Emperors new clothes

Rating: 7/10 (19 January 2004)

Nothing actually happens in this movie.. How can the acting be award winning when there's nothing to act about?
This movie will either leave you feeling naked and unfulfilled, or proud to have witnessed something beautiful - depending on whether you, unlike the emperor, can see through the BS...
It's by no means an awful movie - it's enjoyable in its photography and setting, not to mention Scarlett Johansson being nice to look at, and Bill Murray *is* good as usual (I'm a massive Murray fan). It just annoys me how much people are raving about it - there are so many films more deserving of such a high rating, whether for art or entertainment reasons - I don't think this film excels in either aspect.
I'd hardly call it a comedy. SPOILER: Japanese people are short; their TV shows are weird; they like gadgets and computer stuff! I don't know about the US, but in the UK such things are hardly revelations and jokes about them have worn a little thin.
In conclusion - mildly entertaining, more so if you like 'arty films', but even then its still no classic. 5/10 if you're into entertainment, and maybe 8/10 if you're into art. 10/10 if you're wearing the emperors new clothes right now :P