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MCT:August 11, 2008The photogrphy is unique and marvelous, and the soundtrack is awesome, but it's just that. The history isn't new and the movie is kinda boring most of times.
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MCT:June 30, 2008aesthetically this film is OUTSTANDING, DP ishizaka takuro did a fantastic job, as well as director/photographer ninagawa mika; sets, wardrobe, hair & makeup- it all fits perfectly. the music is also wonderful, ringo shiina did a great job selecting songs, as well as contributing new versions (including a newly arranged yume no ato!). the different version of "gamble" was fantastic, it fit great with kiyoha's first oiran promenade,...and of course "oiran" complimented wonderfully the middle of film as well.
now onto the acting...those who loved tsuchiya's rough around the edges persona in shitmotsuma will not be disappointed with her performance. kanno miho, who plays quite a callous (though somewhat a mentor) character was only in several scenes of the film, but is referenced through kiyoha's behaviour up until the end. narimiya hiroki also has a minor role, though we all know him as the nice-guy nobu from NANA, i find to be a creep in this. ando masanobu is probably the most likable of characters. his concern for the well being of the women of tamakiku, especially kiyoha is seen only in minor incidents in the beginning, but is revealed as quite genuine and deeper than friendship gently at the end.
if the acting doesn't draw you in, and truthfully it's nothing spectacular, or the plot which is rather typical, it's as least worth viewing once for the aesthetic value. -
MCT:October 26, 2007Awsome and edgy! But, let me do my good samaritan deed and clue some of you in! These women are NOT Geisha! Rather, they are the Oiran; Geisha came after them!
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MCT:September 19, 2007
I see where the similarities come from when comparing this movie with say Memoirs of a Geisha and Marie Antoinette. This movie is a beauty to behold, each movement is passionate and it is not afraid to show blood or nudity(doesn't surprise me coming from a manga). I had never seen Anna before and I have to say that I was mesmerized by her. I kinda disliked the whole "modern music with a period piece" but I guess that is all about taste. Definitely an interesting movie.
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MCT:September 3, 2007
Despite its period setting, this film is more poppy and even has a pop soundtrack by Shiina Ringo. Its basically the story of a concubine misfit.
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MCT:August 31, 2007A fun audio-visual romp showing the rise of Kiyoha from the loud-mouth troublemaker of an ancient Japanese whore house to the loud-mouth oiran (head prostitute) of the whore house she so much hated. Bright colors and a fun soundtrack by Shiina Ringo is all the more reason this film has become so successful in Japan.
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