Romantic comedy - cheasy dialogue - twisting dull ending + intense facial expressions = Lost in Translation.

Rating: Null/10 (7 February 2004)

This equation sums up the movie pretty well. It's a romantic comedy, without the usual cheasy dialogue and nearly impossible happy ending. It's a script with very little dialogue (most of it are conversations), but has a lot to say.
Of course, it wouldn't have worked out if the two main characters didn't have chemistry, which is why I'm glad they found Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. They're both terrific actors, and every scene they have together is worth seeing. Also, if you look deeply at their facial expressions, you'll be able to make up your own dialogue for the movie, and be able to tell the story well. It's all about going deeper than the story, and looking into the eyes of the characters to tell the story yourself. Also, the setting of Tokyo is a perfect place to set up these characters. For what I saw in the film, it's the most boring place on Earth, with much of it's identity (you'd think that especially after watching The Last Samurai). So, it kind of brings out the boredom of these two characters, and makes you feel for them. Sofia Coppola does a great job writing and directing this film. Really, she brings out the emotions, and knows exactly what dialogue to put in it.