Rated: R (Restricted) for some sexual content
Being lost never felt so good...(thats safe to say). Sofia Coppola brilliantly directed Lost in Translation in japan which added to the over-all theme of being "lost" on location.
What you must know going into this movie is that the plot is never explained, it is explained by the career defining performances from Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, they have definite chemistry and it is a plus. They connect with each other under most bizarre circumstances, both are sort of lost soul.
While this film does not completely blow me away it is perfectly written and executed by Sofia Coppola. The character study is fascinating and Bill Murray is hilarious. The interaction and moment when nothing is happening is actually very moving and meaningful. See this movie, then admire how well the acting was, but don't expect the plot to be found anywhere in the movie, you find it within the characters.
Sofia Coppola also proves she has some worth as a director on her own and proves she has her own vision, she observes psychological behaviour so well in this movie. Sofia captures vividly the feelings and meanings of being a tourist in a foreign country. I guess frequent travelers can relate well with this movie.
Also, there is some comedy mixed in that is very funny in a unique way, it balances humour, drama and incredible acting as well as this film. I laughed a lot especially when long Japanese words are translated really short like "More intensity, more cool" to Bill Murray who was acting there as having commercial shoot.
Impressive, but Bill Murray's consistent good acting is what holds the film together so well. But there was a lot of extended scenes to the point when the movie was over, I wanted more because it seems I didn't get enough.
80% Fresh for this movie. Highly recommended!
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