Memoirs of a Geisha

[Mirah]

A story told about a young girl sold into the life of a Geisha by her father, while her mother was dying. A story that is sad and triumphant at times. I read the book, then watched the movie. And of course I enjoyed the book more, as the movie left me wanting for more color and imagry. But if you pay close attention to the details, it makes sense.
And without reading the book one cannot appreciate the background behind the traditions of a young Geisha girl.
I felt as if I were watching the movie through a fence-unable to see, and make out shapes-a little frustrating at times-I enjoyed the dance scene and the scenes after the war, but before this-I felt as if I were in a dark room unalbe to see-maybe that was the purpose of the movie. I don't know. There are inaccuracies, as is expected with anything hollywood does-but if you are intrested in this sort of thing I recomend watching the movie, its a touching story.
Has anyone else seen the movie?

 

[starguard]

No.. but it sounds like a very good film

 

[Mirah]

No.. but it sounds like a very good film

I'm not so sure too many would enjoy it tho. I think if you just watch it to appreciate the story behind it then you might.

 

[Tisiphone]

I thought it started off slow, but it was beautifully filmed. I'm still a little "huh" about the ending, but I was a bit stoned when I saw it. <g>

 

[Shatna]

I think I may check it out this weekend.

 

[Pryce]

I saw this film last month and thought it was a beautiful story.
While it lacked in some areas, it was a visual beauty.

 

[Conchaga]

The costumes were amazing. And I'm going to echo what Tis said, it was beautifully shot.

 

[Henoch]

I really liked this movie. I seen it when i went on vacation to visit my parents. My father said "it's the worst movie i have ever seen" & my mom said it was just "ok". I suppose it's not for everyone. I really enjoyed it though, visually appealing for sure.

 

[Morrhigan]

Hambil and I watched it a few weeks ago. I thought it was beautifully done, and found the culture fascinating (though I'm sure that if I really want to learn about the Japanese culture I should try someplace other than a Hollywood movie). I particularly liked how you were drawn in to this quiet, very structured society, so that when the Americans arrived you saw how loud, unrefined, and just plain different they seemed to the Japanese.

Oh, and Hambil thought the chicks were hot.