This movie will put you to sleep...the music...the story...the acting. The only bright spot was Scarlett Johansson who is starting to develop in to a good actress. But if you want to see Scarlett in a much better movie watch "Girl with a pearl earring" a far more interesting movie made in the same year.

The story centers around 2 Americans in Japan that are developing a slow moving friendship. There are so many slow scenes in this movie that do nothing but allow you to start to nod off. The soundtrack i swear was designed to put you in a coma.

There is NO WAY this movie was the "Best Writing" Oscar of the year. Last Samurai, Cold Mountain and even Finding Nemo were far better writing than this boring waste of time.

You know this is starting to get old. Sofia Coppola makes a barley digestible movie...but because she is sofia coppola...it MUST be a masterpiece. And even if it stinks...well then it is praised for its raw approach and "good try". Virgin Suicides has been the only movie that I would consider a success.

So in short...if you want to see Bill Murray at his best...Watch Groundhog Day. If you want to see Scarlett at her best watch Girl with pearl earring. If you want to see sofia coppolas best...turn off the TV.