Lost in Translation Response

The Film Lost In Translation directed by Sophia Coppola is a love story between two people staying in Tokyo, Bob Harris played by Bill Murray, and Charlotte played by Scarlett Johansson. The film follows Bob and Charlotte individually into the city and strength their need to create a relationship with each other. To face their their fears and insecurities and to communicate.

The Karaoke scene is a turning point in the movie, in which Bob and Charlotte hint that they feel a connection. They use the songs they choose to define who they are for the other and what they want. It is the point at which Bob realizes that Charlotte is his dream of an uncomplicated future, this is proven to the audience by shots of a large smile across Bob’s face as he watches Charlotte perform a song in a frosted pink wig.

I found the director's choice quite interesting, the setting in Tokyo, one of the worlds largest international cities. It is is interesting concerning the relationship that develops between Bob and Charlotte. Lost In Translation is as much a love story as it is an exploration of tourism.

Overall, this film is a tragedy for Bob Harris, and not as much for Charlotte, in that they are both in isolated marriages, and find a more perfect relationship with each other. The age gap between the two of them and their temporary circumstances result in them eventually not being able to be together, either as friends or lovers.