Somewhere: Blu Ray Review
Somewhere
Somewhere
Rating: M
Released by Universal
After winning us over with the Virgin Suicides and Lost in
Translation, Sofia Coppolla returns with this tale of a Hollywood
bad boy spending his days in a hotel.
Stephen Dorff gives a brilliant turn as Johnny Marco, who's living
a life of excess as he works through a press junket and life
beyond. Disconnected from life and lacking any real emotional
connection aside from the obligatory few sexual liaisons, Marco's
life is changed when he receives an unexpected visit from his
daughter, Cleo (played by another of the prodigious Fanning
clan).
Marco takes Cleo in and out on the road to Italy with him as he
does publicity for his new film and picks up an award - but when he
returns to America, he starts to realise that he's lacking the
emotional connection in his life.
Somewhere is trademark Coppolla all over - long, lingering shots
peppered with silent moments run rampant through this film (which
isn't going to be to everyone's taste). The director also wrote the
story as well so it's very much an arthouse passion project
The pair make a likeable duo and thanks to Copolla's direction
which sees plenty of shots holding on people, places and events,
it's a welcome relief from all the fast paced and frenetic film
making these days. Be warned - It won't be to everyone's tastes
though
Extras: Making of
Rating: 5/10
