Beautiful and moving

Rating: 10/10 (12 February 2014)

One of the most moving movies I have ever seen, right up there with modern classics like Paris, Texas, Million Dollar Baby and American Beauty. A story of two people far from home in a foreign country, with a vastly different pace and way of life to what they are accustomed, and how their friendship gets them through the confusion and loneliness.
Sofia Coppola shows a deft touch with her direction. There's a gentleness about it, without allowing the movie to drift.
Performances are good. Bill Murray deserved his Best Actor Oscar nomination, giving a dramatic performance that makes good use of his comedic skills. The movie provided Scarlett Johansson's breakthrough role.