Bill Murray is amazing.

Rating: Null/10 (4 October 2003)

This movie is amazing. From its parallels to culture clashes,
character studies that reveal themselves quietly, yet with intensity,
and beautiful cinematography, "Lost In Translation" accomplishes
what it set out to do-- make you really watch and pay attention. And
care. Most importantly, I think this film finally does what Bill Murray
attempted to do twenty-some years ago with the flawed "The
Razor's Edge." Namely, show he is more than just a deadpan
goofy comic actor. Murray's role is that of an man out of step, left
behind and alone, and yet still funny at times. Comedy takes a
backseat. What emerges are levels of sadness etched in Murray's
tired face. The rest of the cast is great, too. Even the film's
somewhat predictable ending is solved by something beautiful. This film is great, and a highlight of Bill Murray's career. People
should see it, and savor it.