The film "Her"

First: Read this entire prompt so you understand what is asked of you. To complete this exam, you must watch the film Her. First, view the trailer (Links to an external site.) for the film and take a moment to think about what you expect. Then watch the film – as you do, please watch with a pencil and paper so you can take notes/note the time and place of moments you want to quote/cite: Her Prompt: In the beginning of your essay, identify what you perceive as the creative goals of the film and its desired impact upon you as a viewer. What were your expectations coming in after viewing the trailer? What do you think Spike Jonze (the writer/producer/director) hopes to say or accomplish? In what specific ways does it succeed or fall short? In the body of your essay, discuss in what ways this film takes risks and challenges us, both as individuals and as contemporary humans? With what ethical and/or social issues does the film engage? How has your understanding of these issues been affected by the film? Also in the body of your essay, identify what three challenging and thoughtful questions you would ask Spike Jonze or the protagonist, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), if you could. Why do you think these questions matter? In your conclusion, reflect upon the meaning of this film to you. How does it help you understand yourself and/or other people better or differently?