Somewhere

Being a great admirer of Sofia Coppola’s body of work I immediately placed her latest film on my must see list for December. Somewhere is filled with the usual elements found in a Sofia Coppola film such as quiet moments revealed in a single frame and the peaceful, almost meditative, pace. However, I think she missed the opportunity to make this small film a great film and another Oscar contender like Lost in Translation. It felt as though this film ended at the end of the second act and there was no climax. If there had been that climax, the movie would’ve truly arced, the lesson would’ve been learned, and the main character would’ve grown. Instead you’re left with hopes that Johnny the actor steps up and becomes a real father.