Crazy Rich Asians
Directed by:
Jon M. ChuCinematography:
Vanja CernjulComposer:
Brian TylerCast:
Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Jimmy O. Yang, Chris Pang, Sonoya Mizuno, Jing Lusi, Amy Cheng, Jessica Galetti (more)VOD (3)
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Crazy Rich Asians follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick’s arm puts a target on Rachel’s back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick’s own disapproving mother (Michelle Yeoh) taking aim. And it soon becomes clear that while money can’t buy love, it can definitely complicate things. (Roadshow Entertainment)
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Why did I even watch a movie about crazy rich Asians? Oh right, I didn’t realize it would literally be about crazy rich Asians, despite the title being a dead giveaway. Naivety is a terrible thing, and clearly, it’s eternal because I never learn. The whole thing felt like someone tried to recreate Love Actually—sweet, romantic, and entertaining, but with characters I couldn’t care less about.
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I completely understand that for Asians in North America, Crazy Rich Asians have acquired a practically cult status, and even the romance plot works quite well, but the comedy aspect is just as insanely idiotic as you would expect of an Asian comedy. Far-fetched, often loud, far too colorful and sometimes downright bizarre. Granted, the romance plot can be enjoyable for some, it's a classic cliché in all respects, but actual humor is nowhere to be found. Apart from a few exceptions, it’s totally mediocre.
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