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By Lisa Montalto

There is nothing like a great movie-watching experience that lights up your imagination. Unfortunately, sometimes you find a clunker that can be so boring that it will put you to sleep in no time. It can be difficult to identify why a movie is a snooze-fest. And, some might even have an A-list cast with an awesome director but still bore you to tears.

One film that I thought could be a fun, mesmerizing romp but ended up leaving me unable to stay awake for its duration is Lost in Translation. Starring the great Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, I thought this would be an enthralling conversation piece, but instead, I found it to be an aimless mishmash of disjointed dialogue that made no sense. My anticipation of another laugh riot film with Bill Murray was thwarted with mind-numbing banter that couldn't even crack my smile. Even the lovely Scarlet Johanssen wasn't enough to hold my attention. Critics hailed it as a masterpiece, and I was left scratching my head as to why. After trying not to nod off several times, I was left trying to find something I could enjoy about this film, to no avail. If it had a better director, it could have stood a chance. If you ever need a nap, find this film and watch it.

Another film classic that bored me was the trilogy Lord of the Rings. While the first film was a great tale of friendship and bravery, the second film left me looking for my blanket and pillow. There are only so many 45-minute-long battle scenes from an aerial shot, using obvious CGI, and that makes it hard for this viewer to handle. Give me a little taste of the battle and then move on. J.R.R. Tolkien made it so there is plenty of material to work on in his books. Surprisingly, the sequel had such a shift in the storytelling that the first, you wouldn't even realize they were all shot one after another without any breaks between films. I was surprised that the director, Peter Jackson, with all his experience and know-how, couldn’t spot this type of boring storytelling. It's a lazy way of killing time in the movie. While some might be energized watching the same action for 45 minutes straight, I found it hard to keep my head up and my eyes open.

Finally, I must mention one of my favorite directors, David Lynch. While being one of the most unique and innovative filmmakers, he is certainly an acquired taste for many. His films leave many to wonder what’s going on due to the surreal quality that drastically separates his work from the works of other superb filmmakers. That is part of his charm. He has said that his films are meant to be like a dream. He doesn't explain them but leaves it up to the viewer to interpret. Lynch is a true artist. Yet, like all good art, it is not dished up and served to you on a silver platter. Sometimes you must think outside the box to gain a fuller understanding. However, one film of Lynch’s that left me feeling like I was in a waking dream was Inland Empire. I felt as if I was already asleep while trying to get through this movie. As I started to doze a few times, I was determined to stay focused on figuring out the plot. One crazy montage after another of insane characters doing insane things, yet remaining incomprehensible, was too much to take.

As much as I want to like this film, it still lulls me into a sleepy zone every time I try to watch it. With his typical trademark of wacky characters, Lynch gives a look into the seedy streets of Hollywood, with an aerie score and new, digital cinematography. Unfortunately, he misses the mark. While the other films I mentioned made me give up on ever trying to watch them again, I still hold all of Lynch’s films in high regard and I’m determined to one day figure out what's going on in the dreamy nightscape of this film.

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