Review of The Teahouse of the August Moon (1957) by Alex S — 19 Jun 2008

I was pleasantly surprised with this movie. Your initial perception of the Okinawans is kind of a racist caricature, but that perception slowly changes through the movie and they soon become intelligent and wise.

You also gain respect for Brando's acting skills as his Japanese accent is very good as are his mannerisms. I did not find his character to be racially despicable as some others have written. I would also add that I am Japanese-American.

This movie is very progressive in its spirit and you actually wonder who conquered who in the end.