Comments on: NYFF Review: Spike Jonze’s ‘Her’ Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams & Rooney Mara

By: michelle

michelle — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:51:08 +0000

This is such a well-written, nuanced and eloquent article – makes me want to see the film even more.

By: loudrockmusic

loudrockmusic — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:51:08 +0000

I'm sorry. I really hate that still at the top of the post. It's so…ugh.

By: Bel

Bel — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:51:08 +0000

I think it's admirable to qualify a positive rating with a B+ or A-. Too often, some think that just because they really enjoyed a film it's automatically an A. There obviously had to be some reason which bumped it down a third of a letter grade. And I doubt it is a case of unfairness; in my experience, reviewers are much more prone to over-grade than under-grade. A burst of non-fanboy criticism is refreshing.

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:51:08 +0000

So happy this seems to have lived up to expectations, absolutely cannot wait for this to come to the UK!

By: William

William — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:51:08 +0000

I can't believe that anyone would even bother getting upset about a letter grade after reading the obviously favorable review. Laughably pathetic. Anyway, I caught this yesterday and I couldn't wait for it to be over. I understand, and appreciate, the overarching ideas behind the plot about human need to connect on real levels and that love can't be virtualized or taken for granted, etc. However, the way that it all plaid out felt so contrived and so obviously fictional. It was extremely difficult for me to suspend disbelief and accept the character of Samantha as an actual computer and not just an off screen actor. Maybe that actually speaks for the intention of the film because we are supposed to feel as if she is real, since she is real to Theodore. I just couldn't help but notice the seams, here. I feel that everything this film had to say about connections and love and acceptance was said WAY better in Lars and the Real Girl which was more subtle, more emotional, and more charming all around. I'm sad to say I was wildly disappointed with Her because I was really expecting to love it. If Her was a road trip through our hearts, feelings, and the way we connect in modern (and postmodern) society then I appreciate the destination but the ride itself was bumpy and painful to get through.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:51:08 +0000

Just saw this at the NYFF screening and it's positively THE best movie I have seen this year. And your final grading is really quite inconsistent with what you expressed in the review. It reads like a solid A to me.

By: bob hawk

bob hawk — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:51:08 +0000

Yes, a beautifully articulated review of a beautiful film — a review that, indeed (re TJ's comment below), is not reflected by your ambiguous rating. Sounds like a solid A, though not an A+ due to your one caveat. Anyway, I can't wait to see this again . . . sharing with a dear friend, of course.

By: Taylor Jones

Taylor Jones — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:51:08 +0000

Yes, great review, although you're harsh with your grading. I guess one can just pretend it isn't there.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:51:08 +0000

Fantastically written review man. Can't wait!