Many people had complaints about the movie before it even came out.
1. Many of the Japanese roles were played by Chinese actors 2. Some people even complained about the make-up geisha wore in the movie only proving they did little research on geisha
My number one complaint was that so many little details were left out of the book. Although I'm positive that everyone knows the book was written by a westerner, everyone was so upset about all the authenticity of the film. The book was very good, yet the film left out some major details leaving the rest of my family (who did not read the book) even more confused about Japanese culture especially when it comes to geisha. The film only left a westerner to go on with the belief that geisha are in fact paid for "their services" which is said in the movie, and not explained well.
Over all I felt the movie to be a downer after I had read the book and was waiting for the movie to be so great.Even at the beginning they leave out the first couple chapters so it starts with a very confusing beginning. Other than that it was a great movie with scenes done very well, and actors doing a great job. a warning for anyone who was looking forward to the movie because of the book...don't expect to be impressed by the movie following book.
1. Many of the Japanese roles were played by Chinese actors 2. Some people even complained about the make-up geisha wore in the movie only proving they did little research on geisha
My number one complaint was that so many little details were left out of the book. Although I'm positive that everyone knows the book was written by a westerner, everyone was so upset about all the authenticity of the film. The book was very good, yet the film left out some major details leaving the rest of my family (who did not read the book) even more confused about Japanese culture especially when it comes to geisha. The film only left a westerner to go on with the belief that geisha are in fact paid for "their services" which is said in the movie, and not explained well.
Over all I felt the movie to be a downer after I had read the book and was waiting for the movie to be so great.Even at the beginning they leave out the first couple chapters so it starts with a very confusing beginning. Other than that it was a great movie with scenes done very well, and actors doing a great job. a warning for anyone who was looking forward to the movie because of the book...don't expect to be impressed by the movie following book.
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