Review of The Joy Luck Club (1993) by Rick R — 20 Jan 2014

The Joy Luck Club is a brilliant drama about four Chinese mothers and their daughters. What makes this film so immensely enjoyable is how it takes the time to explore its multiple characters and their backgrounds, whether it be the struggles the mothers had while growing up in China, or the struggles of their daughters in America, it was utterly engrossing to follow these women.

It's also an interesting piece about the cultural differences between growing up in China versus growing up in America as each of the mothers parents their daughter differently, but they all have their own hopes for their daughters' futures.

It's a film about the good times, the bad times, and the tragic parts of life all woven beautifully together in one film. It's a drama with characters that feel real, a and a drama where the dramatic never feels cheesy and stupid (I'm looking at you, Nicholas Sparks films!).

It's a wonderful and very under-appreciated drama that seems to have sadly been widely forgotten since its release in 1993. This is one to check out for anyone who loves a good drama.