Lost in Translation movie review

June 29, 2010 - #33/100
Lost in Translation (2003)

Bob Harris (Bill Murray) is an American film actor. He visits Tokyo to film a few commercials. It's easy to tell that Bob is far past his prime, and he is dealing with a mediocre marriage. Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a young woman who has recently married a traveling photographer, is just trying to find her place in the world. Her husband is too busy working, leaving her to be bored by herself each day. One night, Charlotte meets Bob at the bar in the hotel. Throughout the movie, the relationship between Bob and Charlotte deepens. Charlotte needs hilarity in her life, and Bob is able to provide that. Bob just needs someone to talk to, and Charlotte is able to provide that. Together, they are able to release the feeling of mediocre lives. But, towards the end of the movie, both of them begin to realize that their adventures in Tokyo will soon be over, and they will both have to return to their mediocre lives. Nothing monumental ever seemed to happen in the movie, but it somehow managed to keep my attention. The acting is practically flawless, and the entire movie is subtle and down-to-earth. If you like to watch movies that are different than the cliche box office hits, then this just might be a movie that you should consider watching.

I gave this movie 8/10 stars on imdb.com.