Crazy Rich Asians, based on the best-selling book of the same name, was released last Wednesday. This past Saturday, my mom, sister, and I all headed to the theater to check it out. While none of us had read the book, we were all really excited to see Crazy Rich Asians based on the previews we’d seen. It seemed like a really nice love story, a family epic of sorts, and of course, full of humor! Verdict? We were right!
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Based on articles I’ve seen, Crazy Rich Asians seems to be doing really well in theaters, and I’m so excited about that. I hope that more people will go and check it out. It’s definitely a romance story between Rachel (Constance Wu) and Nick (Henry Golding). I loved these two together. Nick comes from a lot of money and privilege, but he doesn’t let that change him. He’s a really good guy who genuinely loves Rachel and wants to make it work with her, though when she meets his family in the movie, it’s obvious that won’t be easy.
Nick’s family is well…crazy rich. They are over-the-top, a bit judgmental, and not the easiest people to get along with. However, there are some members that are easier to handle than others, like Nick’s cousin, Astrid (Gemma Chan) who I just loved! She has money and she uses it, but she’s such a good person! She’s genuinely nice and cares about others, and it’s really obvious to see throughout. Plus, she goes through her own issues in the movie and I just wanted to hug her!
Finally, there’s the humor. While the previews do make it seem funnier, I still laughed out loud quite a bit. Part of that is Rachel’s friend – and old college roommate – Peik Lin Goh (Awkwafina). She’s a fantastic friend who really helps Rachel navigate Nick’s family – and provides her with some fun makeovers too! She’s also really funny and one of my favorite characters. I want more of her if there’s a sequel, and I hope there will be (the book is part of a trilogy after all).
Recommended? Definitely! Are you interested in seeing Crazy Rich Asians, or have you already seen it? Let me know!
Did you like this review? Check out my movie review of Ocean’s 8 (which also stars Awkwafina).
AHHHHH I need to go and see this movie! I was going to see it this weekend but will wait until a friend comes back from vacation and see it with him. I have heard such great things about this, in sure it will be a huge hit (if it isn’t already)!
Great review! Have a fantastic day. =)
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
I am 100% on pins and needles waiting for this movie to be released ! I trued to read the book, but I couldn’t get into it, and from everything I’ve heard, the movie is amazing!
I really love humor, family and romance movies. Let alone it have the three. Gonna check the book first, though ?
I have heard so much about this film, I will have to check it out! Thanks for the review
I just heard about this movie on Saturday and heard that book was hilarious! I’ll check it out–thanks for the review!
IT WAS SO GOOD! I read the first book when it first came out and I remember praying for a movie. It didn’t disappoint!
I am so excited to see this movie! I wanted to see it over opening weekend but unfortunately it didn’t work out with my schedule, so I’ll hopefully be seeing it on Thursday of this week! I need to read the book too!
i NEED to see this movie! Thanks for sharing!
Darriyan x | http://www.darriyancateland.co.uk
I have heard so much about this movie! I really would like to see it at some point. I didn’t even know it was a book until they started talking about the movie being based on the book in some of the reviews I was reading. I’m glad to hear it lives up to the hype!
I’m so happy this adaptation was done right because all of the great representation. I can’t wait to see it.
Tori @ In Tori Lex
I can’t wait to see this!! My boyfriend won’t go lol so I gotta find some girlfriends!
I was supposed to see it this weekend and I got sick 🙁
I’m not a fan of the over the top rich lifestyle so I’m not sure how I’ll feel about this one but I think I’m going to give it a try anyway.
Karen @ For What It’s Worth
I hadn’t thought much of this but now that it is getting such great buzz. I am curious! I hope to see it!
I really need to read this book. I have seen so many good things about it. I had no idea there was a movie! Need to get reading quickly! LOL
I just saw this one yesterday and quite enjoyed it as well. It is definitely very close to the original story. The casting was so fantastic, wasn’t it?
I went and saw this Friday night and loved it! At one point I was crying, tears streaming down my face. At other parts I was laughing and smiling so hard. A great movie! Glad you liked it as well!
Oh, yay! I can’t wait to see this! I really wanted to go see it this weekend, but I have a Movie Pass and they just put all these crazy restrictions on what showings I can see, so I’m holding off to see if I can get in with the pass later in the week (it seems really dumb to pay for the show when I have the pass!).
This sounds so good! I still need to read the book but I definitely want to watch the film asap.
I didn’t even know about this movie but you make it sound really good. I have been to the movies in years but I might grab it on dvd at some point. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great review! I can’t wait to see this movie. I’ve been debating on reading the book first, but maybe I’ll just take a chance with the movie first.
I’ve been hearing about this but didn’t even realize it was a book first! It sounds fun and funny, and I’m glad to hear it was so good!
Oooh! I need to go see this!
Oh yay I am SO glad you enjoyed it! It’s one I’d really love to watch- though I’ll probably have to wait until I can rent or buy it somewhere. But I am so glad it was as cute as you’d hoped! And funny is a huge plus!
Ohh! I haven’t heard of this film or the book….It sounds like a good one. #bloggersbest
I saw it. Loved it and reviewed it too 🙂
Great movie!
I want to see this—so so badly! I didn’t realize it was based on a book!
A lot of the more traditional Chinese families are a bit judgmental and stuck-up, rich or not. xD Of course, I’m not generalizing this for all Asians, but it’ll be fun to see this portrayal on the big screen. But Nick sounds sweet despite this, so he gets alllll the bonus points. ?
I really enjoyed this series, and am hoping to see the film someday. I was excited to see the sequel was green lighted. I hope they will focus on some of the other characters in the book.
We had mixed feelings. I thought it would be funnier. Hoped it would be funnier. And the acting was not too special but the popcorn was good and we enjoyed being together and watching a movie without a lot of violence!
Wonder how the book is?
I’m almost done with the book! Last 10%. Can’t wait to see the movie version. I’m so glad you loved the movie though… I’ve read a ton about the adaption and they are different so I’m excited to see the movie soon!! ♥️