Her
(Dec. 18, 2013; Warner Bros.)

Summary: A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly-purchased operating system that’s designed to meet his every need.

Oscar Prospects: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay

Runner Up: Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography

Long Shots: Best Director, Best Costume Design, Best Original Score, Best Production Design, Best Sound Editing

IMDB

Status: It wasn’t until the trailer was announced that anyone thought this film was going to even be done this year. Writer/Director Spike Jonze (who is notorious for spending long hours in an edit room) has made a film with a bizarre premise, the trailer looks like the film has a lot to say and it will now close the New York Film Festival with a push from executives who are confident in the quality of the film and its award chances.

Projected MetaCritic: 84

The Players

Director: Spike Jonze
Writer: Spike Jonze
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Rooney Mara, Amy Adams
Cinematographer: Hoyte Van Hoytema
Production Designer: K.K. Barrett
Editor: Not Available
Original Music: Not Available

• Amy Adams Chelsea Barnard Chris Pratt Daniel Lupi Her Hoyte Van Hoytema Joaquin Phoenix K.K. Barrett Megan Ellison Natalie Farrey Olivia Wilde Portia Doubleday Rooney Mara Scarlett Johansson Spike Jonze Vincent Landay Warner Bros