Her
First screened in December 2013
Director: Spike Jonze. Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, voice of Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Chris Pratt, Olivia Wilde, Laura Kai Chen, Portia Doubleday, voices of Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Spike Jonze. Screenplay: Spike Jonze.
Twitter Capsule: Toggles between blunt and subtle approaches to its themes. Generous in spirit. Actors really lift it. Adams a standout for me.

Photo © 2013 Warner Bros./Annapurna Pictures
Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B


Academy Award Nominations:
Best Picture
Best Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze
Best Production Design: K.K. Barrett; Gene Serdena
Best Original Score: William Butler & Owen Pallett
Best Original Song: "The Moon Song"

Golden Globe Nominations and Winners:
Best Picture (Musical/Comedy)
Best Actor (Musical/Comedy): Joaquin Phoenix
Best Screenplay: Spike Jonze

Other Awards:
Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Picture (tie); Best Production Design (K.K. Barrett)
National Board of Review: Best Picture; Best Director
Chicago Film Critics Association: Best Original Screenplay; Best Original Score (Arcade Fire)

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