Crazy Rich Asians
2018 · Directed by Jon M. Chu
Original language: English
- comedy
- romance
The story
An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated Singapore in full daylight and glittering nightfall: sunlit rooftops, lush tropical greenery, gleaming high-rise skylines, and opulent interiors dressed in jade, gold and deep red. The camera moves with easy, roving confidence through sweeping crane shots, lavish party tableaux and tight, warm close-ups of faces during quieter exchanges, and the rhythm is buoyant with pop-driven soundtrack numbers and bursts of playful mahjong-table bickering. Its vibe is glossy, warm and witty, with a light romantic sheen; it suits a weekend afternoon, a comfort rewatch, or a lively evening in with friends. The emotional register stays generous and comic, following a skeptical, self-possessed young woman learning to hold her own among a family that is not quite ready for her, and the relationships loosen gradually into affection. Intensity is very low: there is no violence or gore, only mild tension, brief sensual kissing and some wry talk of money and status. It is made for viewers who want a sumptuous, funny, big-hearted romance with a strong sense of place and family, especially those drawn to Asian diaspora stories.
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