature of privacy.
    • an "Her" Dream Sequence where visual metaphors are used to express the protagonist's inner conflicts and desires, linking to themes of Desire and Fulfillment in a technologically advanced society.
    • an "Her" Letter Writing segment where the protagonist's job of composing personal letters for others through the AI underlines the theme of Authenticity and Alienation in human expressions mediated by technology.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • "Blade Runner 2049".
  • "Ex Machina".
  • "Inception".
• See: Spike Jonze, Megan Ellison, Vincent Landay, Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, AI Fiction, AI Forecast.

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• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Her_(film) Retrieved:2024-4-28.
  • Her (stylized in lowercase) is a 2013 American science-fiction romantic drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Spike Jonze. It marks Jonze's solo screenwriting debut. The film follows Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a man who develops a relationship with Samantha (Scarlett Johansson), an artificially intelligent virtual assistant personified through a female voice. The film also stars Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, and Chris Pratt. The film was dedicated to James Gandolfini, Harris Savides, Maurice Sendak and Adam Yauch, who all died before the film's release.

    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. After making I'm Here (2010), a short film sharing similar themes, Jonze returned to the idea. He wrote the first draft of the script in five months. Principal photography took place in Los Angeles and Shanghai in mid-2012. The role of Samantha was recast in post-production, with Samantha Morton being replaced with Scarlett Johansson. Additional scenes were filmed in August 2013 following the casting change.

    Her premiered at the 2013 New York Film Festival on October 12, 2013. Warner Bros. Pictures initially provided a limited release for Her at six theaters on December 18. It was later given a wide release at over 1,700 theaters in the United States and Canada on January 10, 2014. Her received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for the performances of Phoenix and Johansson, and Jonze's screenplay and direction, and grossed over $48 million worldwide on a production budget of $23 million. The film received numerous awards and nominations, primarily for Jonze's screenplay. At the 86th Academy Awards, Her received five nominations, including Best Picture, and won the award for Best Original Screenplay. Jonze also won awards for his screenplay at the 71st Golden Globe Awards, the 66th Writers Guild of America Awards, the 19th Critics' Choice Awards, and the 40th Saturn Awards. In a 2016 BBC poll of 177 critics around the world, Her was voted the 84th-greatest film since 2000. It is now considered to be one of the best films of the 2010s, the 21st century and of all time.

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