Rent Somewhere (2010)

Lost Somewhere in Ennui - Somewhere review by griggs

It’s no great surprise that this doesn’t feel like a departure for Sofia Coppola. But then, why should it? She has made a career out of crafting quiet, atmospheric films that sit somewhere between observation and dream. Somewhere fits neatly into that mould: gorgeous to look at, heavy on mood, light on words.

Stephen Dorff drifts convincingly as a washed-up actor stuck in the slipstream of his own fame. The film doesn’t so much tell his story as capture it, letting us watch him idle in hotel rooms, drive endless loops, and slowly reconnect with his daughter, played with unforced warmth by Elle Fanning.

Whether that’s enough depends on your appetite for Coppola’s signature style. There are stretches that feel indulgent, even vacant, but when the film clicks, it has a strange power. It shows how even lives padded with luxury can feel empty—and how fleeting moments of connection can fill the silence.