A flick of genius

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2005)

Lost in translation lives up to its name for best picture. The scenes, the beauty, everything is captured so wonderfully.
Some people might think Lost in translation is lacking the notion of a plot.But please do not misunderstood, basically the movie speaks about two people isolated and lonely, trying to find company in each other's hand. And that's what it's trying to convey to the viewers. And the feelings are expressed in what viewers might think 'lacking plot' scenes.
I have to comment on one fabulous scene where Charlotte sits facing the hotel and the camera just zoom around her and the city. Here, we can all feel's Charlotte's pain and loneliness. And i think that is one hell of a film that trys to touch people's heart, and succeeding. It gives a feeling of 'this girl lost in this big city' feel.
Bob and Charlotte just wanna be friends, they just want to know they are not alone. And japan's spiritual traditions and their living in also captured in this film.
What more do u want in a film? This film has it all!! The beauty, the culture, the friendship, the love, the loneliness. And even the veteran actors. Even at 17 (or 18), Scarlett johansson captures a 25 woman so well, and this is why she's one of Hollywood's up-rising star.
So please think again if u think this movie is lacking a plot.
2 thumbs up for the best film of 2004!!!! PS. i love the ending!!