Was I entertained, mildly. Did some of the scences seem like an eternity, yes. Should the movie been nominated for multiple academy awards, NO. Best original screenplay, must have been 'lost' in the filming. I saw this film the night after viewing Lord of the Rings, Return of the King, and I feel this may have altered my feelings regarding 'Lost in Translation'. I just did not connect with the characters, felt a little something for Bill, but it was more of a shrug of the shoulders than a tear in the eye. Mr. Murray did a good job of being a past prime movie star, but it was not that much of a stretch, sorry Bill. When you reach for the case after 40 minutes to see how long the movie is, it is not a good sign.