| Lost in Translation | 
 enlarge | Director: Sofia Coppola
Actors: Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, Akiko Takeshita, Kazuyoshi Minamimagoe, Kazuko Shibata
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1920 reviews
Sales Rank: 2664
Format: Ac-3, Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 102
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D23957D
ISBN: 0783297807
UPC: 766481298137
EAN: 9780783297804
ASIN: B00005JMJ4
Theatrical Release Date: October 3, 2003
Release Date: February 3, 2004
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Like a good dream, Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation envelops you with an aura of fantastic light, moody sound, head-turning love, and a feeling of deja vu, even though you've probably never been to this neon-fused version of Tokyo. Certainly Bob Harris has not. The 50-ish actor has signed on for big money shooting whiskey ads instead of doing something good for his career or his long-distance family. Jetlagged, helplessly lost with his Japanese-speaking director, and out of sync with the metropolis, Harris (Bill Murray, never better) befriends the married but lovelorn 25-year-old Charlotte (played with heaps of poise by 18-year-old Scarlett Johansson). Even before her photographer husband all but abandons her, she is adrift like Harris but in a total entrapment of youth. How Charlotte and Bill discover they are soul mates will be cherished for years to come. Written and directed by Coppola (The Virgin Suicides), the film is far more atmospheric than plot-driven: we whiz through Tokyo parties, karaoke bars, and odd nightlife, always ending up in the impossibly posh hotel where the two are staying. The wisps of bittersweet loneliness of Bill and Charlotte are handled smartly and romantically, but unlike modern studio films, this isn't a May-November fling film. Surely and steadily, the film ends on a much-talked-about grace note, which may burn some, yet awards film lovers who "always had Paris" with another cinematic destination of the heart. --Doug Thomas
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 Outstanding film September 7, 2008
This is an outstanding film. Like plunging into the deep end of the swimming pool. Truely refreshing.
more than 500 give it a one star? August 11, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is in fact what encouraged me to write this review, and a pleasant reality that not all people experience the intense euphoria this masterpiece leads to.
So I mention this movie to some of my friends, it's either a "best film ever" or a "most over hyped" statement. And I do know why. A matter of fact that this is not the first time I've seen such opposite opinions at the same time.
I've seen it with "Babel" and "Crash", both of which share the "unique feeling" a movie gives.
Lost in Translation is by far the heaviest impact on the viewer. I actually felt I was traveling when watching the film.
The films is the closest film I've seen to reality. The actors are playing roles that happen in everyday life. Far from the typical Hollywood glamour or shall I say "garbage".
I give this amazing film extra credit for being on such a low budget, as this encourages independent film makers to do what their supposed to do best. The film cost 6 million to make.
Lost in Translation is one of the best movies I've seen. I'm not going to go into the details why, but I think some of the readers felt what I felt watching this film and won't blame me for my statement.
Murray's finest performance makes for a great film for 2003 August 1, 2008
Lost in Translation is all-too-often misunderstood. That couldn't be any more evident with it's 500+ "1/5" votes, which is certainly ludicrous, inaccurate and unfair. I understand it may not appeal to everyone, but it's flat out ignorant to deem this as a poor effort or production. It's anything but.
Is it perfect? Of course not. But it wholly fulfills what it sets out to do and is a fantastic effort from Ms. Coppola.
People may complain that the storyline or plot of this film is thin, but its simplicity is part of its charm. The aesthetics of this film alone make it worth seeing. If you never had an inkling to go to Japan, this film may change that. Coppola's vision of Tokyo and in essence, her "strangers in a strange land" angle, is strong and prevalent from beginning to end.
Bill Murray's performance is outstanding, as well as refreshing. His dry wit and comedy sense permeates throughout much of the film. Scarlett Johansson is also convincing and well portrayed.
The cinematography is amazing, and for me, very much part of the film's appeal. I was also thrilled with the ending. Overall, I just enjoyed WATCHING this film. A must see for any fan of Murray or Johansson, as well as those drawn to films centering around human relationship dynamics.
I found myself relating to the film's characters on multiple levels and therein lies its strength - capturing the truest thoughts and questions of people as they move through life, but never tries too hard or reaches in order to drive a point home. It never goes over the top for the sake of mindless entertainment.
It's an introspective piece and rife with super dry comedy.
Being alone in a world with no space July 9, 2008
This film is a masterpiece. I will not pretend to analyze its deeper meanings, but if you've ever felt alone in a crowded room full of people you don't understand, you'll get it. The soundtrack works flawlessly with the beautiful and sometimes haunting images that float through this film's landscape. If you were a fan of truly alternative, clever music in the early eighties, then you will adore this lush soundscape. To me, this film hits closer to the heart of people searching for meaning in a sometimes meaningless situation far more effectively than "American Beauty" attempted to or could have. Have a glass or two of your favorite red, turn out the lights, and let this epic of jejune avoidance carry you away.
One of My Favorite Movies of All Time! July 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I guess this is one of those "love it or hate it" movies, so all I
can do is tell you why I love it so much. First, filming the
movie in Japan was not only a way to capture the two main
characters out of their element (which was the brilliant, central
point of the film), but it took ME out of MY element, which was
refreshing. I loved the nightlife, the colorful characters, the
strange looking food, the cherry blossoms in the gardens...
the setting for the film was magnificent.
As for the two main leads, the acting is superb. Bill Murray
takes a huge leap playing an aging, burned out actor with marital
woes and hits the mark, dead on. Scarlett Johansson approaches
the youthful object of his affection with understated sweetness
and grace. Neither actor overplays or underplays their part, which
is rare in film. Both are spot on.
And for the story. How refreshing to explore the complexity of
male/female bonding without resorting to raunchy sex scenes
and offensive language. Maybe the reason why so many
viewers are disappointed in this film is because of its quiet,
thoughtful, deeply tender approach to the subject matter. There's
no fast cars or nudity in this film; just the story of two lost souls
completely out of their element who find each other and reawaken
in each other something both of them thought they had lost.
At the end of the movie, as the Jesus and Mary Chain song plays and
the two part ways, I always get teary-eyed. If someone can tell me
what the two whisper to each other, I'd really like to know. But then
again, maybe that would be giving too much away in this brilliant gem
of a film. Highly recommended for those in search of a lighthearted
and tender romance that doesn't follow traditional rules of "love"
constructions in cinema. Brava Sophia!
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