8 Movies From 2013 That Completely Went Over Audiences' Heads

By Paul Sorrells /

5. Her

Up next is Her, which, despite being one of the most intelligent and though provoking American films of 2013, ended up being a bit of a flop when it came to popular reception. Her failed to crack the top ten at the box office on its opening weekend, and received a poor B- Cinemascore from viewers. For context, that's lower than Ender's Game's, and is the same score that audiences gave The Legend of Hercules. A lot of the mixed reception came from discomfort with the strange concept, as well as audiences missing out on the fact that the movie was a bit more than just a portrayal of a futuristic relationship.While the love-story between the two main characters is the central theme of the movie, Her is also a character study, a superbly crafted sci-fi film, and a probing, understated investigation into human interaction. The numerous themes in the movie demand multiple viewings before they can properly be understood, but the very fact that so much of this movie takes place beneath the surface probably damaged it in the short run. While it will undoubtedly be a classic years from now, Her might have been a bit much for audiences to take in 2013.