Part two of the big filmless review double-feature. There are many similarities between this one and our other review; hey both are based on books I have never even considered reading, both have outstanding posters, and they are both being released on December 9th... at least in certain cities (Geisha releases wide on December 16). Ok, not really that similar. I would guess that Geisha doesn't have talking animals (save for a possible dream sequence or something) or the potential for six sequels. The lack of sequel potential becomes even more obvious when you look at some of the reviews this is getting. What a dog!Memoirs of a Geisha also shares another trait in common with the Chronicles of Narnia... literal film titles! This is excellent since I didn't plan on doing much plot summary anyway! These are the memoirs of a geisha working during World War II in Kyoto (hope this film doesn't violate protocol... *rimshot*). The geisha were/are women that worked/work in Japan as hostesses? I don't really know how to describe it. They were trained in literature, arts, conversation, etc. and would be paid by men to just sort of hang out. It should be made clear that geisha were/are NOT prostitutes, at least not generally. Whether you are happy or disappointed about that says sheds a great deal of light upon your personal moral fiber.
As I said, the reviews aren't too hot, but the poster is. Considering that I have absolutely no shot of seeing the Chronicles of Narnia and King Kong comes out on the 14th, I could possibly be talked into seeing this. At the very least it will be filmed well, have pretty visuals, and make our site look nice while the poster sits near the top of the front page. Are those visuals worth the $10.50 a movie ticket costs here? Depends on how bored I get.
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