Lost in "Lost In Translation."

Rating: Null/10 (11 March 2004)

This film is my new drug. I slip the disc into the dvd player and: Voila! I'm having a "Calgon moment." Saying that a film takes you to another time and place has almost become a cliche, but I can't help myself. This film takes me to another place both geographically and spiritually. It's more so a state of mind rather than a "and then what happened?" plot line. Sofia Coppola has this vibe that permeates both "The Virgin Suicides" and "Lost In Translation" that is partly achieved with casting, music, cinematography and writing. The pacing in her films is also exquisite. But there's something else. This groove I just can't put my finger on. You know what? I don't want to know what it is. I'd rather just let the magic happen.