Perfection! (in my opinion)

Rating: Null/10 (1 September 2016)

I just love this movie more with each viewing. The understated acting of Bill Murray & Scarlett Johannson just proves you don't have to have lots of bells & whistles to make a good movie. Bill Murray is perfect as the "world-weary," older actor past his prime which is in stark contrast to Scarlett Johannson's young, untried, recently married girl struggling to find her way and purpose in life. Giovanni Ribisi is her neglectful, self-centered photographer husband who pretty much ignores her and she is left to her own devices in Tokyo while he is on various assignments. She & Bill Murray chance-meet in the hotel bar and become kindred spirits, partners in crime, as they both struggle with insomnia as well as their unhappy situations at home. The way they connect in this four to five day span is great to watch, as Scarlett benefits from his wisdom and maturity and Bill discovers things may not be as hopeless as they seem. The scenes of Tokyo nightlife and scenery during the day are beautiful. The ending will leave you to make own conclusion!