Review of Crazy Rich Asians (2018) by Bhbarry — 27 Aug 2018

“Crazy Rich Asians” is a delightful film directed by Jon M. Chu with a screenplay co-written by Adele Kim and Pete Chiarelli based on the novel by Kevin Kwan. This is the first all Asian film since ‘The Joy Luck Club” which was shown some 25 years ago.

Hopefully, it will not be the last. This a universally appealing piece of film making where, by chance, the participants are of Asian descent but all of us, Asian and non –Asian alike, can identify with the problems, circumstances and situations that befall the main characters in the film.

True, it has a formula-style boy/girl/family plot but, because of the fine acting, editing and directing, the audience is able to just sit back with ease and enjoy how the story unfolds. Also, for those who have never been to or seen Singapore, the film offers an opportunity to view this exotic place that, in some instances, makes Dubai look like a shanty town.

I give the film an 8 and offer it as a very pleasant way to spend 2 hours watching characters engaged in a fun-filled romantic tale.