So brilliant...

Rating: 9/10 (28 May 2005)

I have just seen the movie on DVD and very impressed by what I have just witnessed. I should say from the beginning that before seeing the movie, I was expecting huge laughters because it contained Bill Murray. I did not laugh that much I should say that, but it has nothing to do with this movie's wanna-give idea.
The movie is about an actor ( Bill Murray ) experiencing middle-age crisis staying in Japan for a while for a commercial shooting. His life is boring, his marriage is a disaster, and he is like living the last days of his career.
The second leading role is Charlotte, played by Scarlett Johansonn, who is married with a guy for almost a year. The guy is a photographer and thats the reason they are in Japan. The husband ( Giovanni Ribisi )has almost no free time to spend with his wife. However, Charlotte seems like happy to at least loving him. But deep inside you can feel that she feels so alone.
That is where the movie is giving its best moments. Two unhappy people feeling lonely comes across each other staying in the same hotel. A beautiful newly married young girl, and a mature man facing the consequences of his choices throughout his life.
Unlike many movies, the two characters are getting close to each other without forgetting their lifes and martial status'. They are so happy together as friends, besides that, they start feeling for each other. The movie gives the idea of regret, which I mean both characters are like; ''God, why the heck I didn't meet him ( her ) before?'' They want each other, they enjoy each other, but never let go their basic instincts. You feel so sorry and can't help re-considering the important choices you make.
Bill Murray requires no compliments as being a such a qualified actor. My credits go to Scarlett Johansonn. Not only beautiful but also makes you want her not as a woman only, but as your wife for a life time.
The movie is also very interesting from another angle. What is told in the movie is a situation you would wanna punch yourself of regret. But all the story told, you just watch it with a large smile on your face and fully entertained.
I strongly recommend you to see this movie. You will not regret. But the choice is yours. As in your life...
Regards...