Colin Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 It takes a great director or writer or cast, or all three to make a good movie from high-class ho falls in love plot. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theryugobuddy Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Very good movie-- so many wonderful actors and sets. Its eye candy. The actress who plays Sayuri/Chiyo is an incredibly natural beauty--I remember her from Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon-- The art and style of the authentic geisha girl is preserved here -- I thought that was interesting how Sayuri makes the comment that during the war "any girl with silk and make-up" had become a geisha--to appeal to the US soldiers. To see the original geishas training and tribulations was enlightening--can you imagine a tradition where you sell your virginity? After seeing other period Asian movies, this one has much of the grit often seen in them removed--probably to appeal to a broader audience. It was tough but movies like "Farewell My Concubine" and "Ran" show much more brutality. After seeing those I felt the geishas had it pretty good! Don't miss this -- beautiful, touching, historic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 To see the original geishas training and tribulations was enlightening--can you imagine a tradition where you sell your virginity? Happens all over the world? Where did you learn your history? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 To see the original geishas training and tribulations was enlightening--can you imagine a tradition where you sell your virginity? Happens all over the world? Where did you learn your history? Its just not a concept that resonates with us here in America. For example, I had a hard time giving mine away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theryugobuddy Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 To see the original geishas training and tribulations was enlightening--can you imagine a tradition where you sell your virginity? Happens all over the world? Where did you learn your history? Alabama-- 'nuff said-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholtl Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 I'm sure it happens in Bangkok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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