Somewhere


Sofia Coppola's latest indie film Somewhere centres around the life of a somewhat jaded actor played by Stephen Dorff, living in an iconic hotel in Los Angeles, Chateau Marmont.

After endless repetitive days of living the high life, his daughter Cleo turns up, which sparks a remarkable difference in his life and personality, alas when the mother dumps her on him and leaves no answer as to how long for her return, he has to fit her into his acting lifestyle.

Elle Fanning (Dakota's younger sister) brings innocence, charm and a truthful performance in Cleo, which, in all honesty, could have been the annoying spoilt child, yet manages to shine alongside Dorff's estranged father figure.


Somewhere poster

Dorff manages to play Johnny Marco with heart, having been the long estranged father to 11-year-old Cleo, sharing at one point that he didn't know she had been ice skating for three years.

The father-daughter relationship in the film is what draws you in, there are no set pieces, action, music laden over every inch of screen time. It is a minimalist look at a man in a dejected state, rekindling his closeness to his daughter whom he hardly sees.


Father and daughter Johnny Marco and Cleo

Coppola's seventh film, and since Marie Antoinette's disappointing critical reception, sees her returning to her roots; a simple drama with hints of comedy, similar to the hotel setting classic of Lost in Translation. 

Her knack for creating iconic scenes is uncanny to Lost in Translation, if you're not charmed and warmed by the underwater tea party then you are cold hearted. Simple as that, no sugar coating if you will.

Definitively modest when it comes to a dialogue heavy film, at times, you may find that the screen is a ghostly presence, with out any dialogue. What else do you expect from Sofia's films. It's her trademark.

Merely revel in the story of a man finding himself again, moving from a somewhat pointless wreck to a decent father and a decent human being.





Take a look at the trailer for this low-key indie with heart, above.








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