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Bob Harris and Charlotte are two Americans in Tokyo. Bob is a movie star in town to shoot a whiskey commercial, while Charlotte is a young woman tagging along with her workaholic photographer husband....( read more 
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MCT:September 7, 2008At first time I don't like it too much... but it is amazing. I can't stop watching! Great scenes about Japan.
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MCT:September 7, 2008I love this movie so much. I didn't know what to expect from Murray in a role like this, but I l loved his performance. Scarlett Johansson also turned in a great performance. The movie unfolds like a love letter to Tokyo. Nothing is rushed, but rather than boring me, I found it refreshing. Coppola takes her time, allowing shots to linger, and pauses between dialogue.
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MCT:September 4, 2008
Hardest review ever. Lost In Translation could disappoint you if you watch it expecting the typical lovestory or a plot full of events. Basically, it's instead a slow but fascinating story of two persons feeling lost in a foreign country, starting a relationship of help and care. And this story is told in a delicious way. So, thumb up.
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MCT:September 3, 2008
''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 is about and Lost In Translation shows us like a flower blooming, coating us with it's sensual pollen and messages.
The characters here are believable. Their dialog is deep. The setting is dreamy and breath taking. It's all tirelessly fascinating because we can all relate to the spaces on offer and it involves us in ways that most films don't.
We the audience find ourselves drawn to every moment these two kindred spirits experience, together and apart. We are mesmerized, hypnotized even, by the glances, nuances and words they share.
Sofia Coppola successfully juggles Bob and Charlotte in their separate lives at first, but when they do meet, it's something out of this world. They begin to adventure out into the chaos and endless possibilty of Tokyo, and Lost In Translation almost takes on a perspective altogether altered from it's previous state. We saw Bob Harris and Charlotte at their most private and vulnerable, their inward lonely selfs. While out on the town, the film seems to sit back and just let them have fun. Thank God, for Bill Murray's rousing rendition of Elvis Costello's "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding" is a riot. During this period, it seems that Bob and Charlotte have forgotten their insomnia and loneliness, but as they say nothing lasts forever. Even during their night on the town, we see moments where they sit silently, motionless and still some what confused. Lost In Translation is a comedy in some sense, but it escalates into a pervading tragic feel of seperation. At one point, Charlotte says to Bob: "Let's never come back here again, because it will never be as much fun."
The movie takes a while to truly glean out the deep-seated motivations of both of its characters, but they become fully-realized in a marvelous scene where Bob and Charlotte lay fully-clothed in bed together. Here, they handle the bigger questions in life's game, and not "Where did you go to uni?" or "What did you want to be when you were small?" but "What is my purpose?" and "Does marraige get easier?". I was intrigued at the sheer honesty of the character's answers. Bob relates to Charlotte the experience of having children and the ongoing struggles of being married, but a tinge of fear and apprehension runs through his speech. Charlotte hasn't really figured things out for herself at present, she says she's tried just about everything but hasn't found that doorway to venture through.
Coppola's screenplay takes these two separate beings, far apart in age and experiences, and makes a profound statement, both are in the same exact emotional limbo, and unending cycle. Charlotte is confused and worried, but Bob is regretful and washed-up. In a way, these two as said earlier are kindred spirits, two flames destined to meet. That is the heart and pumping blood of Sofia Coppola's vision.
I couldn't finish my review without saying or putting something about another star behind the scenes of Lost In Translation, that is nearly as effective to the film as Director/Screenwriter Sophia Coppola. That is cinematographer Lance Acord. He has worked on Coppola's husband's (Adaptation, Being John Malkovich director Spike Jonze) films before, but this is his finest, most beautiful work yet. He captures Japan, and the film's characters, with such a soft albeit colourfully sensual and abstract flare that it's nearly inexplicable to describe. I often wondered why, beyond the fact that they have so much to think about, Bob and Charlotte, are seen staring out windows so much. If they see Tokyo with the same resolute clarity that Lost In Translation perceives, they have no better reason to.
It has great comedic flair with Murray's wonderful work, but it's also perhaps one of the saddest and most moving films I've seen Murray ever do also.
It's a form of a romance but it's not in the form of when they'll kiss or when they'll make love (one kiss on the cheek becomes unbearably mind blowing in ways that transcend to love proportions). It also has that Affair to Remember vibe too, where the journey of two souls that find comfort will eventually have to come to an end. Its finish though, defies categorization, as does the rest of Lost In Translation. Many times during the film's quaint, quietly moving finale, I expected lush music to start playing to underscore the escalating sadness of the film. Fortunately it doesn't do this to us. Coppola simply lets her two amazing leads do all the necessary work. When the film does arrive at its final, ambiguous moment, it all just seems perfect.
The catchy Japan pop soundtrack that runs brilliantly throughout the film begins to play, and I find myself with a huge regret, that being that I won't be able to savor the subtle chemistry of Bob and Charlotte anymore, but content with the taste of a masterpiece still residing in my mind.
Some things do get Lost In Translation, but sometimes words aren't the only thing that require translating, sometimes your heart can be the hardest translation of all and finding yourself can be even harder. -
MCT:August 29, 2008Borrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrring! Sorry. Didn't like it. Didn't see what all the fuss was about. I thought it was pretentious and droll.
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MCT:August 28, 2008
Holy crap.
Upon a second viewing, this may have just become my favorite movie.
I'll give it some more time to sit before bestowing upon it such a title, but... wow. I really wouldn't bet against it right now. -
MCT:August 27, 2008El encanto que Sofía Coppola imprime a su película, proviene mucho de la escuela del Hollywood de antaño, de la fórmula de aquellas antiguas comedias románticas: juntar a dos personajes, que se encuentran pasando por una crisis emocional, en un escenario extraño, lejano y que parece pertenecer a otro mundo, es decir, la ciudad de Tokio. Es probable que estos dos personajes, provenientes de Norteamérica, jamás se hubieran conocido en los E.U.
Bill Murray, con seguridad, enfrenta uno de los papeles más demandantes de su carrera en Lost in Translation (2005), que es interpretarse a sí mismo en una versión deprimida, como un actor famoso que se encuentra filmando un comercial en Japón para una marca local de whisky, muy a su pesar. Lo gracioso del asunto, es verlo (como el título del filme indica) perdido entre un montón de gente a la que no entiende nada. La única traductora que tiene es pésima. Su salvación para el aburrimiento y el hartazgo vendrá cuando conozca a una atractiva chica (Johansson), no menos aburrida al tener que vivir encerrada en la habitación del mismo hotel, ya que su esposo (Giovanni Ribisi) se encuentra rodando un videoclip musical.
Desde ese largo plano inicial de créditos, que muestra en todo su esplendor el derriére de la Johansson recostada en su cama, sospechamos que Sofia Coppola se encuentra realizando un ejercicio estético peculiar, evidente en la gran fotografía de Lance Acord. Scarlett no es una especie de ?Lolita?, sólo un ser frágil que se encuentra buscando un poco de compañía, lo mismo que Bob, el personaje de Murray, quien dentro del mar de emociones y confusión en el que se encuentra, casado y con hijos, mantiene una respetuosa y casi paternal distancia frente a ella. El suspenso de la historia reside en ver si pasará o no algo entre ellos.
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MCT:August 24, 2008
What is the big deal with this movie? I saw it and liked it but people made such a big deal when it came out. Plus it was nominated for 5 oscars? I dont think it should have been nominated for anything.
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MCT:August 24, 2008
The first time I watched this it was pretty lame.. Now I get the meaning of it (: Really cute story.!! And I love the cast.
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MCT:August 14, 2008
One of Sofia's better works. I love the scenes of everyday Japanese life in terms of karaoke bars, temples, and the bustling nightlife of the city.
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MCT:August 10, 2008
Outstanding - This must be the greatest love story since Romeo + Juliet. It's subtle, it's understated and the casting is inspired. Bill Murray is perfect as the disillusioned actor and I simply fell in love with Scarlett Johansson. Factor in those glorious shots of Tokyo and we have an instant classic on our hands...
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MCT:August 10, 2008
The best movie to ever capture loneliness and everything that comes with it, a breathtaking and beautiful masterpiece about the mood and states of these two characters lost in the journey of life. Classic!
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MCT:August 7, 2008
Bill Murray in a dramatic role? If you've seen groundhog day, scrooged, or any of his other movies you know comedy is more his fortay but he still manages to shine in this film.
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MCT:August 5, 2008
Really touching, the kind of film that makes you believe in friendship... but you can see where it is going right from the start, its very predictable.
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MCT:August 4, 2008I do not understand why this movie got such "rave reviews" it's crap, absolute crap! Bill Murray quite frankly sucks in anything besides commedy, there's not a whole lot of story, not much delivery and I found myself having to force myself to pay attention to it because I'd pretty much rather be doing ANYTHING than watching this garbage!
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MCT:August 3, 2008
Going cross streets, you can see many people there, you shouldn't feel lonely. But how many do you know? Maybe most of them are strangers to you. In a morden city, we don't lose anything for living. But sometimes we are in lost emotionally.
I watched "Lost in Translation" last night, I feel the same from it. Mightbe the kind of case happened to me, so I feel it specially. It is special meaning to me. I found I lost something in my mind. I feel I am lost today. I am keep thinking should I meet him again or not. I am very conflicting. I am sure he is a passing traveller in my life, I don't need to pay more attention on him, because it never works out.
So it is the time to forget it. It is the best solution to everybody. Let me save some nice memory forever. -
MCT:August 2, 2008
some might say it's a god movie but...honestly...i don't find it quite entertaining...well whatever hahaha
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MCT:July 28, 2008O que salva é a fotografia e a atuação dos dois atores principais. A história é incrivelmente chata e cansativa.
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MCT:July 27, 2008
Bill Murray is spectacular in this movie. It's unfortunate that it happened to come out in a year full of astounding movies, there should be some kind of overall career Oscar. Oh yeah, Sofia Coppola did a good job on the script and directing as well.
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MCT:July 26, 2008
I'm still angry Bill Murray didn't win best actor. (Stupid Sean Penn.) Also, why didn't this get best picture instead of the third Lord of the Rings movie? Maybe because they were awarding the trilogy? (Stupid Academy.)
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MCT:July 24, 2008
It is a nice movie in all aspects, but it was incredibly boring. However it did have its moments, especially when they met some of the Japanese teenagers...
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spongebobsecretpantsposted 155 days ago -
Ridiculous. I thought i was gonna enjoy this movie, but it ended before anything actually happened. Wouldn't bother watching it again.
posted 240 days ago -
loved it. It was the first film that made me appreciate media.I watched it because it was based in japan and now i love japan even more.But the messages and actual film is so simple its complicated wow an oxymoron.
posted 275 days ago -
Do not believe anyone who says this was not a great movie!!
Sept. 2003 I LOVED Scarlet & Bill Murray!! Dead pan? Guess you have never spent a week across the country in the madness of a convention? or or?? What an understated talent and beautiful direction by this newcomer talen (um, Sofia Coppola)! WOW!!!!! ALSO MUST SEE THE LOST CITY to truly appreciate the talents of (Bill Murray) this now clsssic funny man (former Saturday Night Live regular!!)...and of course Andy Garciaposted 505 days ago -
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no one should need telling why this movie's so brilliant... it just is
posted 672 days ago -
it looks sooooooooooo cute! that other stupid person that commented it is just plain weird!
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