An artificial intelligence in a science fiction film? The Skynet system from the Terminator films comes to mind, which stands against humanity and heralds the end of the world. That AIs in the cinema not just death and ruin the outstanding Her proved a few years ago.
Theodore, played by Joaquin Phoenix, falls in love with his in the 2013 romance film personalized operating system, which goes by the names Samantha and voiced by Scarlett Johansson. If you haven’t seen the film yet or want to watch it again: Her is currently streaming on Netflix with a subscription.
Really strong sci-fi film on Netflix: Her tells a touching love story between humans and AI
What seemed like a fascinating mind game when it was released in cinemas now has some references to our present. Spike Jonze has created a film that is one unusual perspective that defies all clichés when it comes to the relationship between humans and machines.
You can watch the trailer for Her here:
Her – Trailer (German) HD
Her imagines a near future that looks like a plausible development our world today feels like. Although the film is very stylized in its design (from the color concept to the score to the choice of location), the relationship between Theodore and Samantha feels real.
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It doesn’t take a big robocalypse to create an artificial intelligence asking questions of trust, which can bring down an entire world. Her approaches this bond from a quiet, reflective perspective that seems far more prophetic than any Skynet horror vision, looking toward our future.
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