Whooter Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 ...why the hell didn't someone tell me Scarlett Johanssen spends a third of the movie in her panties?!?! I'd have seen it much sooner if reviews had included this tidbit. Anyhow, kickass flick. Bill deserves an Oscar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Kinda funny you posted this, I just came home with this DVD, along with "American Splendor" - after a while of debating which movie to watch first, I finally just put both a movie in each hand and hid them behind my back and made Tim (my boyfriend) choose one... So we're about to start American Splendor...Maybe I'll start a thread about it in around 2 hours. Can't wait to see Lost in Translation tomorrow night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 I just came home with this DVD, along with "American Splendor" I had this same dilemma... I watched American Splendor first and thought it was outstanding. A very creative piece of work, thoroughly enjoyable. And Lost in Translation was great as well. Murray and Johannsen both delivered terrific performances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFo Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 I may pick this one up tomorrow. I haven't purchased a new DVD in quite a while, and with so many people raving about this one, I just might give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Argh...I am having a hard time waiting for this DVD. My birthday is tomorrow and so I've been holding off on buying anything to give a chance to received them as gifts. But "Lost in Translation" was probably my favorite film last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zot Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 I need Netflix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 I "rented" it, and will probably pick up the DVD in the next few days. Great movie, and watching Bill struggle with the Japanese culture in the first half of the movie is a riot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Just finished watching it. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I really like the style of this movie, with lots of quiet scenes, long scenes with no dialog, and awkward moments...it's quite true to life in that way. Both of the leads are great. They are vary natural in their respective roles. And the unlikely romance, if that's what you call it, is really palpable. Two great movies in two nights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan B. Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 Finally viddied this last night. Really enjoyed it. I'm actually surprised to hear quite a few people enjoyed this movie; I honestly didn't think that most people would enjoy this type of film. I think Bill Murray is probably the main reason it works for people; he really is a person you'd love to hang out with. And of course...Best. Opening. Shot. Ever. Can anyone think of some movies, recent or not, that you would recommend as comparable to this one? In terms of the style of the movie/dialogue/pacing of the movie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcalx Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 I also watched this one last night. I didn't go into it with any expectations other than the knowledge that many of you guys like it. My wife hated it. She said she was always having to guess the character's thoughts, didn't like the drawn out silences and hated the "akward and uncomfortable" relationship. I liked it, mainly for the same reasons my wife disliked it. I'm not sure that I can really put a finger on why, but the movie clicked with me. Maybe I'm just tired of special effects blitzes, but it was a nice change of pace to see some real life acting. I almost got the sense that the characters were playing themselves, that it was less of a production and more of a documentary. Murray's discomfort at interfacing with Japanese culture was genuine and convincing. I'm also happy to see him do a serious piece without losing his sense of humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 I saw this in theaters, and it was my favorite movie of last year. I enjoyed it more than Return of the King. One of Bill Murry's best, and he had better get an Oscar for it.. I am going to have to pick this up some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Sheets Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 Originally posted by Dan B.@Feb 11 2004, 09:15 AM Can anyone think of some movies, recent or not, that you would recommend as comparable to this one? In terms of the style of the movie/dialogue/pacing of the movie... Wong Kar-Wai. That is, he's a director, not a film In particular, check out Chungking Express and In the Mood for Love, which are a couple of his most recent movies and they're wonderful. I particularly like In the Mood for Love, which is the one of the best movies I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Well, I'll be the 1st to say that I didn't like it. With over 700 dvds in my media room, I consider myself to have a diversified taste in films spaning all genre including many low budget and foreign films. Personally, this one didn't do it for me. For some reason, I wasn't really interested in the characters which is a very important part of a film such as this. I will go as far as saying it was over rated but I did think the actors performed very well. I'm glad Bill Murry is getting some great recognition for his role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DataScion Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 I'm glad I'm not the only one that didn't care for "Lost in Translation." I held my peace for awhile because I felt like maybe I just missed something, but Wetwork has made me think perhaps I'm not alone. I truly think that the performances by Bill Murray and Scarlett Johannsen were phenomanal, but I don't know, I was just bored senseless by the film. I know that puts me in the minority, but I just really did not like this film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted February 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 That's cool, guys. Not everyone has to like everything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 I'm glad I'm not the only one that didn't care for "Lost in Translation." I held my peace for awhile because I felt like maybe I just missed something, but Wetwork has made me think perhaps I'm not alone. I truly think that the performances by Bill Murray and Scarlett Johannsen were phenomanal, but I don't know, I was just bored senseless by the film. Ok Matt you and I can no longer be friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan B. Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Wong Kar-Wai. That is, he's a director, not a film In particular, check out Chungking Express and In the Mood for Love, which are a couple of his most recent movies and they're wonderful. I particularly like In the Mood for Love, which is the one of the best movies I've ever seen. Thanks Andy. I added those to my Netflix queue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlot Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 I watched this flick Wed. night. and enjoyed it. I agree with Ed about liking the style of the movie. I enjoyed seeing Tokyo and the Japanese culture. One of my favorite scenes was when Johanssen was walking though the arcade. It really showed how the Japaense like those wacky games that us westerners aren't into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 And that Pachinko parlor was crazy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DataScion Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 :shock: My best man dumping our friendship over a movie?!? <sigh> Well, I stand on my cinematic record on this one, Romier. You know that my tastes are ecclectic enough in most cases. <chuckle> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getmeadeal Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 Loved it. Best film i saw last year (2x). Hands down. Thumbs up. Whatever. note: first post. hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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