Last week, we finished watching the movie Lost in Translation in class. There are some things that struck me in a way that i wanted to talk about them in my blog.
1. The lack of speaking in the movie was at times awkward, but all in all very interesting. I think that even when things were said, much of the time there was no understanding. Example: when bill murray was doing the photo shoots, people were talking with him and telling him what to do, but he didn't understand it. i know, he was being talked at in a language that he didn't know, but i think it just emphasizes the theme that many things that are said are not understood. Also, much of the dialogue that goes on between him and his wife is empty dialogue where both of them don't really understand the other.
2. i thought that the movie was a perfect example of how a non-place can turn into a place. for both of the main characters, they really did not want to be at the hotel in the beginning. however after meeting each other, they were almost torn apart at the end. they created memories at the hotel and made friends with each other.
3. The ending kinda sucked. i really don't like endings that don't really conclude the film. this on was above and beyond as the audience doesn't know what is said to charlotte and they don't know what will happen when they both get back to the United States.
Overall, i thought the movie was good. i would watch it again.
ps. just a thought on Emergence, the book we are currently reading: it is hard to identify with the concepts of the community acting together and not having a set leader because much of our culture and world is based on hierarchies and people in leadership positions overlooking people "below" them. but, the book is interesting.
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I also found the use of conversation, or lack there of, interesting. At times Bob and Charlotte seemed to be communicating without using any words at all. Also, Bill Murray is one of those choice few actors who can make you laugh without saying anything. I love his facial features and body language. He definitely has a comedic way about him.
I couldn't have imagined an ending for the movie that really would have been much more satisfying. I mean, it would have been ridiculous and offensive if they had just left their husband and wife for each other or something like that, and it would have been plum depressing if they just left and that's that. We don't know what he said, but we know it, as well as the rest of their time together, was very important for both of them. I can't see this sort of movie ending any better.
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