Review of Maiko Haaaan!!! (2007) by Zachary L — 26 Jul 2008

Coming from writer Kankuro Kudo, responsible for the wacky "Yaji and Kita: The Midnight Pilgrims" leads you to know sort of what this will be like. A high-energy slapstick comedy more akin to a live action anime than an American-style comedy.

While some people may not "get" some of the humor or references unless you understand a bit of Japanese culture (ramen noodles, geishas, baseball obsessions, creepy photographers, etc.). The main character borders on being excessively annoying, the overall plot and other supporting characters make up for it.

Some funny scenes but not side-splitting, the general feel for the movie was a good one albeit better in the first half than the wrap-up drama ending.