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Lost in Translation


Got around to seeing this over the weekend, mainly because American Splendour wasn't on anywhere in Manchester. Gah.

The Guardian critic, who likes about three films a year, had given it five stars, and I could see why.

The story follows two people-- one a jaded actor, one the young graduate recently married-- both feeling lost and lonely in Tokyo. The city is used to great effect, seeming surreal and remote at first, but then offering up a wealth of experience and fun when they start to explore it together.

Nothing as obvious as a romance happens-- instead, a glimpse is offered into that sublime moment that seems to happen most when travelling; the meeting of two kindred souls.

I won't go to into what happens, but the film was fun and sad and beautifully-observed, without ever spilling over into the contemptible schmaltz of supposedly touching and funny films like My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

But that's a rant for another post. ;)

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[identity profile] kyuuketsukirui.livejournal.com 2004-02-03 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
I liked it quite a lot, especially that they didn't sleep together, run off together, what have you. It's coming out on DVD here today and I'll probably end up buying it.

[identity profile] earthlydelight.livejournal.com 2004-02-03 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
This bed is alive with passion and love...

[identity profile] tsaress.livejournal.com 2004-02-03 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
Well you know I have to disgreee with you but then I think I was thinking it was going to be a totally different sort of film.

[identity profile] josh1975.livejournal.com 2004-02-03 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
I plan on checking this out as soon as it comes out on DVD. I have heard amazing things about the movie, and I can't wait to see it!

cheesy peeeeeeeeeeas

[identity profile] jaffacakequeen.livejournal.com 2004-02-03 12:15 pm (UTC)(link)
i think it was a good film, but i wouldnt compare it to My Big Fat Greek Wedding! LMAO thats a bit unfair! Greek Wedding is cheesy - too cheesy at times but, fun.. Cant say it was trying to be touching, funny yes but not touching...

sorry, i had to stick up for cheesy-peas! especially squeezy, cheesy, peas! i am sucker at the moment for bad taste cheese! "blush"

is there too many commas in this?
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