Somewhere starts off very slowly. So much so, I thought of discontinuing viewing. Johnny is an well known actor and lives life in fast lane. Fast cars, drinking and loose women are all part of the picture. Johnny does have an eleven year old daughter who visits him. Cleo, played by Ella Fanning, is a sweetheart and enjoys being with her dad. Unfortunately, Johnny isn't home very often. Johnny receives a phone call from Cleo's mom saying that she needs time away and asks Johnny to take care of Cleo until summer camp starts. Johnny quickly discovers he enjoys having his daughter around. He takes her to Italy, a working vacation for him but a trip they both enjoy. The weeks go by and Johnny sees Cleo off to camp. He quickly realizes that he misses her. Will he make the necessary changes in his life in order to be close to Cleo?
Sophia Coppola directed this movie and it does have a Lost in Translation feel. I absolutely hated Lost in Translation but there is a quiet warmness about this movie. Please stick with it. Just as Cleo grows on Johnny, this film will grow on you.
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