Poignant and smart, clearly somebody knew what they were doing!

Rating: 10/10 (28 October 2005)

Everything about this movie was both refreshing and original. The treatment of the setting (Tokyo shot entirely on location) was one of deep respect and honesty. Japanese culture, especially in relation to American culture, was portrayed intelligently as the lead characters tried to interact and break through the language barrier- thus the title "Lost in Translation". Bill Murray can't disappoint with his impeccable timing and smart delivery. Young Scarlett Johansson proves to be quite capable of holding her own with even an actor as experienced as Murray. The two contrasting personalities were able to carry the complex story as their characters found each other and formed an unlikely but solid bond.