Somewhere: Movie Review
Somewhere
Rating: 6/10
Cast: Stephen Dorff, Elle Fanning, Michelle Monaghan
Director: Sofia Coppolla
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.
But it's incredibly catchy, hypnotic and at times, ethereal- sort of like
watching a cloud in motion; it kind of wafts past you and you appreciate its
fragility but then move on.
Stephen Dorff commands the screen with a believable and strong performance as
the washed out Hollywood bad boy who's lost. Dozing off while twins pole dance
for him is just one of the character highlights and signs of the emotional state
of the guy.
However, he's more than matched by Elle Fanning as his daughter - it's clear
there's another Fanning talent on the way through as well.
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.
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