Lost in Translation (2003)

Posted : 1 year, 2 months ago at Sep 3 19:10

''I just don't know what I'm supposed to be.'' ''You'll figure that out. The more you know who you are, and what you want, the less you let things upset you. '' A movie star with a sense of emptiness, and a neglected newlywed meet up as strangers in Tokyo, Japan and form an unlikely bond. Scarlett Johansson: Charlotte Bill Murray: Bob Harris Lost In Translation examines and explores the intricate web of love, life and loneliness, the restricted nature, the incessant insomnia and the weird out of place feeling of being in an alien place, where you feel like you are the only one of you're kind. The loneliness that evolves from being in essence solitary. The enigmatic possibility of a dream that meeting someone will awaken lost emotions and unlock memories. This is what life ...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 2 years, 5 months ago at Jun 16 1:17

As someone who spends large parts of each working day utterly lost in translation I can relate to those very funny early scenes where Bill Murray is shooting the whiskey commercial. The Japanese director speaks for about a minute and the translation is just “Turn your head”. I’m sure many people have had this experience though I don’t think the lost in translation idea of this film is purely about language and culture. Bill Murray plays this very straight up, set against a very chaotic and futuristic Tokyo. His character is dignified and understated and funny - irresistible. Cardigan rating: acceptable Lap swimming rating: how unfair to see Scarlett dive into the pool then not get to check out her stroke, too cruel. Jesus and Mary Chain rating: excellent ...Read more

Posted : 2 years, 6 months ago at May 19 18:38

I think it's unbelievable that this film has no reviews. Then again, I think it's unbelievable that this film isn't even in the IMDb top 250. It's a truly amazing piece of art with a fantastic story, immense acting and an awe-inspiring setting. In the opening shots we see Bill Murray looking out the window of his taxi at the overbearing neon landscape that represents his temporary home. His own sense of awe and confusion coupled with an innocent electronic soundtrack really sets the scene for the rest of the film. I don't see how anyone can fail to enjoy Lost in Translation. Everyone must like Bill Murray by default and it's just simple to fall in love with his character as soon as he makes his entrance. After that you find yourself immersed in an intense story of friendship and kindre...Read more

Rating : 10/10