Maybe this is art?

Rating: 7/10 (19 January 2004)

First off, nothing really happens in this movie. For an average shallow theatre-goer it may even seem completely uneventful and therefore boring. And I'm positive it was meant that way. There are no heroes, explosions or dramatic scenes. Only ordinary people set in exotic environment. Main characters are apathetic or sad most of the time. They surely have their reasons for that. But there's a tiny little diversion waiting for them.
Simple as that. Strongest aspects of Lost in Translation are images and music anyway, dialogs and/or acting are somewhat pushed aside. Suprisingly enough the movie is still entertaining; one moment you're dull just like the characters are and then you find yourself smiling. It's simply an easy film for an easy evening, if you're in the mood.
There's really no point in raging about how it is all stupid and dumb and lame and clueless like some of the reviewers did. This flick is only meant to leave an impression and if it is not positive for you, well, tough, you may be lost in translation. There's nothing especially bad about this movie.
I do recommend it. 7/10