Lost in Translation: Sofia is growing up

Sofia Coppola is talented writer and director whose style sets her apart from her legendary father, Francis Ford Coppola. The pure success of the film is due to her directorial style and her writing abilities. Her ability to weave a brilliant storyline was truly highlighted in this film. Her script managed to suit the characters of Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. Lastly, the leitmotif was able to enhance the mood of the film. The abilities of Coppola, the actors, and sound editing were the primary reasons why the film was excellent.

 The two-character driven plot was extremely intriguing, but surprising. A middle-aged celebrity and a young, lively blonde in Tokyo, while both being dissatisfied with their marriages. Also, as the movie progresses, their chemistry and attraction with each other becomes even more apparent. Also, both of their spouses appear to be uninteresting and annoying. Coppola makes all the reasons and factors for a great, undisputed love affair. However, the plot is too good for such a clichéd path. Instead, the relationship is never consummated, and they just enjoy their companionship with each other. These emotions and physical attraction were heightened by Coppola’s directorial style. The cuts and angles showed the intimacy and interactions between the characters. Coppola’s writing created an amazing plot that kept the audience alive and anticipating, while her directing heightened each emotion and mood conveyed by the scenes.

 Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson also performed captivating performances that made the audience feel everyone emotions they were conveying. The audience wanted them together, the audience wanted them to stay in that hotel forever, and the audience wanted them to kiss in the last scene. The emotions they were able to convey were so raw and amazing that this film was made outstanding. These emotions were heightened by the leitmotif.