Review of Sakuran (2006) by Edward L — 18 Sep 2007

Stunning art direction, aesthetic masterpiece.

This review of Sakuran (2006) was written by Edward L on 18 Sep 2007.

Sakuran has generally received positive reviews.

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By Yasmine L (10) on 29 Apr 2010

Artistically wise, this movie was nothing short of a color explosion - bright and vivid, the costumes never ceased to disappoint, and the Japanese,…

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By Vivienne Y (33) on 10 Sep 2009

Memoirs of a Geisha minus the painful westernization, plus much edgier acting and direction, and infinitely more gorgeous costumes…

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By Mirai S (44) on 30 May 2009

Nothing to do with Memoirs of a Geisha (fortunately). That's a masterpiece of Mika Ninagawa, a genius of photography…

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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 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 Kyo 9 (490) on 14 Sep 2008

Kinda like geisya but more darker story.. hehe…

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By Mike M (2,387) on 15 Aug 2008

At times, threatens to tip over into Memoirs of a Geisha: The Comic Book, and even when tragedy looms, Ninagawa can't quite throw off the vague…

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By Gabriel H (249) on 03 Sep 2008

Moulin Rouge! in Japanese. A vivid insight into the mizu-shobai of a Yoshiwara courtesan with flowery dreams…

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By Alexandra G (102) on 18 Oct 2008

There are two things that I adore about this movie…

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By James Christopher (268) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 28 Aug 2008

The pop star Anna Tsuchiya is duly fetching as the young upstart, but not fetching enough to prop up a cast-iron potboiler…

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