Memoirs of a Geisha

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This was a watchable movie, but seldom have I seen a movie that seemed to have so many worthy elements that failed to come together in a compelling manner. Why?
Why are all 3 lead actresses Chinese? I like all 3 in their non-Japanese movies, but they all looked, sounded, and 'felt' non-Japanese. If you are familiar with real Japanese actresses playing traditional Japanese roles, you can easily feel something is not right.
Why did the American director choose to have everyone speak in English, often resulting in non-Japanese actor/actress speaking in terrible non-Japanse-sounding accents? Most of these actors, as seen in previous movies, sound 'much' more like great actors when they speak language they are comfortable with. This took away from the illusion of reality. I much would have preferred subtitles.
Ultimately, the storyline and script lacked weight and grandeur. This could have been a great one, but alas...

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Topic - Memoirs of a Geisha - Jon L 13:57:00 01/08/06 (8)

Re: Memoirs of a Geisha - Pam 21:38:37 01/12/06 (1)

Re: Memoirs of a Geisha - PhilNYC 12:17:06 01/13/06 (0)

Re: Memoirs of a Geisha - PhilNYC 12:56:28 01/09/06 (0)

my point exactly - blah 20:29:57 01/08/06 (0)

I read the book and... - BJordan 18:42:37 01/08/06 (1)

"Other ethnic actors playing different roles is [not] an issue." Indeed. Those who complain here... - clarkjohnsen 00:08:08 01/10/06 (0)

Re: Memoirs of a Geisha - Analog Scott 14:57:40 01/08/06 (1)

Arthur Golden - Jon L 15:52:37 01/08/06 (0)

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