Memoirs of a Geisha
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: December 9, 2005
6.7
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Generally favorable reviews based on 209 Ratings
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TyroneMoviemanMar 16, 2007
The film is well acted, over-dramatic, and is a visual masterpiece. But the Hollywood soap opera based on a Japanese story overrun with a badly spoken English screenplay using Chinese actors is unavoidably silly. The film disserves to be The film is well acted, over-dramatic, and is a visual masterpiece. But the Hollywood soap opera based on a Japanese story overrun with a badly spoken English screenplay using Chinese actors is unavoidably silly. The film disserves to be honored for its superb visual costumes, make-up and design, but unfortunately that is it.… Expand
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0
WendyDec 23, 2005
Not so memorable because I fell asleep. It was that uninteresting. Dull.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
2
JeffA.Dec 29, 2005
This movie was better than a sleeping pill. Im being generous with a 2 rating.
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2
MeaT.Dec 9, 2005
The dance looks like a Vegas show.
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3
BillyS.Jan 1, 2006
If only the Geisha had a memory of a Crouching Tiger or even a Flying Dagger or two it might have given her Memoirs something worth making into a major motion picture instead of spending 100 million for cinematography, art direction andIf only the Geisha had a memory of a Crouching Tiger or even a Flying Dagger or two it might have given her Memoirs something worth making into a major motion picture instead of spending 100 million for cinematography, art direction and costume design Oscar nominations.… Expand
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3
JenB.Mar 2, 2006
Well shot, wonderful costumes etc but the visuals couldn't rescue what is essentially melodrama. One dimensional almost cartoonish characters, terrible acting and it just plain plodded along. Disappointing really as the book was great.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
3
MattyManDec 10, 2005
The movie is visually beautiful. Amazing costumes, scenery, etc. But as the movie stands out by itself, it shows out to be a dramatic "Showgirls", a slimy romantic story, a soap-opera launched straight to theaters.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
3
SuzanneDDec 10, 2005
Ugh. Not what I was expecting. The acting is awful. How was this ever touted as an awards worthy film? Blech!
0 of 0 users found this helpful
3
StephenDec 9, 2005
Anyone else notice that the lead musical score (done by Hans Zimmer) was EXACTLY the same as the one done in "The Last Samurai"? What a disappointment.
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3
SendianS.Jan 1, 2006
Very ordinary movie. Don't waste your money. If you must see it then wait until it is playing in the $1 dollar movie.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
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RobertoFeb 26, 2006
a complete bore. hollywood meets contemporary Asian film-making and makes a mess of it.
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MarvinB.Dec 14, 2005
This entire movie is one tremendous mistake. Three phenomenal actresses, and the worst outcome imaginable-Total boredom.
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ChaseP.Dec 15, 2005
This is one of the worst movies of the year. I think that Arthur Golden could have done a MUCH better job with this movie. The one does not even deserve to be put out in the theaters OR out to buy because it is a waste of your money!!!!
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IGiveUpDec 22, 2005
And the NO DOZE AWARD goes to.... Why do they make this prosaic mundane sorry excuses for a movie? Avoid unless of course you need to catch up on your sleep?
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LarryK.Dec 29, 2005
Like watching paint dry.
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enditDec 30, 2005
I expected so much more! Instead, all I got was a LONG (2+ hour) boring movie that put me to sleep. I didn't like most of the characters. Depressing movie too.
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yoshies.Dec 31, 2005
This is an occult film for Japanese, I am glad that a Japanese actress did not play Sayuri. If you want know the real Japanese mannered the kimono, I recommend you see "the twilight samurai" academy award nominee 2004 for best foreigh This is an occult film for Japanese, I am glad that a Japanese actress did not play Sayuri. If you want know the real Japanese mannered the kimono, I recommend you see "the twilight samurai" academy award nominee 2004 for best foreigh language film. A Japanese actress Rie shows you how to wear kimonos and graceful movement.… Expand
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michaelDec 8, 2005
2 hours of my life i will never get back!
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[Anonymous]Jan 22, 2006
From a Japanese point of view, I did not understand the director's intention to make this kind of movie using Chinese people as main actoresses. I was quite embarassed and disappointed to see it.
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