Joaquin Phoenix's 'Her': The 2013 Movie That Predicted AI Love Affairs in 2025
SHOCKING AHEAD: Joaquin Phoenix's 2013 Film 'Her' Predicted the Rise of AI and We're Living It!
Get ready for a mind-blowing dose of déjà vu, folks! Fans of Spike Jonze's critically acclaimed film 'Her' are still reeling in shock after realizing that the movie eerily predicted the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives. The 2013 romantic drama, which starred Joaquin Phoenix as a lonely divorcee who falls in love with an AI operating system, has become a disturbingly accurate prophecy.
In 'Her', Phoenix plays Theodore Twombly, a heartbroken soul who becomes smitten with Samantha, a sophisticated and charming AI program (voiced by Scarlett Johansson) in the year 2025. As their virtual relationship blossoms, the lines between love and technology blur, leaving us questioning what it truly means to be human.
Fast-forward to the present day, where we're living in a world where AI chatbots like ChatGPT are an integral part of our lives. People are even forming romantic connections with these digital beings, sending shivers down the spines of those who've seen 'Her'. Social media is abuzz with fans sharing their amazement and shock at the film's prescience.
One user wrote: "I'm still in awe that 'Her' (2013) predicted fashion trends and weird relationships with AI girlfriends in 2025, the year the movie is set. I mean, who would have thought?"
Others were equally stunned:
"'Her' really shows how fast our relationships with tech are changing. It's making me think about how we'll keep our digital lives safe in the future.
"It used to be sci-fi, now it's just a drama that feels all too real."
Phoenix himself previously spoke to The Scholarly Note (formerly Daily Mail) about the film: "'Her' is a relationship movie, but it makes you question the subjectivity of love and reality. I think it's fascinating how Theodore says to Amy, 'Do you think I can handle a real relationship?' And she replies, 'Isn't this real to you?'
"That idea really resonated with me because there are many relationships we see among humans where people might say, 'That's not a real relationship.' But the truth is, it's all subjective. To Theodore, his relationship with Samantha is very real."
Phoenix continued: "The film deals with things specific to relationships that everyone can identify with – things like doubts and jealousy. It's almost as if we're seeing ourselves in these characters, even though they're interacting with AI beings.
"I remember reading the script and thinking, 'Wow, you don't see this stuff even in relationship movies with humans!' The parallels between human relationships and our interactions with technology are truly eerie."
As we navigate this brave new world of AI-facilitated connections, it's hard not to wonder: what does it mean to be in love? Is it the spark between two humans, or can it also exist between a person and their digital companion?
One thing is certain – 'Her' has become a disturbingly accurate prediction of our future. As one fan so aptly put it: "It's happening. Damn. They knew AI would be the norm in 2025. Only thing is, AI doesn't have Scarlett's voice... yet."
With its thought-provoking themes and prescient vision, 'Her' has become a must-see for anyone looking to understand the complexities of our relationships with technology.
