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| "Memoirs of a Geisha"; as reviewed by Muse of Malice | |
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Muse of Malice
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Jan 9 2006, 08:22 PM Post #1 |
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Though, the movie hasn't been officially released in theaters yet, I managed to find myself a very clear DVD copy (ohohoho!). For those of you who have read Arthur Golden's "Memoirs of a Geisha", you'll find that the movie wonderfully stands true to the novel. For those who haven't, you'll be awestruck and amazed as you find yourself introduced to the mysterious world of Japanese geishas. Actresses and actors include Zhang Ziyi (Sayuri) from Crouching Tiger/House of Flying Daggers/etc, Michelle Yeoh (Mameha) from Tomorrow Never Dies/Crouching Tiger/etc, Ken Watanabe (the Chairman) from the Last Samurai. In contrast to what most of you have heard, geishas are NOT prostitutes. According to the movie, they are artists; they sell their skills, not their bodies. The art of becoming a geisha is well-portrayed in the film, with beautiful kimonos, graceful dances, alluring makeup and flirtatious, witty remarks. The movie is dubbed in English, and in my opinion, the Asian accent is nicely carried out by the cast. It's pleasant to hear, and very Oriental in manner. Sometimes, though, the viewer has to pay careful attention to the dialogue, which includes some Japanese terms. A familiarity to such terms (such as sumo, kimono, sake, okiya, danna, etc) is recommended prior to watching the film. Possibly rated as PG-13 for mature implications (some scenes are present, though appropriately covered or conveniently rushed with a moment of ellipsis). Superb settings, costumes and props; excellent directing and screenplay; beautiful musical score that really fits the events; dramatic acting. I give it a hearty thumbs-up! !^_^ (if only porings had thumbs...) |
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Wslasher
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Jan 9 2006, 10:32 PM Post #2 |
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this movie sounds gud but ill take The Last Samurai anyday cuz im a badass + im a boy!
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Muse of Malice
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Jan 10 2006, 10:10 AM Post #3 |
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Uu nga, they should have "Memoirs of a Samurai" or something, that would be soooooooooo COOL! Steven Spielberg was the one who produced "Memoirs of a Geisha", and yeah, watching the movie makes you wish that Zhang Ziyi would suddenly break into a HAI-YA! Then beat the living b***hcrap out of Hatsumomo, wahahaha! *insane, delirious Muse in the morning* |
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Feb 22 2006, 09:01 PM Post #4 |
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Thief Bug Egg
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im planning to read the book... (kasu mahal! /pif) sa trailer plang maganda na xa... i admire japanese culture... ang kulit ng rock sa kanila! (sorry kung walng connect)ang ganda ni zhang zi yi... tpos tingin ko tlga worth watching yung movie...
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RadioHead
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Feb 22 2006, 10:23 PM Post #5 |
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Raggler
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when will this be out in theathers here? |
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| meadow* | Feb 23 2006, 09:21 AM Post #6 |
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I read the book and saw the movie. @threadstarter I have to disagree with you with this
The movie seemed to me as if it was created to highlight the romance developed in the story rather than showcasing the world of geisha. If you have read the book, youll be amazed as to how A.Golden was able to give a really descriptive insight about Geishas (And critics grew fond of this). And that's the element in the movie that I was really looking for. But then again, a movie is different than a novel. I enjoyed it pa din. |
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Feb 23 2006, 01:52 PM Post #7 |
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Raggler
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my question was ignored
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Winston™
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Feb 23 2006, 01:55 PM Post #8 |
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gud noon to all, ganda cguro yan kac pati movie trailer ang ganda, ganda din nman ni Zang Ziyi, hehehehehe. crush ko yun eh..... |
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| meadow* | Feb 23 2006, 03:00 PM Post #9 |
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It was released yesterday. |
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Akina
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Mar 2 2006, 06:32 PM Post #10 |
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naghalo yung english at japanese...dapat ginawa na lang nila japanese language w/ english subs para original or japanese talaga yung feeling like yung crouching tiger. very wierd for me....maybe for people too who have studied quite a bit of Japanese. nagulat ako di nila translate yung "mizu age". it's selling yourself for a very high price. I don't know kung yung belief in the 1600's na being a virgin = being possessed by demons still exists before the war broke out, hence, the "mizu age". based on how interpreted it, once lang yung "mizu age". kasi if madamihan it would already become prostitution, which also existed during that time. correct me if I'm wrong, especially those who have studied japanese culture extensively. meron ba explanation nun sa novel?
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xdisturbedx

Zandra!!
nagulat ako di nila translate yung "mizu age". it's selling yourself for a very high price. I don't know kung yung belief in the 1600's na being a virgin = being possessed by demons still exists before the war broke out, hence, the "mizu age". based on how interpreted it, once lang yung "mizu age". kasi if madamihan it would already become prostitution, which also existed during that time. correct me if I'm wrong, especially those who have studied japanese culture extensively. meron ba explanation nun sa novel?

