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Roguish Hollywood star Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff) finds his debauched life of excess unexpectedly interrupted when his 11-year-old daughter (Elle Fanning) shows up at the Chateau Marmont Hotel for a... read more read more...n unscheduled visit. Later, as father and daughter reconnect, Johnny begins to reassess his sordid lifestyle. Writer/director Sofia Coppola teams with brother Roman to produce a film executive produced by Francis Ford Coppola, and released by Focus Features. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Directed by: Sofia Coppola

Release Date: December 22, 2010

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  • fb1672039553
    May 2, 2012
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    The opening shot sets the mood perfectly. Through a static camera, we watch a Ferrari going around and around a track laid out in plain dirt. Around and around. We are becoming as bored as its driver. This movie lets us simmer in its focus, often allowing the camera to run in a s... read morecene many times longer than we expect from a modern film. And why not take its time? There is no intricate plot to develop here; we are observing a moment in time, a moment of a man's transition. Without these long shots, we would miss the story. Nothing is sensationalized, allowing us to take in and decide how these moments really feel to both us and the characters and to really see who these characters are. Superficially, this film does resonate with Sofia Copolla's "Lost in Translation," with many similar scenes and personalities. But this film goes deeper into a man's neglected soul and also his neglected daughter who quietly soldiers on with tender grace and love.
  • paulsandberg
    January 13, 2012
    paulsandberg
    I suppose that somewhere (or somewhen) there exists works of art that are the sole creation and vision of the person writing and directing... but so often one person's vision becomes so myopic that the end result is tedious, boring and or blatantly obvious in it's storytelling. ... read more"Somewhere" suffers from a non-original idea that at 90 minutes, still needs some serious editing - proving my original premise: it's hard to reign in a film when the same person writes and directs.

    Often I felt compelled to hit "fast forward" as dreamy camera scenes panned either in or out - losing a footrace to a glacier. I get it - it's all part of the ennui - ok, the beginning scene made that abundantly clear, so Sophia had no need to continue to hit us over the head with it. I'm thinking that the truth of the matter is that Sophia the writer, didn't have enough of a story for a full fledged major film, so asked Sophia the director to stretch it out a bit. In an odd bit of irony, there are some really bad editing cuts and abrupt fade to black moments - making it abundantly clear that much of the film was being scripted on the fly - little patchwork skits that were badly stitched together... like snapshots of a life Sophia felt compelled to give the rabble a glimpse into.

    There's not much novel or even interesting in this expose on stardom. I felt I got more inside scoop watching Entourage for half a season. So much of what was presented were scenes that did nothing more than set the continuing mood, and really had not much to say or add to the narrative. This echoes "Lost In Translation" in the former, but not in the latter - and that's a huge difference. You can follow a method, but you have to have flow and purpose otherwise your effort seems derivative and unprofessionally slapped together. As an art school short subject, this would probably get a passing grade, but as a feature film from a director with some serious cred, you have to see more, otherwise the effort comes off as half hearted at best.

    Gee, I guess I'm saying that this film really disappointed me - think I'll take my Ferarri and go in circles for an hour or so - that should make me feel better. As Louise Goffen once so aptly put it in her debut album "sometimes a circle seems like a direction".
  • FrizzDrop
    December 16, 2011
    FrizzDrop
    Sofia Coppola has this impressive depth regarding lifelessness and the emptiness in her films. Much of this film does nothing revolutionary or new, but is still a beatific example of mirroring fame and the consequences. That said, it didn't always work. A lot of this feels like ... read morea badly drawn copy of Lost in Translation. Both deals with the nothingness of fame, a girl changes everything they previously thought, and both have the airiness of a home movie. Every scene between our main character and his daughter (Fanning) feel unrehearsed, sincere, and maybe even extemporaneous. Dotting the same scenes of solitude and bright flash bulbs that Translation honed so perfectly, was a lot of cameos. This includes a strangely long set of scenes with Chris Pontius, I think playing himself, and a quick shot of Benicio Del Toro. It also features Michelle Monaghan, Eliza Coupe from Happy Endings, and Ellie Kemper of The Office. Everyone kind of feels misplaced and awkward in accordance with this film, and besides the two stars everyone else feels queer. Stephen Dorff, who is apparently famous, gives a great performance. There isn't very much of a plot, and what does happen has no motivation at all. Elle Fanning, who again portrays the daughter, just kind of shows up in the last hour of the film, and what she gives isn't all too spectacular. The scenes where Dorff is trying to reconnect with Fanning by giving her gifts, playing with her in the pool, and letting her follow him around to see what fame really buys you was pleasant enough. I'm not sure whether this is supposed to show us a contrast between his life with her opposed to alone, or if this film is about them reconnecting and never losing what you hold most dear. There wasn't much to discern from this, like Translation, but at least that ended on a note of hope and mystery. This one is abrupt and that last scene, which is supposed to be full of existential meaning, feels hollow and contrived. It's a beautiful film, as long as there aren't people around to ruin it.
  • paulkoh110
    October 25, 2011
    paulkoh110
    When watching a film this slow, I kinda want to have some sort of story rather than watch repetitive activities for 1h30min. I loved Lost in Translation but thats because there was actually some substance!
  • cosmo313
    October 12, 2011
    cosmo313
    Johhny Marco is a Hollywood movie star and a bit of a hedonistic rogue. Though he has fame, money, and does socialize from time to time, he lives a mostly solitary and isolated existence at the Chateau Marmont Hotel. The film follows him as he spends his time wasting away in suit... read moree drinking, popping pills, getting visits from women, and doing typical Hollywood stuff like photoshoots, getting special effects makeup applied, press conferences, and going to an awards ceremony. He gets some pleasure out of it, sure (or we'd like to think), but he's really emptionally gone, burnt out, and most of all, bored. Johnny's life begins to slowly change when he gets an unexpected visit from his daughter Cleo. They start to spend some more time together and these experiences make Johnny re-examine his life, the state it's in, and his purpose.

    The film has no real plot, and is instead a character study/mood piece examing Johhny's life, and a side of celebrity that makes them seem as bored and ordinary as the rest of us. Yeah, that's right, this is a study in boredom, and, it's actually better than I was thinking it might be given the mixed reviews. The themes being dealt with are that of ennui (boredom), family, and the hollowness of celebrity. Rather than be a bitter or spieful satire like say Sunset Boulevard, this is a more subdued, and minimilasit look at celebrity life.

    Sure, the film is a tad melancholy, but it's not really depressing, and it wisely avoids being overly sentimental with how it depicts Johnny's relationship with his daughter. Oh sure, there's some staples of "bonding" moments, but the film doesn't feel hammy or cliched, and instead kinda seemed a little genuine. Coppola said the film has somewhat inspired by her own life, but that the film was not autobiographical.

    It's only 98 minutes long, but as you may have heard, the pace is kinda slow. It's never felt tedious or boring though (to me at least). I have ADHD and I felt rahter engaged . WHat I liked about the movie, but what also made it hard for me to watch, was that I could relate to what I was seeing because my own life is a lot like Johnny's in that I spend a lot fo time alone in my apartment detached from the world and not really doing a whole lot. Just because I got through the film though, doesn't mean everyoen will. It's not for everyone. If you like seeing a film that is relaxed and doesn't feel the need to rush through things, then you might like this. Though he is distant, the film does do a decent job of establishing that Marco is a kinda likeable.

    The casting is pretty good, and it all feels very naturalistic and right. Dorff is pretty good as Johnny Marco and conveys the feelings of emptiness and boredom pretty well. He hasn't always been there for his kid, but he does care for her and tries to be a good guy. Elle Fanning is probably the one to watch here though. I like her sister, but this is her coming into her own and she does a good job playing a "showbiz" kid. She has perhaps a bit more worldly wisdom than most 11 years olds, but she still comes off as being a kid who has a lot yet to learn. He's not in it for a whole lot, but Chris Pontius also does a good job as Johnny's old friend Sammy, and it's nice seeing Pontius branch out and do something different than the Jackass type stuff that made him famous. I'd like to see him in more work, especially stuff like this.

    All in all, this is a decent movie. I'd give it *ahem* somewhere between a B and a B+. It's one you have to be in the mood for, but if a leisurely pced slice of life story about bordeom sounds like what you want to see ,then go for it. It is admittedly a bit pretentious, but I've seen far more boring, meandering, and pretentious stuff than this, and those things made this seem breakneck, so there.
  • hobster1
    July 26, 2011
    hobster1
    Johnny Marco is recuperating from a minor injury at the Château Marmont, legendary hotel in West Hollywood, when his 11-year-old daughter shows up there one day for an unscheduled visit. Honest performances are what make Somewhere so captivating. 11 year old actress Elle fanning... read more conveys a maturity beyond her years in the role of his child. Given her sister's achievements, is it too early to start labeling her family's success, an acting dynasty? Stephen Dorff gives possibly his most artistically demanding portrayal since playing Stuart Sutcliffe in Iain Softley's Backbeat. He has a slightly bemused, world weary response to the business around him. It's a deceptively passive depiction of few words, but he brings a sincerity to it that I found most compelling. Even though you think you know where she's going with the story, it tells its tale with subtlety.

    Perhaps subtle is an understatement. Sofia's narrative definitely takes some patience, At one point our protagonist is fitted for a special effects mold of his face. There is a long uninterrupted shot of him simply breathing through 2 nostril holes within a gooey, plaster mold, covering his head. The scene lingers for over a minute and a half. At first it's boring but then the purpose slowly works its way into the viewer's subconscious. This is not just an existence of vacations, parties and sex (although those play a big part too) but of day to day monotony that highlights his apparent dissatisfaction. This is yet another reevaluation of a life, but it seems to creatively tell the tale with a style that is fresh and unparalleled. If you can bask in the drama's indulgent pace, you'll walk away from this fable appreciating it. I did.
  • tsigur
    July 5, 2011
    tsigur
    It's a shame that Sofia Coppola didn't choose a different lead actor for the role of Johnny. No offense, but I just think there are more compelling people to watch sit around with more depth than Dorff. I love the fly on the wall approach and Sofia Coppola does an amazing job of ... read moreframing this entire world. It's a good thing you can watch these images for hours considering that it feels a lot longer when you are watching it. This is another example of how naturally gifted Elle Fanning is, and after watching her in this and Super 8 am sure I will be watching her for a very long time.
  • fb100001048934982
    June 21, 2011
    fb100001048934982
    Sofia Coppola's 'Somewhere' is a very moody film that will easily alienate some audiences with it's quiet demeanor and nonexistent charisma. It is a type of film that demands patience from the audience, because Coppola uses skillful cinematography and tone to tell her story inste... read moread of dialogue. Dorff gives an especially hypnotic performance, and Fanning does well with what she is given as well. Coppola shows lack of style and substance, but uses mood to craft a very respectable film. The patient should be greatly rewarded.
  • lewiskendell
    June 15, 2011
    lewiskendell
    A slice-of-life drama/mood piece about a successful, womanizing actor who realizes how empty his life truly is during a few days spent with his pre-teen daughter. Don't expect the conflicts and resolutions of a traditional narrative, this is very much a character study. Chances a... read morere if you liked Sofia Coppola's other work, you'll like this, too (I certainly did). Coppola described it as a poem, and that description fits well. Standout star Elle Fanning has more talent at a young age than even her famous sister.
  • neverteaseaweasel
    May 30, 2011
    neverteaseaweasel
    This was exactly the film that I needed it to be when I watched it. I know that sentence is a mess, but this film just struck me in all the right ways at the right time. It's just so Zen and chill. I wish I could remember the ending. I know that I loved it, but I do not remember ... read morewhat happened.. That's kind of how the entire film flows. It watches like a slice of these people's lives, like there is no divide between when the camera runs and when it is absent. The acting is subtle and never feels like acting. There's a narrative, but we never feel like we're being directed to some specefic point. It all just flows and does it thing. You almost feel like Coppola was wrote the film as it was shot, or even if there was a script at all. We see every encounter from start to finish. The film does stop with a scene's convenient climax, we get to see the aftermath and it's among the film's most striking elements. I loved the film, it's not for everyone I realize, but I found it to be incredibly poignant.

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Rafer Guzman
February 4, 2011
Rafer Guzman, Newsday

It seems impossible that this heavy-handed, self-serious movie comes from writer-director Sofia Coppola. Full Review

Jake Coyle
January 21, 2011
Jake Coyle, Associated Press

Coppola is brilliant at capturing mood: With cinematographer Harris Savides, her languid camera depicts California melancholy. But substance isn't her game. Full Review

Roger Moore
January 19, 2011
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

Breathlessly praised as poetry in some corners, occasionally dead-on in its depiction of the isolation and emptiness of film celebrity, "Somewhere" is a triumph of of tedium, banality passing for dept... Full Review

J. R. Jones
January 14, 2011
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

If you're impressed by the fact that this won the Golden Lion at the Venice film festival, go look up the price of a flight to Venice. Full Review

Tom Long
January 14, 2011
Tom Long, Detroit News

There's no denying Coppola displays great understanding of wealthy ennui in Somewhere. And as a film stylist, she hits some fine grace notes. Still, she and we have been here before, and empty hotel l... Full Review

Steven Rea
January 13, 2011
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

Ultimately, Somewhere may be too static, too minimalist a tale. But there's grace here, in its aching assessment of loneliness, in its examination of connections and family... Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
January 7, 2011
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

The writer-director of "Lost in Translation" and "Marie Antoinette" has made the malaise of the privileged her special turf. Ennui is her milieu. And Coppola has a talent for revealing its existential... Full Review

Liam Lacey
January 7, 2011
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Throughout, Dorff is doggedly credible as an obtuse actor, but the richer performance here is from Fanning, and it might have been a stronger movie told from her character's point of view. Full Review

Colin Covert
January 6, 2011
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Another "woe is me, I'm famous" wallow. Full Review

Peter Howell
January 6, 2011
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

It's the singular achievement of Sofia Coppola's affecting new film that she manages to make us care for a dissolute movie star, his angry ex-wife and their indulged daughter. Full Review

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