Must See: Memoirs of A Geisha

Okay forget about what I said earlier and the review. This is a beautiful and totally engrossing film. I am glad I watched it. All the lead actors give wonderful performances. I have no problem with the casting except maybe Michelle Yeoh as Mameha. Ken Watanabe as the Chairman is groovy. The whole film looks like a painting. Didn't know this: Its directed by Rob Marshall who made Chicago. And produced by Steven Spielberg. It has some lovely violin tracks by Yitzak Perlman (no wonder). Guys dont miss it!!

Here is an interesting tidbit: Arthur Golden was sued by Mineko Iwasaki a renowned geisha for breach of contract in associating her name with the novel. She came out with her autobiography Geisha of Gion soon after Memoirs..... which also went on to become an international bestseller.