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I'm so sick of hearing this

posted 10 years ago by Pinkdaisy678
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"50 year old ugly guy and 20 year old hottie". So many people complain that it isn't believable because the mismatched looks and age.

It had NOTHING to do with their looks. They connected on a deeper level, maybe even a once in a lifetime connection.

That can happen with any person of any age in the strangest most unexpected place.

If you keep repeating about their ages and looks you are clueless to this type of connection and...

1) I feel sorry for you

2) I hope you are lucky enough to experience it

[–] flooxer 10 years ago

Well said! This is a story about a love that transcends all boundaries. It's about two lost, sensitive souls finding each other in the dark. It's beautiful.

[–] Pinkdaisy678 10 years ago

Yes. The connection they had was rare. One of those times when it's not supposed to last. A fleeting moment theyll never forget.

[–] cwamne_h 10 years ago

Yes exactly, thats what makes it so great. Plus its nice to see a movie thats not about a girl. They are both lost in translation of the place they are in but its actually about them being lost in life. Its realistic too, how many times do we have moments when we are friends with someone briefly like during a event. Like at times I been friends with people I had classes with, just for that term. Some friendships just last for a period. Like we have friends at work, college, high school. Maybe during jury duty or something like that.

[–] Pinkdaisy678 10 years ago

That's exactly what I was talking about!

Jury duty was a great example. Traffic school, whatever. That one trip with your parents....

Love it.

[–] electrictroy 9 years ago

If this was the 1800s, nobody would question a romance between a middle-aged man and a young woman. In fact one of our presidents was ~50 when he married his wife of 22. Today that would be roundly-criticized but back in the 1800s Americans celebrated the event.

[–] hammerbutt 8 years ago

If this was the 1800s nobody would question slaves or children working in factories

[–] dcoydcoy 10 years ago

Well said, and some ppl just don't get it.

[–] theater_dreamer 10 years ago

Such a wonderful, and deeply insightful post, Pinkdaisy678.

It saddens me, and simultaneously frightens me, how jaded and superficial our society has become. Are we really at that point now where two people cannot have a deep, meaningful connection with one another unless they are equally attractive?

Wow.

After seeing snippets of this film over the years, I decided to sit down, and give it the full attention it deserved. I watched it the night before last, and immediately fell in love with it. I've long been a fan of Bill Murray, going back to his Caddyshack days, and I could go on for days about how much I love Scarlett Johansson. So, it wasn't as if I had to force myself to sit down and watch.

How much did I really enjoy it? Well, I'd put in my order on Amazon and EBay for the movies I wanted to buy this week. 20 Blu Rays in all. I added Lost in Translation, and I am expecting it here early next week. I cannot wait! I'll load up my Vudu account, pop the disc in my LG Blu Ray burner, and add it to my order for disc to digital. That way the friends I am sharing my Vudu account with can see it, too. If they like it half as much as I do, I'll just buy it then, and send it to them.

It does my heart good to see there are still some people who "get it". Thank you, guys. /tip of the cap

Never for the sake of peace and quiet deny your convictions-Dag Hammarskjold

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[–] shadylady21 10 years ago

i gree with you completely. their connection is two lost souls, one at the end, and,one at the beginning!!!!! Both are lost in their life and their place in it. It's just over everyones head. One of my favorite films of all time.Absolutely the best written,acted,and directed films of all time. I am amazed a film this great was able to be made.Much love to you, and Sophia Coppola is so far above my pay grade,buti'm proud of myself for "getting it".Take care and i hope we can be friends!

[–] Diagoro 10 years ago

First time I saw the movie was on opening night, full cinema. I watched with my heart soaring, embracing the movie, never even contemplating others may not like it. On the way out all I heard was 'boring',, and 3 of the people I was with thought the same. It was then I knew... most people are morons.

Another brilliant post Steinberg...

[–] wearehugh2 10 years ago

Wonderful thread, and I also agree with previous comments beautifully expressed. Boring? No. Slow? Sure, but it's like watching a flower bloom. So many details, not the least of which are the actors (and the fact that Bill Murray is my old man crush) make this a film I can view over and over. Not every relationship is made to last a lifetime, or is it even physical; it was just a moment in time where two people achieved synchronicity that was a joy to watch.

[–] detroit-velvet-smooth 9 years ago

It was then I knew... most people are morons.

Thats easily the most important lesson you need to learn in life if you want to make sense of anything that happens throughout most of yours.

[–] fanaticita 9 years ago

OP,.. . very well written! I completely agree.

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[–] jporter-6 9 years ago

"Also, he was a celebrity. Any chick would drop her britches in a heartbeat if given the chance to bed ANY famous dude."

It's sad people believe this. There ARE woman of character and integrity who would not. Apparently you don't know any.