Slow but rewarding.

Rating: Null/10 (12 September 2004)

Is Lost in Translation a classic? No. Is it a slow, boring film about nothing at all? Definitely not. What we have here is a beautifully crafted film, that perfectly captures the theme of being lost.
Murray and Johanson are two lonely, unhappy people, whose despair is perfectly symbolized by having them walking around Tokyo, feeling completely out of place. Lonely bars, dead quiet bathrooms, bad relationships, and a language they don't understand (and neither does the viewer as it isn't subtitled). Obviously, this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but for those who cannot see the greatness of brain dead action films like Armageddon or The Mummy, it sure is a welcome break.
The acting is great, there's a nice dose of humor, and the photography, editing, and music works together like magic. If you like this film, it might be worth checking out some other similarly themed films like: You Can Count On Me, Happiness, Rushmore, and The Royal Tenenbaums.
Lost in Translation (great title, by the way) may be slow moving, but it isn't dull. [8/10]