New, Pure, Perfect!

Rating: 10/10 (2 January 2014)

How can I describe a perfect and pure film? A middle-aged male actor meets a young graduate girl. Despite the age difference, these two characters share two common things. They are both Lost and suffer from insomnia. The man is questioning him self on family happiness, she's undecided on her choices in her life. Things change when they both meet and bond at a five star hotel in the middle of an "alien" city, Tokyo. A short journey allowed them to escape from their daily routine and misery.
A story so simple with a fantastic atmosphere that will even make the viewer feel alienated or part of it. An original script that its simplicity and elegance makes it powerful and enjoyable. Through the film a soft and original music entangled with the commercial bright signs of the streets of Tokyo makes it even more unique. Two Americans in a place with a completely different mentality will make them come closer and discreetly flirt with each other.
A movie that is not for everyone that's for sure. Most people might describe it as boring and pretentious. In my opinion this is one of the best films ever made and the reason is because of its originality and the fact that is ahead of its time. Great acting performance from Billy Murray and Scarlett Johansson. Sofia Coppola did an amazing job by writing and directing this masterpiece.