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CRAZY RICH ASIANS

I usually dislike romantic comedies. Romance is probably my least favorite genre. I find it almost impossible to make rom coms interesting or unique. However, every once in a while, a movie like this appears. This movie was actually very enjoyable and made me laugh out loud.

The story follows Rachel Chu as she accompanies her rich boyfriend, Nick Young, to Singapore for a wedding. She meets his family and tries to get along with them. The plot is very straightforward, but it is compelling mainly through the dialogue and acting. Also the visuals.

The visuals in this film are fantastic. This film takes place mostly in Singapore and it looks gorgeous. From the street vendors, to the crazy mansions, to the wedding, which is fairytale phenomenal, this movie is just amazing to look at. I am also not a fashionista, but the outfits are just incredible. Kudos to the costume designer, Mary E. Vogt. There's also a really cool scene near the beginning where someone sending a text is visualized as a stream of color traveling to the person's phone. It looks really cool. Now, a big part of this movie is the fact that the entire cast is Asian and yet, this is a mainstream Hollywood movie. Representation is very important to me and the last movie with a full Asian cast (that I remember) was in the nineties. This is what made me originally excited for this movie. Of course, this film isn't only good because of the representation and it works a lot on other levels.

First, the acting. The actors in this film are amazing. There are two actors who truly caught my eye: Gemma Chan as Astrid Leong is mesmerizing on screen and Peik Lin Goh is played by Awkwafina, who is my new favorite comedy actor. I love her voice. These actors are the standouts for me, but everyone else is also great. There's some really good mother-daughter emotional scenes. I almost teared up, which is something impressive. The dialogue in this film is also really great. It feels so natural. I feel like I'll be quoting this movie a lot.

Nick's Mom is the villain, but she is complex and believes she has her family's best interest in mine. This is more than your basic Cinderella story. I love learning about other cultures through media and now, going to Singapore is on my bucket list! You might leave the theatre a little envious, but we can all dream.

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 to 18. It comes out on August 15, 2018 so look for it.

By Calista B., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 14

Everyone pack your bags and get ready for one terrific trip because we are going all the way to Asia! In the film Crazy Rich Asians we see stunning views and a great Asian cast. Also this has a fantastic plot and jokes that are not filled with humor with a great heart behind them.

I adore the script. It is very funny and at times, sad and courageous. I admire that so many emotions come out in this script because it makes the film sound real and, therefore, it takes us on an emotional rollercoaster ride. The jokes made me laugh. They are quirky, especially some that refer to Americans and our culture.

Another thing about this magnificent cast is how well they play their roles. I especially like Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), because she is very smart and passionate about her dreams. These are admirable qualities for all women. I love how Rachel demonstrates these great qualities and we see her use them throughout the film. She uses them when needs to make important decisions to make her dreams come true.

My favorite scene is when Rachel meets Nick Young's (Henry Golding) mom Eleanor Young (Michelle Yeoh) for the first time. This scene is very funny and is filled with suspense, so you get two emotions in one scene, which is something I enjoy.

Let's talk about the scenery and architecture in this film. I just love all the gorgeous views and scenery that we see throughout the film. It is not only fun to look at, but there was so much to look at that I didn't even know where my eyes should focus on while watching it. After all, we are look at Singapore where everything is simply breathtaking to look at. From the gowns to the glorious houses, you're sure to find something you like.

I recommend this film for ages 12 to 18 and give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. Crazy Rich Asians is playing in theaters now so, be sure to check it out.

Reviewed by Morgan B., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13

I can hardly begin to describe how much I enjoyed this film. As the first film with an all Asian cast since Joy Luck Club, it comes out of the gate full throttle. The talent is extraordinary, the sets and locations stunning and the storyline engaging. I would like to believe that the film gives Westerners an inside look at what wealthy Asians' lives might resemble. Of course, it is Hollywoodized so, keep that in mind. However, the problems of young Rachel Chu when dealing with the upper crust Asians are not untypical of any group of people from any culture. She is ostracized by the young women her own age for not coming from one of their wealthy families. Her boyfriend's mother and grandmother dislike her for the same reason. Yet, she perseveres and shows the depth of her own constitution and we see why her boyfriend has fallen for her. Kudos for creating such an entertaining and engaging film. It certainly makes me want to visit Singapore in the most aching way. The gorgeous locations are jaw dropping. It's like a fairytale come to life. Then, of course, there are the costumes which, scene after scene tend to make you think you've never seen anything so spectacular since Ocean's 8! Ok, enough said. Go see it. You'll be glad you did. Reviewed by Julie S., KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror.

The story follows Rachel Chu (Wu), an American-born Chinese economics professor, who travels to her boyfriend Nick's (Golding) hometown of Singapore for his best friend's wedding. Before long, his secret is out: Nick is from a family that is impossibly wealthy, he's perhaps the most eligible bachelor in Asia, and every single woman in his ultra-rarefied social class is incredibly jealous of Rachel and wants to bring her down.