Can we say Pennies From Heaven 2003

Rating: 2/10 (16 February 2004)

After Bill Murray stole the Golden Globe for Best Actor from Johnny Depp, I decided that I had to see this movie to see his wonderful performance. Maybe I needed a translator to help me find the point and the interest, but ultimately, there was none of either.
This movie went on for ever and ever, and while I applaud the fact that it never once ventured into the sex for no reason area, it was generally boring as hell.
Bill Murray, could have been replaced by any other old, stodgy actor, past - his prime, and the movie would have still been as boring as 3 day old pastry.
The actress whose character I don't think I ever cared to learn was translucent and easily overshadowed by the lights and bustle of Tokyo.
This was honestly one of the boringest movies I have ever seen, only Pennies From Heaven (1981) could have been longer and worse.
I for one after watching it could not understand how Mr Murray could have warranted not only the Golden Globe, but a BAFTA for his performance, but then after seeing some of the more mainstream offerings this summer, maybe I was just dazzled by wit, talent, and plot.
If you want to go see a good foreign film, try Bend it Like Beckham, or Monsoon Wedding. If you want quirky even Secretary was better, if you want fun, Pirates of the Caribbean, or SWAT will definitely fill your needs. If you want a sedative, watch Lost in Translation.