Karaoke Scene - Lost in Translation

I love the chemistry between Scarlett Johannson and Bill Murray in this movie. The scene when they share a cigarette is brilliantly done. The cigarette exchange has so much underlying intimacy. Movies should make viewers aware through translation, not by spelling out the words.

[@headinthekloud]

They way she looks at him while he's singing is an instant heart melter for me

[@damianbegley]

Sofia Coppola said that was the character's "crush moment."

[@estarlingful]

That moment makes me have a crush on Scarlett.

[@chappywilkerson2777]

And his subtle, genuine reaction. His voice breaks, he's immediately overwhelmed in the moment of epiphany. Which turns into a confidence you can hear in his voice. Notice how strong it gets afterwards. In comparison he's almost mumbling the lyrics. I always sort of assumed he was sort of sad or becoming detached. He had just watched her sing and her and the others' interactions and became acutely aware of his and their age difference, in turn assuming his love would be the worst kind of love; unrequited. He is good with the ladies and knows that look when he sees it. He's giddy, as any human attracted to women would be if Scarlett looked at them like that.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Bill Murrays character blew it not scoring with Charlotte's that night. She was primed and ready.

[@leonardoromero2000]

I wonder what happens to the world in the exact time a lot of people feel the same provoqued by a movie. And how stupid would seem the one who is feeling differently. Movies and literature takes us and shows us feelings that we may never feel in our lives full of work at the day, but free at nights.

[@MachinaSapien]

this film affected my life and its one of those i avoid until the right moment like when im drunk and alone and wanna feel very sentimental. i love it start to finish and its what ill forever associate with my 20's.

[@enndoubley7315]

^^^ This.

[@davidaguirremolins]

same. Some years later I went to tokyo, and I had the warm sensation that the 20's version of myself was travelling with me

[@maxpower2013]

Fuck, I couldn’t have put it any better than this. Several years later I went to Tokyo and heard in my head “Just like honey” as I left.

[@jamesytheblue]

Ha! Same here.

[@jshepard152]

Have my like please.

[@MsMiguel70]

I can’t get 15 seconds into this without feeling tears. Such a special moment where it all kinda comes together. For them, us, then and now. Good for everyone who made this happen.

[@andrewvincent7299]

There is nothing better than having eye contact like that with a girl where the attraction is mutual. It's freaking magical.

[@xMorbidArtx]

Yea, were lucky to experience it once!

[@Ivosferatus]

2:30 That has to be one of the most iconic shots in cinema history

[@raymondo43]

The chemistry between them is amazing. What a beautiful scene

[@shtuwang]

the karaoke scenes - two of the most profound moments of cinema i've seen. just beautiful.

[@Ardakapalasan]

Scarlett Johansson was 17 at the time they made this movie. She hit it out of the ballpark with this performance, it's unbelievable.

[@danielracovitan9779]

she was actually 18, playing a 25 yo

[@kayamerrick3907]

@@danielracovitan9779 : She actually was 17. Principal Photgraphy began September 29, 2002 & lasted 27 days. Scarlett was born November 22, 1984.

[@andrewklang809]

This is THE cinematic high-point of the pink wig. Just retire it forever, and forward all future mentions to this scene.

[@ladyGZSeChu]

ehm sweaty you haven’t seen Natalie Portman’s pink wig in closer

[@losangulos]

@@ladyGZSeChu ive seen that, lost in translation wins still

[@headphonic8]

It makes no sense here. Her character isn’t even the type. At least Natalie Portman was a stripper so it made sense

[@juliak9085]

@@headphonic8 who told you only strippers can wear wigs?

[@daywren7511]

@@headphonic8 um SIR

[@kerriesciberras4658]

One of the best directed movies i have ever seen

[@cyderandsilky]

This scene was so important for the film because they expressed themselves through those two songs

[@newmantopia]

I can't handle the wave of emotions I feel watching this.

[@SolderMan22]

The same thing happens to me ... will we be old?

[@ItinerantIntrovert]

The way he sings More than this is so hauntingly beautiful and it really gives so much depth to the lyrics. In the context of the movie it gives irony. An amazing scene from a movie poorly understood as a 'sad' film by many but truly a movie that resonates with many others all the same, I think for many different reasons

[@lebarosky]

Is she drop dead gorgeous, or what?

[@teamtoken]

This is PEAK scarlett johansson

[@128robertmarlowe]

Renaissance Man she was 18 in the movie

[@mitchellmurray5892]

I think that could apply to more than just looks

[@mr.cifuentes1779]

Hot Mic17 Did not know that,

[@andrewvincent7299]

Yeah, now she is a misandrist with a bullshit feminazi haircut. What a shame.

[@TheCasualObservers]

@@128robertmarlowe Actually 17 when they started filming. The character is supposed to have graduated from university recently so is supposed to be 22 or 23 I guess. Not many 17/18 year olds can pull off playing that. So kudos.

[@tbooth1000]

I have seen this movie and this part a million times...but the lyrics and the look telling Scarlet no thing more than this....sums up the movie

[@alejandromolina4866]

Scarlett Johansson: brass in pocket. Bill Murray: More than this.

[@porim3]

this scene is so powerful

[@dariolm1]

lol the part were there at the restaurant and and all the food looks the same on the menu

[@natehalpern75]

Another one of those damn movies I kept putting off watching like forever, finally watched it and now I'm addicted, what the hell!!

[@nikolinasparavec4791]

Nathan Halpern same here:)

[@KennyLamTravel]

I'm in Tokyo watching this!! Went to Park Hyatt for lunch!! 😊

[@vttprpk]

Держи в курсе

[@zerolullabiez]

That's what I'm gonna do once this pandemic shit is gone❗

[@liverush24]

I'm the exact opposite of a calm person, except when I watch this film, when I become really relaxed, almost zen.

[@dooovde]

it's been about 15 years since this film came out and when it did I was like there's no way she could go for a guy that old or a guy that old could be that childish but after 15 years of growing up I realise that a guy never really matures much past the age of 20...and guys wiser and seemingly way more mature can be incredibly attractive...Bill Murray is fucking hot and I totally see why she was into him now. This scene was always my favourite though, too sweet.

[@7teenagesmokers309]

dooovde nobody ever really matures.

[@LovelyDay11]

dooovde Majority don't mature but there are plenty of those who do.

[@ida305]

dooovde This is stupid and just not true. Relationships with that big of an age difference rarely work out. Also it probably sucks to become a widow at 35 or so.

[@bluesummers5051]

Ida Danzig It’s funny, I had apparently thumbed up your comment a year ago but now I disagree with you. Life is weird as hell.

[@k.more1995]

let's talk without knowing

[@fvelazqzu]

I wish that one day I could find someone as lost as me. Lost in translation is my favorite movie of all time. I really wouldn't like to meet that person for just a week, the thought of just finding your soulmate and having to part ways sickens me. I hope I'm not as old as Bob if I get to meet that person. I also need to know if Bob and Charlotte see each other again. I freaking love this movie, man

[@kingwithoutacrown1]

+fvelazqzu Bob & Charlotte probably didn't see each other again, considering the frame of this story. But that's part of the bittersweet magic of this movie ;-)

[@yunase]

they will. Bill at the end told her he'll be back for her. Some people recovered what he whispered to her ears at the end.

[@danielmullally1665]

The ending is exactly how you want it to end. Thats the beauty of it

[@yunase]

@@danielmullally1665 I'll beg to differ. They will be reunited somehow. Sofia Coppola wanted the audience to guess. But in the movie, the characters promise they will meet again. screenprism.com/insights/article/in-lost-in-translation-what-does-bob-harris-whisper-in-charlottes-ear

[@danielmullally1665]

@@yunase That's my point. The movie ends to the interpretation of the viewer. Those articles about what Bills character said to Scarletts Character are merely speculation. Whatever those inaudible words were they were comforting to her and whether that was the adulterous sounding "we will meet again" or the more graceful "I loved every moment we spent together" or similar then the viewer leaves the film feeling satisfied whatever they took from it

[@sofiadorrell99]

so in love with this film

[@stevechristie2569]

Sofia Dorrell tell me about yourself Sofia

[@nicku1]

You are most definitely not the only one! :)

[@youdbettertube]

I feel like a lesser movie would've had bill and scarlett make out during the cigarette scene. But this movie is too realistic and poignant for that! The karaoke scene is also amazing, best use of karaoke in a movie I've ever seen. Bill and Scarlett's eye contact says so much more than dialogue ever could.

[@ZenZill]

The twist is the singer Murray's character sleeps with. He betrayed Scarlett and his heart- they probably would've slept together that night if he hadn't done it! Overall a great movie, it's a second coming of age, if you will.

[@delbroox]

Exactly my thought. The fact that it remains so light and non-said apart from that quick kiss in the end makes it my favourite movie ever

[@garrettramirez428]

Them not making out is the unrealistic part lol

[@mr.marvelasmr5872]

Scarlett has a perfect singing voice! I can't stop listening to her!

[@sunnchilde]

Magic. At first it seems like a little throw-away scene, but in fact it's a commentary on the whole theme of the movie. Masterful.

[@IBeMelissa]

She's old enough to be his daughter, yet they have a nice chemistry.

[@jammiiee]

Old enough to be his daughter? I think you mean he's old enough to be her father lol

[@amw_cats]

you mean young enough

[@Ardakapalasan]

He is old enough to be her grandfather

[@drums4b]

@@Ardakapalasan and you're old enough to be an asshole

[@Ardakapalasan]

@@drums4b what's with the aggression? I was just pointing out a fact. SJ was 17 at the time and BM, 53. Old enough to be her grandfather, indeed. No need to get worked up about it, chill out.

[@pauloricardo1383]

Without a doubt one of the best movies I've ever watched.. it talks to you, the expressions, the lonely tokyo that doesn't sleep I fell in love with this movie

[@romuloquezada6638]

Ladies and gentlemen...Mr. Bob Harris...This is enough to make me shivers....Epic scene...unforgettable movie!!!

[@lukmie2769]

Who still LOVES this movie in 2020?

[@wassermannroger9953]

Ich

[@scootertart]

just watched this for the first time in about 10 years-still find it utterly charming,soulful and funny

[@stevechristie2569]

scooterslag tell us what happened when you first watched it

[@hiphoprbloverjon9180]

Favorite scene in the movie. Especially those facial expressions that she gives...😍

[@kingwithoutacrown1]

+HipHopLover93 R&BLover93 Even though my fav scene is the ending scene (also because of the "Just like honey" song) i have to agree about the face expressions of her.

[@melindamcmahon9711]

If I could relive one moment in movie history, it would be this one... ICONIC.

[@TheMadSicilian]

This is where he should have won the Oscar. That non-chalant drove thru the lyrics like a Tired and too old lounge singer begging for his shift to end looking at a pretty girl. You mean to tell me Sean Penn’s basic “My daughter aww noo” was more dramatic than this was? What Penn did was basic by the book. Nothing special. But this....you forgot it was Bill Murray and it was this tired guy in a strange place with strange people a way too young hot chick, drunk, misses his family. This was awesome. Never forgave The Academy for letting that happen.

[@thomaswells926]

The Elder idk, I find it to be reallllllly overacted.

[@jshepard152]

@The Elder Let's not wish that on anyone, eh?

[@jculver1674]

The Academy has a history of rewarding big, showy acting over more subtle work. Which is ironic, because I've heard some movie actors say that the more subtle acting is alot harder to do.

[@daywren7511]

@@jculver1674 youre right. the best actor isnt the one who cries its the one who brings themself to the verge of tears yet fights to hold them back

[@Macleodking]

Watching this scene makes me realize how Hollywood has neutered the male-female dynamic in recent movies. Actors don't gaze into each others eyes anymore. Chick Flicks are non-existent at the multiplexes. Superhero pictures are loaded with attractive people, but there is never any real heat generated among men and women in these films.

[@blackmetalcumbia]

also because the new gen of actors are so perfect and no longer real

[@michaelkrenkel8602]

Bill just nails it. Just perfect. Great song and such a good movie! Definitely in my top 5!

[@silly8395]

they both should/ve won oscars that year

[@patcoston]

This is one of my all time favorite scenes in one of my all time favorite movies. Magic. I had no idea Bill Murray could do drama when I saw his goofball character in the movie Meatballs back in 1979.

[@paulstaker8861]

Christ do I want a full version of her singing brass in pocket goddamn.

[@kasperjoonatan6014]

this film is so wonderful, just great acting from both Scarlett and Bill

[@williammonteith700]

The look she gives him is priceless

[@heliopolis29]

It’s such a great juxtaposition of unexpected chemistry and legendary soundtrack. Been to Japan and have done similar sans Scarlett and Bill, lol.

[@pinchearchie4216]

One of my favorite movies of all time ❤

[@fredrickzoller5643]

the entire vibe of this movie is amazing

[@Troll2x]

That moment in the hallway... so tender and fragile that if one of them speaks the whole thing would be ruined.

[@galatian5]

Scarlett Johannson's singing of Brass in Pocket has to be the most aesthetically pleasing karaoke scenes along with Leonardo Dicaprio's Green Door from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

[@patriciaanne4126]

My favorite scene, best version of the song I’ve ever heard- he’s just so talented, as is she- chemistry

[@doctort99]

This was the best part of the movie.

[@Cristofre]

At 2:00 when Bill walks out and joins her on the bench there is a song playing muffled in the background that just perfectly fits. I have no idea what song it is, but every time I see this movie that warm, melancholy brass and bass just sticks in my head for days. EDIT: Found it!!! Happy End - Kaze Wo Atsumete kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpOZmqGQm856qNk

[@putinonahorse]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I JUST WATCHED THE MOVIE TODAY AND WAS LOOKING FOR IT.

[@divyarai8030]

Thank you!

[@nicoladascenzo7857]

Name of song in background

[@percybyssheshelley9694]

The entire album is excellent.

[@E4RLIES]

Good work my friend! 😎

[@TheAkbark]

This movie gets me emotional every single time..because I too, have been lost in translation. A feeling that can never be forgotten

[@sttvoyager1727]

What AN AMAZING MOVIE ON SO MANY LEVELS.....

[@bradley7822]

Love this scene and film more than this you know there's nothing more than this

[@caerulea0]

One of my favourite films, so wonderful

[@konradczajkowski6368]

Love this film and this moment in it!

[@Dyonas07]

i wish i could have someone like her to talk to..nothing else but to share life without strings attached

[@delbroox]

It happens when you travel and meet people that you get to know so suddenly for a few days and never see again. Happened to me once. Maybe it was me loving this film too much but it felt exactly the same

[@kbuselmeier69]

That look by Charlotte at 1:45 is for the ages.

[@alexfromboston8303]

Great scene from a great movie. I was in Tokyo on business when this came out and it really resonated with me.

[@davehannan4323]

scarlett was so good in this film would love vto see her and bill murray do another film together.seems like they have good chemestry togther

[@KenRobertson89]

The music on the way home back to hotel after is epic too - feels like the end to the best night. And it's the only one they get :(

[@magmilion4175]

this scene made me breathless

[@코술가]

Great song choice. Perfect lyrics for the scene...

[@Alex86768]

I think Lost in Translation is a good film because it shows the merging of two people, who have similar but different anxieties, but end up becoming stronger after all of their experiences faced

[@mitchellmurray5892]

I think its good because they're problems aren't entirely resolved, and they don't learn a big moral lesson at the end. And yet, they have regained the confidence and inspiration to tackle those problems.

[@thomaspage6251]

Just love this movie, and them doing the karaoke songs excellent

[@cuankosique]

Please, Scarlett, if you ever read this, go back to the studio and record the entire song in your voice! I beg you! (&you should do too, B.Murray! ..to get more than this!

[@MrEurocup]

Scrarlett‘s best scene ever. So beautiful, true and nice to hear !!

[@craigdavies4588]

That look she gives at 1-45 wow shivers

[@mazgott]

Craig Davies You too, huh?

[@craigdavies4588]

mazgott just pure stunning

[@kbuselmeier69]

Yes, that was some look. The karaoke scene till he tucks her into bed is the most erotic scene in movie history for me---and not a word spoken to each other.

[@carigsdavies4062]

mazgott big time

[@chompypunk890]

This film is a beauty! 🥰🥰🥰

[@briangriffin5701]

So are you 😎

[@delbroox]

Loved this movie since the first time I saw it at like 15...I had my 'lost in translation' moment while in China, not in Japan...and it seemed so perfect. Luckily it stayed there. Good memories that make me love this movie even more

[@zenanazar5434]

HERE FROM LOST IN JAPAN

[@theresafloresca5343]

Zena nazar lol hahaha 😆🐒

[@NothingMaster]

The quiet chemistry between them is absolutely explosive.

[@JakeCoventry]

I've just come back from staying in this hotel and I have loved this film so much. What can I say? Go there... it was the best holiday of my life.

[@zeepster]

I fell in love with this scene.

[@Mr.Z30-06]

love it...loved the movie ...a special film indeed....

[@genuineparticle]

That's some tender, quiet singing there Bill.

[@fearnol8873]

Think now i will have to go to japan for the first time. This movie is always somewhere with me inside. I watch it when i need this strange feeling same with shoegaze music.

[@duffman7065]

“Why the sea on the tide, has no way of turning” Some things in this world can’t be denied.

[@avocado184nhs82]

this movie makes me hate my life because its so disappointing, i want it to be like in this movie

[@dodec8449]

+cepesepe this movie is about people who think of their lives as disappointing ... both characters hoped for more

[@natchy99]

+Dodec84 I agree. Both main characters are truly lost, but have found something in each other. It is a shame it had to end for them.

[@NikiWonoto26]

+cepesepe same here..

[@avocado184nhs82]

***** maybe they met up later after this movie and lived happily ever after

[@LordCritish]

+cepesepe I live in Tokyo since a long time and basically live a life like that after I lost my (Japanese) wife to Cancer some years ago. This movie is a love story about Tokyo. But I still butcher this song at Karaoke!

[@williammonteith700]

That i want you look she gives him is priceless

[@ollieh452]

This was the film that inspired me to visit Japan, and Tokyo in particular.

[@philgrossman660]

1:47 The look Scarlet Johansson gives Bill Murray is awesome, a little bit beyond acting. Just a beautiful captivating scene that haunts the memory. I love it.

[@ina113]

i always make sure to sing this song on the karaoke whenever i have the chance

[@john_dillermand]

I wish I could live inside this movie

[@JohnnyAntuHap]

Wonderful scene

[@serdarjoshua5840]

shes the most beautiful thing ever.

[@briangriffin5701]

I love this movie and who doesn't love Bill and Scarlett.

[@roxanneperdue1288]

such a wonderful movie. love this post

[@sarahl9398]

Brass in pocket! This movie is so darling to me. I served Sofia at a restaurant I worked at before. Wanted to gush about how dreamy Lost in Translation was for me.

[@akakgo]

This is one of my 2 favorite movie scenes where ambivalent intimacy is shared through singing. The other is Kristen Stewart and Emile Hirsch singing "Angel from Montgomery" in "Into the Wild."

[@andykolb6502]

Bill and Scarlett is the most authentic Movie Pair !!

[@AnnaLVajda]

Age is irrelevant in relation to soul mates a soul can be old in a young body or young in an older one.

[@tomfoolery5680]

Two star cross'd lovers. I watch nothing but sci fi, fantasy and a few comedies. Without a doubt this is my favorite by a long shot. Aliens is my number 2 with The Matrix at 3. Just to get the idea of how amazing this movie is.

[@modelleg]

What unites these two is their simultaneous emergence into strange and unusual circumstances. Attention screenwriters!

[@tonygavigan162]

I saw this movie first on a long distance flight, I was so taken by the story line, ageing guy gets within half a degree of separation from Scarlett that I watched it twice hoping he’d have learned from his earlier mistake, take every opportunity especially once you’re over 40, 50 or 60

[@jacobramirez4189]

Georgie Henley as Lucy Pevensie from Disney's The Chronicles Of Narnia once had a temporary tattoo of Scarlett singing in this scene on her left arm. 💐❤💙💜❤💙💜 I love her! ❄❤💚

[@jasonmccoll7728]

Scarlett johansson she is sexiest woman alive great film

[@andykolb6502]

Cant agree !The most beautifull Woman is Mona Lisa and my Mother😉

[@Ardakapalasan]

The only movie I know where the soundtrack is more relevant to the story than the dialogue (and it's not a musical)

[@goodhumourwagon]

The following scene in the hallway as they stand side by side, the motif on the wall behind them slightly resembles a heart with cracks in it.

[@宏耀許]

best movie ever.....

[@mikeywilliams1945]

I love this scene.