BrianSez's Review

Summary - Great 4.0

Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray are a remarkably well paired set of wayward souls who meet by chance in Japan. Amidst the surreal and techno-quirky backdrop of Tokyo, they find solace in each-other – a perfect escape from the hum-drum realities of home. Wonderfully written, directed, and filmed – this humorous and engaging film is a great find!

Acting - Very Good 3.5

Scarlett, sports a young and almost naïve demeanor, and Bill dons his seasoned and signature sarcastic humor. Of course, Bill steals most of the show while Scarlett played along and got carried through the film. That’s not to detract from her performance however, just that next to him, the youngness of her career was apparent.

Film - Really Great 4.5

Sophia Coppola deserved her Oscar for a fantastic screenplay. And it was a brilliant move to set this in Japan – endless fodder for humor amidst a distracting and surreal environment . Sometimes it was a little over-done, but mostly it provided a funny backdrop and momentum for a movie that would have stalled without it.

Edge - Risqué 1.7

Reality - Glib 1.8

2 Comments

• BrianSez Apr 16, 2011 9:37PM

  Regarding BrianSez’s Review
  Thanks Dave – it was a good surprise find for me – I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!

• BigdaddyDave Apr 16, 2011 6:59AM

  Good review Brian! I’ve always wanted to see this. I’ll have to put it on my list.

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