Somewhere

Because I’m the movie editor I’m allowed to highlight the more offbeat films every now and then. And while that may sound like a justification, it’s not; this movie deserves the praise I’m about to give it. My reason for the preface is to point out that not everyone will “get” it. This film is simply an observation of a man who’s come to a standstill while the world spins around him.

For actor Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff), fame, sex, drugs and money have lost all meaning. The only real thing that’s left is his 10-year-old daughter Cleo (Elle Fanning), who comes to live with him at his hotel of choice. While you might think you can fill in the blanks, don’t expect a happy ending. Directed by Sophia Coppola of Lost in Translation fame, the story is a brilliantly detailed slice of life that is a mixed bag of painful emotions.

Rating: 4 outta 5.