a good movie, I must say

Rating: 8/10 (9 April 2005)

I first heard of this movie during last years' Oscars and have wanted to watch it since then but only got the opportunity to do so now when it finally got released in India.
I now know why this movie had critics praising it like anything- its a very touching portrayal of two lonely people who meet in unexpected circumstances. The tidings of a lonely person in an unknown land is excellently captured. The landscape of Tokyo makes good viewing too.
Great acting by Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson make it a thoroughly watchable movie! I always thought of Murray as a funny actor but his subtle acting is a treat to watch in this movie! Scarlett Johansson goes a great job of a relatively difficult role, she really carries off the complex role very well for a young actress.Watch it for all money!