There are two kinds of people...

Rating: 8/10 (1 September 2014)

There are two kinds of people in this world. Those that absolutely loved Lost in Translation and those who, unfortunately, hated it! Yes indeed, this is one of those kind of movies that can potentially make a great judge of character! This film appeals to a specific audience of a specific nature. If you're the type of thoughtful character who likes to delve into a story and find personal meaning and wisdom, then this is certainly one for you. It appeals to your own story telling ability and understanding which left me spending many restless nights mulling over the exact kind of light this film was meant to be seen in.
While the story and plot comes across as bland and mundane on a superficial level, deep to that is something terrifically real and endearing. The performances by both Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray are so life-like and exclusive that you'd be convinced their conversations were entirely improvised. Also, unsurprisingly may I add, Murray adds a great sense of humor to what became some very memorable scenes.
Essentially, the audience is given loosely stringed plot. Two people lost in a world that they don't understand. Everything else is left in your own hands to knot.