Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous.
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Crazy Rich Asians is a Rom-Com-Drama that features the greatest assemble of Asian cast members ever gathered within an American film (period) and is consistently fulfilling due to its absorbing and culturally flourishing storyline that had me gleeful for its majority. Nearly every cast member serves a contrasting purpose to the film's entirety, each featuring unique charisma-all though Jimmy O. Yang was vastly underutilized (I needed way more screen time from him, he is a hilarious actor/comedian)-which allows the story to feel lucrative since there are so many sides and perspectives interlinked within its breathless tale. It's directed with a fashion that channels into the dramatic yet fast-paced, and dazzling spirit, and presents enough of this galore to satisfy viewers of its "rich" category. If I had to pinpoint one major flaw, the first act of this film was quite jarring especially since the film bounces back and fourth between like 100 character introductions-which had me worried for a while. Gracefully the movie picks up steam afterwords with a more consistent and flowing pace. Crazy Rich Asians features the typical "Family VS True Love" formula but emboldens it with a more heated curve that makes its entirety indeed, fresh and worthwhile. (Verdict: B)
There are so many comedians in this movie. I loved every minute of it! Great story line..
I came into this movie with the idea of it not living up to the hype that it was attracting, I came in prepared to be disappointed but let me reassure you that this is something you won't want to miss. It's not simply a movie about asian culture, anyone regardless of race can relate to this story and I think it is a MUST SEE MOVIE.
A fun, delightful time at the movies with some hilarious turns by comedy veterans Ken Jeong and Awkwafina, and heartfelt performances by everyone. The standout is Constance Wu from "Fresh Off the Boat", great to see her in a different role. Highly recommended!