Lost in translation

Rating: 7/10 (14 November 2005)

The first time i saw LIT i thought it was the most boring movie as i ever saw. That was when i was like 16 and two years later i watched it again and i had a totally different thought.
The movie is boring but it is a true reflection of life. Drama is life with the dull bits cut out, but this movie portrays life as it is with every scene is realistic and i can almost imagine myself in exactly the same situation as the characters.
The movie is about two lonely characters lost in life where they have lost interest in their lives and now they are lost in a foreign city together. Japan where the film is set in a country where the modern and tradition meet. the movie shows scenes set in both the traditional temple and in the busy streets with neon lights flashing. The characters have lost in this separation, they are on the brink of everything, and are indecisive of where they want to go. Bob at the start don't know what he wants and relies on his wife (e.g. with the carpet choosing) and directors to tell him what to do. Whereas Charlotte doesn't have any guidance and no company despite she is in Japan with her husband.
The two end up running through the streets of Japan and they seem to find their places and what they want in life. The audience see how they have changed day by day and take actions to take control of their lives again.
The cinematography reflects truly of the plain angles that people take to view life as it is. For example there is a scene where Bob has spotted Charlotte being lonely with her husband and friends. The angle is far away but at the same time it also focuses on Charlotte and one can notice her loneliness. This is what Bob has noticed and become interested in her.
Overall, the film is a great piece...however it can be a little shorter because from time to time the audience would get a bit bored in some of the scenes. Overall seven out of ten.