By Far, The Best Film of 2003

Rating: 10/10 (22 September 2003)

Never in my experience of watching movies in the theaters have I been so moved by the beauty of "Lost in Translation". Sofia Coppola has definitely become a director that will channel real emotions through scenery and performance. Bill Murray deserves an Oscar for his performance in career-defining role as Bob Harris. He not only was funny but dramatic at the same time, especially the way he sang Roxy Music's "More Than This" that was so heartbreaking. Scarlett Johansson truly deserved the Upstream Best Actress Prize from the Venice Film Festival for her portrayal as the lost, neglected Charlotte that is performed with beauty and maturity that makes her outshine all her peers. It is indeed the best film of the year. I can't wait for Sofia's next film and the DVD to this.