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Lost in Translation
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RangerWickett
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It's a Japanese thing. Very very often in Japanese movies and anime, at a moment of dramatic parting between lovers, some great noise keeps the audience from hearing what's said. I'm not sure if it's supposed to be a tragic moment where the lovers themselves aren't able to hear the parting words, or if it's just a moment of privacy that we give to them because, honestly, it's not our moment. It's theirs.
So you're not supposed to know what they say.
Of course, the best theory is that he told her his email address.
So you're not supposed to know what they say.
Of course, the best theory is that he told her his email address.
Pielorinho
Iron Fist of Pelor
Yeah, thanks -- that's wonderful!Dimwhit said:
Daniel
barsoomcore
Unattainable Ideal
I liked about Lost in Translation:
The Characters. They were NICE people. They tried really hard to do the right thing, and still be open to each other. I would like to meet them at a Tokyo bar.
The Actors. Both Scarlett and Bill were great. Lovely, subtle performances with a couple of great moments for each of them.
The Look. I thought it was beautifully photographed. Not splashy or flashy or anything, but luminous and rich.
The Feel. That's EVERYONE's first year in Japan. I lived there for a number of years and that's what everyone goes through in their first year. It feels exactly like that movie felt.
I didn't like about Lost In Translation:
The Story: Got pretty tired around the midway point. Unfocused, you might say. Not sure it really earned its ending.
The Hype: This picture would not have gained a Best Picture Oscar nom had the director's last name been, say, "Robinson". Just saying.
Overall, a good picture with something interesting to say about human beings. I'm glad I watched it, might even watch it again someday. I would recommend it to just about anyone over the age of 20. Not much for teenagers, I guess (except Scarlett Johanssen in see-through panties), but I think most adults would like it.
The Characters. They were NICE people. They tried really hard to do the right thing, and still be open to each other. I would like to meet them at a Tokyo bar.
The Actors. Both Scarlett and Bill were great. Lovely, subtle performances with a couple of great moments for each of them.
The Look. I thought it was beautifully photographed. Not splashy or flashy or anything, but luminous and rich.
The Feel. That's EVERYONE's first year in Japan. I lived there for a number of years and that's what everyone goes through in their first year. It feels exactly like that movie felt.
I didn't like about Lost In Translation:
The Story: Got pretty tired around the midway point. Unfocused, you might say. Not sure it really earned its ending.
The Hype: This picture would not have gained a Best Picture Oscar nom had the director's last name been, say, "Robinson". Just saying.
Overall, a good picture with something interesting to say about human beings. I'm glad I watched it, might even watch it again someday. I would recommend it to just about anyone over the age of 20. Not much for teenagers, I guess (except Scarlett Johanssen in see-through panties), but I think most adults would like it.
Shadowdancer
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For those who live or have lived in Japan, a question:
In the "making of" extras on the DVD, they refer several times to the fact that they were worried during filming several outdoor scenes or scenes on the subway that they would be arrested and/or bothered by the police. Why? I got the impression from the comments made that they were filming without permits/permission, and that people out on the streets or on the subway might be upset that they were being filmed. Is this a cultural thing?
In the "making of" extras on the DVD, they refer several times to the fact that they were worried during filming several outdoor scenes or scenes on the subway that they would be arrested and/or bothered by the police. Why? I got the impression from the comments made that they were filming without permits/permission, and that people out on the streets or on the subway might be upset that they were being filmed. Is this a cultural thing?
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