AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Rosie Searle It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Mathilde the Guild Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

u-78684 As a Chinese, I don't know anyting about Geisha, maybe there's plenty of mistakes in this film, but I appreciate it all the same.For me, film is film, it's not a textbook, I don't care those things.In 2005,when I just graduated from my university,I don't undersand why Zhang ZIyi and other two actress join this film, I hate Japanese that time,now, I can see things more rationally. d

OllieSuave-007 This is one of the most beautiful movies I have seen - a rags-to-riches story about Nitta Sayuri (Ziyi Zhang), where her childhood life in her fishing-village was depicted and how she was sold to a geisha house in Kyoto's Gion District, eventually becoming one of Japan's most celebrated geisha.Set before and after World War II, Dion Beebe's cinematography captures the brilliance of Japan with its pagoda-style homes and buildings, people-filled courtyards with bridges and streams, and dozens of cherry blossom trees. The people are seen in their culture-rich clothing including the flowing kimono.This movie features, I think, some of most gorgeous actresses from Asia, including Ziyi Zhang and Li Gong. The rivalry between the two were staged breathtakingly; Zhang's Sayuri becomes the new geisha in town whose innocence and beauty surpasses that of Hatsumomo (Li Gong). This sets off Hatsumomo's jealously, and her rage and hatred towards Sayuri was astonishingly depicted. Her coldness combined with her overwhelming beauty made Hatsumomo a stunning villainess.Michelle Yeoh gave a great performance as Mameha, who is a motherly figure to Sayuri and takes her under her wing to make her become a great geisha. All the geisha dances were wonderfully staged; I just wished that Sayuri was given more scenes to show her dance styles and geisha performances.To top if off, the unfolding drama throughout the plot, terrific direction by Rob Marshall and John William's spellbinding music score made this movie an intriguing masterpiece.Grade A-

i_ianchev The gentle standpoint of the Japanese woman...I guess you have all watches "Memoirs of a Geisha", the beautiful adaptation of Arthur Golden's book of the same name. This dramatic film does justice to the position not only of the geisha in the Japanese society, but it is also an embodiment of the innocence of the Japanese woman. I dare not say that there is no controversy in this movie - the lead female actresses are all Chinese. Though the depiction of the characters is so much true to the original. My opinion is such not because I understand all the qualities of the geisha performer, or the Japanese women, but as a result of the many various emotions and thoughts that this cinematic artwork awakens in me. The heartbreaking purity and vulnerability pierce through the silver screen into the viewer's mind like a clear chord from a Shamisen's stretched string.The movie follows the narrow path of poor Chiyo through the hardships of time and depicts the layering of an impeccable white powder mask. Despair and the driving forces behind the transition of the main character from the gentle Chiyo to the symbolic Sayuri. Romantic mystery and cruel reality wrap up the appealing of this powerful story. This film is about the power of the spirit which I guess most of the Japanese women have. Their obedience and timeless intimacy are two of the main characteristics which we all know. Also, we can see the world of the geisha depicted in details. It nurtures carefully, but also drains the natural desire for freedom. This harsh world imprints the sense that there is no alternative, but to live gracefully empty. The story though follows the historical turbulence of time and unites the two main characters at the end. Fate is involved like a thin invisible thread joining the dramatic parts of the story.The intimate music and the compelling visuals are so immersed that we ourselves feel deep compassion for Sayuri. Throughout her whole life she wants only one thing - to love and to be loved. The Chairman is that island of peace and happiness which she longs for. Do we all crave to express and feel? Aren't we all harboring such intimate dreams of fulfillment? Don't we all relate to the same heartfelt desire? I think that deep inside we are all the same. No matter when, where and how we live...

Jordache Wee Not really an excellent story. But in terms of the art direction captured on the screen is magnificent and beautiful. The colors just blend in well from beginning till end.A complicated life and childhood during the Showa era where human trafficking is just common. Selling children is a way to obtain what you need.Chiyo/Sayuri is depicted to have a sad childhood with no one to turn to. Besides it's not her choice when her parents decided to sell her and her sister.The forbidden love is just lacking. Though some are needless to be said but it's not shown.