#movie scenes
You know why this is my favorite tree? ‘Cause it’s tipped over, and it’s still growing.
Moonee, The Florida Project (2017)
Track 9, six months from now at six o’clock at night.
Before Sunrise (1995)
There’s no way we could meet. But one thing is certain. If we see each other, we’ll know. That you were the one who was inside me. That I was the one who was inside you.
Mitsuha Miyamizu, Your Name. (2016)
Roman Holiday (1953)
All The Bright Places (2020)
Spirited Away (2001)
Buttercup: You mock my pain.
Man in Black: Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.
The Princess Bride (1987)
I forgot how good it felt to be held by you.
Louise Banks, Arrival (2016)
Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)
Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara when they were in love in Her
In this trip to this not-so-distant future, Spike Jonze digs in the 2.0 society relationships. Theodore Twombly, a heart-broken ghost writer falls in love with an Operating System. Rather than looking for his inner self, Joaquin Phoenix’s character seeks for shelter in this sensual, artificial voice brought by Scarlett Johansson. A song serves as a picture to bridge the virtual link between the human and the robot, enhancing this tech romance, which feels real for both the viewer and the leading character.
In this distant era, the soft palette (orange, yellow and red) and the studied urban landscapes (a superb elevator with changing mirrors, sleek furniture and vast lofts, massive buildings looming over the plugged-in workers) give a feeling of warmth to the spectator. Beauty is another character of the film, from technology devices (gorgeous and minimalist cell phones and computer screens) to the perfect retro-futuristic costume design, where even high-waisted pants make Phoenix look interesting and weird yet a little sloppy.
Additionally, the night scenes with city lights and the loneliness of the protagonist scenes remind to Sofia Coppola’s ( Jonze’s ex-wife) Lost in Translation.
Personally, I felt very touched by this story as it talks about so many contemporary issues. How we deal with technology, how it has modified our lives, from dawn until dusk. (and even whilst sleeping!) Moreover, Her examines how quickly the internet and global technology have changed our lives.
I used to blame my ex-boyfriend about his intensive use of his laptop aka his “other girlfriend”. Recently I was hooked by a guy that I knew through his hilarious photographs found online. Luckily I met him and later on I dug into his digital identity (widely spread on social media) which made me swiftly fall in love with him. Did I really like him or what he pretends to be in the cyberspace? What if our urge to connect through technology prevents us from connecting, learning to be with ourselves and meeting people in real life? Will we come back to the hand written letters?
Every day I “make” new friends on Facebook. And every day I see this eagerness to connect. The brilliant script of Her reflects accurately this feeling about our desire and need to connect. This movie is also a grown-up meditation about something much more durable than romantic (and fast-food, easy) love. Their digital romance goes through the most common stages of a relationship (mystery, passion, honeymoon, routine, boredom) which leads us to rethink about the nature of relationships.
A wistful and human film to not miss.
