Somewhere (2010)

After withdrawing to the Chateau Marmont, a passionless Hollywood actor reexamines his life when his eleven-year-old daughter surprises him with a visit.

Director:

Sofia Coppola

Writer:

Sofia Coppola

Stars:

Stephen Dorff, Elle Fanning, Chris Pontius

4 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Stephen Dorff	...	Johnny Marco
Chris Pontius	...	Sammy
Erin Wasson	...	Party Girl #1
Alexandra Williams	...	Party Girl #2
Nathalie Fay	...	Party Girl #3
Kristina Shannon	...	Bambi
Karissa Shannon	...	Cindy
John Prudhont	...	Chateau Patio Waiter
Ruby Corley	...	Patio Girl
Angela Lindvall	...	Blonde in Mercedes
Maryna Linchuk	...	Vampire Model
Meghan Collison	...	Vampire Model
Jessica Miller	...	Vampire Model
Elle Fanning	...	Cleo
Lala Sloatman	...	Layla

Storyline

Hollywood actor Johnny Marco, nested in his luxury hotel of choice, is a stimulated man. Drinking, parties and women keep a creeping boredom under wraps in between jobs. He is the occasional father of a bright girl, Cleo, who may be spoiled but doesn't act it. When Cleo's mother drops her off and leaves town, Johnny brings her along for the ride, but can he fit an 11-year-old girl into his privileged lifestyle?

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Plot Keywords:

parent child relationship | estranged father | father daughter relationship | pantyhose | title directed by female | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content, nudity and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film's 'Golden Lion' win at the Venice International Film Festival was highly controversial, with some people questioning President of the Jury Quentin Tarantino's objectivity due to Sofia Coppola being a former girlfriend of his.

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Goofs

When Johnny is leaving Los Angeles near the end of the movie, he enters northbound US101 but in one segment he passes an off ramp sign in the north end of the San Fernando Valley that says, "Los Angeles" That would be in the southbound direction.

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Quotes

Johnny Marco: Hi, Cleo.
Cleo: Hey.
[beat]
Cleo: Why are you taking a bath next door? Is yours broken?
Johnny Marco: ...yeah.

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Connections

Featured in At the Movies: Venice Film Festival 2010 (2010)

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Soundtracks

Gandhi Fix
Composed and Performed by William Storkson

User Reviews

Out there...

A successful actor in his 40's leads an estranged life from his daughter. He boozes his way through the various engagements his contract with the film company requires him to attend. At some point his 11 year daughter played by Dakota Fanning's younger sibling unexpectedly turns up at his hotel. And a sign that reads: "Let the bonding begin".

Cappola revisits with this movie her own legacy by making a Lost in Translation II, albeit with significantly less oomph than the successful predecessor starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. 'Somewhere' does inspire to the same level of narrative flow (or intentional lack thereof) and it does kind of grow on you as the film progresses. But it never makes the same impact.

This is however still a watchable film in between the lingering shots that is, with some convincing acting by both Fanning and Stephen Dorff who is casted perfectly for the role.

65/100

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France] Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA UK Italy Japan

Language:

English Italian

Release Date:

21 January 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Somewhere

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$119,086, 26 December 2010

Gross USA:

$1,785,645

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$14,788,642

Company Credits

Production Co:

Focus Features, Pathé Distribution, Medusa Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1