Such a story with so few words.

Rating: 10/10 (26 September 2003)

This film is not for those with ADHD or the like. Unless you can grasp the meaning in a glance, a smirk, a shrug, a sigh, you will likely find this terrible. Some will liken the film to Rushmore or the Royal Tannenbaums, but I find the similarities few. This film is about 20% comedy, 80% drama, but all of it masterfully done.
Somehow the Director, Sofia Coppola conveys a deep and interesting story with very little dialogue (I had no idea it was her until the ending credits... was I surprised). The dialogue is humorous, well written and honest, but it is rare. The visuals added to the scene, and I was amazed any director and cinematographer would go to the efforts that we see in "Lost In Translation".
This is not a flim that the everyday Joe or Jill will like, but I think we've found a sh*tload of oscar nominations here.