Review of Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) by Jonathan C — 28 Aug 2009

John Williams pleasantly surprised me with his take on music of the orient. Some gorgeous shots and pans. An alright story.

This review of Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) was written by Jonathan C on 28 Aug 2009.

Memoirs of a Geisha has generally received positive reviews.

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