Review of Crazy Rich Asians (2018) by Katrina J — 30 Dec 2018

Not sure what the hype was with this movie? Maybe there was no romantic comedy for Asians before?

This review of Crazy Rich Asians (2018) was written by Katrina J on 30 Dec 2018.

Crazy Rich Asians has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

By Jgzeger (67) on 30 Jan 2019

While this film is visually appealing, there is nothing much more to recommend unless you're a fan of romances and Asian to boot. Bland fare overall…

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Review of Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

By Jxw5370 (1) on 18 Jul 2021

Just a terrible excuse for a movie. Please give me that time back holy hell. Yeah we all know rich people suck…

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By Joecool (136) on 07 Apr 2019

I'm not really a fan of the romantic comedy genre but I liked this movie all the same…

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By Bataguila (144) on 28 Feb 2019

Entretenida, todo muy bien cuidado, mucha produccion, lugares fantasticos, personajes carismaticos, muy afortunada…

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 08 Jan 2019

This wasn't what I was expecting...It was like a Hallmark Movie of the week on a LAVISH budget and the best looking Asian people in the world…

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By Malone H (2) on 11 Jan 2019

Fine film for when you feel like watching mindless, shallow trash…

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By Cineautoctono (479) on 16 Sep 2019

Crazy Rich Asians was a story that seems to be any soap opera, but with a more different style, with a well-crafted Asian cast, decorations…

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By Sdees (1) on 31 Dec 2019

The worst way to represent asian identity. Feels almost too desperate for recognition…

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Review of Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

By Hansel B (11) on 11 Jan 2019

Rich yet Poor. Poor taste, poor writing, poor acting, poor directing, poor cinematography, poor editing, poor production values…

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Review of Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

By Austin C (286) on 13 Jan 2019

While groundbreaking with the all-asian cast. the plot feels much like any cliche movie I have seen in Asia…

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