a fair point to be made, perhaps not the most popular

Rating: 10/10 (31 December 2004)

i don't have time to read all the reviews that are made by all of the users, however i have come across what i would consider a very good point to be made about this film that might have already been brought up..
lost in translation is not your typical plot-driven movie, what really drives the film is its sense of atmosphere or aura, its not a movie you cant just watch thinking it'll hold your hand and present itself and its explanation, and its certainly not a movie everyone will get or enjoy, saying that, I'm not attacking anyone who doesn't like the film, but it seems the main reason people don't like the film is a problem with the 'plot' or because 'nothing happens', something definitely happens, but it takes a certain frame of mind to see or feel it, its a perception thing, as most art is
i have viewed the film and felt it to be absolutely phenomenal, i also have watched it an felt rather mediocre, but thats not to say it isn't an excellent movie, it has a lot to offer.