6/8/2023 0 Comments Novel memoirs of a geisha![]() ![]() We know Japanese don't speak English to each other in Japan. Yes, it was nice not to have to read subtitles, but the overall effect served to weaken the viewer's ability to suspend disbelief. However, the use of heavily accented English in the film was an unfortunate choice on the part of the director. The movie does provide a unique window into Japanese society at that time. The depiction of Sayuri's abusive and lonely childhood was heart-wrenching. The costumes in the movie were stunning visually as was the scenery. In one scene, Sayuri is shown trying to sleep by resting her neck on a tiny platform so as not to mess up her hair and then accidentally rolling over in her sleep and ruining her intricate and painfully acquired hairdo. ![]() For example, it was especially interesting to see the training and beauty rituals involved in being a geisha. I also very much enjoyed seeing the cultivation of a geisha played out onscreen. ![]() By far the best aspect of the movie was the fabulous costumes, scenery and cinematography. In all honesty, I felt that the movie did fall short in some ways but that it was so visually mesmerizing that it was worth watching. I read the book "Memoirs of a Geisha" just before the movie came out and I was reluctant to watch the movie because the book was so engrossing and satisfying that I was worried the movie might fall short. ![]()
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