Review of Sakuran (2006) by Anders L — 24 Oct 2007

Extravagantly colourful, beautiful, funny and warm.

This review of Sakuran (2006) was written by Anders L on 24 Oct 2007.

Sakuran has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jordan H (361) on 30 Dec 2011

Had potential, but didn't really go anywhere. Visually excellent - great cinematography and costumes, beautiful women - but that's about it…

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By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 28 Aug 2008

In short, Sakuran is an enjoyable, superbly directed and impressively acted drama that gives a delicious manga-slash-J-pop twist to the geisha…

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By Ranil I (7) on 08 Oct 2009

A story about an Oirin trying to make it to the top. Somewhat thin storyline, but the amazing visuals and unique style make up for it…

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By Rich Cline (3,056) for Shadows on the Wall (2,096) on 28 Aug 2008

So full of attitude that it fairly leaps off the screen with claws bared…

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By Mixael X (13) on 27 Jan 2011

Lightweight and entertaining. Amazing settings and costumes. Overall very good acting with Anna Tsuchiya in the lead…

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By Salvia W (25) on 18 Apr 2009

I don't know but I think this movie was nonsense. lol…

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By Sukhdev Sandhu (247) for Daily Telegraph (UK) (2,495) on 28 Aug 2008

Ninagawa, like Sophia Coppola in Marie Antoinette, brings to a traditional story a keen compositional flair and a love of bright colours, as…

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By Franky M (111) on 28 Jan 2011

All 3 stars for the visual. the story to be honest is shit. but every second of the film is one amazing snap…

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By Casstinna H (1) on 18 Aug 2008

Ahhh soooooo pretty! Fabric porn at it's very best!Ahhh soooooo sad! Ah so happy, happy…

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By Audrey D (35) on 04 May 2010

Mamma che gnocca la tsuchiya tutta agghindata tra pesci rossi e fiori di ciliegio, con questi colori fortissimi che la incorano da incanto…

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