Some Enchanted Evening = LIT from within

Rating: 10/10 (4 October 2003)

Due to the avalanche of growing and glowing critics' reviews on this much anticipated movie, I eagerly awaited the opening of this film at a theater near me. I was not disappointed. The cinematography was outstanding, and the performances of the two leads were pure joy. Bill Murray has finally been given a role that should bring him the Oscar recognition he so richly deserves. Scarlett Johannson is a perfect match for Mr. Murray. She's the novice (with the whole world and her future in front of her) and he's the voice of experience. This movie will linger in my memory for a long time - simply but beautifully told - although dialogue is important, words not spoken and eyes that meet are just as powerful if not more so. The soundtrack takes on a character of its own in its contribution to 'Lost in Translation'. More than this, there is something. Good luck to all at Oscar time.