I liked her in lost in translation, until I saw that movie with Topher Grace and Denis Quaid and realized she acted EXACTLY THE SAME, sort of this dull, toneless quality...
So...
As an actress I don't think she's very good. I'll change my mind if I start seeing her act differently. I think when someone has a distinct voice and look they can fall into the trap of never changing that voice, and making each character seem a copy of the other. Along with the voice comes a sort of personality too, and then you end up being type casted. As fas as her fashion, general look; there is something strange about her look. Very self concious maybe. Very nice editorial at the top of this thread though.