Somebody nudge me, I've dozed off...

Rating: Null/10 (9 February 2004)

With all the hype and Oscar nominations, I was expecting something special from this film. Yes, it's different from usual Hollywood fodder, but different doesn't necessarily mean worthwhile or even remotely good.
It's a terribly boring film. In waiting for something, anything, to actually happen, I thought I'd at least enjoy some comedic moments from Bill or be charmed by Scarlett, but neither happens. Bill looks as thoroughly bored as the audience, and only Scarlett's dashing smile differentiates her from the background.
Self-indulgent tedium. In a city as happening as Tokyo, it makes no sense for the characters to be bored to tears. I really hope that this film fails to garner any Oscars - to do so would only encourage Ms Coppola to give us more of this. I'll tread more carefully with her next offering.....