Miss Coppola's Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (20 March 2006)

I can see why some viewers could get profoundly bored watching this movie (if for example they go in expecting an effortless "comedy"). I for one had no expectations, nor any idea where the storyline would take me - and sweet Jesus father of all saints I was totally blown away !!
The story, the characters, the music, the light, they all blend into a surprising study of relationships, of friendship perhaps... Sofia Coppola loves Japan and it shows (nothing racist in there contrary to some ill-advised reviews). And she loves the actors she films, and they return the favor twenty times on screen. Same type of atmosphere as Me and You and Everyone we know...
Quite simply superb.