Memoirs of a Geisha

This film, is sooooooooooooo amazing, i am still breathless. I saw the picture at a midnight showing in Los Angeles last night and the theater was full. When the lights went out it was silence, and from that moment of silence... Full review

I see the reviews are mixed. Well, I liked it. Not the type of movie your typical American idiot would like. (I'm American). If you've ever said that a movie was "too long", don't see Memoirs. If you've ever been bored... Full review

I wanted this film to be good, but it just wasn't. It was long, it was boring and it really was just blah. I found it to be very dark and not as beautiful as everyone made it seem. The story... Full review

first of all, I won't watch this movie, why? because it's extremely stupid and stuffed up. As a chinese guy who brought up in conservative chinese tradition and has lived in japan and currently living in western country, I don't have... Full review

I've seen the mixed but generally positive reviews by the critics. I guess it depends upon what you expect when you walk in. I think this is an all-around good to great movie. The acting could not be better. If you... Full review

This is definetly a great movie. Once in a while, a movie comes around that changes the way we look at life, "Memoirs of a Geisha" does just that. This film tells the story of a Girl who's life finds hope... Full review

I liked the film because it brought a reality to the world of a geisha. I am asian so I understand this world of a geisha. Unfortunately critics could not grasp this culture, as well as someone who is close to... Full review

moag is a masterpiece. it may not be that authentic but i didnt care. it moves you to a different place from the moment the story teller speaks . and i believe that movies are suppose to do that. it was... Full review

First, let me state that I have not read the book (and never will) and I was irked at some of the F ratings I found from some viewers. Most of them were dissapointed with the Chinese actors portraying Japanese, the... Full review

This movie was very good. They did leave out some things from the book, but it was good just the same. Does anyone REALLY care if Chinese people portrayed Japanese people? I don't. Can most American's even tell the difference between... Full review

This movie has a great story, is visually beautiful....I can really appreciate the film.....Director Rob Marshall ("Chicago") once again has created a beautiful female-centered story.....the performances are stunning when you consider the number of people who never spoke English before..... ... Full Review

I really enjoyed the movie....Anyone interested in the geisha lifestyle or a good drama should definitely check give Memoirs of a Geisha a chance.....he wanted to make a movie that Golden would like.....covers the excellent music in the movie.....Obviously lots of money went into it and the performances are excellent..... ... Full Review

the movie itself seems to glamorize and beautify prostitution.....The progression of the plot is terribly linear, lackluster and limited.....the topic material inaccurate, the movie is rendered beautifully.....The only recommendations for seeing this film is for the cinematography and the talents of the actors in the film.....With the material they have, the actors do an amazing job of rendering the character's as living and breathing people..... ... Full Review

Memoirs of a Geisha is a beautiful film to be visually savoured throughout . However, where the movie falls down a little is in the actual plot itself. ... Full Review

a movie more enjoyable....the movie falters....a great movie....As you might expect from Rob Marshall, the director of Chicago , the movie looks fantastic.....quite good performances.... ... Full Review

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