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Vultural
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A few reviews . . (film or TV)
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28-Aug-2021, 3:03 PM

Her - 2013 - 7/10

Near-future yarn that received plenty of ink a few years ago.
Allegory of how humanity plugs in with everyone on the planet, yet grows more disassociated from each other.
Lead character develops relationship with his new OS (operating system) which is more a personal assistant.
Glossy photography (in sunny, fairy-tale Los Angeles) overlays the loneliness of daily existence.
His seemingly well-paid job (writing personal letters) strikes a false note since (1) People increasingly no longer read, and (2) Less and less pay for content.
Enjoyed this - perhaps appreciated would be a better word.
Superbly done, though I feel the overall fear of dislocation is possibly wrong.
Most people I know seem happier in their virtual world over daily reality.