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When I used to think of what made a good movie, I would look at a movie from all aspects: direction, cinematography, editing, acting, story etc. The sum of all these parts make up the whole, and are also what lead me to my opinion of a film...

Then came Lost in Translation. The first time I watched this movie, I felt a strange sense of depression that lasted for a few days, but I couldn't put my finger on why. I watched it again and again, and felt the same way each time. I thought maybe it was because I have never traveled and would really like to, or that I have the desire to find the perfect woman in a strange world.

Whatever the case, I realized one thing. LOST IN TRANSLATION MADE ME THINK. It made me question my life, its purpose, whether I was happy or not, and what I want do with it. Never has a movie touched me in such a way, and for that reason, this is the one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. That doesn't mean its the best movie ever made, in fact, I can name many that are technically better than this film, like the one I named before. But I cannot name a movie that has had more effect on me than Lost in Translation, and that is why I love it and will love it forever.

Think of the last movie that really made you think, one that had such a great influence on you that it somehow changed your life, even for the littlest bit. That, to you, is a great movie...

Few movies make you THINK long after they end. That's OK. Movies are supposed to entertain and most do so without requiring even one ounce of thought. It's sad that maybe some of you out there prefer movies- and life- that way. Thankfully this movie is all about thinking and feeling. This is not a chick flick. It's a human experience flick.

This film examines and lays bare the intricacies of love, life and loneliness; the claustrophobia, insomnia and disorientation of traveling to a foreign country. The loneliness that creeps in after life's normality starts to wear thin. The spark of promise that meeting someone new brings. This is what life is about and what this film so flawlessly portrays.

How many of you can relate to and have actually been that guy/girl on business, in the hotel in some foreign city, happily married yet feeling alone and beaten by life's banality? How many of us have been tempted in that very situation, to stray from the confines of moral adherence for the lure of a forbidden, if fleeting, joy? How many have felt that tingle- that spark- when a stranger smiles and you think, "you know, in another life..."? Change the time, place and all of us have been there whether we admit it or not. Maybe single people don't get this movie; maybe it's for those of us who have walked down that aisle and are wiser to the realities of life.

The characters here are true. Their dialog is true. The setting is true. It's all tirelessly fascinating because we can all relate to it and it involves us in a way that most movies do not. We find ourselves drawn to every moment these two experience together and apart. We are intrigued by the glances, nuances and words they share.

Johanssen is brilliant and beautiful as the lonely, young wife questioning her marriage. Her beauty is classic, not necessarily sexual, though she is obviously alluring in this role. Her bee-stung lips, perfect body and haunting eyes may have something to do with that. Still she's more sophisticated beauty than mindless hottie, even at 19. This is a role tailor-made for her. It could never have been Reese Witherspoon or Jessica Alba or - God forbid- Jessica Simpson, or anybody else in that realm.

Murray is simply at his best. He does "exasperated, middle-aged and depressed" better than most, with his receding hairline and frumpy body. You really believe that these two could connect in a physical and emotional way, as remote as that may seem on the surface. What other 50-something could ever be believed to be appealing to a young woman as pretty as Charlotte? That's a tough chemistry to fake and I can't think of a more perfect pair. What drives them to this attraction is what's intriguing to watch.

Go see this. Turn off your "Major Blockbuster-Tom Cruise-Action-Pop Culture Catch Phrase-Big Star" mind and tune in with a more searching self. Watch this with your soul and heart, not your eyes. If you look deeper than the surface you'll find yourself moved by the whole experience. Yes, it's THAT good.

It's very interesting to see all of the ratings that Lost In Translation received in different countries. In Canada it is only PG, while in America it's rated R! And really, the only explanation for this is a brief scene at a strip joint that shows some nudity. I really look down on that R rating because Lost In Translation is a good-hearted film that should be enjoyed by all ages. Notice how during the 2003 Oscar season two films played the "only one special effect: the effect on the audience" card; one being this film and the other being Mystic River. Both are great films, both are rated R in the U.S., but only one of them can carry along its story without brutal murders.

So what can I say about Lost In Translation that hasn't been said a million times already? It's all true. It's subtle, down-to-earth, and allows the audience to observe and relate to the characters, Bob and Charlotte. Both of them have a life crisis to deal with, and I guess if you're thousands and thousands of miles away from your problems it makes it easier to take an objective look at them, even if they do follow you. Bob and Charlotte confide in each other and develop a relationship. That's what it's all about, and every scene is precious. It's a real and true to life kind of film. We never hear the lines: "Oh, Charlotte, I'm so glad I went to Japan. You've changed my life in such a profound way and you'll always be in my heart." That's because that just isn't the way it goes in real life. The feeling is there, the characters know it, the audience knows it, so it has to be left at that.

So, yeah, I love this movie. It's clearly the highlight of Bill Murray's career and marks the perfect first real stand-out in Scarlett Johanson's. It's so rare to see a movie that only has an interest in its characters (and only two of them, at that!) and makes them so charming, lovable, and familiar. This is a great example of non-Hollywood Hollywood films: the well-known actors and producers going to the roots of independent film-making. In an age where half the movies out there are packed with CGI, this is refreshing to see.

My rating: 10/10

It is not easy to talk about "Lost in Translation". Sofia Coppola's second film as a director is in part about things we never talk about. While its two protagonists try to find mutual solace in each other, their silence is as expressive as their words. This is a film that believes that an individual can have a valuable relationship with someone else without becoming part of that person's life. At 19 years of age, I am not married but I can understand pretty well that it is easier for a stranger with whom you share a moment in the bar or corridor to understand your problems better than your husband or wife. Here is an extract from Roger Ebert's great review of the film: "We all need to talk about metaphysics, but those who know us well want details and specifics; strangers allow us to operate more vaguely on a cosmic scale. When the talk occurs between two people who could plausibly have sex together, it gathers a special charge: you can only say "I feel like I've known you for years" to someone you have not known for years."

In this marvellous story, the two lonely individuals that merge the illusions of what they have and what they could have are two Americans. The emotional refuge, Tokyo. We have Bob Harris (Bill Murray), and actor in his fifties who was once a star, and is now supplementing his incomes with the recording of a whisky commercial. On the other side of the telephone, a frightening reality: his wife, his sons, and the mission of choosing the right material for heaven knows what part of the house. When we consider Bob's situation, we realise that Lost in Translation is also a meditation on the misery of fame. Certainly fame has great (perhaps greater than disadvantages) advantages but then there are the obligations, the expectations...

We also have Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a woman in her twenties who is accompanying her husband, a photographer addicted to work, on a business trip. But it could said it is as if she is alone anyway. Her world, just like Bob's, is reduced to strange days in the bedroom, the corridors, the hotel's swimming pool, and the bar, the perfect destination for victims of sleeplessness and wounded soul. The bar is the place Bob and Charlotte meet for the first time. They talk, little, but just enough. Once their dislike for parts of their lives are established, they begin sharing times that feel dead to be able to feel alive.

Bob and Charlotte are souls in transition for whom, surrounded and confused by exotic rituals, and a different language, allows them a moment to lose their identities. Both characters provoke similar feelings form different experiences. There are no kisses or crazy nights between them, but only a shared intimacy in which a night out, a walk in the streets, a session of karaoke becomes a powerful expression of their affection an complicity. The relationship we all await only happens in our minds and the protagonists, whom we are not allowed to know everything they say and desire. Tokyo metaphorically speaking is the third character in the film. The bright colours, the noise of the city...just everything evokes the various spiritual awakenings of the characters.

It ends on a perfect note leaving the relationship of the characters undecided. A rare gem in modern day cinema.

Death in Vegas' spellbinding song "Girls" perfectly sets the tone for Sofia Coppola's second feature film, the bittersweet, intelligent, mature and absolutely wonderful Lost in Translation. Trying to summarize the movie is almost pointless because the emotions the film sparks within you (in my case, at least) can't be described in words. The basic story follows Bob Harris (Bill Murray) and Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a washed-up, depressed actor and an emotionally confused newlywed respectively, as they accidentally meet on Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo. The two form an unusual bond, but a bond that is infinitely stronger than that which they share with their respective wife and husband (Charlotte's partner is a jittery photographer who doesn't pay very much attention to her; Bob's better half keeps calling him, pestering him about which colour they should choose for the carpet back home). Bob and Charlotte's relationship is not really a sexual thing so much as a matter of emotional understanding. They're both stuck in life, unsure of what to do with the rest of it and certainly not very satisfied with what they've done with it so far. It's very touching to watch, in a refreshingly non-sappy way.

The film isn't all mid-life-crisis slit-your-wrists drama, though - it is also hilarious at many points, mainly thanks to Bill Murray, who turns deadpan exasperation into an artform in a role specifically written for him. The pressure on him is high because he is basically the heart and soul of the film, but he nails the part and he's so great I was really surprised to see that he was nominated for an Oscar (since the Academy rarely hands out awards to performances that are actually *good*). Scarlett Johansson is stunning and convincing in her role and more than holds her own against Murray. Giovanni Ribisi as the aforementioned dorky husband and Anna Faris as a brain dead actress are perfectly cast and it's hard not to hate them.

Sofia Coppola's direction is amazing, both stylistically original, passionate and spellbinding. There are many gorgeous images of Tokyo on display here and she finds the right balance between these eye-catching visuals, Murray's comedy and Johansson's angst. Her style is very different from her father's and shouldn't be compared. She clearly shows that she is fully capable of having a career of her own without putting her faith in Hollywood nepotism.

Favourite scenes? Bob's "Santury time" scene is pure comic gold, and the most emotional part, in my opinion, is the karaoke scene during Bob and Charlotte's night out, when Murray sings his version of Bryan Ferry's "More than this". The scene, the way I see it, says so much about the characters and what they're going through. In fact, I'd call it the most important scene in the entire film. Then again, maybe Sofia Coppola just wanted to hear Bill's awesome singing voice (he's actually really good!).

Overall the film is just perfect. The acting, the direction, the soundtrack, plot, themes, humour, visuals... what's not to like? I know some were turned off by the supposedly "slow" pace, which I just thought helped the movie become more captivating. The central relationship needs to take its time to feel realistic. Honestly, what do you want, car chases? It's an existential drama, not Run Lola Run. Sheesh.

For relaxing times... make it Lost in Translation time.

I had been well aware of this film's reputation as a masterpiece for some time, and when I finally saw it I was so glad I did. I have seen it three times now, it improves each time. Lost in Translation is a brilliant film, but also a film you need to see more than once to appreciate it.

Lost in Translation for example is a brilliantly written film. The script is wonderful, with a healthy balance of energetic humour and bittersweet soul-searching. The story, driven by its characters, is slowly-paced but purposefully so, any faster it would have detracted from any magic and poignancy and also would have made the title irrelevant. And I love the ambiguous but very meaningful ending. Lost in Translation manages to be both sad and funny, but it is also in its tone a magical and irresistibly moving film.

I can't say I am a fan of Sophia Coppola. I can say though Lost in Translation is her best written and best directed film, and probably the only one I would consider a masterpiece. And speaking of Coppola, she makes some risky but wise decisions such as the balance of the humour and the bittersweet poignancy and altogether it is a rock-solid directing job.

Lost in Translation looks absolutely beautiful too, with its skillful lighting, beguiling ___location work and stunning cinematography. The Japan-pop soundtrack creates a big emotional impact, and just adds to the authenticity Lost in Translation has.

The acting is marvellous. Bill Murray gives a delicate, restrained and masterful performance in the lead role, and from his performance here you would never guess he is the same Bill Murray who starred in broader films like GhostBusters. Scarlett Johanssen also gives one of her best performances as the younger woman trapped in a loveless marriage, not to mention she looks lovely here and shares a believable chemistry with Murray.

In conclusion, a masterpiece. 10/10 Bethany Cox

"Lost in Translation" is a cinematic masterpiece that delicately weaves together themes of loneliness, connection, and the search for meaning amidst the vastness of Tokyo's urban landscape. Directed by Sofia Coppola and released in 2003, the film stars Bill Murray as Bob Harris, a faded movie star, and Scarlett Johansson as Charlotte, a young woman struggling with the ennui of her marriage. Set against the backdrop of Tokyo's bustling streets and neon-lit nights, the film explores the unlikely bond that forms between these two lost souls as they navigate the complexities of life in a foreign land.

At its core, "Lost in Translation" is a quiet and introspective film that thrives on the nuances of human emotion. From the opening scenes, Coppola establishes a sense of dislocation and disorientation that mirrors the inner turmoil of her protagonists. Bob and Charlotte find themselves adrift in a sea of unfamiliar sights and sounds, unable to fully connect with the world around them. Yet, in each other, they discover a kindred spirit, someone who understands the weight of their solitude and shares in their longing for connection.

One of the film's greatest strengths lies in its understated performances, particularly from Murray and Johansson. Murray imbues Bob with a world-weary charm and vulnerability that makes him instantly relatable, while Johansson captures Charlotte's quiet intelligence and yearning with subtlety and grace. Their chemistry is palpable, infusing every scene with a sense of intimacy and authenticity that is both heartbreaking and uplifting to watch.

What sets "Lost in Translation" apart from other films is its ability to find beauty in the mundane. Coppola has a keen eye for detail, capturing the small moments of everyday life with a poetic grace that lends the film an ethereal quality. Whether it's the soft glow of a Tokyo sunrise or the hushed stillness of a late-night encounter, each frame is imbued with a sense of quiet wonder that invites viewers to lose themselves in the moment.

But perhaps what resonates most deeply about "Lost in Translation" is its profound sense of empathy. Through Bob and Charlotte's journey, the film reminds us of the universal desire for connection and understanding that binds us all together. In a world where it's easy to feel lost and alone, the film offers a gentle reminder that we are never truly alone as long as we have each other.

For me personally, "Lost in Translation" has been a source of immense comfort during times of uncertainty and upheaval. Like Bob and Charlotte, I have often felt adrift in a world that seems too vast and overwhelming to navigate alone. Yet, in the quiet moments of connection and understanding that the film so beautifully captures, I find solace and reassurance that I am not alone in my struggles.

There is a scene towards the end of the film where Bob whispers something into Charlotte's ear, the words of which are never revealed to the audience. It's a moment of pure intimacy, a shared secret between two people who have found comfort in each other's presence. In many ways, "Lost in Translation" is like that whispered confession - a quiet reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope to be found in the connections we make along the way.

Lost in translation - to me is about the fragile connection between two souls. It's about observing the alienation mirrored throughout the mundane events in the lives of these two characters.

This movie isn't a love story and i don't think bob and charlotte were soulmates. I just think they're two lost souls in a foreign city who in a simple moment, forged a real intimate connection with each other. They simply were both in a time of their lives where they needed a friend. And these two strangers were able to find comfort in one another, not because they're in love but because they somehow have a mutual understanding of what it feels like to be in a room full of people and still feel alone. Alone and disconnected.

They could sense each other's vulnerability and were able to open up to each other. They only know the present version of each other and sometimes that connection with a stranger can be just as intimate because a stranger doesn't need the details, they just listen.

In a way, this movie feels so real and familiar. Everyone's had a time in their life when they've felt isolated from everything and everyone around them. A time in your life where you feel stuck and like you're just existing. And sometimes in those vulnerable moments of your life you doubt that there is another soul in the world who understands the way you feel. And that's why bob and charlotte's connection wasn't sappy or romantic, yet still so real.

This movie was such a nice surprise,so captivating and true. It is all made of tones and shades, the harsh colors are saved for the alienating universe we live in.Japan seems strange, in search of an identity, caught between the past and the inexorable future The story is touching and simple as only perfect things are; it is sad because beauty in life doesn't really last and it is an"almost"story since nothing really happens.But then, there are so many types of nothing.It could be french(Lelouch's"A man and a woman")but it is much better than that because it is not pretentious at all. What a wonderful director Sofia Coppola is and how well she captured the transient nature of it all.

Why is it always deemed a "crisis" when someone isn't happy and desires a change? I've never understood that.

Here we have an older, successful man who is, essentially, lost. His career ending, his marriage nothing but a room-mate situation. Like he says, "we used to have fun". What he yearns for is someone who will show interest in him, to make him feel alive again, to make him want to eat healthier, to be healthier. He says it all quite clearly and his words echo that of so many men his age, lost in a relationship, or worse, having none at all. And therein lies the rub. There's a saying, "I am more afraid of what I don't know, than I hate what I have right now". And that is Bob, until he meets Charlotte. And you can see by the way he acts when he's around here, how he changes. She makes him feel alive again, awakening that 30 year old that lies dormant in almost every man over 50.

Charlotte on the other hand is wise beyond her years, possessing an intense quality that the ditzy, annoying Anna Farris character could never have. She needs someone older, and most older men need someone younger. The only ones who have an issue with this are the types like Bob's wife.

This is a beautiful film, a painful gut punch of reality for those who get it, those who live it day in and day out, the Bob's and Charlotte's of this world. It's a shame some can't see that.

A beautifully shot movie, wonderful performances by Bill & Scarlet, superb directing by Sofia. Can't Recommend any higher. It deserves to win lots of Oscars, especially for the wonderful Bill Murray. Go see it now.

No other movie has affected me more so than Lost in Translation - straight to my emotions, deep down into the very being of my soul. This film left an ache in my soul that lasted for several days and that continues to do so - this very day. Someone once told me that extroverts will hate it, and introverts will love it - and I tend to believe them. No other film, in my opinion, has divided movie fans, as much as this one has. The film is effectively about two lost souls in a foreign country, unsure of their surroundings, and their direction in life, who by fate meet each other.

If six years later; Enter the Void was to represent Tokyo negatively, then Lost in Translation would do the opposite here. It is essentially a love letter to Tokyo from Sofia Coppola. The striking neon lights of Tokyo with the juxtaposition of the beauty of the temples that Charlotte visits. The modernity of Tokyo combines well, with the ancient customs and traditions - to invoke a sense of wonder to the viewer.

The soothing use of music in the film, really adds to the sense of isolation and melancholy (I have listened to this soundtrack for the past ten years). Along with such locations as Joganji Temple, Heian Shrine and the Park Hyatt hotel to name a few being utilized. It is just breathtakingly beautiful. It makes me want to go to Tokyo!

I'm ashamed to say that this was one of those films that I "didn't get around to" seeing in the cinema and somehow there was "always something else" to rent in Blockbuster a few months later. I really should be ashamed.

The film is stunning, it effortlessly conveys what it REALLY feels like to be away from home, lost and lonely. The use of music and sound (or lack of it!) are touches of genius and the performances and stunning - Bill Murray with depth? who'd have thought it and Scarlet has to be the find of the decade.

The use of members of the public as unknowing extras is a well tried trick to add realism into a film and seldom works, but here it adds to the whole mood of the film perfectly giving it the secret ingredient - totally believable characters and situations.

Bittersweet in its plot, it kept reminding me of Last Encounter (silly as it sounds) and fears of spoiling it all with a sickly sweet "Hollywood" ending were thankfully unfounded.

It's one of those rare films that you don't watch as much as let wash over you -never quite understanding what makes it so good or enjoyable. And yes, it passes the true test of a classic film - the fact that you're still thinking of it days and weeks afterwards.

This really will go down as a classic and a reminder that Film as an Art form works best when people are its central focus and actors are allowed to act. The only disappointing thing is the (long) wait for the next good one to come along ....

I saw this movie in the cinema in 2003 and was blown away by it. At the time I was a bit older than Charlotte. I saw it back recently and by now I am about the age as Bob. It blew me away again. Both characters are completely relatable, both being at a point in their lives where they are not quite sure where they are going and how happy they are. Add to that the alienation of staying in the self-contained bubble of an expensive hotel in a completely foreign culture and you have the perfect setting for a brief encounter. Two people who discover to their own surprise that, while they seem to have little in common, they are somehow completely compatible. Their growing friendship and (non-sexual) intimacy is beautifully portrayed. They both occasionally seem to consider whether they should take things further but that would no doubt ruin their connection and upset their lives. It is beautiful and so recognisable to see their hesitation. Haven't we all had such encounters that we knew would just be brief and intense, with a hint of melancholy about what could have been under different circumstances?

The film is shot beautifully, with Tokyo as the perfect backdrop. The dialogues are sharp and witty, and Bill Murray has never been better with his deadpan comedy (the scene in the gym had me in stitches) and tender, melancholic glances at Charlotte. Scarlett Johanson did a great job too, and she was only 17 years old. I liked it that there is not really a plot but rather a meandering storyline in which we see the friendship between the characters develop. The ending is perfect. They both know that they will probably never meet again and that their connection was only meant to happen at that place and time. This was it and it was great while it lasted. But they will both fondly remember this episode for the rest of their lives.

I definitely plan to see this movie again. I am sure that it will still speak to me twenty years from now, when I hope to be old and wise.

Following The Virgin Suicides, Sofia Coppola turned to Japan as a setting for her next big project: Lost In Translation. The romantic comedy depicts the birth of a friendship (maybe more) between a middle-aged actor and a young woman who is staying in the same hotel.

Lost In Translation was a big success back in 2003, earning itself Academy Award nominations, making an impressive profit and putting actress Scarlett Johansson on the map once and for all. Coppola's directing style proving very different to her father's but also very effective. The cinematography and excellent soundtrack give this film a dream-like quality that makes you want to get lost in Tokyo with these two characters. There's a familiar yet fresh vibe to this movie that makes its setting very approachable, very warm and cozy.

Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson are frankly adorable together. Murray brings his deadpan hound-dog style of humor to the table while Johansson is not only charming as hell but funny also, giving a genuine, surprisingly layered performance. Both are terrific and give these characters something human, something real we can all recognize in ourselves. And so, the bittersweet ending works remarkably well, leaving you heartbroken but somehow refreshed.

The film pokes fun at these characters' failure to quite grasp Japan's culture, but celebrates how different it is to the one that the characters are used to - which is exactly why they love it so much. The film then goes deeper to try and make us understand how these two vastly different people, at completely different stages in their lives, could fall for each other. There's true joy as you see these characters slowly get together, looking freer and happier than they've been in some time, we assume, and then shock when it turns out that the lives they dreamed of leaving behind are not something they are able to fully abandon. Perhaps they'll learn something from this Tokyo trip, or perhaps this short, powerful moment was all it could be.

Written and directed with great care and attention, Lost In Translation is a beautiful little gem. So simple in the story it tells and how it tells it, but so inviting and compelling you'll never want to leave it.

Cinema.

If you were to go out hunting "the perfect movie" this must surely be it. Sofia Coppola shows the story of two people living in an alien world (in this case Tokyo). Bill Murray gives his greatest ever performance a character you can truly believe in, whereas Scarlet Johansson plays the woman who is bored with this travelling lifestyle seeking friendship and culture, while battling insomnia.

From the score, the story through to the cinematography this is the perfect movie for when you are feeling low.

Lost in Translation is just a vibe and moves at a nice chill pace and is my ultimate relaxation film. I get feeling from it that I haven't had from any other and it's so hard to explain why. Just a movie I can throw on and watch every so often and just feel good. Am visiting Japan in a few weeks and can't wait to see some of the locations. I feel like Tokyo and Japan is just that sort of place. Hustle and bustle but with an underlying zen that keeps you down to earth and mindful. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson were cast perfectly and had a beautiful connection that felt real despite the age gap.

We follow two people in different stages of life. Their bond grows so strong over the course of this movie, that it feels so real.

For me, this movie hit all the right marks - sentiment, melancholy, sadness, happiness, anger, loneliness and above all, deep, deep love for each other that is more than a sensual hunger.

Charlotte and Bob couldn't have been more perfectly cast - Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray, respectively - and Sofia Coppola knew that well; she wouldn't have made the movie if Bill refused to take the role.

But he accepted and what we ended up with is a nihilistic, romantic story that goes beyond the dialogue. We know the feelings of each character before they meet each other, and it's not hard to relate to them. Are you the young person, striving to be something bigger than yourself but not quite sure exactly what? Or are you the person that's a little fed up with life, slowly and quietly lives it out, seemingly numb to the good things in life?

The brilliant mix of these two types of characters couldn't be expressed better than in a foreign place like Tokyo: lovely, beautiful but confusing and belittling, the perfect background for someone to have their heart on their sleeve. But only those that understand each other - both literally and figuratively - can read each others' heart.

Bob and Charlotte connect quickly when they find out they have a lot in common, such as insomnia because of the jet-lag, a soulmate that seems to have lost their initial soul and their interest in each other, and they decide to explore the city together. Bob is a mentor, while Charlotte is a playmate that lets him appreciate life more than he did before.

Their happiness won't last longer than a few days, because then they'll have to go their own ways again, but with some marvelous experiences to make up for it. This looms over them.

Yes, it's quite a simple love story and not a lot of exciting stuff happens on screen - but what *does* happen is so sincere, so beautiful and detailed, and not to mention, it'll give you the occasional chuckle.

What I might find most interesting about this film is that Bob Harris sounds a lot like Bill Murray and Charlotte is close to Scarlett - the line between acting and real life has, to me, faded so much that it's hard to tell the distinction. Bill Murray used to be a huge hit-actor and hadn't seen as much success around the time this movie was made. Bob Harris is Bill Murray. Charlotte's character is based on Sofia Coppola herself, and Scarlett, despite her young age, moves her character forward with so much grace and relatibility - for me, as a young person - that it's not hard to see why she became as big of an idol as she is these days.

To me, this is my staple movie, the movie that makes me feel everything I want to feel and shows me everything I want to see. I can hardly put it into words. Needless to say, a movie worth watching.

Everything about this movie was both refreshing and original. The treatment of the setting (Tokyo shot entirely on ___location) was one of deep respect and honesty. Japanese culture, especially in relation to American culture, was portrayed intelligently as the lead characters tried to interact and break through the language barrier- thus the title "Lost in Translation". Bill Murray can't disappoint with his impeccable timing and smart delivery. Young Scarlett Johansson proves to be quite capable of holding her own with even an actor as experienced as Murray. The two contrasting personalities were able to carry the complex story as their characters found each other and formed an unlikely but solid bond.

This is one of my favorite movies. I watched it with no expectations going in. It is a sweet story of friendship... no gripping plot line. Characters and storyline are realistic.

We often see these approaches collide in global organizations, usually in interactions between a headquarters focused on rules and principles and local offices that are highly sensitive to their relationship networks. Typically the local offices appear to conform to rules and principles while actually following local customs. As long as broad financial expectations are met, no one asks questions. But that means the organization as a whole cannot learn from local successes and failures.

On the surface, Lost In Translation is an excellent movie. After the first view however, it gets more complex.

The plot is this; Bob Harris, a middle-aged actor whose star is fading, takes a trip to Japan to do a whiskey advertisement. His wife chooses not to come presumably she must take 'care' of the children. Charlotte is a newly-wed whose workaholic husband neglects but doesn't have enough courage to admit he doesn't want her there. Charlotte and Bob are both lonely people, unable to find company or solace in their work/partners. They meet by chance in a hotel bar (they are staying at the same hotel) and strike up an unusual friendship.

Sofia Coppola has perfected these characters, and gotten inside them completely, so that when watching, one can actually FEEL what the actors are feeling. The immediate attraction between Charlotte and Bob is obvious, and what they have is more than a friendship, its a total acceptance of each other, and who they are.

Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson have great chemistry on screen chemistry together and perhaps this, and the excellent script, is what makes the friendship so plausible. While i watched the movie, I felt like I was there beside them each step of the way, and, I'm not ashamed to admit, my eyes did well up at the end. Truly a masterpiece.

10/10

I've watched around 1000 very good movies in my life. I know because I keep track of them. This one is my 2nd favorite movie of all times (only surpassed by Pulp Fiction).

This movie touches me like no other because I am this movie. I've travelled 65 countries, usually alone, and this is exactly how I feel and what I experience. Sophia Coppola managed to bring all my feelings into a movie, and she did so masterfully and beautifully with a perfect cast.

Everything about this movie is great, there is no need to make a list, it has probably all been mentioned thousands of times already. I just wanted to let the world know how much I adore this movie and always will until the end of the world.

Thank you Sophia.

Virgin Suicides was good, this is far better. The two leads are great - the best performance I've seen from Murray. Sums up how boredom, alienation can strike and how it can be alleviated - drinking, copious bath taking etc. Music is good and really suits the film. Very good use of Japan as a backdrop to the blossoming relationship between the two lead characters. I really would recommend it.