Lost in Translation is Sofia's second film and it just blew me away with its simplicity.
I had seen this feature in 2004 and saw it again day before yesterday!
A culture shock milieu yet sweet romance to look forward to , is its USP
Bob Harris played by Bill Murray is a renowned aging actor from NYC. He arrives in Tokyo for an advertisement deal for Suntory Whiskey.
Charlotte played by Scarlett Johansson is a young graduate who has come to Japan with her husband who is on a photography assignment.
Mid life crisis for Bob is evident , with his tired demeanour and lack of belongingness in his 25 years of marriage.
One fine day in the hotel bar , their paths cross , and so starts a unique bond. The meetings become frequent and Charlotte invites Bob to meet her friends.
Differences between the Japanese and the American culture binds them together.The non-inhibited sharing of their experiences inspite of the age aberration starts brewing.
As Bob's visit nears an end , both express their feelings of how they will miss each others company.
The film's culmination has a sense of unique sadness yet subtlety of the characters who wish to stay together and forever!
The private whisper which indeed is meant to be intimate and we are not allowed to hear it ...
Masterstroke! Oscar for best original screenplay richly deserved!
Bill Murray , is funny , sardonic ,subdued , comic and yet sympathy drawn.
Scarlett is a sweet , curious , simple girl craving for love and affection.
I love this movie .. For relaxing times, make it ...Suntory time.
Rating : 4.0/5.0
