May 10, 2014
10:36 p.m.

Weird. Creepy. Unsettling.

And did I say...weird?

Just finished watching "Her" with Joaquin Phoenix. I have to say that Spike Jones hit on an original concept in an age of endlessly repeated story lines. It is a love story, but...with a twist.

A twisted twist.

And yet, I could not have stopped watching it. I had to know where the story ends up. I'll repeat that it was weird, creepy and unsettling, but nevertheless, it was a good story. I like weird, creepy and unsettling--if I didn't I would never have read a second Stephen King novel.

(I will read anything Sai King writes.)

Phoenix has outdone himself in this role. While he does have some interaction with other characters, it's pretty much a one man show. His performance drew me in and kept my attention throughout. I was rooting for him even when I thought I knew...well...no spoilers.

Watch it yourself.

I have to add that this was made doubly weird for me because in this role Phoenix really reminded me of someone I know.

See "Her". You may find it unnerving, but you'll be compelled to stick with it to the end.

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