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Crazy Rich Asians Movie Review

Name: Crazy Rich Asians Movie Review
Item: Crazy Rich Asians
Rating: 4
Author: Lalitha Mallikeswaran

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Review for the film " Crazy Rich Asians"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 2 Hours 01 Minute

Certificate: UA

Released: 07-08-2018

Genre: Comedy, Romance

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CAST & CREW

Jimmy O Yang

Ken Jeong

Mary E Vogt

Jing Lusi

Michelle Yeoh

Brian Tyler

John Penotti

Nina Jacobson

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Producer:

Brad Simpson

Nina Jacobson

John Penotti

Music Director:

Brian Tyler

Editor:

Melissa Remenarich

Myron I Kerstein

Director:

Jon M Chu

Supporting Actress:

Jing Lusi

Michelle Yeoh

Costume Designer:

Mary E Vogt

Art Director:

Leslie Ewe

Gary Mackay

David Ingram

First Assistant Director:

Mike Topoozian

Co-Producer:

Lindsey Martin

Bryan Unkeless

Alexandra H Machinist

Director of Photography:

Vanja Cernjul

Executive Producer:

Kevin Kwan

Tim Coddington

Robert Friedland

Associate Producer:

Janice Chua

Fran Borgia

Assistant Director:

Sabrina Poon

Brian Chew

Casting Director:

Terri Taylor

Animator:

Benjamin Pettit

Ashley Ross

Andrew Keeble

Patrick Sarell

Still Photographer:

Sanja Bucko

Production Manager:

Redza Taib

Sound Effects Editor:

David Werntz

Josephine Nericcio

Greg Ten Bosch

empty:

Scott Millan

John Marquis

Assistant Editor:

David Zimmerman

Joey Amron

Assistant Costume Designer:

Shani Gyde

Visual Effects Supervisor:

Lindsay Adams

Screenplay Writer:

Kevin Kwan

Adele Lim

Peter Chiarelli

Gaffer:

Julian White

Shahrulnizam B Ahmad

Music Editor:

Kyle Clausen

Joe Lisanti

Erich Stratmann

Foley Artist:

Christopher Moriana

Alyson Dee Moore

Production Designer:

Nelson Coates

Set Decorator:

Andrew Baseman

Casting Associate:

Sarah Domeier

Casting Assistant:

Ally Conover

Costume Assistant:

Yun Ting Lee

Xin Ying Lee

Melissa Chang

Location Manager:

Wing Yeong

Makeup Artist:

Irina Strukova

Heike Merker

Yen Yap

Jenny Kon

Hair Stylist:

Irina Strukova

Heike Merker

Post Production Supervisor:

Leslie Rodier

Visual Effects Coordinator:

Alex Morin

Michael Tanton

Compositor:

Jordy Velazquez

Roberto Palomeque

Eduardo Cardoso

Peter Spinaze

Andy Chan

Michelle Shoukralla

Jose Alejandro Enriquez

Robin T Brown

Camera Operator:

Eric Bialas

Peter Stott

Matthew Selkirk

Mario Delic

Art Assistant:

Liem Hackett

Sound Mixer:

Tony Johnson

Colorist:

Stephen Nakamura

Production Supervisor:

Andrew Cochrane

First Assistant Editor:

John To

Costume Supervisor:

Adam Dalli

Set Designer:

Kyle White

Music Coordinator:

Whitney Pilzer

empty:

Fady Hadid

Supporting Actor:

Lisa Lu

Nico Santos

Roger Shak

Amanda Evans

Shuhei Kinoshita

Selena Tan

Chris Pang

Susan Wong

Fiona Xie

Ken Jeong

Jasmine Chen

Karanbir Hundal

Kris Aquino

Leong Chun Chong

Nevan Koit

Pierre Png

Henry Golding

Russell Wong

Charles Grounds

Stephanie Auyeung

Deborah Yeo

Isaac Boon Chuon Lee

Joe Ong

Jimmy O Yang

Kina Grannis

Lee Zhi Jian

Marcus Mok

Peter Hodgson

Constance Wu

Ronny Chieng

Beatrice Chein

Steph Jack

Daniel Jenkins

Harry Shum Jr

Jessica Galetti

Kheng Hua Tan

Lucinda Lewis

Peter Carroll

Ronnie Kee

Anders Thage

Sonoya Mizuno

Constance Lau

Swee Huat Teo

Gemma Chan

Jerrica Lai

Kevin Kwan

Lee Jun Wen

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The movie “Crazy Rich Asians” was directed by Jon M. Chu and produced by Nina Jacobson Nina Jacobson is a popular American film executive >> Read More... , John Penotti John Penotti is the President of SK Global, a busi >> Read More... , and Brad Simpson. The film’s writers are Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim. The film is based on the book “Crazy Rich Asians” written by Kevin Kwan. The film features Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng, is an actress an >> Read More... , Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Harry Shum Jr., Ken Jeong Known for his portrayal of Leslie Chow in The Hang >> Read More... , Sonoya Mizuno, Chris Pang, Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng, and Nico Santos. Brian Tyler Brian Tyler is known as Brain Theodore Tyler, was >> Read More... composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Vanja Cernjul, and the film’s editor was Myron Kerstein.

Plot

The film’s protagonists are Rachel, played by Constance Wu, an Economics professor, and Nick, played by Henry Golding, Rachel’s boyfriend. Nick hides his opulence from Rachel. When Nick invites Rachel to Singapore for his best friend’s wedding, he tells Rachel the truth about his family background. In Singapore, Rachel meets Nick’s friends and family. While some are supportive of their relationship, many others vehemently oppose it. Nick’s mother Eleanor, played by Michelle Yeoh is particularly displeased with Rachel. Rachel does not fit into Nick’s opulent world and Eleanor rejects her relationship with Nick overtly. Eleanor wants Nick to be with someone from a similar background. The film follows Nick and Rachel as they navigate their relationship in the midst of pressure and opposition from Nick’s family.

Star Performance

The entire star cast delivered praiseworthy performances. Awkwafina performs well in providing comedic relief. Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Michelle Yeoh give stellar performances.

Analysis

The film stays true to its title “Crazy Rich Asian” with its portrayal of the grandeur and opulence of the upper echelon of the society. The film also does well in staying true to its roots by having an all Asian star cast. The struggles of marrying into a family with a better financial background and the struggles of being an Asian-American and not fitting into either of your cultures is portrayed perfectly.

What’s There?

An impressive star cast consisting of Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Michelle Yeoh, Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Gemma Chan
A beautiful love story
The unconditional love between a parent and their child (Rachel and her mother)
Grandeur and opulence of the rich is portrayed well
Some good scenes of women empowerment
Asian culture is portrayed well

What’s Not There?

The film does not present a holistic view of Asian cultures and of Singapore, as it is only focused on the lavish lives of the richest of the rich

Verdict

“Crazy Rich Asians” is the perfect start for Asian representation in Hollywood. The whitewashing of Asian characters in Hollywood had been going on for decades. A film with an all-Asian cast is the perfect herald for better representation. The film also depicts the struggles in love and the struggles of Asian-Americans well. The film would be a great watch for romance, comedy, drama enthusiasts.

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