I saw this film in the theater with my wife, and we were both disappointed. When the movie ended, I could hear & feel the disgruntlement of the other movie-goers too. It was the same sense you get when you go to a sporting event at the local arena, and your home team loses...the game ends and everybody goes off quietly muttering to themselves, wondering why they showed up to begin with.

I usually find Bill Murray entertaining, but this was an exception. I was not entertained at all. Mainly, I was bored and didn't care about any of the characters in the film. There were some good moments, but nothing that can save the movie for me.

What surprised me the most (and still does actually) are the high marks that many people are giving it. So, when I say "something WAS lost in translation" I mean it!

Both me and my wife were left thinking, "why didn't we see one of the other 12 movies playing at the theater". I felt like I wasted a valuable Saturday night. Aside from this group, I don't know any friends/family that enjoyed the movie.

My recommendation : avoid, avoid, avoid.