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Rating: 10/10 (19 September 2003)

Subtlety is an art. When it is recognized, normally people see it as boring. In the words of Sarah Silverman, it can be "an infomercial for boring." Anyway, Lost In Translation is absolutely captivating. I have never been to East Asia, but I have been around the world. At one end, this movie could be a spring break fling (keep in mind that there is no bikini contest in this movie). I assure you that it is not. For anyone that has been in dark hotel in another land (not necessarily a bad thing) in the lounge and seen someone across the room and just wanted to know them more than through a simple smile, this movie fulfills that desire. Most would be scared to leave their other life for a moment and jump into something else head first. Lost In Translation is not quite head first but just a toe in the water. It is so damn moving that I feel special for seeing it. I like Lord of the Rings and Braveheart, but I assure you that the people who said this movie was boring hold a special place for the two movies I just mentioned. You have to become emotionally available to this movie in order to enjoy it. I loved several scenes, especially where Bill Murray sings Roxy Music's "More than This." The look from Scarlett Johansson during this scene is as convincing as any I have seen from any movie in years. Also, the scene where Murray tees off in the valley of Mount Fuji holds enormous value. What courage he has to overcome the mountain before him. you will see at the very end. One of the best endings I have seen in many years. 9/10