I am an introvert who has felt longing and sought meaning, but I still found this film boring. Like so many films, it started out alright. There were some funny parts, like when Bill Murray was trying to use the exercise machine. Then the film died, and we had to stare at its corpse for an hour. Did they really have to show every performance at the karaoke? Talk about a scene that should have ended up on the cutting room floor! I would rather have watched paint dry.

In response to another reviewer: No, I am not a die-hard Disney or Sci-fi addict. I do not need explosions, guns, CGI effects, or rampant sex. There is no way I am going to sit down and watch this film again. Forget it. I am in touch with my feelings. I am deeply sensitive. As far as how westerners view Japan, please speak for yourself. I don't think Japanese people are "bizarre."