A great film about loneliness.

Rating: Null/10 (6 September 2010)

Ever see a film or read a book, have so many thoughts about it, but don't know exactly how to put your thoughts into words? That's how I feel about Lost in Translation. I liked it very much, and think highly of it, but just don't know how to describe my opinion of it. Lost in Translation is a mood piece, so isn't that how your supposed to feel after seeing one?
It's a very well put together film about two people lost from life and feel alienated. The story is intriguing, showing the audience the towering fears of staying in another country, as well as going through a mid-life crisis. I think it's safe to call this Sofia Coppola's directing and written mantelpiece, earning herself two Oscar nominations for it.
Bill Murray shows us his dramatic talents. His performance proves us that he can be more than just Bill Murray the comedian, he can also be Bill Murray the actor. There are a few moments in the script that give Murray the chance to be obnoxious with comedy, but he treats them with delicately.
Scarlett Johansson is a few bars above average actress who has never zapped me with a performance before. It seems like she uses the same character approach for each of her characters, except for Match Point and her work here. Both Oscar nomination worthy work. Johansson's role isn't as prominent as Murray's, although both are arguably lead. Scarlett is wonderful here. She has a scene towards the beginning that'll break your heart. It did mine.
The clever thing about this picture is that it's not conventional. People think Scarlett Johansson they automatically think of her sex appeal, and that she and Bill Murray are going to have a love affair, no. They are both extremely lonely and sad people, looking to connect with anyone in an atmosphere that's alien to them. Finely crafted mood piece; 8.5-9