Did not expect to enjoy this much

Rating: 9/10 (28 November 2016)

I didn't really know too much about this film before watching, but I was convinced with the frequent recommendation of it on my IMDb page and the seemingly positive user and metacritic rating.
After reading multiple reviews for Lost in Translation, I certainly understand that many people will find it boring and a waste of time with lack of payoff, however it is the deliver of such a simple story in which makes it spectacular. With thanks to a successful casting choice of Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson and Giovani Ribisi they are able to effectively deliver the smallest of hints in their facial expressions to portray their character so perfectly that is written into the story. The narrative is touching and sweet from start to finish, by making the audience understand both main characters' situations whilst also making it relatable on a personal level.The chemistry between the two protagonists is flawless and is made effective as you see them grow throughout the course of this movie, making their eventual depart at the end heart-wrentchingly difficult to watch. The cinematography is also astonishing with every frame put to consideration to make it perfect and to capture every detail required for the correct amount of time in the shot.
I rarely rate movies a 9 out of 10 (this is my 13th) unless i have genuinely really enjoyed it, appreciated it's style and it keeps me thinking afterwards. With these reasons and it's subtle uses of comedy and effective use of character development is why I have given it such rating.