Just real characters

Rating: 9/10 (4 May 2005)

Hey guys, if you don't like slow, don't go.
Seem to be a lot of negative reviews here. The IMDb votes tell a different story: the overwhelming majority rate it 7 and up. Must be some kind of organized effort to stiff it? I doubt it -- probably just too many people assumed that high ratings and critical acclaim mean it's a great movie for everyone. Hey, I haven't seen Star Wars yet. That doesn't mean I'd think it bad, just that it isn't the movie for me.
Lost in Translation is more an extended vignette than a story. It's not even character development so much as just character exposition. If you like the idea of suspending animation for 90 minutes to find out who these two are, you'll probably fall in love with this movie. It helps if the title alone imbues you with a sense of loss and brings a bit of a tear to your eye.
9/10 for me. As I say, not for everyone -- but better than 9 out of 10 people find it well worth watching. For some reason, with this movie those who saw it and didn't like it are particularly talkative.
Edward