ROTTEN TOMATOES: The Secret of the Lost in Translation Whisper Unlocked Comments

The Secret of the Lost in Translation Whisper Unlocked

by Jeff Giles | December 14, 2007

Summary

Ah, the wonders of technology. First it gives us the remote control, then the Roomba -- and now, it's been used to solve one of the most impenetrable riddles in all of modern cinema. Back to Article

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The Toe writes:
on Dec 14 2007 02:11 PM

Notice the level of eloquence in the replies by the ones who hate the movie.

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gunslingR writes:
on Dec 14 2007 02:16 PM

bleh. slept through most of the movie and could really care less. slow news day RT? surprised they haven't caught up with all the Dark Knight posters that were recently released...

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arendr writes:
on Dec 14 2007 02:45 PM

This is dumb. It's like finding out what's in the briefcase in Pulp Fiction. It's more effective as a mystery, and any words would be a letdown, even if Shakespeare had written them.

This is like people trying to figure out what the guy says in the "Just" music video.

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randal1013 writes:
on Dec 14 2007 03:11 PM

even with the digital processing, the dialog is still indecipherable.

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nathanpoitras writes:
on Dec 14 2007 03:27 PM

Way to go Bill Murray! Get that young stuff!

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VibTDog writes:
on Dec 14 2007 06:56 PM

Ving Rhames' penis was in the suitcase.

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tomwaitsjr writes:
on Dec 14 2007 07:17 PM

Soul...penis...same thing.

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VibTDog writes:
on Dec 14 2007 07:25 PM

true

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man in the water writes:
on Dec 14 2007 08:27 PM

I don't buy it, the sound is still blurred asnd washed out. Sorry, just think this is people who want to famous and thought cracking open the secret of the whisper would make them well known.

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man in the water writes:
on Dec 14 2007 08:28 PM

Also, Little Children is an excellent film, the whole Lost in Translation movie is perfect as well.

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unclehulka writes:
on Dec 15 2007 06:16 AM

i miss bill. when is this pimp gonna hit the big screen again?

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lavatory love machine writes:
on Dec 15 2007 09:05 AM

In reply to this comment (#1355688)
no

his souls wasn't on the case, tarantino said that's incorrect

that came from the bandaid on ving's back, that according to some myth is from where you can still the soul of a person, but that completly unintentional, ving rhames had the banaid there when he cametoshoot his firstscene, tarantino liked how it looked and told him to leave there, unaware of the soul myth

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lavatory love machine writes:
on Dec 15 2007 09:16 AM

like someone said, that line sounds too much like a goodbye

I've seen that movie so many times and everytime I think the line is about how they can meet again if something happens or if she ever needs something she can go to him for help, not a close goodbye

but I think that line is not meant to be heard because it doesnt add anything to the previous goodbye, most likely it was add lib by bill murray without sofia coppola knowing about it beforehand

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uglygnome writes:
on Dec 15 2007 09:23 AM

This was one of the most over-hyped movies ever made. Despite a somewhat strong performance from Murray, this was the lackluster, irritating role that would launch Johansen into a career of lackluster, irritating roles. Knowing what he whispered won't make it any better.

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randal1013 writes:
on Dec 15 2007 12:29 PM

it's bill murray, he probably said something like "meet my in my trailer in 15 minutes for beer and sex"

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adam41480 writes:
on Dec 15 2007 06:30 PM

I loved Murray in this role (despite the movie's pace dragging like my dog's butt on the carpet), but I have to agree with uglygnome that this movie unfortunately helped launch the career of one of the most irritating and overrated actresses in Hollywood today! Who cares about the whisper? It was just as dull as the rest of the movie!

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kubla writes:
on Dec 15 2007 07:04 PM

I kinda like what he said.

I feel like marie antoinette "exposed" sophia copolla as being an over-indulgent film-maker, but in its weird quirky, stream of consciousness way, I've always appreciated this movie.

I don't think the movie was about sexual love, but two people who understand each other despite lots of boundaries in a place where a lot is "lost in translation"... I know, too subtle, right?

So for him to say, "I have to go, but I won't let that come between us", he is saying that there are reaons why they can't be together, but that they have a deeper understanding of each other and a connection that can never be taken away. It doesn't necessarily mean that they are going to "hook up later" as some have suggested.

I agree that it's nice not knowing what they said. It makes it so that their connection has a mysterious quality.

But if this is indeed what he said, and I agree it really isn't all that clear, it doesn't ruin the movie for me. Just my two pennies.

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bookworm1994 writes:
on Dec 15 2007 07:24 PM

i agree with lambman. someone, please, post the line. i have youtube blocked as well. PLEASE.

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Ciaranmv writes:
on Dec 15 2007 08:39 PM

Who cares? it's just a movie

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GandalfTheWhite writes:
on Dec 16 2007 02:13 PM

My sound doesn't work, anyone care to quote it?

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