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Lost In Translation We got free tickets to an advance screening of "Lost in Translation" last night. This new film from Sofia Coppola (yes, that Coppola family. see also "The Virgin Suicides") is very beautiful, funny, sad. This is not a fast-paced story. She has a great way of handling silence and imagery with restraint, just letting the camera linger, which tells much more than dialogue or fast editing ever could. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson are both wonderful as Americans "trapped" in Tokyo who find each other amidst the insomnia and displacement. The title of the film is perfect, the soundtrack is wonderful and the footage around the city -- capturing all kinds of craziness, differences, beauty, light -- makes it feel like it was her first time there (I may be projecting, as I've never been to Japan). I loved it (we all did) and recommend it. posted by jeremy at 11:06 AM
ok--this is the second excellent review (from a smart real person -- not like People Magazine) I've heard about this flick. Now I have to -have to see it. i can't wait to see this film. I saw an article on it two weeks ago, and missed my chance to see it last weekend. love hearing how others are digging it. posted by: lomara on September 17, 2003 10:26 PMIn addition to being a great film, the soundtrack is brilliant. Coppola did this previously with "The Virgin Suicides" using Air. This time she uses Kevin Shields(My Bloody Valentine) for one of the most compelling soundtracks in years. posted by: detective on October 10, 2003 9:31 AM |