her (2013 or 2014) Review

Introduction:
her, released in 2013 and 2014, is a film written and directed by Spike Jonze which stars Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore Twombly, Amy Adams as Amy, Scarlett Johansson as Samantha, Rooney Mara as Catherine, and Chris Pratt as Paul.
It is essentially about Theodore and his quest to recover or/and rediscover himself amidst the throes of a divorce.  The main focus is on the relationship he develops with an operating system also known as Samantha.
Plot:
The film moves along at a steady medium pace. It is neither slow nor fast.  However I believe because of the subject matter it seems to drag a little between the middle of Act 2 and beginning of Act 3.  The film really examines what a relationship entails with Theodore's experiences with three women and Samantha.
Theodore Twombly:
Although some people contest that Theodore is a pretty stagnant character, he still goes through a variety of emotions.  Joaquin Phoenix pulls off being Theodore with what is a flawless performance.  I bought into the fact that he is a "normal or average" guy and was able to feel both empathetic and sympathetic towards him, and because of that I was able to see the world from his perspective.
I also bought the relationship he has with Samantha.  Joaquin's performance was greatly complemented by Scarlett Johansson's Voice work as the operating system.  Her voice was perfect in its delivery of cadence, timbre, and tone of and for each scene it is in.
Tone:
her is a really dramatic piece with comedic relief scenes throughout.  Spike Jonze was able to find the balance between the heavy emotional scenes and the comedic relief scenes through a game, Chris Pratt, and Amy Adams.  Chris Pratt's and Amy Adams' characters provide the counter balance that help Theodore through his moments of self doubt, divorce, and relative lethargy in relation to social interests.
Spike Jonze and Company:
Wow!!! This film is so visually striking.  Each scene has Theodore stand out from the crowd with a bright orange or red shirt or jacket and the color palate of the rest of the frame.  The movie constantly alternates it's depth of field from far and wide shots to close ups and extreme close ups by changing from shallow depth of field to deep focus which added to each scene.  If Theodore was particularly introverted and introspective in the scene then the depth of field would be shallow allowing the viewer to really focus in on and with Theodore and what he is saying, thinking, or doing.
Final Thoughts:
I really like the musical tracks that accompany the film.  This is a visually striking narrative that examines what it means to be in a relationship and in love with great performances from the lead actor and supporting actors and actresses.  I give her an A.