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Lost
in Translation (2003)
Sometimes you have to go halfway around the world to come
full circle
Director: Sofia Coppola, rated R for sexual
content
  Starring: Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi,
Anna Faris, Fumihiro Hayashi, Akiko Takeshita, Take
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★☆
- near perfect
"You're probably just
having a mid-life crisis. Did you buy a Porsche yet?" -
Charlotte
Why watch this?
So little happens, but it's still so amazing to watch.
Plot Summary:
An aging movie star and a young woman, both feeling adrift and
disconnected in their lives, find themselves coincidentally
staying at the same Tokyo hotel. Facing their own personal
crises amidst the bustling, unfamiliar city, they forge an
unexpected and comforting bond. Their brief, intense connection
provides solace and a shared understanding, offering a momentary
escape from their individual feelings of isolation and
uncertainty.
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Dad's Preview:
On rare occasions, genius is found in something quiet and
subtle. In a nod or a wink. Sometimes the story emerges from
what doesn't happen. Restraint. Longing. Silence. This film
follows an odd plot, set in an foreign city, where two lonely
Americans unexpectedly connect. They finally find someone with whom
they can communicate. It's not outrageous... or loud. It just is
what it is, it doesn't go where you expect it to... and that is delightful. |
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American Zoetrope,
Elemental Films;
Focus Features
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