Crazy Rich Asians
Warner Bros. | Release Date: August 15, 2018
6.6
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Generally favorable reviews based on 317 Ratings
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mediaconsultantSep 15, 2018
The screenwriters, actors and actresses played their parts as best as they could when not given authentic direction . Apart from Golding , Keng Hua & Constance , the rest of the film crew hammed up , strutted and pranced and the dialogue wasThe screenwriters, actors and actresses played their parts as best as they could when not given authentic direction . Apart from Golding , Keng Hua & Constance , the rest of the film crew hammed up , strutted and pranced and the dialogue was stilted as stage actors could only deliver . In essence , they were caricatures of themselves. Crazy Rich Asians , written by Kwan who left Singapore at ten years of age , is a fiction of his Americanized imagination and produced to impress a Western audience who prefer their crass , loud mouth , braggarts of Asian stereotypes confirmed . And they were duly given that .… Expand
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ashratempelDec 26, 2018
This was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Shallow and disgusting. Not at all funny.
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joelmpaNov 23, 2018
Triter than the tritest sitcom, Crazy Rich Asians revels in adoring the material excesses of its super-rich subjects while pretending to mock them. The two leads can’t act, most of the other roles are silly caricatures - with the exception ofTriter than the tritest sitcom, Crazy Rich Asians revels in adoring the material excesses of its super-rich subjects while pretending to mock them. The two leads can’t act, most of the other roles are silly caricatures - with the exception of Gemma Chan, who somehow conveys authenticity in a sea of contrivance. The humor is few and far between. I have no idea why so many critics recommended this forgettable waste.… Expand
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swelleanorJan 2, 2019
I bumped my rating up because I am glad that a film with an Asian cast has done so well. I also am a fan of Constance Wu and Awkwafina. This movie, however, made me angry. Not sure why it's called a rom-com when it is neither romantic norI bumped my rating up because I am glad that a film with an Asian cast has done so well. I also am a fan of Constance Wu and Awkwafina. This movie, however, made me angry. Not sure why it's called a rom-com when it is neither romantic nor funny. We never got any hint at why the central couple was so meant to be together, except presumably the simple fact that they are both attractive. The movie is visually stunning, for sure, but at the end of the day it just felt like a movie about how great it is to be filthy stinking rich. Not worth my hard earned money, that's for sure.… Expand
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EludiumQ36Nov 17, 2018
First, I'm a dude and not a rom-com fan so my rating reflects that. This film is a chick flick, an idealized rom-com with asian actors instead of Hollywood B-listers. I only lasted 20 minutes before puking but it was enough to grok it. ItFirst, I'm a dude and not a rom-com fan so my rating reflects that. This film is a chick flick, an idealized rom-com with asian actors instead of Hollywood B-listers. I only lasted 20 minutes before puking but it was enough to grok it. It also seems very paint-by-the-numbers, plot-predictable. Notwithstanding that observation, it's not bad for what it is, but it's not for everyone. If you're a teen femme then you'll love this, hence the high ratings, but if you're 80% of everyone else then it's a hard skip.… Expand
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clifbarAug 29, 2018
This movie was so boring, I finally walked out. There was little to no plot. It was all about showing luxurious earrings, airplanes and houses. I totally did not see what all the hype was about.
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raporgiFeb 27, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. stupid movie. anybody who knows anything about the real Singapore will tell you its garbage. the good looking people mustve collected from all over, most native Singaporeans are not particulary handsome or pretty, the male lead isnt even Singaporean(he's half Brit/Malay). Singapore is like living in a spaceship complete with robotic collectivist hivemind people. everything is pricey and overrated except for the train system. satay and chili crab are nothing special. also why are indians/malay/minorities depicted mostly as servants? this movie makes being filthy rich look boring. a bachelor party in international waters and people are only dancing and eating? where's the drug use and sex?… Expand
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JonDocNov 21, 2018
Underwhelming and bland romantic comedy. The filmmakers obsession - nay, veneration - of obscene wealth and weddings that cost $10million+ was just vulgar. Over-entitled, obnoxious rich kids acting like jerks was commonplace and seemed to beUnderwhelming and bland romantic comedy. The filmmakers obsession - nay, veneration - of obscene wealth and weddings that cost $10million+ was just vulgar. Over-entitled, obnoxious rich kids acting like jerks was commonplace and seemed to be just acceptable. The movie glamorised the unreal, and unattainable world of the richest 1%; with an unhealthy fixation on luxury products, glamorous locations and posh British accents. Having said all that the costumes, sets and production values were high and the actors were all fabulous looking, but it all felt empty and immoral.… Expand
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DavidnbAug 19, 2018
This is nothing but just another run-of-the-mill engagement party rom-com. The fact that this is the first all asian cast in a quarter century makes that fact even more egregious. Also, the only gay character is presented as an asian over theThis is nothing but just another run-of-the-mill engagement party rom-com. The fact that this is the first all asian cast in a quarter century makes that fact even more egregious. Also, the only gay character is presented as an asian over the top fop, so, so much for breaking down stereotypes. If this movie had an all white cast it would have been panned by the critics.
Oh, and let me place my Razzie vote for Henery Golding for the worst performance by a leading man.
The more I think about it, the more I hate it.… Expand
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OlivierPielAug 16, 2018
People are fawning over a hyped up drama, whose plot is a simplistic afternoon Cantonese or Korean soap opera, that doesn't represent the real Singaporean culture. For those who know TVB, you know what I mean.
Also: Minus points for onlyPeople are fawning over a hyped up drama, whose plot is a simplistic afternoon Cantonese or Korean soap opera, that doesn't represent the real Singaporean culture. For those who know TVB, you know what I mean.
Also: Minus points for only showing Chinese faces in Singapore and where minorities (Malay and Tamils) only play servant roles. So this is the new Hollywood reverting to its worst impulses: Chinese are the new masters and everyone else is an Uncle Tom, sorry an Uncle Tong?… Expand
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KorbenX9May 2, 2022
Horrible movie, absolute cringe from start to finish with the most unrelatable characters and scenarios I've ever experienced. Only gets good review for asian inclusion, but this alone does not make a movie good and this one in particularHorrible movie, absolute cringe from start to finish with the most unrelatable characters and scenarios I've ever experienced. Only gets good review for asian inclusion, but this alone does not make a movie good and this one in particular falls flat in every scene...… Expand
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BitashSep 9, 2019
When it came out I could not image a this movie being any good. I just saw it last night and I have to say, I was super entertained! And I am the girl who didn't like Wonder Women and Aqua man!! It was well done, funny and super entertainingWhen it came out I could not image a this movie being any good. I just saw it last night and I have to say, I was super entertained! And I am the girl who didn't like Wonder Women and Aqua man!! It was well done, funny and super entertaining and not very predictable! Super fun scenes and just fresh! I loved it:)… Expand
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redhottMay 11, 2023
It took a few years to watch it. I have to say: I don't like it. The reason being mainly that it is a posh girl, posh boy, rich cliche story, right? Oh, this. Oh, that. It is boring, it is constantly about showing off the top rich of society.It took a few years to watch it. I have to say: I don't like it. The reason being mainly that it is a posh girl, posh boy, rich cliche story, right? Oh, this. Oh, that. It is boring, it is constantly about showing off the top rich of society. If it had no "Asians" in its title, I am sure if would have failed as a film. If you like high society films and shows -- sure, got for it. Everybody else will gladly ignore it. Just lame imho.… Expand
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BootsyFeverNov 24, 2019
A film like Crazy Rich Asians is manufactured to play on women’s desires that leads to unreasonable expectations on men. I am not speaking on the fantastical “love” aspect of the film, it would be great if the film was about Rachel ChuA film like Crazy Rich Asians is manufactured to play on women’s desires that leads to unreasonable expectations on men. I am not speaking on the fantastical “love” aspect of the film, it would be great if the film was about Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) and her desire to be with Nick (Henry Golding) but due to Nick’s family it’s not easy. But deep down that’s not what the film is about. So what is it about?

It’s about the glitz and glamour of being incredibly rich. It’s about a woman’s fantasy that one day the man they are with will invite them to Singapore to meet his family and it turns out his a billionaire. So Sally whose been with Dave for 2 years is about to meet his Mum in Texas. She is expecting them to fly first class and rock up in a Mansion. Instead it’s a two bedroom apartment and she finds out that Dave has $120,000 in student loans. Sally is going to subconsciously resent him for this even though she will pretend she doesn’t. It’s like the porn argument that is subjected on men all the time. The women on these videos do outrages things on camera and the belief is that men will expect the same thing from their girlfriend or wife. The difference between the two is that men are inundated with scornful information and education on how women should be treated and the realities of a relationship. Is a crazy, rich, Singaporean vacation a reasonable expectation? A film like Crazy Rich Asians doesn’t come with any advisory information or education. The opposite, they are embraced, they are heavily marketed and when a group of women go to see this movie they arrive home depressed and saddened on their own living situation which will in turn reflect poorly on the men in their life.

And don’t be tricked in thinking this is some empowering movie. Yes, Rachel Wu is an economics professor but this isn’t a film about a Chinese immigrant who is bought up by a single mother who has to toil her way through high school and college all while being bullied for being different. No, this is a film about how a Chinese/American woman who luckily met a man who happens to be the richest man in the world, oh, and she happens to be an economics professor. I am no different either, I got caught up in the way the film was presented. The vibrant elegance in which the film was shot as the two love birds arrived in Singapore, where, at times, it feels I was watching a commercial from the Singaporean Tourism Department as Nick mutters walking through the food markets “you know, this is one the only places in the world where street food vendors actually earn Michelin stars”. I got caught up in the massive parties and the outrages way a bride walked down the aisle. I laughed at Akwafina, Ken Jeong & Ronny Chieng, even though I thought Ronny was a little too much. And I did find both Rachel and Nick charming even though they’re both a little stale and required all this glitz and glamour to make them more enduring.
But that shouldn’t disguise the fact that while Rachel pretends that money is meaningless, it actually means everything. Rachel is the personification of what we think we will act like. But it’s not reality. Reality is that money dictates everything from our education, family and who we fall in love with.

I am not saying movies like this shouldn’t be made. It is fun to step away from reality and imagine a world where such a predicament exists. What I am saying is that we shouldn’t be naive to that fact that deep down such issues may arise. Men have to deal with expectation/reality every single day and in modern times I believe that is warranted. But I also believe that it should work both sides. Both men and women desire different things and because one expectation is deemed more sensible than the other it doesn’t discount its impact on a potential partner. So let’s cut the **** and say that movies like Crazy Rich Asians are just as detrimental to relationships as Two Girls, One Cup, even if it’s much easier on the eyes.… Expand
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SdeesDec 31, 2019
The worst way to represent asian identity. Feels almost too desperate for recognition.
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Jxw5370Jul 18, 2021
Just a terrible excuse for a movie. Please give me that time back holy hell. Yeah we all know rich people suck. That’s literally the whole movie. Rich people being **** horrible humans and that’s it. Two supporting characters were the onlyJust a terrible excuse for a movie. Please give me that time back holy hell. Yeah we all know rich people suck. That’s literally the whole movie. Rich people being **** horrible humans and that’s it. Two supporting characters were the only people worth watching the whole movie.… Expand
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