Superb

Rating: 8/10 (30 July 2004)

I was wondering what all the fuss was about this film but after seeing it i see why. Its a nice film that makes a change to see. I'm sick and tired of the standard Hollywood turd movies that get made. But this is special. The cinematography is beautiful as said and makes Japan look an amazing place.
Firstly i guess if you don't like Bill Murray then you wont like the movie. Scarlet Johanson is stunning, beautiful and lost in Japan with bill Murray.
There's nothing more to the film than two people being lost. what can you do when you are lost? you can try and move on or you can stay put. At one point in life we all feel lost and this film is just showing two people lost or trapped in lives they realize they don't want anymore. Scenes of Scarlet Johanson's character looking out into the city OK Tokiyo are amazing and show the loneliness of being away from home in a big city.
I must admit i couldn't take my eyes of Scarlet Johanson she really was stunning, captivating. This is what makes the movie work is the chemistry between the two. They know they like each other but are afraid to make the next move, afraid to change their lives.
I loved this movie and its one the best films I've seen in the last year. Some people wont like it and thats there loss but it really is a wonderful film. Its great to see a film so refreshing and new make it.
8/10