I saw Sofia Coppola's newest film Somewhere today. Now, I will start by saying that I am a HUGE Sofia Coppola fan. I find her film style to just really strike a personal chord, as though she is making movies just for girls like me. Her films also just have a really calming sense to them. I feel like we're friends.
At first, I was a little hesitant to say that I loved this. It definitely did not surpass nor live up to my number one Sofia love, Lost In Translation. But really, what would? Somewhere was actually much slower paced, so if you don't like Lost In Translation you probably won't like this.
However, this was the perfect companion piece to Lost In Translation. It is a similar story, following an actor that seems to be very removed and simply going through the motions. Then someone comes along who makes them see things differently and feel something for what seems to be the first time in quite a long time. Both show a character that seems so absent in one of the busiest cities in the world. Sofia again gives us a simple story presented in beautiful shots and excellent detail.
What really made me love the film was Elle Fanning. Her performance seemed completely natural and every time she smiled, I smiled. Her childlike innocence and basically unjaded view of the world was completely infectious.
I also have to say that I love this film because it has stuck with me all day long. I keep replaying scenes and images in my head. I am also completely obsessed with The Strokes song, "I'll Try Anything Once," from the trailer... I'm playing it on repeat as I type here.
I know Sofia Coppola's films are not for everyone, but if you are a fan of her previous work this is a must-see. All I know is that I was completely in love from the moment I watched The Virgin Suicides in middle school and I have never lost that feeling about her films. Even though there is usually dark material at hand, she always manages to make me feel at peace and inspired and I just get lost in the imagery.
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