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The movie Crazy Rich Asians was directed by Jon M. Chu and produced by Nina Jacobson, John Penotti, and Brad Simpson. The film s writers are Peter Chiarelli a

Crazy Rich Asians Movie Review

Crazy Rich Asians Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " Crazy Rich Asians"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 2 Hours 01 Minute
Certificate: UA
Released: 07-08-2018
Genre: Romance, Comedy
4 / 5.0
3.62 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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  • Producer:
  • Music Director:
  • Editor:
  • Myron I Kerstein
  • Melissa Remenarich
  • Director:
  • Jon M Chu
  • Supporting Actress:
  • Costume Designer:
  • Art Director:
  • Leslie Ewe
  • Gary Mackay
  • David Ingram
  • First Assistant Director:
  • Mike Topoozian
  • Co-Producer:
  • Lindsey Martin
  • Alexandra H Machinist
  • Bryan Unkeless
  • Director of Photography:
  • Vanja Cernjul
  • Executive Producer:
  • Robert Friedland
  • Kevin Kwan
  • Tim Coddington
  • Associate Producer:
  • Fran Borgia
  • Janice Chua
  • Assistant Director:
  • Sabrina Poon
  • Brian Chew
  • Casting Director:
  • Terri Taylor
  • Animator:
  • Andrew Keeble
  • Ashley Ross
  • Benjamin Pettit
  • Patrick Sarell
  • Still Photographer:
  • Sanja Bucko
  • Production Manager:
  • Redza Taib
  • Sound Effects Editor:
  • Josephine Nericcio
  • Greg Ten Bosch
  • David Werntz
  • Sound Re-recording Mixer:
  • John Marquis
  • Scott Millan
  • Assistant Editor:
  • David Zimmerman
  • Joey Amron
  • Assistant Costume Designer:
  • Shani Gyde
  • Visual Effects Supervisor:
  • Lindsay Adams
  • Screenplay Writer:
  • Peter Chiarelli
  • Kevin Kwan
  • Adele Lim
  • Gaffer:
  • Shahrulnizam B Ahmad
  • Julian White
  • Music Editor:
  • Erich Stratmann
  • Joe Lisanti
  • Kyle Clausen
  • 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:
  • Jenny Kon
  • Heike Merker
  • Yen Yap
  • Irina Strukova
  • Hair Stylist:
  • Irina Strukova
  • Heike Merker
  • Post Production Supervisor:
  • Leslie Rodier
  • Visual Effects Coordinator:
  • Michael Tanton
  • Alex Morin
  • Compositor:
  • Jose Alejandro Enriquez
  • Jordy Velazquez
  • Michelle Shoukralla
  • Eduardo Cardoso
  • Peter Spinaze
  • Robin T Brown
  • Andy Chan
  • Roberto Palomeque
  • Camera Operator:
  • Eric Bialas
  • Mario Delic
  • Matthew Selkirk
  • Peter Stott
  • 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:
  • Peter Carroll
  • Nico Santos
  • Nevan Koit
  • Peter Hodgson
  • Marcus Mok
  • Lucinda Lewis
  • Lisa Lu
  • Leong Chun Chong
  • Lee Zhi Jian
  • Lee Jun Wen
  • Pierre Png
  • Roger Shak
  • Swee Huat Teo
  • Susan Wong
  • Stephanie Auyeung
  • Steph Jack
  • Sonoya Mizuno
  • Shuhei Kinoshita
  • Selena Tan
  • Russell Wong
  • Ronny Chieng
  • Ronnie Kee
  • Kris Aquino
  • Kina Grannis
  • Fiona Xie
  • Deborah Yeo
  • Daniel Jenkins
  • Constance Lau
  • Chris Pang
  • Charles Grounds
  • Beatrice Chein
  • Anders Thage
  • Amanda Evans
  • Henry Golding
  • Harry Shum Jr
  • Isaac Boon Chuon Lee
  • Kheng Hua Tan
  • Kevin Kwan
  • Ken Jeong
  • Karanbir Hundal
  • Joe Ong
  • Gemma Chan
  • Jimmy O Yang
  • Jessica Galetti
  • Jerrica Lai
  • Jasmine Chen
  • Constance Wu

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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