Murray loses himself, finds love in 'Lost in Translation'

But as a result of Coppola's faith, this is really Murray's movie, and his respect for his director couldn't be more visible. In the handful of films she has done -- including her short, Lick the Star -- Coppola has shown an interest in emotional way stations. Her characters are caught between past and future -- lost in transition. Perhaps her films are a kind of ongoing metaphorical autobiography, but no matter. The important point is that there's plenty to get lost in.