This is such an amazing film. I am a huge fan of Bill Murray but this is easily his best role to date. Everything about this film is subtle and quiet and there is humour and style and I cannot even think of ways in which to explain just how good it really is.
I have been to japan, I went to 5 locations that were used in this film just so that I knew that I'd been somewhere where such a fantastic film was made. The performances in this film are brilliant despite the fact that Murray and Johnasson apparently hated each other, and there seems to be such a chemistry that it is hard not to get completely drawn into the film and into thier lives.
The film is also complimented by some beautiful visuals. Tokyo is a beautiful place and Coppola captures it at it's best. I haven't yet met a person who hasn't liked the film which is rare, although I am sure there are people out there who don't like it, but I loved it and I think that most people will. So I'd say that it is a film that everyone should see at some stage because there are very few films produced today that come up to these standards.