Lost In Translation DVD

Advantages: Murray and Johansson tingle with onscreen chemistry and Coppola directs with credible confidence
Disadvantages: Technically the film can appear unfinished, low on action and plot if you need them.

...commit fully to either and lost in the memories of what he once had and who he once was. Suffice to say Murray pulls this role off with expert ease, mixing perfect comic timing with a genuine level of feeling and a fair degree of identification. He is wholly believable and convincing, being both amusing and moving, in an underplayed role which fits him perfectly. Comparisons to Jack Nicholson’s performance in 'About Schmidt' are not unwarranted, ...
...in this exotic setting, managing to avoid slipping down that easy slope towards melancholy. Harris' wry, self-aware aura is perfectly complimented by the sprightly presence of a recently married philosophy graduate, also looking for some meaning and companionship after her incessantly preoccupied husband abandons her on yet another photo shoot. And so over a cocktail of insomnia and boredom this unlikely couple embark on a friendship of discovery, ... Read review

Advantages: Honest, Charming, Real & Fun
Disadvantages: Some slow bits, and is Scarlett Pregnant???

...a look at the movie Lost in Translation. Yes, I know that this movie takes place in Tokyo, Japan and not Beijing, China, but there are certainly some similarities. The Story & The Script: The story of the movie is simple, but realistic. Sent to do a job in a country half way around the world, Bob Harris - a washed out actor - can't sleep and ends up haunting the hotel bar, only to find another sleepless guest - Charlotte - the young wife of a photographer ...
...finding each other becomes the only thing that keeps them both sane during their visit, and for a week, they join forces to fight their mutual loneliness. But there really is more to this story than that. I don't know about you, but I've made one short-lived friendship with someone of the opposite sex which, had situations been different, perhaps our relationship would also have taken on a different facet. And yet, I also know that had both of us ... Read review

Advantages: Beautifully shot, brilliant performances from both Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, great direction and script from Sofia Coppola.
Disadvantages: None for me personally, but people who don’t like these types of films might find it slow and boring, some people have also complained there’s no story but I personally don’t think that’s a big deal.

I had wanted to see “Lost in translation” for three reasons. First, one of my favourite actors was in it, Bill Murray. Second, an actress who is slowly becoming my favourite actress (eh em, next to Miss Dunst of course) was in it, Scarlett Johansson. And thirdly Sofia Coppola was directing it. See I adored Coppola’s first feature length movie “The virgin suicides” and I was hoping this movie would touch me as much as that one did. Anyway my hopes ...
...I realised it was showing in no cinema’s near me, the only way I could see it was if I’d gone to an out of town cinema. Well I wanted to see it, but not that much! Anyway last week my friend came over and mentioned in passing that it is now showing at all the cinemas in our town, that very day I dragged him and a couple of other friends to see it with me. My preconception about this movie was that it was an indie flick that would quietly pass the ... Read review

Advantages: Compelling character perfomances, Tokyo is captivating and the story is very poignant.
Disadvantages: The very impatient and cynical may view as slow and possibly pretentious.

Lost in Translation tells the story of two disaffected souls, whose informal chance meeting in a lonely Tokyo hotel would somehow bringing a new sense of purpose and reinvigoration into their jaded lives. Unable to cope with the solitude and indifference of the big city, their restlessness manifests itself as insomnia and during nights of hanging out together they find a little special something in one another. Bill Murray is affective in his great ...
...whose celebrity status has been obscured over the years and must now resort to taking up very embarrassing yet very lucrative publicity contracts in Japan. Scarlett Johansson is equally good as the nubile, highly-intelligent overachiever Charlotte, who follows her immature husband (Giovanni Ribisi) who is on a pop magazine photo job. A very simple and honest character study dealing with somewhat complicated relationship issues; the movie pauses ... Read review

Advantages: Wonderful Atmosphere, Stunnig Acting Performances, Emotionally Resonant, Stunning Script
Disadvantages: A Little Slow

...to see Anna Faris in Lost In Translation, she plays Kelly a completely shallow and attention seeking movie star who has just starred in an action adventure with Keanu Reeves and is just in Tokyo to advertise the film. Her role doesn’t require much acting, but she does add yet more comic zest to the film. Lance Acord expertly captures the energy and essence of Tokyo, through his cinematography that is almost like a painting, the film is wonderfully ...
...aren’t hundreds of CGI effects, Lost In Translation has to rely on fantastic symbolism and use of emotional triggers to keep it eye catching and very engaging, it is full of lasting images. The colour palette used in this is very symbolic as it reflects the emotions, ideals and thoughts of the central characters. Another thing I loved about Lost In Translation was that it was a love story, but not in the traditional sense, these two extraordinary ... Read review