Memoirs of A Geisha

Pretty stereotypical in every way. Beautifully filmed. It seems like they used Chinese style of imagery.


Of course, I would go see it no matter what as it has three of the most beautiful Asian actresses of all time. Zhang Ziyi can't act worth a flip though...she is really a model posing in every film she does. She is always rushing up with an expectant look in her eyes, hoping to see the man of her dreams...that is her whole movie career. She just strikes different poses.

Not so with Gong Li. Ms. Li can play a wicked vindictive Geisha, a mafia whore, an opium addicted princes, a caring mother. She is flexible. Even in her forties she outshines the younger Ziyi in her beauty.

Michelle Yeoh once again plays the role of mentor to Ziyi. She has such a calm and kind presence on screen. There is a scene where she trains Ziyi, and it reminds me of those Kung Fu movies where they train the guy to fight. It even had the test and the tired line "now you are ready"