Memoirs of a Geisha (12)

ZIYI ZHANG, Michelle Yeoh and Ken Watanabe star in this film about two sisters sold to geisha houses in 1920s Japan and follows them as they try to adapt to their new environments. Directing a film based on a popular fictional book is always tricky becaus

ZIYI ZHANG, Michelle Yeoh and Ken Watanabe star in this film about two sisters sold to geisha houses in 1920s Japan and follows them as they try to adapt to their new environments.

Directing a film based on a popular fictional book is always tricky because people expect different things from it.

Saying that, director Rob Marshall has pulled off a very competent movie. All the leads do what is expected of them and the film is beautiful in its complexion. 4/5