Good Movie but not for everyone

Rating: 8/10 (3 June 2007)

I found Lost in Translation a good movie that I can watch several times and not be bored. As the title states, a story of two people that are lost in their stages of life but at different levels. Charlotte at the beginning and Bob at the middle stages of their lives. Bill Murry and Scarlett Johansson were very believable in their roles. I didn't see Bill Murray acting as Bob-san but him as Bob Harris.
I have been to Japan many times and was happy to see them out on location for many scenes. The film captured many nuances of Japan for foreigners. Once you get over the culture shock it can get real lonely for foreigners.
The real treat for me is the photography which was beautiful and went well with the music direction. The whole film was not like the typical Hollywood movie and that is why I like it. The ending was bittersweet as we don't know what was said between Bob and Charlotte but like the previews stated there is some sort of closure to it for both characters by their reactions.