August 8, 2018 – Crazy Rich Asians – Kevin Kwan’s best seller was turned into a fun, romantic, familial dramedy, that was filled with a lot of insight into what classist Asian families and Asian Society expects and demands of their offspring.
Following your hearts desire is not top of mind. Take over your parent’s businesses, be religious, be on Vogue, and marry for family’s sake is the key to surviving.
Actually, many of the theater goers in tonight’s showing were in full blown tears during some key scenes. So, it did strike a chord with many.
Back to the movie. It was the women that stole the movie.
From Rachel Chu’s resiliency, to Astrid’s fragility and resolve, to Eleanor’s protectiveness of her family, and to Peik Lin being the BFF we all need in our lives. They all showed us the expectations, sacrifices, challenges, and pitfalls of being in a well-to-do family.
Like any movie that revolves a girl and a boy who come up against adversity after adversity, you just end up cheering them on to the very end.
Should you watch it? Yes!
A great story and great acting make this a must see!
I will even buy it when it comes out for digital download!
