Speechless! well...

Rating: Null/10 (16 February 2004)

I just rented Lost in Translation, and at first I didn't know what to expect. The movie is on video and in theatres at the same time ... weird. And Bill Murray being a god (personally) since Ghostbusters! I really didn't know what to expect!
However, within the first 5 minutes of the film, I was addicted. I was drawn into it like a kid with a cartoon. I didn't even know it! One minute I'm looking at the box unsure and saying "maybe...", and the next the movie was over and I had an emotional feeling. I know that sounds unclear, because I have never experience anything quite like that with a movie before. Keep in mind, I'm wearing a "Nightmare on Elm St." shirt... and my movie collection is comprised of mostly horror and movies I grew up with (80's). Although, I have seen pretty well every movie from every genre that has come out since 2002... nevermind.
It felt like a documentary, but not. It felt like a love story, but not. It felt like a comeback role that would totally flop for Bill, but it most CERTAINLY DIDN'T... Words can't even describe how much I enjoyed this film. Probably, hands down, one, if not the best movie I have seen in a very long time.
I don't have a "Top 10" or "Top 5" list, but I'm thinking of starting one just so I can put it there.
This movie has a very warm feeling to it. You relate with the characters very well. When the Americans of the film are in an environment that they don't understand, you relate. The stars were selected very well. When two outsiders meet in a culture quite different than their own, it's obvious how close they will get.
Sorry... I can't talk about this too much.
I could go on incoherently for pages... and you won't read past the number of stars, or opening paragraph, but take my word(s)... THIS MOVIE IS PHENOMENAL. I applaud the cast / crew / everyone involved with the making of this film. I am utterly astonished that a film has been made that took words from my mouth, and left me with the warmest feeling I have ever felt. *STANDING OVATION* ...but then again, that's just me.