Most of my girl friends love this movie and I'm not really sure why. They've watched the movie and then go ahead to read the novel.

To me, the movie was OK, but find it odd since what supposed to be a japanese character is played by an obviously chinese actresses. Zang Zi Yi (Mainland China) and Michele Yeoh (Malaysia) both are great dedicated actresses, but I've been closely associated them with Hong Kong movies.

For a Jap movie, I'd much prefer "Last Samurai" or "Zatoichi" with all the zests, actions and bravados... hehe typical guy movie aye!

For you psych major, why do you think woman loves this movie?
How do they personally relate to the story? something related to the cinderella syndrome?
Most importantly, what do you think we can learn about woman from here?