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There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Viewers either love or hate Peter Greenaway films.If you are a hater, then just don't bother. Your planet and his are rather different and you don't need to visit. If you know Greenaway's work from other films and know that you like having to think at the same time as looking, then this is an excellent movie for you.The theme of the movie is complex, yet simple. Girl meets boy, but things aren't easy. The girl has a complex past, and the boy has become mixed-up in it, without realising it.The visuals are stunning:- Complex, difficult, and multi-threaded. The audio is beautiful, multilingual, and worth close attention - just listen to the sounds, and don't worry about the words.I saved this DVD for a rainy day, and it was well worth the wait.Warnings: if naked flesh offends you, don't watch. This is NOT exploitative or erotic, but it IS blunt and open. There is a "little" blood, but as with all of Greenaway's work it is emphasised, so a little goes a long way.Recommendations: settle down and enjoy the experience. Make sure you are awake, intelligent, and clear-headed. You WILL need to think!

As a young girl in Japan, Nagiko's father paints characters on her face, and her aunt reads to her from "The Pillow Book", the diary of a 10th-century lady-in-waiting. Nagiko grows up, obsessed with books, papers, and writing on bodies, and her sexual odyssey (and the creation of her own Pillow Book) is a "parfait mélange" of classical Japanese, modern Chinese, and Western film images.I had no idea what to expect from this film, as it does not seem to be fairly well known, and a title like "Pillow Book" does not give a clear indication. What we have is pure art, captured on film. The calligraphy is gorgeous, even if I am unable to read it. And just the way the film is shot.What will stand out for many people is the large amount of male nudity. Ewan McGregor is naked for quite a bit of the film, and he is not alone (though he is the only "name" actor). This was a brave, bold decision, although it likely caused the film to be released in fewer theaters than it should have been.

This film is about a Japanese woman who has an obsession with calligraphy on skin.The plot is absolutely bizarre. I fail to see any "sensual" or "erotic" undertones. The plot turns an ancient art form into a fetishistic pornography. In addition, the scenes that are filmed in Hong Kong are certainly portraying bad parts of Hong Kong, such as the airport in the middle of the city, poor living conditions and noise pollution. Throughout the whole film, I keep thinking that "The Pillow Book" is insulting the Japanese culture and the Hong Kong environment."The Pillow Book" is a perverted, yet boring film. Seriously stay away from it.

I voted 3 for this movie because it looks great as does all of Greenaways output. However it was his usual mix of "art" sex and pretentious crap.I know lots of people like this film but I grew tired of it VERY quickly. It is definitely not for everyone. The ubiquitous McGregor obviously took the part for crediblity's sake I guess but he really should not have wasted his time. I hate to consign anyone to pseud's corner but please.....!!! On the plus side it IS visually very attractive and I enjoyed the music but could not see it through to the end and I cannot say that for many movies. I usually watch the whole thing but this is unbearable!!