Review of Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) by Richard D — 02 Apr 2010

Dissapointing. Read the book instead. Rob Marshall is one of the most uninspired directors around. Workmanlike...

This review of Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) was written by Richard D on 02 Apr 2010.

Memoirs of a Geisha has generally received positive reviews.

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