Disappointing

Rating: 4/10 (24 July 2006)

Lost in Translation was a big let-down for me although I'm sure the Tokyo Tourist Board were thrilled with the results. Individual performances were adequate but nothing special. There was nothing special or surprising in the low-key relationship portrayed, nor in the loneliness and sense of alienation that brought the two together. I thought the performances were not subtle enough to be touching and consequently I was not moved, despite being able to identify with their situation. The farcical language confusion scenes didn't work for me and were a missed opportunity given the 'double entendre' of the title. The film makers didn't make me 'care' about the characters and so re-affirmed my view that in general, Hollywood doesn't do subtlety well. Not one for my collection.