Movie – “Crazy Rich Asians”

This movie is fresh, fun, colorful and glitzy. The overarching storyline is about a couple in love meeting the mother which doesn’t go down well, and what to do about it. Some people have labelled the story the return of a ROM-COM. Diversity wins with this movie.

Hello Friends,

Crazy Rich Asians has some universal themes which can touch people around the world.

Like the good times of a Bachelor and Hen Party at scenic locations where cash is no problem. Driving the famous streets of Singapore in an open-topped car, tropical islands, day spas…

A spectacular and unique wedding like I’ve never seen before. I couldn’t believe the bride walking through a water pond filled with flowers. The wedding scenes were misty and magical.

Like when Mr. Right doesn’t tell his girlfriend his family is mega-rich and they have certain traditional expectations for the type of woman he should be dating and wooing into marriage. Miss. Right discovers she doesn’t have lots of money, a prestigious family (her single mother), or society connections to impress his relatives. Fail!

For some Asian people living outside Asia, the movie has brought up ideas of culture and identity.

I enjoyed watching the contemporary romance between Nick (Henry Golding) and Rachel (Constance Wu), the couple who lived in New York and traveled to Singapore for his friend’s wedding.

Awkwafina, who also starred in Ocean’s 8 is such a cool actress. She was a humorous and helpful friend to Rachel in this movie.

The character I enjoyed a lot was the top class performance from Michelle Yeoh playing Nick’s mother, Eleanor. She was a scary lady as well as elegant and dignified.  She upheld traditional values and managed the family while her husband was away on a business trip. Rachel and Eleanor had their final show-down in a Mahjong parlor. While I didn’t understand the game, it was clear that the older and younger woman were trying to outwit each other with strategies. The winner was a surprise. Eleanor showed that some traditions can be freshened up for modern living. Love has a power that transcends obstacles. Beautiful!

The Blurb

(from Warner Brothers Pictures)

The story follows 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. Not only is he 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.

It soon becomes clear that the only thing crazier than love is family, in this funny and romantic story sure to ring true for audiences everywhere.

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Watch the movie trailer. 

Have a happy weekend.

♥ Ashlyn