Novelty is probably the most crucial component inherent to the film "Babel." The filmmakers attempted to link four stories that occur at three different continents thousands of miles away from each other on earth. Such an attempt is admirable. However, it remains arguable whether these four stories are really associated with each other at a meaningful level. Linking four different stories certainly hinges on a commonality, which appears to be a lethal rifle. However, the Mexican adventure failed to exert any effect on this commonality except for the relationship between the children and the two American tourists (played by Brad Pitt and Kate Branch). Of course, the struggling to save the people you love may serve as a better theme for these four stories, but the Japanese girl's story did not quite fit this profile.
Overall, the directing, acting, and cinematography, etc. have made this movie a quality work. The script, unfortunately, may have left something to be desired.
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