Somewhere

  • 2010


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Positive Reviews 85
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Average Rating 3.5/5
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3.5
Shes turned out great, but probably only through sheer force of will. Av Club
5.0
Cleo becomes one of the most interesting characters of Somewhere. We Got This Covered
2.0
Coppola is making a statement a dreamy, beautifully shot (by Harris Savides) statement about the slow burning dread of a truly hollow man, but Somewhe .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
For all the knowing Hollywood face of Somewhere, its the non celebrity, Chloe, who is the films soul. Time Out
4.5
The two dont dislike each other, and Cleo even seems fairly elated to see him, but hes much more the fun uncle type than a fully fledged father figure .. Collider
4.0
But despite the way some of the strings being pulled are frustratingly easy to see, the film can be moving, even if its characters never really move b .. Paste Magazine
5.0
Dont distinguish what he feels with the word existential.It has nothing to do with philosophy. Rogerebert
3.0
Coppola is serenely unbothered about serving us a filling meal, but give the film this its a very sweet cupcake. Telegraph
3.0
Somewhere is no disaster, but its a neat and contained whiff of a film from a filmmaker who can, and has, accomplished so much more. Cinema Blend
3.0
But if youre willing to be indulgent, youll find surprising pleasures hidden within. Ny Daily News
3.5
Its well shot, and Dorff is good enough to make me hope he starts popping up in higher profile fare again. JoBlo
3.8
There are many scenes here which repeat elements of Coppolas most successful film, Lost in Translation. The Globe And Mail
3.5
Thats shrewd and touching and suited to Coppolas laid back style. Philly
3.1
Ultimately, Somewhere may be too static, too minimalist a tale. But theres grace here, in its aching assessment of loneliness, in its examination of c .. Philly
3.0
Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation) directs this plotless drama about the unspecified malaise of a Hollywood movie star. Spirituality And Practice
4.0
Where Johnnys tears will make you roll your eyes, Cleos will break your heart. Village Voice
1.9
But Johnny Marco is a kind and congenial higher functioning boozer.And a boring one. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
I t held my attention throughout and the film making was first class. Sover
3.0
Fans of Coppolas movies (and/or perfume ads) will find this free of the absurd pop rock flourishes in Antoinette and more consistent with the skilled .. Chicago Reader
3.8
Coppolas screenplay finds the sympathy in the surreal lifestyle of a rich and famous man. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Anchored by engaging performances by Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning, it trains a sharp eye on both the rarefied existence of a movie star and the worl .. Usa Today
2.8
It is an inside look at what it is like to live the life of a movie star.It turns out to be not exciting at all. Lariat
4.0
I just wish the pacing had been stepped up a bit or at least certain scenes trimmed down to some degree. Screen It
4.0
It isnt much fun being famous.That, at least, is what Sofia Coppolas new film (screening in competition in Venice) suggests. Independent
3.8
By taking her sweet, subtle time to tell the story of a Hollywood child (Elle Fanning) spending time with her neglectful movie star daddy (Stephen Dor .. Rolling Stone
3.5
Together, Dorff and Fanning find strong father daughter chemistry that gives the film some badly needed warmth. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
4.0
Somewhere is a well made, beautifully shot and superbly acted drama that will delight fans of Coppolas previous films, even if it wont win her any new .. View London
2.5
The film is called Somewhere, so maybe youre already grokking the irony: The protagonist is going nowhere. News Day
2.2
For all its Antonioni esque lassitude and dreary artiness, Somewhere is pushing a cliched agenda: Celebrity is empty; Hollywood is empty; life is mean .. Cs Monitor
4.0
The listlessness and ennui of Coppolas characters dont mesh well with narrative fulfillment. Film Journal
4.0
Its the kind of thing some people will appreciate and embrace, while others will flee in a fit of frustrated boredom. My advice: Stick around. Az Central
2.5
The movie could be a comment simply on her own star.Dorff has never been the most exciting actor. Boston
4.0
The gunk is slapped on then hes left for hours, looking like The Blob.Its a salutary sight. Smh
3.5
No, I dont think Somewhere is anything like a great film or even a very good one, but I do thinkas long as you can get into its leisurely paceits wort .. Mountain X
4.5
If Somewhere dealt only with a successful actor living in catatonic disillusionment at the state of his life, it might not be so special. But this mov .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
Of course, as good as Somewhere is in its best moments, it ultimately feels too derivative for its own good, with the specter of Lost in Translation h .. Q Network
3.8
Somewhere is also a tale of alienation, as well as a father daughter buddy movie. Ew
5.0
Coppola has a gift, Ill even call it a genius, for devising individual filmic moments that transport and transform both the characters and the viewer. Slate
4.0
It may not have Lost In Translations reach, but its original and smartly funny with top performances. Empire
2.5
Plotless in even the most basic terms, the minimalist screenplay meanders in an episodic fashion. Susang Ranger
5.0
For all its wandering, this is a very deliberate, masterful, and ultimately very touching movie. Common Sense Media
3.5
If youre not already a fan of art film directors like Bela Tarr or Hou Hsiao Hsien people who never met a multi minute shot they didnt like you probab .. Movies
4.0
Stranger Than Fiction: Some of the funniest moments in Somewhere come straight out of the celebrity experience. Movies
3.8
The question about Somewhere is whether anyone will like it for the right reasons. Sf Gate
3.5
But viewers expecting the earlier movies muted seductiveness charm on wry will be disappointed. Time
2.0
So when I finally watched Dunhams movie, I was pleasantly surprised to find that its a fairly sharp comedy about a certain artsy social group that lea .. Slant Magazine
4.4
What is Sofia Coppolas latest film, Somewhere.Its a Hollywood film about Hollywood that completely ignores the rules of traditional narrative filmmaki .. Slant Magazine
5.0
Dont tell, show has been the writers imperative for generations; Coppola takes that edict to its most visual and satisfying extremes. Washington Post
3.8
Somewhere has just enough incident to hold itself together and no more. Chicago Tribune
3.8
The film is often funny (Marcos enthusiasm for the painfully amateurish pole dancers) or otherworldly (the Milan hotel suite complete with swimming po .. Reeling Reviews
4.0
And in this era of star screwers and fame chasers, its a salient lesson indeed. Total Film
1.9
Sofia Coppola has strayed into an area of pretentiousness that we have rarely seen since the height of the French New Wave. ReelViews
3.5
Lacking the stars of Translation, it might not go quite as far with audiences but still can count on a strong critical push. Hollywood Reporter
0.5
Somewhere is an embarrassment to everyone involved, not least of all its unsuspecting audience. Coles Mithey
3.5
Savides striking visuals turn out to be the films major strength. Los Angeles Times
3.0
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3.1
Itll drive at least half the audience crazy, while the rest will walk out with a light buzz. Groucho Reviews
3.5
What she demonstrates in Somewhere is an ability to bottle these moments, to create these tiny little pockets of memory and mood that you can dip into .. Hit Fix
4.4
Somewhere is one of those movies that is definitely about something, yet no one ever discusses that thing.Johnny Marco may be a star, but his life has .. Aisle Seat
2.5
Its been interesting watching Sofia Coppola turn into an artful filmmaker.Waiting for her to become an exciting storyteller, though, just gets more fr .. Nj
3.1
Poor Little Rich Man Still, its pretty hard to watch a movie and be asked to feel sorry for the lives of celebrities. Movie Habit
2.0
I fall somewhere between these two extremes.If Somewhere remains watchable, its partly because Dorff makes Johnny semi sympathetic. Movie Habit
3.8
And Coppolas wicked sense of humor is dry enough to mix martinis with. The Star
4.0
Somewhere isnt an easy film to enjoy because it sets out not to be entertaining. Urban Cine File
4.5
SOME directors specialise in supernatural thrillers, or talky comedies about men struggling to grow up. The Age
2.0
Reminiscent of the static tone of Coppolas first film, Lost In Translation, shots are held for what seems like forever, theres a minimum of dialogue a .. Mirror
3.5
Though the style may be imitative of those crafty minimalists, it serves Coppola well in terms of her budget, limited cast and study in human emptines .. Varia Gate
2.0
Its a beautifully shot, strongly acted and meditative piece.. but crikey, its oh so dreary and dull. Digital Spy
1.3
This isnt an artistic effort, its a vacant lot whose signpost reads: Space available. Movie can be made here. Or not. Whatever. New York Post
2.0
To be honest, despite what you might think from the above, I didnt actually mind watching it.There are some funny gags and that baby Fanning is a char .. The Stranger
5.0
Technically as well as emotionally, Somewhere is breathtaking cinema. Dustin Put Man
4.2
It takes such exquisite, rarefied taste to genuinely enjoy the subtle oscillations and microdramas inherent in the everyday.It certainly takes sensibi .. Ar Kansas Online
3.8
And without giving in to sentimentality, Coppola manages to capture the unique bond the precious, platonic romance that can exist between girls and th .. Larsen On Film
3.8
The vehicle continues on its circuitous path, moving in and out of our sight at a surprisingly slow pace. Christianity Today
5.0
But its really a beautifully constructed venture, filled with revelations that go off in your brain like little time bombs. Hollywood And Fine
1.5
There once was a time when I couldnt wait for the next Sofia Coppola film.Now, Im fairly certain I never want to see another one. Brian Or Ndorf
4.2
The performances are all terrific but Fanning deserves to be singled out. The Film Pie
3.1
Stephen Dorff stars as an actor who has everything, yet nothing, until his daughter brings changes to his life in Somewhere..Credit: Focus Features So .. Js Online
4.0
While there are more than enough elements of Somewhere to like, it is ultimately a bit too shallow for its own good. Hollywood Chicago
2.5
We essentially spend the movie watching Dorff sitting around, saying very little few words and showing very little emotion or reaction to what hes wat .. ComingSoon
2.0
Youre eyelids are so heavy by the time that Johnny actually does something, your senses are too dull to fully appreciate it.At times Coppolas minimali .. Shockya
4.5
Its not just that exposing the emptiness of celebrity is hardly fresh newsits apparent from the start that Johnny is a hollow man.Casting the less tha .. News Week
4.0
The movie unfolds at the same pace as Johnnys languorous life, a slow, seemingly pointless blurring of the days, but one that arrives at a touching mo .. Sky
3.5
Opening with a noisy throbbing Ferrari doing endless laps of a partially obscured racetrack, Coppola lets the fixed camera linger beyond the limits of .. Sbs
3.8
That deliberate pace, that recounting of seemingly meaningless details, would be frustrating if Coppola didnt have a point to it all.(And it might be .. No La
2.0
There is a fine line between making a film about a dull, humdrum life, and making a dull, humdrum film. Dvd Talk
4.0
Its gorgeous.The film begins in a long but necessary stretch with Johnny Marco engaging in depressingly debauched behaviour. Streaming Quickflix
1.5
In Somewhere Sofia Coppola meanders into the territory of Michelangelo Antonioni, the Italian director who made ennui into art. She makes ennui into e .. Tony Mack
4.0
It offers satisfactions and contentment: Its a succession of sensations, of being adrift in a city where the weather seldom changes, where the stars a .. New City Film
5.0
Whether what Coppola set out to do will be up your alley is another thing altogether.Consider that Somewhere has a mesmerising quality that tries to w .. Trespass Mag
3.5
Somewhere opens with the sight of movie star Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff) driving his black Ferrari around and around a circular track a visual encaps .. Nicks Chager
5.0
The article requested cannot be found!.Please refresh your browser or go back. Ny Press
3.0
This is Coppolas least fulfilling film but key moments nevertheless linger in the mind long after the credits. Cinema Autopsy
4.6
Its risky business: portraying this kind of resigned ennui onscreen is often a recipe for yawns in the audience. D Cist
4.0
Sunday October 31st 2010 Generally speaking, you know what youre getting with a Sofia Coppola movie: beautifully hazy scenery, quiet characters, inter .. Ultra Culture
3.8
Unfolding over a leisurely paced (but never dull) two and a half hours, Secret Sunshinewhich writer/director Lee Chang dong adapted from a popular Sou .. Nyc Film Critic
4.5
The tabloids send every calamity far over the top butas witness the drug dependencies, high divorce rate and tragic suicideswhere theres smoke, there .. James Wegg Review
1.0
Most of the time as is the case throughout the film little is said, be it dialogue or otherwise.That would be fine if Coppola were at least saying som .. Sign On Sandiego
2.5
Chris Pine vs Chris Hemsworth vs Chris Pratt vs a SNUBBED Chris Evans.Who will win the great Hollywood Chris off Screen Junkies
4.5
Its just a shock of consciousness where all of a sudden youre stuck with yourself.Youre stuck with yourself. World Film About
4.0
Ever wanted to know what its like to be an actor Somewhere is the intoxicating answer. Empire Online
4.2
The punch line is that Johnny falls asleep, though most directors would let us first enjoy leering at the girls. Amy Weekly
3.5
US filmmaker Sofia Coppolas new film Somewhere has strong autobiographical undertones, but its also a gamble: a movie from Hollywood and about Hollywo .. France 24
2.0
As it stands, Somewhere leaves space between itself and its audience. Movie Day At The Court
3.0
Its not a bad idea, but its probably never going to be better than an idea, either. Wild Sound
3.0
The shot, while stylistically thrilling and offbeat, lacks emotion. Iamrogue
3.5
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