Lost in Translation
In writer/director Sofia Coppola's lyrical romantic tale, Bill Murray is a past-his-prime American movie star who comes to Tokyo to shoot a television commercial. While staying at the hotel, the married Murray meets compatriot Scarlett Johansson, the young, frustrated wife of celebrity photographer Giovanni Ribisi. The two lonely souls strike up a friendship while watching TV, singing karaoke, and going to parties, but can their relationship go any further? Understated, beautifully shot film won Coppola the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
Year: 2003
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Art House Cinema, 2004, Kate's Favourites, Best of Post 2000, Amy's Favourites, Empire Mag's Greatest 201, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die), Golden Globe - Comedy or Musical, Adam's Favourites
Country: Japan, USA
Director: Sofia Coppola
Starring: Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi, Anna Faris, Fumihiro Hayashi
Duration: 97 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains sexual references.
7.8/10
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