The Pillow Book(1997)- User Reviews

If there was more of her body...the a cup chest, the black nipples without areola that jut out, the tiny arse and the trimmed bush...I would like the movie more. As it is, there is plenty of that plus plenty of unnecessary nekkid men (nothing unusual …more»

Ewan McGregor gives an emotionally powerful performance as a hedonistic free spirit who finds himself in a downward spiral after he discovers love for the first time in this beautiful and thought provoking film. As Jerome, Ewan gives one of the most sensitive …more»

I have to say I do not understand this movie at all. I fell asleep when I was watching it. Consequently,I never really finished the movie. I just didn't like it. Frankly,It bores me. It looks cool and artistic. However,the story is sour,which is meaningless. …more»

Very sophisticated combination of calligraphy and physical pleasure. I have to watch it twice to understand the movie. The movie shows a dark side of love and the obsession over art. Very sensual and artistic. Although the movie contains strong nudity …more»

Peter Greenaway's "The Pillow Book" which is quite unique and very erotic, which it is much different but had the similiar technical filmwork that he does with "Prospero's Books". The story surrounds a young Japanese woman …more»

Yeah that's right...

Naked E. M.!!!

Yeah that's right...

Naked E. M.!!!

Yeah that's right...

Naked E. M.!!!

Yeah that's right...

Naked E. M.!!!more»

Makes absolute no sense - seriously *****ed up movie with very weak plot and direction. It pains me to have to watch this movie for more than 2 hours.more»

I think that the pillow book is the best picture I've ever seen. It's so diferent from all the comercial ones. I think that with this movie you can discover that cinema is art, not " only " a distraction. What I liked best is how Peter …more»

Yes its a bizarre story but I loved it. You actually have to watch this film and pay attention ao if you just want a no brainer love story this is not it. Very well done and the cinemtography is great. A must for Ewan fans.more»