Released:
2018
Director: Jon M. Chu
Writers: Peter Chiarelli, Adele Lim (based on novel
by Kevin Kwan)
Actors: Constance
Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh
What a fun
movie! It has the flavor of Bollywood, but
set in Singapore, with Asian themes and actors.
The set designs are wonderful, with a knockout wedding scene which is extravagant
and a wonderful testament to just how crazy and rich these Asians are in this
movie.
The actors
are likable and competent, with kudos to Awkwafina as Peik Ling Goh, who brings
a wacky persona to any scene she’s in. I
also loved Michelle Yeoh, who brings elegance and integrity to her “bad-woman”
character.
Basically,
this is a Cinderella storyline, where a young woman falls in love with her
Prince Charming, who, unbeknownst to her, essentially belongs to one of the
richest families in Singapore. Of
course, included in this movie is the evil mother persona (Michelle Yeoh), as
well as the Fairy Godmother (the grandmother, Ah Ma), who saves the heroine
from ultimate rejection.
The party
scenes are well orchestrated, peopled by a variety of characters who add to the
fun and laughter. I was moved by the
beautiful rendition of “Can’t Help Falling In Love”, performed by Kina Grannis.
The one scene which was very “Bollywood”
was during the wedding reception when the characters dance it up with glee and
joy.
In summary,
this is a fun movie, with extravaganza scenarios which those of us (less crazy,
not-necessarily-Asian, and certainly less rich) can vicariously enjoy.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3104988/?ref_=nv_sr_1
TAGS: CRAZY RICH
ASIANS, Jon M. Chu, Michelle Yeoh, Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Awkwafina
