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What year was the film Memoirs of a Geisha made?
Production of the Memoirs of a Geisha took place from September 29, 2004 to January 31, 2005.
How much money did the film Memoirs of a Geisha make in the US?
In the United States, Memoirs of a Geisha managed $57 million during its box office run.
When was the film Memoirs of a Geisha released in the US?
Memoirs of a Geisha was released in the United States on December 9, 2005.
What were the western reviews of the film Memoirs of a Geisha in the US?
The New Statesman criticized Memoirs of a Geisha's plot, saying that the plot loses what little momentum it had and breaks down into one pretty visual after another...“
Were the western reviews of the film Memoirs of a Geisha more positive or negative?
Memoirs of a Geisha received mixed reviews from western critics.
Why were the numbers of positive and negative reviews for Memoirs of a Geisha so evenly divided?
What else can you tell me about how the film Memoirs of a Geisha did in the US other than box office numbers?
Memoirs of a Geisha peaked at 1,654 screens, facing off against King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Fun with Dick and Jane.

Question: was there a potential ban in the US of the film?
Self-contained rewrite: was there a potential ban in the US of memoirs of a Geisha?