Found in Translation

Rating: 10/10 (12 June 2011)

Two nights, two Sophia Coppola films. First one, "Somewhere," inspired harakiri. The second film, which is ironically set in Japan, was beautiful. Truly, this is one of the best films I have ever seen. For all the lonely souls, and we've all been there, this translates on every level. Murray and Johansson, I'm a guy, so especially Johansson, are just wonderful -- magic really. Check it out.
The system says I have to write ten lines or my review won't be accepted so let me say a few more nice things about this film and the first film, "Somewhere." I can see now why Sophia Coppola used the long camera shots in Somewhere. She was conveying the boredom experienced by a lost person who is living an improbable and empty life. We're all "somewhere" but it's a drag when that feels like nowhere. I was probably a bit harsh on "Somewhere." The film just sort of works on you after a day or two. I appreciate Somewhere more after seeing Lost in Translation. Murray and Johansson share a lifetime in a brief fugitive moment of authentic joy -- soul to soul. I am sure Johansson's lips have something to do with it but her character, and Murray together was something to see. What a lovely experience. Thank you Sophia Coppola.