One of those movies where I didn’t feel sad, angry, or even happy when it ended. I just felt content. Felt like I just witnessed life happen, it’s so weird to explain.
I don't feel content - I just feel depressed I'm not in Japan 😭 Saw it back in the cinema though, it looked amazing. Hopefully it'll come out soon in 4K and I can bring back that cinema feeling with a decent VR headset.
I remember seeing this movie with my mom back in the day; she hated it and thought it was pointless, while I was weeping by the end and thought it was a masterpiece lmao. And especially if you have ever fallen in love with someone but it didn't work out because it wasn't the right time&place, watch this film for sure.
Yeah, this film had me nearly choking up a few times moreso because of the reflections it was casting resembling things in my life. Beautiful piece here!
The same exact thing happend to me. Tried to show it to my mom, sharing how relatable if felt. I connected with the emotion it displayed. She felt they were just wasting their time, being lazy and unsuccessful. In a weird way it gave me insight into how she thinks and made me understand her better. Kinda sad to think about but an interesting development for me.
Not sure if this is really relevant but it reminds me of something my mother said recently that made me think. “There are two types of people: doers and be-ers” meaning some people are happy just “being” and some people feel a need to always be doing something. She is very much a doer and I’m a be-er. Some people I think can go back and forth as well and sometimes we have periods where we become jaded and blasé. I suppose I just can’t imagine not being able to empathize with where the characters were at mentally and emotionally. Like surely all of us can relate? But maybe some people are just doers and know of no other life.
@@JustinWillisDevil240Z They're 'kindred spirits' but the age difference is why there can't be 'romance' between them, sure Bill Murray character could of been selfish, but he knew in the long run it wouldn't be good for her (he's old and she still young with the rest of her life ahead of her), that's why he lets her go.
The thing that I love about this story is that neither one of them tried to make a move on the other. It was all about searching for a genuine, emotional human connection beyond the physical, which at the end of the day is so much more of a real love story than a torrid affair ever could be.
This was my first experience of watching Scarlett and she just blew me away, it was from this point I made more of an effort to look for her in other films.
Johansen needs to stop appropriating non-white culture. AND ignoring the hundreds of thousands of humans pointing it out to her every time she makes the choice to appropriate.
I think that this film has one of the greatest conclusions ever filmed. That final moment between the two of them is the purpose of the film and everything that goes before it is only there to give the audience the context to understand that moment. The fact that the director understood that the audience didn't need to know what was said in that moment is genius. Scarlett (who was only 17) and Bill were brilliant. Bill Murray was rightfully upset when he didn't win the Oscar for this role.
"Even though they're not together and they can't run away in the sunset, it's not all down the drain. It was all worthy because both of them were able to continue smiling as they separated." - Very well said, James. Very well said.
Wonderful reaction/review - despite this being a first viewing, you picked up so many of the best aspects of the film and how it works on us as powerfully as it does. Very, very well done.
Great movie. Very subtle. Doesn't hit you over the head with plot. Just two lost people connecting in a strange world. Love that they never hook up, but we know they love each other. Love that the whisper at the end was not meant for us, but we now they are going to stay connected. Powerful movie with two great actors.
Another great choice. A masterpiece of the technical aspect of filmmaking. The thing I love most is how Sofia Coppola manages to simultaneously do two things in nearly every shot using primarily camera angles and framing: 1) How densely populated and always busy Tokyo is and 2) How two people feel alone buried in it all. All through angles, framing, background, lighting, cinematography, etc. Just...Wonderful. Thanks James and hope you have a damn good 2022.
Real talk Scarlett Johansson is suuuch a legend. She’s been apart of so many great things. Love the blues and pinks in this movie, such a great reaction!
This movie is something special to me. When I first saw it in the theater I was meh… then I saw it again and it touch me. I was in a difficult moment in my life, I felt lonely. Years later I went to Japan by myself for 3 months, it was a journey I organized to find myself, to find my way, my future, to understand were I wanted to live, what I wanted to do. It was like I was free of everything and at the same time I was pressured to find my way. It was a everyday discovery, without understanding the language, the signs, the eyes full of colors, lights, view, people, sounds… but so far, far away from everything around me, because you are there living it but you feel just like a spectator, you don’t really understand, and the days goes by and you feel more and more estranged, more lonely… people around you laugh for something you think is stupid, put effort in things you do normally, don’t socialize as we (western people) do… If you find a stranger like you, you connect. And if you are on the same page more than ever, there’s no need to explain that estrangement to that person. So this movie remind me of that special 3 months of my life. A mix of loneliness and finding of myself. Now I live in Tokyo. It’s 8 years, I understand the language and a lot of things are more clear, I’m married to an amazing man, but that feeling of alienation, that memory is something i cannot and don’t want to forget, and this movie reminds me of it immensely,
Love this movie You should now watch "Her" with Joaquin Phoenix The director of "Her" used to date the director of "Lost in Translation" and "Her" has been considered to be a response to "Lost in Translation"
I'm only 26 and this movie already hurts way more than when I first watched it in my late teens. Definitely one of those that just resonates more and more each year that goes by and the more people you've met and had to say Goodbye to. So bittersweet. I'd recommend Garden State in terms of having a similar effect in my opinion.
I saw this movie way back in 2003, and it spoke to me at a time when I was particularly rudderless. Now that I'm in my fifties, it speaks to me like it's a completely different film, telling me to not be so hard on myself for "lost" years. Charlotte spoke to me in my thirties, and Bob speaks to me now.
I'm not a film expert, but lately I've been noticing, or at least feel like I'm being able to tell which films are shot on film (all older films obviously) and which ones aren't and this film is clearly shot in film and it looks great.
No one forgets their first time with _Lost In Translation._ I saw it once in 2003 & will likely never watch it in full again - the first viewing was special & the memory of it's experience is enough. The 2007 Indie musical _Once_ is another one to check out.
Certainly a film about connections and I loved the way it ended. Showing how these two people felt about one another and experiencing the realness of their spirits. Such a sweet and heartfelt film. If interested, check out "Up In The Air" from 2009 with George Clooney. Worth seeing for sure.
Oh man, I was doing a Bill Murray binge last year and when I saw this one for the first time I was blown away. One of the things that I remember most is that I loved how Sofia Coppola showcased Tokyo. Excited to watch and hear your thoughts on it. Hope you had a good Holiday James and Happy New Year to you!
If bittersweet was ever defined as a movie... it's this one, and I LOVE it. The ending isn't "happy" but it ends on a good note, like Bob and Charlotte felt relief for the first time in their lives. Imagine floating aimlessly through life... and out of nowhere you get that one day of bliss for the first time in many years. It's a time you'll remember even when you're old and gray. I adore this movie... even if I have the odd existential crisis watching it lol.
This is one of those films I can watch over and over again and it has the same emotional effect each time. Yet, I can't tell you any "plot narrative", only the mood and emotional state it puts me into. I find it to be wise and reassuring while admitting human imperfections. (Also I have lived abroad as a westerner in Asia so I can relate to the "awkwardness" factor captured in the film.)
I love this movie. I remember going to see it at a little ‘art’ theater, right by my house. I’d never heard of it before, but I’d heard from a couple people that it was good & I happened to respect their taste in films & music. I went by myself & was completely lost in thought the entire walk home & for the rest of the night. It just put me in the same type of happy, melancholic mood that I’ve had after sharing those strange, wonderful little encounters with people that this film portrays so accurately.
@@JamesVSCinema Sadly Sofia Coppola seems to have spent a while trying to chase that same feeling and not quite getting there based on the films I've seen from her since.
This is the reaction that’s going to make me become a Patron, I think. This movie meant a lot to me when it came out, and I loved how much you appreciated the tiniest of moments. Thank you, as always, for being you and sharing your thoughts with us, James. Love this channel so much. Best wishes for your 2022.
I remember when blockbuster had their online services, I was like idk 14 or so, and saw Bill Murray on the cover of this and thought, sure why not. Knew nothing about it and it blew my mind. I'd never felt so happy after finishing a movie. Thanks for this man! This is a top 5 movie for me.
It's like Roman Holiday for the 21st century. Two strangers meet in a famous city where they share a series of moments and it ends in heartbreak. They'll always have the memories kinda thing.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It hits way to close to home. Scar Jo is incredible, but for me Bill Murray as Bob Harris is one of the most under rated acting performences of the 21st century. You just feel his depression and lonliness in every scene, he's just non-stop immersed in the role. This movie is pretty hard for me to rewatch honestly just cause of how emotional it makes me, hopefully I'll make it through this reaction lmao.
Definitely need to have ‘Her’ on the list soon. LIT is Sophia Coppola’s take on her divorce from Spike Jonze. Her is Spike’s side of the story. Both are great movies in their own way
That would be amazing. "Her" is one of my favorite films, yet I've only ever seen 2 youtube reactions for it. Why is nobody still watching or talking about "Her?"
@@Wawagirl17 it's very rare that people react to "romance" movies, I guess they have a smaller audience (less views), which is a shame because some of them are beautiful
@@Wawagirl17 "Why is nobody still watching or talking about "Her?"" Comfort level I think, not so many people are comfortable with the idea behind the film. Meaningless physical intimacy with robots yes, meaningful in depth emotional/mental intimacy with a talking AI less so.
James, Some interesting facts-- I found out that FUMIHIRO HAYASHI, the Japanese actor who played "Charlie Brown" in Lost in Translation died of cancer in 2011 at age 46. He was married and survived by his wife and two young daughters. From what I've read Sofia Coppola and her family spent a fair amount of time in Japan when she was a young adult. Her family hired Fumihiro to be her tour guide and translator during her stay in Tokyo. He was an artist and actor. They became good friends and Sofia hired him for the 2003 role in Lost in Translation. Best to you--
This is one of my favorite films; I like the 'Ghost in the Shell' comparison. 15:44 The hospital waiting room scene was improvised and the two women sitting behind Bill are genuinely laughing at the conversation.
Another fantastic pick James. Love the subtlety of this flick. Not sure why, but I've always thought of this as a companion to "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", another fantastic similarly feeling flick.
Lost In Translation is one of those films that I find myself returning to every few years and I'm not 100% sure why. I love Bill Murray and I love Scarlett Johansson's low-key persona, plus the off-kilter humour that surprises you. But the main reason, I think, is how absorbing and utterly willing it is to settle and ruminate on the moment. You could say, to borrow a phrase of today, that the movie is "such a vibe". The film is very depressing to me. It is very quiet and still and lonely - and beautifully shot and a suitably melancholically pretty soundtrack. What's funny is that the only other movie that feels like this to me is 'Her' with Joaquin Phoenix; both revolve around a very introspective, lonely, quiet person who feelsdisconnected from the world and manages to find solace with an unexpected partner. And then I found out that the writer/director of Lost in Translation (Sofia Coppola) dated the writer/director of 'Her' (Spike Jonze) prior to the making of both these films. It has since been discovered that both films took moments and themes from their relationship and so they are considered unintentional companion pieces. Love your reactions my dude. Keep up the great work.
I enjoyed this movie when it came out, but it means so much more after I lived right outside Tokyo for about 3 years. I've been to almost 40 countries and 48 of the 50 states here in the US and there is nowhere like Tokyo.
Its one of my favorite genres! Japan does it so well. Live action I like midnight diner, the man who cannot marry, honey and clover…. Etc. Such good lovely, feel good series.
I enjoyed your commentary on this unique, wonderful film. Coppola wrote the screenplay and chose all the music used in the movie. (which won an Oscar). One of many scenes that for me stood out: Charlotte takes the train to Kyoto and sees a couple who are going to be married. There are no words spoken in these scenes but they convey a lot. I think Sofia Coppola shares a lot about her own life and challenges through the characters in the movie. I remember reading that Sofia was surprised that so many people related to this movie and the struggles of her characters.
Movie was a beautiful moment in time. Tokyo’s moved on just like it wasn’t like it was in the 80’s anymore but just as much a star of the movie as Scarlet and Bill. Touch of Brief Encounter about it the movie. Scarlet almost had me tearing up near the end a little myself, even now. Also, Sofia put together such a perfectly balanced soundtrack to the film, one of my favourites.
This movie stuck with me a long time after I watched it. It’s rare to see a movie show that Agape love (acceptance and support of another without guarantee of reciprocity) and friendship can be as, or more, important than romance. The animated movies Brave, Frozen, and to a lesser extent Tangled, did a similar thing for the importance of Family and friendship over romance. Hopefully we’ll see more. Thanks James. Edit:grammar and spelling
Oh dang, I'm early this time for one of my favorite movies. ❤ I just love how intimate and impressionistic this film is. Sofia Coppola is a divisive director but for some reason I just love the "feel" she brings to all of her movies, and I can't even properly explain what that "feel" is.
I always felt this was a loose adaptation of the 1971 movie "Follow Me!" (also known as The Private Eye). That movie was in London though and has some amazing shots of the city and Piccadilly of the 1970s. It has young Mia Farrow as an American in London (hippy-esc) who marries a conservative Brit. Very similar themes. Young marriage. Disillusioned young woman exploring a foreign city to try to find some connection and to find herself. She is a bit lost in a new marriage, trying to figure out her identity. She meets a strange quirky companion that she feels free of all these worries with and they explore the city together and build a friendship that ends up strengthening her and helping her to move forward in her life. You might consider watching it. Great performance by Topal as well. And amazing score by John Barry. Almost steals the show.
'I think it never hurts to be real with yourself' another great quote and another great video. Thank for it and thanks for being you. Stay Awesome, hope you are well and much love
This was honestly, such an incredible ride. Loved it! Want to vote on what I should watch next? Click here! www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema FIRST TIME WATCHING Austin Powers: International Man of Myths tomorrow. Enjoy the day!
OK, this was on my mind this morning. So I'll say it. You should watch _The Rules of Attraction._ It was directed by the guy who co-wrote _Pulp Fiction_ and based on a book by the same guy who wrote _American Psycho._ And it's absolutely your kind of movie. This is a clip, but it doesn't ruin any of the plot: ua-cam.com/video/30yNlAHXVzQ/v-deo.html
The first movie that pops into my head of dreamy melancholy romance, even though it's darker because it mostly takes place after one of the couple has died, is Tom Ford's "A Single Man" with Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. A poignant and beautiful film that reflects on love, loss, and life.
I love this film. The opening scene when Bob is looking at the building from the cab was shot in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo (close to where the Park Hyatt Tokyo, the hotel that the film was shot in, is located). I did get to visit it to see some of the locations of the shoot there. The bars there have a few cocktails themed after the movie. If you have the chance I would highly recommend visiting Japan
One of my top four Bill Murray movies. I went to see this in the theater on a whim and it was one of those movies that sinks into you slowly. I kept thinking about it and then I went and saw it again. Sometimes we need to connect with someone we wouldn't normally connect to, even if it's just a day or a week. This is a beautiful film that never really got the appreciation it deserved. Great reaction. You have this mellow jazz voice that makes me think of late night radio DJs.
The blurring of the background is very interesting. If I remember correctly this movie was made by Sophia Coppola in reflection on her relationship with Spike Jones. Spike Jones later made the wonderful movie "Her" reflecting back on the relationship from his perspective and used the same stylistic choice to convey the same feeling.
Earlier this year, I watched this movie for the first time in many many years...forgot how good it was. Again, a movie that draws you into its world, even though most of it is a hotel...love the hotel bar with the Tokyo cityscape backdrop, the karaoke scene, and the final kiss goodbye (I'd like to think they kept in touch in some way...)
The thing I loved most about the film is it captured being an alien in Tokyo perfectly. As for the kiss, it was the most platonic kiss ever. Their relationship was about intimacy, but both of them never had any intention of elevating it due to the May-December thing. They were content with just sharing for a bit.
I just love your insight about these films. We're here just watching youtube videos but it really feels like we're getting something personal from you. I hope you keep your perspective and look in life. You're welcome in Finland anytime by the way.
One of my top movies. Always makes a grown man cry, relatable at so many points of my life. And neither should feel bad about the end , they had a moment in time that did not cross the line and hopefully helped each other grow in their respective lives. Underated movie.
This is one of my favorites. Such beauty and melancholy. Another romance i really loved that comes to mind right now is a hungarian film called "On body and soul" (2017) if you wanna check it out.
Not only Sofia Coppola as a director deserves with this movie a place in my Top 10 movies of all time. So does her dad! With a totally different movie, in a totally different genre. That is so extraordinary now i think of it. Props to your patreons for selecting this incredible movie. Did they already recommend Fa Yeung Nin Wa? I'm sure they did. Can't wait to see your reaction on that one, James.
Oh my! One of my favorite independent films of all time. So well written, directed and edited. The acting is excellent as well. Not much to dislike here.
I love this movie. I moved to Japan when I was in high school for almost a year. Not too long after this movie came out and I immediately identified with it.
I’m pretty sure I can trace the exact moment I realized I wanted to write and direct to the very first time I watched this movie. All it took was the first two minutes to make me feel something I simply hadn’t felt before, and I knew I wanted to recreate that feeling for others
You should definitely consider watching Sofia Coppola's film Marie Antoinette. She is really brilliant at depicting lonely female protagonists. It also has some of the most beautiful photography I've ever seen and was shot on location in Versailles. It suffered from some bullshit bad faith criticism at the time due to a blink and you'll miss it shot of converse sneakers on the floor during a montage scene depicting the Queen shopping for clothes. It has a KILLER soundtrack. I think you'd love it.
Another filmmaker here - really happy you enjoyed it! If I had to name a single favorite movie, I would have to name Lost in Translation. It's delicate in a way few, or if I'm being completely honest, no other movie has in my eyes managed since. When it came out, it was exactly what I needed to see. I was at the beginning of my journey to discover film, first sparked off by Road to Perdition and then accelerated by American Beauty, and it inspired me to further venture into relatively smaller indie features. It taught me that amazing stories are constantly being told outside the blockbuster scene. They may not be as flashy or as grandiose as the latest Star War, but that's the beauty of storytelling: no matter how small a production, every story has the power of potentially changing someone's life for the better. For me, one of the most memorable times it happened, it was Lost in Translation. I saw it twice on its initial run, and have since seen it about ten times in the theaters. Don't really know how many times I've seen it on various home video formats. But realizing it's been over a year since my last viewing, I think there's soon going to be one more. Thank you, James! You've got a wonderful channel and community going on here. Peace and love.
Ok James if u like this, I feel like we have similar feel for love stories so I'd recommend Dogfight 1991 and Soldier's Girl 2003. Along with Before Sunset, I think they're the best I've seen. No reaction requests just as lover of stories and cinema. I love the possibilities of the 💋 meaning as we've been talking about it since 2003! 😘 to u and yours and for 2022! 👏🏽🤟🏾✌🏽❤💯🎉
I went to see this when it came out in 2003. It was during the day and the cinema was half empty, but from the get go I knew this movie would stay with me. The cinematography, the music, those are just two aspects that obviously stood out for me, but the relationship between Bob and charlotte is played to perfection. It could so easily have been creepy but never entered that territory at all. And that ending.............I went into the cinema that day with a heavy heart, but I came out uplifted and hopeful. I still think about this movie regularly which I suppose as a film maker, is the ultimate goal.
A MUST SEE TRUE SCI-FI CULT CLASSIC & A Legendary Acting Icon's Last Film Before Passing Away (Edward G. Robinson) Also Staring Acting Legend Charlton Heston,, "SOYLENT GREEN" (1973) I Can't Praise This Movie Enough..This Movie Depicts Life In The Future & It Is Amazing How They Would End Up Being Pretty Accurate On Things That Did Already Happen,, Things That We Could See Happening Very Soon & Things That Now,, We Could Definitely Imagine Happening In Our Future To Come..This Cult Classic Is Definitely Worthy Of Anyone's Time.
Yes! I agree. Broken Flowers also focuses on the struggles of "people who feel lost, disconnected and sometimes depressed." There is a meditative and existential feel to both Broken Flowers and Lost in Translation.
I have been busy recently and haven't watched your videos in a min. Love that this is the first one to comeback to, especially since I have been recently rewatching Sofia Coppola films. Definitely going to watch your full length vid too
Not sure if you've watched "Under the Skin" yet, but it's another very quiet and interesting film with Johannson. I really liked it, you should check it out if you haven't seen it yet.
eternal sunshine is my favorite love story of all time, because it isn't afraid to look at the warts and the complications and baggage that come with being in love.
For a long time this was my favorite film. It's still top 5. If you're interested in learning what Bill whispers in her ear at the end there exists videos where people have isolated that audio and turned it up so you can hear it, but it's just as good if you don't know imo
This film was on the plan back from Japan when i visited. Also had the female flight attendants bring me constant Sapporo's while watching. 10/10 experience of a film.
I like how the film has Charlotte searching for human connection and authenticity, while her husband (Giovanni Ribisi) is doing the same within photography but Charlotte doesn't seem to notice. Blindness to what's in front of you. 6:00
One of those movies where I didn’t feel sad, angry, or even happy when it ended.
I just felt content. Felt like I just witnessed life happen, it’s so weird to explain.
I think you explained it quite well actually!
I don't feel content - I just feel depressed I'm not in Japan 😭
Saw it back in the cinema though, it looked amazing.
Hopefully it'll come out soon in 4K and I can bring back that cinema feeling with a decent VR headset.
The last scene with the Jesus and Mary chain has to be one of the best uses of a song in cinematic history.
I remember seeing this movie with my mom back in the day; she hated it and thought it was pointless, while I was weeping by the end and thought it was a masterpiece lmao. And especially if you have ever fallen in love with someone but it didn't work out because it wasn't the right time&place, watch this film for sure.
Yeah, this film had me nearly choking up a few times moreso because of the reflections it was casting resembling things in my life. Beautiful piece here!
The same exact thing happend to me. Tried to show it to my mom, sharing how relatable if felt. I connected with the emotion it displayed. She felt they were just wasting their time, being lazy and unsuccessful. In a weird way it gave me insight into how she thinks and made me understand her better. Kinda sad to think about but an interesting development for me.
Not sure if this is really relevant but it reminds me of something my mother said recently that made me think. “There are two types of people: doers and be-ers” meaning some people are happy just “being” and some people feel a need to always be doing something. She is very much a doer and I’m a be-er. Some people I think can go back and forth as well and sometimes we have periods where we become jaded and blasé. I suppose I just can’t imagine not being able to empathize with where the characters were at mentally and emotionally. Like surely all of us can relate? But maybe some people are just doers and know of no other life.
people see this movie as a romance thing? I don't get that at all from it.
@@JustinWillisDevil240Z They're 'kindred spirits' but the age difference is why there can't be 'romance' between them, sure Bill Murray character could of been selfish, but he knew in the long run it wouldn't be good for her (he's old and she still young with the rest of her life ahead of her), that's why he lets her go.
The thing that I love about this story is that neither one of them tried to make a move on the other. It was all about searching for a genuine, emotional human connection beyond the physical, which at the end of the day is so much more of a real love story than a torrid affair ever could be.
We don’t talk enough about how good Scarlett Johansson is in this. She’s really exceptionally good.
This was my first experience of watching Scarlett and she just blew me away, it was from this point I made more of an effort to look for her in other films.
Johansen needs to stop appropriating non-white culture. AND ignoring the hundreds of thousands of humans pointing it out to her every time she makes the choice to appropriate.
I wouldn’t say she’s exceptionally good in general. She has her moments.
@@willowbeederouaux4750 I know right!? how dare she appropriate that alien culture in 'Under the Skin'
@@Cosmic_Cretin Your "joke" bombed HARD, dude. 😂 #DontQuitYourDayJob
this is my meditation film. its soothes the soul. nothing too climatic or crazy just a nice mellow film to relax with. i love it
I think that this film has one of the greatest conclusions ever filmed. That final moment between the two of them is the purpose of the film and everything that goes before it is only there to give the audience the context to understand that moment. The fact that the director understood that the audience didn't need to know what was said in that moment is genius. Scarlett (who was only 17) and Bill were brilliant. Bill Murray was rightfully upset when he didn't win the Oscar for this role.
"Even though they're not together and they can't run away in the sunset, it's not all down the drain. It was all worthy because both of them were able to continue smiling as they separated." - Very well said, James. Very well said.
Thank you John, this film hits places in me.
SO agreed, and they are all the richer just for it.
Wonderful reaction/review - despite this being a first viewing, you picked up so many of the best aspects of the film and how it works on us as powerfully as it does. Very, very well done.
Thanks so much 🙏🏽
Great movie. Very subtle. Doesn't hit you over the head with plot. Just two lost people connecting in a strange world. Love that they never hook up, but we know they love each other. Love that the whisper at the end was not meant for us, but we now they are going to stay connected. Powerful movie with two great actors.
That was beautifully said Thomas.
If they didn't hook up then how did she end up with his jacket?
@@deo44x Do you... need to hook up with somebody... to wear a jacket?!?
@@ThomasSoles when did she get it?
@@deo44x My question still stands.
James, this reaction came at the exact right time in my life. I appreciate your commentary both for the movie and for life in general. All the best 🙏🏼
Another great choice. A masterpiece of the technical aspect of filmmaking. The thing I love most is how Sofia Coppola manages to simultaneously do two things in nearly every shot using primarily camera angles and framing: 1) How densely populated and always busy Tokyo is and 2) How two people feel alone buried in it all. All through angles, framing, background, lighting, cinematography, etc. Just...Wonderful. Thanks James and hope you have a damn good 2022.
Probably my #1 "Saw it in college and it changed my life" film. Love it so much.
Hahaha it’s so good!
Real talk Scarlett Johansson is suuuch a legend. She’s been apart of so many great things. Love the blues and pinks in this movie, such a great reaction!
The ending with The Jesus and Mary Chain playing over shots of the city is perfect.
This movie is something special to me. When I first saw it in the theater I was meh… then I saw it again and it touch me. I was in a difficult moment in my life, I felt lonely.
Years later I went to Japan by myself for 3 months, it was a journey I organized to find myself, to find my way, my future, to understand were I wanted to live, what I wanted to do. It was like I was free of everything and at the same time I was pressured to find my way. It was a everyday discovery, without understanding the language, the signs, the eyes full of colors, lights, view, people, sounds… but so far, far away from everything around me, because you are there living it but you feel just like a spectator, you don’t really understand, and the days goes by and you feel more and more estranged, more lonely… people around you laugh for something you think is stupid, put effort in things you do normally, don’t socialize as we (western people) do…
If you find a stranger like you, you connect. And if you are on the same page more than ever, there’s no need to explain that estrangement to that person.
So this movie remind me of that special 3 months of my life. A mix of loneliness and finding of myself.
Now I live in Tokyo. It’s 8 years, I understand the language and a lot of things are more clear, I’m married to an amazing man, but that feeling of alienation, that memory is something i cannot and don’t want to forget, and this movie reminds me of it immensely,
Love this movie
You should now watch "Her" with Joaquin Phoenix
The director of "Her" used to date the director of "Lost in Translation" and "Her" has been considered to be a response to "Lost in Translation"
Her is legit one of my top 5 movies.
@@JamesVSCinema u would love to watch some of the videos about the relation of these 2 films then
I'm only 26 and this movie already hurts way more than when I first watched it in my late teens. Definitely one of those that just resonates more and more each year that goes by and the more people you've met and had to say Goodbye to. So bittersweet. I'd recommend Garden State in terms of having a similar effect in my opinion.
Thanks for the recommendation, will have to jot that down!
I saw this movie way back in 2003, and it spoke to me at a time when I was particularly rudderless. Now that I'm in my fifties, it speaks to me like it's a completely different film, telling me to not be so hard on myself for "lost" years. Charlotte spoke to me in my thirties, and Bob speaks to me now.
Marie Antoinette has similar themes aswell, definitely in the same vein as this one
I'm not a film expert, but lately I've been noticing, or at least feel like I'm being able to tell which films are shot on film (all older films obviously) and which ones aren't and this film is clearly shot in film and it looks great.
I believe I had read that Sofia Coppola's father strongly advised her to shoot in film.
Sometimes beauty and peace finds us when we aren't ready for it, and sometimes it's fleeting. Enjoy the rose while it blooms.
Beautifully stated homie
Girl with the Pearl Earring is an EXTREMELY underrated film of Scarlett’s. Like a beautiful painting
No one forgets their first time with _Lost In Translation._ I saw it once in 2003 & will likely never watch it in full again - the first viewing was special & the memory of it's experience is enough.
The 2007 Indie musical _Once_ is another one to check out.
Certainly a film about connections and I loved the way it ended. Showing how these two people felt about one another and experiencing the realness of their spirits. Such a sweet and heartfelt film. If interested, check out "Up In The Air" from 2009 with George Clooney. Worth seeing for sure.
Oh man, I was doing a Bill Murray binge last year and when I saw this one for the first time I was blown away. One of the things that I remember most is that I loved how Sofia Coppola showcased Tokyo. Excited to watch and hear your thoughts on it. Hope you had a good Holiday James and Happy New Year to you!
Hope you enjoy!! Holidays is going great. Spending as much time as I can with family
@@JamesVSCinema I always do! And glad to hear, been spending as much time with the fam as well.
If bittersweet was ever defined as a movie... it's this one, and I LOVE it. The ending isn't "happy" but it ends on a good note, like Bob and Charlotte felt relief for the first time in their lives. Imagine floating aimlessly through life... and out of nowhere you get that one day of bliss for the first time in many years. It's a time you'll remember even when you're old and gray. I adore this movie... even if I have the odd existential crisis watching it lol.
This is one of those films I can watch over and over again and it has the same emotional effect each time. Yet, I can't tell you any "plot narrative", only the mood and emotional state it puts me into. I find it to be wise and reassuring while admitting human imperfections. (Also I have lived abroad as a westerner in Asia so I can relate to the "awkwardness" factor captured in the film.)
I love this movie. I remember going to see it at a little ‘art’ theater, right by my house. I’d never heard of it before, but I’d heard from a couple people that it was good & I happened to respect their taste in films & music. I went by myself & was completely lost in thought the entire walk home & for the rest of the night. It just put me in the same type of happy, melancholic mood that I’ve had after sharing those strange, wonderful little encounters with people that this film portrays so accurately.
Genuine. That texture when done right on a film is such a beautiful thing.
@@JamesVSCinema Sadly Sofia Coppola seems to have spent a while trying to chase that same feeling and not quite getting there based on the films I've seen from her since.
This is the reaction that’s going to make me become a Patron, I think. This movie meant a lot to me when it came out, and I loved how much you appreciated the tiniest of moments. Thank you, as always, for being you and sharing your thoughts with us, James. Love this channel so much. Best wishes for your 2022.
I remember when blockbuster had their online services, I was like idk 14 or so, and saw Bill Murray on the cover of this and thought, sure why not. Knew nothing about it and it blew my mind. I'd never felt so happy after finishing a movie. Thanks for this man! This is a top 5 movie for me.
It's like Roman Holiday for the 21st century. Two strangers meet in a famous city where they share a series of moments and it ends in heartbreak. They'll always have the memories kinda thing.
Been pushing this on the Patreon for months, and now it finally won! I feel like Thanos sitting on the farm at the end of Infinity War 😂
One of my ultimate comfort movies. When I’m missing Japan, I throw this on and it captures the vibes so well.
Great vibes for it!
@@JamesVSCinema the soundtrack is iconic. In fact, most of Sophia Coppola's films have iconic soundtracks
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It hits way to close to home. Scar Jo is incredible, but for me Bill Murray as Bob Harris is one of the most under rated acting performences of the 21st century. You just feel his depression and lonliness in every scene, he's just non-stop immersed in the role. This movie is pretty hard for me to rewatch honestly just cause of how emotional it makes me, hopefully I'll make it through this reaction lmao.
Definitely need to have ‘Her’ on the list soon. LIT is Sophia Coppola’s take on her divorce from Spike Jonze. Her is Spike’s side of the story. Both are great movies in their own way
That would be amazing. "Her" is one of my favorite films, yet I've only ever seen 2 youtube reactions for it. Why is nobody still watching or talking about "Her?"
@@Wawagirl17 good question
@@Wawagirl17 it's very rare that people react to "romance" movies, I guess they have a smaller audience (less views), which is a shame because some of them are beautiful
THIS THIS THIS!
@@Wawagirl17 "Why is nobody still watching or talking about "Her?""
Comfort level I think, not so many people are comfortable with the idea behind the film.
Meaningless physical intimacy with robots yes, meaningful in depth emotional/mental intimacy with a talking AI less so.
One of my favorite things is to watch the two ladies in the background when Bob is chatting with the elderly patient.
James,
Some interesting facts--
I found out that FUMIHIRO HAYASHI, the Japanese actor who played "Charlie Brown" in Lost in Translation died of cancer in 2011 at age 46. He was married and survived by his wife and two young daughters. From what I've read Sofia Coppola and her family spent a fair amount of time in Japan when she was a young adult. Her family hired Fumihiro to be her tour guide and translator during her stay in Tokyo. He was an artist and actor. They became good friends and Sofia hired him for the 2003 role in Lost in Translation.
Best to you--
This is one of my favorite movies! I just love everything about it.
This is one of my favorite films; I like the 'Ghost in the Shell' comparison.
15:44 The hospital waiting room scene was improvised and the two women sitting behind Bill are genuinely laughing at the conversation.
Saw this, clicked on it immidiatly, that's the way these things go. btw, thanks patreon people for choosing this.
Hahahaha happy to hear that my friend
This is one of my faves. Always hits me in the feels.
The good feels
@@JamesVSCinema Yea man it's an extremely uplifting movie. If ya know ya know. Right in the feels.
Another fantastic pick James. Love the subtlety of this flick. Not sure why, but I've always thought of this as a companion to "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", another fantastic similarly feeling flick.
Lost In Translation is one of those films that I find myself returning to every few years and I'm not 100% sure why. I love Bill Murray and I love Scarlett Johansson's low-key persona, plus the off-kilter humour that surprises you. But the main reason, I think, is how absorbing and utterly willing it is to settle and ruminate on the moment. You could say, to borrow a phrase of today, that the movie is "such a vibe". The film is very depressing to me. It is very quiet and still and lonely - and beautifully shot and a suitably melancholically pretty soundtrack. What's funny is that the only other movie that feels like this to me is 'Her' with Joaquin Phoenix; both revolve around a very introspective, lonely, quiet person who feelsdisconnected from the world and manages to find solace with an unexpected partner. And then I found out that the writer/director of Lost in Translation (Sofia Coppola) dated the writer/director of 'Her' (Spike Jonze) prior to the making of both these films. It has since been discovered that both films took moments and themes from their relationship and so they are considered unintentional companion pieces. Love your reactions my dude. Keep up the great work.
"Her" is fantastic!
I enjoyed this movie when it came out, but it means so much more after I lived right outside Tokyo for about 3 years. I've been to almost 40 countries and 48 of the 50 states here in the US and there is nowhere like Tokyo.
This is exactly what in anime is categorized as 'slice of life', just two people connecting and being human but so beautifully done.
Its one of my favorite genres! Japan does it so well. Live action I like midnight diner, the man who cannot marry, honey and clover…. Etc. Such good lovely, feel good series.
I enjoyed your commentary on this unique, wonderful film. Coppola wrote the screenplay and chose all the music used in the movie. (which won an Oscar). One of many scenes that for me stood out: Charlotte takes the train to Kyoto and sees a couple who are going to be married. There are no words spoken in these scenes but they convey a lot. I think Sofia Coppola shares a lot about her own life and challenges through the characters in the movie. I remember reading that Sofia was surprised that so many people related to this movie and the struggles of her characters.
Movie was a beautiful moment in time. Tokyo’s moved on just like it wasn’t like it was in the 80’s anymore but just as much a star of the movie as Scarlet and Bill. Touch of Brief Encounter about it the movie. Scarlet almost had me tearing up near the end a little myself, even now. Also, Sofia put together such a perfectly balanced soundtrack to the film, one of my favourites.
What a great picture. One of the best of the 2000-2010 decade. Stay up James and keep up the great videos man!
You know it brother!! You too!
This movie stuck with me a long time after I watched it.
It’s rare to see a movie show that Agape love (acceptance and support of another without guarantee of reciprocity) and friendship can be as, or more, important than romance.
The animated movies Brave, Frozen, and to a lesser extent Tangled, did a similar thing for the importance of Family and friendship over romance.
Hopefully we’ll see more. Thanks James.
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Oh dang, I'm early this time for one of my favorite movies. ❤ I just love how intimate and impressionistic this film is. Sofia Coppola is a divisive director but for some reason I just love the "feel" she brings to all of her movies, and I can't even properly explain what that "feel" is.
I’ll definitely have to check more of her work out!
@@JamesVSCinema The Virgin Suicides and Marie Antoinette are some other two great movies by her!
This is one of my favorite movies. As well as being beautifully done it's also an excellent insomnia aid.
I always felt this was a loose adaptation of the 1971 movie "Follow Me!" (also known as The Private Eye). That movie was in London though and has some amazing shots of the city and Piccadilly of the 1970s. It has young Mia Farrow as an American in London (hippy-esc) who marries a conservative Brit. Very similar themes. Young marriage. Disillusioned young woman exploring a foreign city to try to find some connection and to find herself. She is a bit lost in a new marriage, trying to figure out her identity. She meets a strange quirky companion that she feels free of all these worries with and they explore the city together and build a friendship that ends up strengthening her and helping her to move forward in her life. You might consider watching it. Great performance by Topal as well. And amazing score by John Barry. Almost steals the show.
I loved your commentary/reaction to this film.
Holy shit I can’t wait to see your reaction to this movie. Truly one of my favorites.
'I think it never hurts to be real with yourself' another great quote and another great video. Thank for it and thanks for being you. Stay Awesome, hope you are well and much love
Gotta preach the truth my friend! Cheers
@@JamesVSCinema Thats why we love ya man, keeping it real and inspiring
This is the film that launched ScarJo. Jennifer Lawrence had Winter's Bone, and Scarlett Johansson had Lost in Translation.
This was honestly, such an incredible ride. Loved it!
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FIRST TIME WATCHING Austin Powers: International Man of Myths tomorrow. Enjoy the day!
OK, this was on my mind this morning. So I'll say it. You should watch _The Rules of Attraction._ It was directed by the guy who co-wrote _Pulp Fiction_ and based on a book by the same guy who wrote _American Psycho._ And it's absolutely your kind of movie.
This is a clip, but it doesn't ruin any of the plot:
ua-cam.com/video/30yNlAHXVzQ/v-deo.html
I'M CURIOUS IF YOU HAVE SEEN "BRONSON" (2008)? GREAT FILM!
I think you'd really like a sci-fi movie with Ethan Hawke called Predestination. Love all your reviews. Keep it up
The first movie that pops into my head of dreamy melancholy romance, even though it's darker because it mostly takes place after one of the couple has died, is Tom Ford's "A Single Man" with Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. A poignant and beautiful film that reflects on love, loss, and life.
Agreed!! Great movie!
Sophia Copola and her father stayed at the Park Hyatt Tokyo before so she decided to use the hotel as a base for the characters in the movie as well.
Thank you for the info Tokyo!
I can't trust people who dislike this movie.
It. is. a. masterpiece.
I love this film. The opening scene when Bob is looking at the building from the cab was shot in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo (close to where the Park Hyatt Tokyo, the hotel that the film was shot in, is located). I did get to visit it to see some of the locations of the shoot there. The bars there have a few cocktails themed after the movie. If you have the chance I would highly recommend visiting Japan
One of my top four Bill Murray movies. I went to see this in the theater on a whim and it was one of those movies that sinks into you slowly. I kept thinking about it and then I went and saw it again.
Sometimes we need to connect with someone we wouldn't normally connect to, even if it's just a day or a week. This is a beautiful film that never really got the appreciation it deserved. Great reaction. You have this mellow jazz voice that makes me think of late night radio DJs.
The blurring of the background is very interesting. If I remember correctly this movie was made by Sophia Coppola in reflection on her relationship with Spike Jones. Spike Jones later made the wonderful movie "Her" reflecting back on the relationship from his perspective and used the same stylistic choice to convey the same feeling.
Earlier this year, I watched this movie for the first time in many many years...forgot how good it was. Again, a movie that draws you into its world, even though most of it is a hotel...love the hotel bar with the Tokyo cityscape backdrop, the karaoke scene, and the final kiss goodbye (I'd like to think they kept in touch in some way...)
Such an incredible movie. Thanks for reacting, James. Love the content.
Always Ross! Glad to bringing forth these gems to the channel!
The thing I loved most about the film is it captured being an alien in Tokyo perfectly.
As for the kiss, it was the most platonic kiss ever. Their relationship was about intimacy, but both of them never had any intention of elevating it due to the May-December thing. They were content with just sharing for a bit.
I love this film.
The amount of space in this film, Even in a highly crowded society....It lets you FEEL it.
{Evelyn Waugh - lol}
I just love your insight about these films. We're here just watching youtube videos but it really feels like we're getting something personal from you. I hope you keep your perspective and look in life. You're welcome in Finland anytime by the way.
This made me smile. This honestly right here is what keeps me so inspired and motivated. Thank you so much.
One of my top movies. Always makes a grown man cry, relatable at so many points of my life. And neither should feel bad about the end , they had a moment in time that did not cross the line and hopefully helped each other grow in their respective lives. Underated movie.
They never introduce themselves to each other. That’s such a brilliant touch.
This is one of my favorites. Such beauty and melancholy.
Another romance i really loved that comes to mind right now is a hungarian film called "On body and soul" (2017) if you wanna check it out.
I loved this since it came out. Amazing soundtrack as well.
My favorite film. I watch it atleast once a year. This is all i want from a film. Just two people connecting.
Alternate Title: When "Lost in Translation" gets the atmosphere of Ghost in the Shell better than the live action "Ghost in the Shell" movie.
Honestly!!
Not only Sofia Coppola as a director deserves with this movie a place in my Top 10 movies of all time. So does her dad! With a totally different movie, in a totally different genre. That is so extraordinary now i think of it. Props to your patreons for selecting this incredible movie. Did they already recommend Fa Yeung Nin Wa? I'm sure they did. Can't wait to see your reaction on that one, James.
Oh my! One of my favorite independent films of all time. So well written, directed and edited. The acting is excellent as well. Not much to dislike here.
🙏🏽♥️
I love this movie. I moved to Japan when I was in high school for almost a year. Not too long after this movie came out and I immediately identified with it.
I’m pretty sure I can trace the exact moment I realized I wanted to write and direct to the very first time I watched this movie. All it took was the first two minutes to make me feel something I simply hadn’t felt before, and I knew I wanted to recreate that feeling for others
You should definitely consider watching Sofia Coppola's film Marie Antoinette. She is really brilliant at depicting lonely female protagonists. It also has some of the most beautiful photography I've ever seen and was shot on location in Versailles. It suffered from some bullshit bad faith criticism at the time due to a blink and you'll miss it shot of converse sneakers on the floor during a montage scene depicting the Queen shopping for clothes. It has a KILLER soundtrack. I think you'd love it.
Love this film, man. So happy when you said it was giving you 'Before...' trilogy vibes. They have an ethereal / dreamlike quality in common.
This is one of those movies that gets better every time I watch it! I relate to it differently as I get older and gain more life experience.
You had the experience that I wish for everyone to have with this film and I'm so happy for you.
This film feels truly special 💛
Another filmmaker here - really happy you enjoyed it! If I had to name a single favorite movie, I would have to name Lost in Translation. It's delicate in a way few, or if I'm being completely honest, no other movie has in my eyes managed since.
When it came out, it was exactly what I needed to see. I was at the beginning of my journey to discover film, first sparked off by Road to Perdition and then accelerated by American Beauty, and it inspired me to further venture into relatively smaller indie features.
It taught me that amazing stories are constantly being told outside the blockbuster scene. They may not be as flashy or as grandiose as the latest Star War, but that's the beauty of storytelling: no matter how small a production, every story has the power of potentially changing someone's life for the better.
For me, one of the most memorable times it happened, it was Lost in Translation.
I saw it twice on its initial run, and have since seen it about ten times in the theaters. Don't really know how many times I've seen it on various home video formats. But realizing it's been over a year since my last viewing, I think there's soon going to be one more.
Thank you, James! You've got a wonderful channel and community going on here. Peace and love.
Ok James if u like this, I feel like we have similar feel for love stories so I'd recommend Dogfight 1991 and Soldier's Girl 2003. Along with Before Sunset, I think they're the best I've seen. No reaction requests just as lover of stories and cinema. I love the possibilities of the 💋 meaning as we've been talking about it since 2003! 😘 to u and yours and for 2022! 👏🏽🤟🏾✌🏽❤💯🎉
I went to see this when it came out in 2003. It was during the day and the cinema was half empty, but from the get go I knew this movie would stay with me. The cinematography, the music, those are just two aspects that obviously stood out for me, but the relationship between Bob and charlotte is played to perfection. It could so easily have been creepy but never entered that territory at all. And that ending.............I went into the cinema that day with a heavy heart, but I came out uplifted and hopeful. I still think about this movie regularly which I suppose as a film maker, is the ultimate goal.
My favorite movie! It connects with me like no other has
Same with the Before Trilogy!
@@JamesVSCinema my favorite trilogy!
I saw this in theatres, and when Fuji showed up in the golf shot, everyone audibly gasped. It was a pretty special moment.
A MUST SEE TRUE SCI-FI CULT CLASSIC & A Legendary Acting Icon's Last Film Before Passing Away (Edward G. Robinson) Also Staring Acting Legend Charlton Heston,, "SOYLENT GREEN" (1973) I Can't Praise This Movie Enough..This Movie Depicts Life In The Future & It Is Amazing How They Would End Up Being Pretty Accurate On Things That Did Already Happen,, Things That We Could See Happening Very Soon & Things That Now,, We Could Definitely Imagine Happening In Our Future To Come..This Cult Classic Is Definitely Worthy Of Anyone's Time.
Bill Murray in Broken Flowers is also really good. He's very under-rated as an actor.
Yes! I agree. Broken Flowers also focuses on the struggles of "people who feel lost, disconnected and sometimes depressed." There is a meditative and existential feel to both Broken Flowers and Lost in Translation.
I have been busy recently and haven't watched your videos in a min. Love that this is the first one to comeback to, especially since I have been recently rewatching Sofia Coppola films. Definitely going to watch your full length vid too
i love this movie for capturing such a incredible mix of feelings in a bottle. attraction, affection, friendship, genuine love, just realness.
My absolute favorite film. A masterpiece of cinematography and how people talk around their feelings.
Sophia's first movie was The Virgin Suicides
Not sure if you've watched "Under the Skin" yet, but it's another very quiet and interesting film with Johannson. I really liked it, you should check it out if you haven't seen it yet.
eternal sunshine is my favorite love story of all time, because it isn't afraid to look at the warts and the complications and baggage that come with being in love.
I was the only person in the cinema watching this. It was lunchtime on a Wednesday. It felt super relaxing.
For a long time this was my favorite film. It's still top 5. If you're interested in learning what Bill whispers in her ear at the end there exists videos where people have isolated that audio and turned it up so you can hear it, but it's just as good if you don't know imo
I love this movie. The director was so successful in creating a palpable atmosphere and vibe, and the lead actors were fantastic
This film was on the plan back from Japan when i visited. Also had the female flight attendants bring me constant Sapporo's while watching. 10/10 experience of a film.
I like how the film has Charlotte searching for human connection and authenticity, while her husband (Giovanni Ribisi) is doing the same within photography but Charlotte doesn't seem to notice. Blindness to what's in front of you. 6:00
Someone asked me about this film, and asked if Bill Murray is funny in it;
I said No, but he is charming.