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2018
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3.8
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4.5
A taste thats pleasing and easy to digest for Hollywood and white people.
But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
4.5
The costumes are gorgeous, the scenery is stunning and the cast is top notch...
4.5
Chu doesnt hold back in highlighting the lavish lifestyles of his subjects.
Keith & the Movies
4.5
Clever and funny, assured yet vulnerable, Wu is fantastic as the romantic comedy everywoman.
Den Of Geek
4.5
The film is surprisingly ensemble focused for a rom com, giving this world and community a lived in quality.
Den Of Geek
4.0
Crazy Rich Asians is delightful and features an array of great performances. Funny yet inoffensive, sweet but not overly sentimental, it is one of the ..
Den Of Geek
3.0
If the storyline is strictly something old and borrowed, though, a peek at the crazy rich rainbow of Asian experience even one as razzle dazzlingly to ..
EW
4.4
And though the film may feel overstuffed, it all works in service of its story.
Rogerebert
5.0
This movie will make you fall in love with romantic comedies again.
Common Sense Media
3.0
A new ending, crafted just for the film and pulling strings from both Kwans first and second novels, does its best to bring the film to a satisfying c ..
Indie Wire
3.5
A movie that expertly manages to balance the opulence of incalculable wealth with the pragmatic, well grounded sensibility embodied by its heroine, Ra ..
Variety
5.0
But the tale is infused with a modern sense of money and personal reinvention.
Time Out
4.0
Its impossible for such airy summer fare to delve much deeper than it does into the moral pitfalls of this society.
The Guardian
4.0
As far as pure romcom spectacle is concerned, its a sugary delight; a Chinese language cover of Coldplays Yellow is gooey perfection.
The Guardian
4.0
Perhaps this good natured and spectacular comedy will be a jumping off point.
The Guardian
3.1
And that Crazy Rich Asians is often hilarious in making these observations will undoubtably ensure its enduring and widespread appeal.
3.8
Whats more, it will more than satisfy the sweet tooth of romantic comedy fans everywhere who have lately despaired that the frothy, frolicsome genre t ..
4.0
This rambunctious crowd pleaser succeeds when it allows likeable leads Constance Wu and Henry Golding to work their charm.
Screen Daily
4.5
If a woman isnt willing to pick family over career, she isnt good enough.
ETimes (TOI)
4.5
What she doesnt know is that Nick and his family are fabulously wealthy and hes basically Chinese royalty.
Collider
3.0
Jon M. Chus movie shines brightest when it focuses on its characters and their relationships.
Collider
2.5
But it also makes it hard to deny that the milieu well be spending the next hour and a half with is equally malevolently oblivious.
Vulture
3.5
A thoroughly captivating exploration of the rarefied question of whether true love can conquer head spinning wealth.
The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
But it isnt mean spirited.Rather, Crazy Rich Asians prevailing mood is one of joyfulness.
3.0
Theres too much and also not enough.Still, its hard not to have fun, though not always for poor Rachel.
The New York Times
3.8
However, in its keen and sensitive and moving observations about the uncertainty in being Asian American, its always drifting, and Wus incredible abil ..
Paste Magazine
4.5
Unlike so many recent romantic comedy heroines, Rachel doesnt long for something better or have her life in shambles.
Rogerebert
4.3
A Cinderella story with a cast that deserves to be seen in a lot more films.
IGN
4.0
Yes, the story is contrived as can be but a film like this can survive something like that if it is presented in a stylish and entertaining manner and ..
E Film Critic
2.5
Its silly to think that any one picture could ever stand in for a place, a subject, a realm of experience as vast and intricate as the Asian continent ..
4.0
Its not perfect, but it is impossible to not fall in love with Rachel, Nick and company. Its a celebration of love, family and culture, one that showc ..
The Young Folks
4.0
This is a romcom milestone and the best thing to happen to the genre in years.
3.5
Its a hefty logic pothole you need to step over to enjoy the ride that is Crazy Rich Asians, but once were firmly on the path to cinematic happiness, ..
Cinema Blend
4.0
However, it should be said that these deeper aspects are secondary, and for good reason, I guess as the film really is, at its heart, escapism.It work ..
JoBlo
4.5
Its on the more extravagant end of the genres escapist fantasy stories, but that makes it all the more fun.
Screen Rant
2.5
Generously you might say Crazy Rich Asians is a satire of Chinese family values and the social strata of the overseas Chinese as well as a major spoof ..
The Globe And Mail
3.8
The movie gets better when it returns to cultural traditions of family.
Philly
2.0
Little more than a cascade of genre clichs, lightly dusted with heavy handed, and arguably insensitive, cultural trappings.
One Guys Opinion
3.5
For all its carnival like antics, Crazy Rich Asians is all too aware of its own spectacle.
Village Voice
3.1
But theres more product placement than laughs.Kwans novel presents a too conventional to be interesting story, one with very limited comic horizons.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Like many romantic comedies, it prefers to skim the surface, staying shallow rather than diving deep.
ReelViews
2.0
American born Chinese economics professor Rachel Chu accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friends wedding only to get thrust into the l ..
Blu Ray
3.0
Knockout visuals, a winning cast, and an irrepressibly feel good vibe make this dazzling romantic comedy one for the ages; the only possible way it co ..
Chicago Reader
3.1
Chiarelli and Lim seem to forget that fact too often, and in process, theyve sacrificed the romance that should be a central component of this tale.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Golding proves a triumph of casting, a handsome prince for modern times.
4.4
At the same time, director Jon M. Chus Crazy Rich Asians ( out of four; rated PG 13; in theaters nationwide Wednesday) is also a shining, redefining e ..
Usa Today
3.1
This sequel, which follows Dwayne Johnsons Roadblock as he and other Joes attempt to prevent a nuclear armageddon, pares down both the narrative and n ..
Reel Film Reviews
1.5
A fairly harmless, often charming and entertaining paint by numbers romantic comedy...it has some good laughs along the way, and I walked out having b ..
You Tube
4.5
Even within what a lot of people view broadly as the same culture there are still cultural differences based on upbringing, based on background, and t ..
You Tube
4.0
nails it...Its just a good ensemble cast. You care about these people.
You Tube
3.0
As a stepping stone to greater things, this movie is important...and its a great date movie.
You Tube
4.0
I was dancing, it was so much fun, and I left the theater feeling great.
You Tube
2.5
As a romantic comedy, this film has nothing new to offer except the rise of a new comedy star, Awkwafina.
You Tube
4.4
This movie is totally delightful...Its a wonderful mix of old fashioned screwball comedy, romantic comedy, its almost a musical at some points.
You Tube
4.5
It was certainly a better movie than it was a book... This is exactly what I wanted.
You Tube
4.0
The first Hollywood movie with a mostly Asian and Asian American cast since Wayne Wangs The Joy Luck Club in 1993, the director Jon M Chus film has be ..
The Times
4.0
The director, Jon M Chu, thankfully, knows his rom coms. Theres Pretty Woman in here. Theres Bridget Jones and Ever After, but hes made them new.
The Times
3.0
There is no better definition of a feel good movie than a romantic comedy.
Lariat
3.0
The movie falters with a trite, groan inducing ending that would sink most movies, but a reservoir of goodwill gets us over that late bump in the road ..
News Review
4.0
With an uber attractive cast, good performances all around, lavish production values and the various to be expected trappings of the genre (that fans ..
Screen It
4.0
The film may be set in Singapore but its characters and themes will be instantly recognisable to anyone who has attended a fractious family wedding an ..
Independent
4.0
The film makes sure every extravagant detail pops, and some will probably dismiss this as an orgy for shopaholics, consigned to being a guilty pleasur ..
Rolling Stone
4.0
A sustained blast of stylish energy sustains the relatively thin plot through the overlong running time.
Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Not only does it fulfill its need to be engaging and cinematically enticing for general audiences, but retains enough cultural specificity to honor it ..
The Wrap
3.1
The trade off is that Crazy Rich Asians is thoroughly retrograde in every other way.
News Day
1.5
Chu is definitely not an actors director, being far more concerned with splashy spectacle than intimate human emotions, and often you can feel scenes ..
Film Journal
4.4
Still, Crazy Rich Asians is a preposterously fun movie that delivers exactly what its title promises.
New York Post
3.0
Unfortunately for Crazy Rich Asians, it has neither the wit nor the likability of Tony Stark.
Hindustan Times
4.0
Its a film thats entirely aware its an ornate fantasy, one meant to whisk you away to a land of unspeakably fine dresses, banquets and baubles.
The Guardian
3.8
As a romantic comedy, Crazy Rich Asians is fun and funny, if a little formulaic.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
But the rest works well.Whats most enjoyable about Crazy Rich Asians is that, while it never forfeits its sense of responsibility, it also never forfe ..
Az Central
3.5
The pace is breathless and the tone irreverent, starting with a witty montage sending up the telegraphic capacities of social media.
Smh
5.0
Heres a love story with genuine stakes, grown up characters and a great sense of fun.
Star Tribune
4.5
An opulent, juicy, splendidly silly, tears of joy spectacle reminiscent of the escapist fluff of 1930s Hollywood yet also a romantic fantasy that a pr ..
3.8
PG Under normal circumstances, it would be too bad that a vehicle of summer love and levity like Crazy Rich Asians has to carry the heavy load of repr ..
Toronto Star
2.0
True, it lacks a creative vision and relies far too heavily on a rather tired brand of comedy.
Daily Mail
3.0
Thats basically all the plot entails.But to eke out the two hour running time, it is lavishly gilded with scenes of such conspicuous consumption that ..
Daily Mail
5.0
To satisfy, a rom com just needs its emotional beats to land, and Chu hits most of his marks.
Slate
3.0
But, with its colourful characters and credible tradition versus modernity clashes, the film establishes a solid and fundamentally entertaining founda ..
Flim List
5.0
Crazy Rich Asians is a rom com that reveals the universal in the specific. The result is subtle in its message, sweet in sentiment, and swift in execu ..
Film Inquiry
4.0
While the film is strictly entertainment, it has enough substance to keep audiences engaged and involved.
4.5
FYI: This is the first Hollywood studio movie since Wayne Wangs Joy Luck Club (1993) to have an all Asian/Asian American cast.
Susang Ranger
3.0
Visually, Crazy Rich Asians is wonderfully bursting with tradition and culture.
Flickering Myth
4.5
This unique spin on the genre is as original and path breaking as it is well done.
Book My Show
4.0
This romantic comedys dramatic conflict, emerging from a long and methodical setup, yields a hearty yet familiar fable of love triumphant.
New Yorker
4.0
Good sidekicks are the essential secret ingredient of all good romantic comedies, yet it seems that Hollywood has forgotten how to write and cast them ..
Time
2.0
The sensational romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians is nothing less than a New Age Cinderella for these one percent times.
Boston Herald
3.0
What it brings to the big screen is the first all Asian cast in a big Hollywood production since Joy Luck Club more than 20 years ago.
The New Indian Express
1.5
What she doesnt know is that his family is the richest in Singapore.
The New York Times
4.0
Crazy Rich Asians has done the impossible created a romantic comedy not only funny and dazzling but politically relevant too, without betraying its ge ..
Express
3.0
Why should Asian Americans wait twenty five years for this shallowness
The Film Stage
3.1
You were expecting tears on such high thread count pillows.The endings jet fueled twist is hard to resist.
Boston Globe
3.0
We like to think critics loved Call Me By Your Name because of the acting and the yearning and that final scene about the bright burning, short lastin ..
Uproxx
3.0
And as for the wedding, well, this isnt any old wedding porn; its the best wedding porn new money can buy.
The Irish Times
3.5
Its largely a blast, anchored by an extremely confident lead performance from Wu.
The Atlantic
4.8
Crazy Rich Asians might not be a game changing romantic comedy, but its exactly the shot in the arm the genre needed.Its got all the makings of a pop ..
Lyles Movie Files
4.5
But as enjoyable as this cast and production are, the script doesnt quite escape some of the structural problems with Kwans narrative.
Birth Movies Death
4.0
In many ways, this supposed celebration of diversity disappoints. It doesnt matter. Its unpredictable female leads are as good as gold.
Standard
4.5
It is nuanced, it is complex, it is ridiculous, it is stupendous.
Pajiba
4.5
Directed with an exuberantly personal touch by Jon M. Chu from a spirited if uneven script by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim, this adaptation of Kevin ..
Los Angeles Times
3.8
This is kind of surprising considering just how predictable everything honestly is.
Movie Freak
3.0
Its world is so bright and Chus direction is so visually appealing that it provides an intoxicating rush that makes it feel fresh.
Detroit News
3.1
Adele Lim and Peter Chiarellis screenplay should be asking what it means to have this much money.
Groucho Reviews
4.5
Writers Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim find a fairly balanced way to turn what is a hackneyed plot point into crackling energy and charm.
Firstpost
4.5
New York Posts Johnny Oleksinski proclaimed: The rom com aint dead yet.
Firstpost
3.5
Set aside the cultural significance, though, and director Jon M. Chu has delivered a highly satisfying, decidedly old fashioned romantic comedy, garni ..
Cnn
3.8
Smartly funny, romantic without being cloying, and honest without resorting to manipulation.
Aisle Seat
2.5
The best scenes in the movie highlight why the core couple wont be remotely happy together...
Forbes
3.5
While Wu and Golding make for a very appealing screen couple, what really takes Crazy Rich Asians to the next level as a crowd pleaser is how much lif ..
Herald Sun
3.0
Even if youre not the type of viewer Crazy Rich Asians is for, dont be surprised one bit if you find yourself hooked in before its through charming an ..
Consequence Of Sound
4.5
But thats not enough to hinder what a fun and joyful gem this movie is.Crazy Rich Asians is a rare thing.
Vox
3.0
The glitzy picture doesnt reinvent the wheel, is a little predictable at times, but its genuinely entertaining and thats something.
The Play List
3.5
But were here for the confection, right.The magnificent artifice of it all!
Film Ink
5.0
DUMBO (64 minutes) G Walt Disney and his team were at their very best (and least cloying) in this 1941 fable about a baby circus elephant mocked for h ..
The Age
4.5
Its immensely entertaining and colorful, and it provides a great showcase for its large cast.
Maki At The Movies
3.0
Nick is an uncommon, unsympathetic love interest; he doesnt talk about his business, which feels like an unforgivable deception.
4.0
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You Tube
4.5
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You Tube
4.0
It may fall prey to the odd awkward joke or saccharine moment, but Crazy Rich Asians is a blast from start to finish.
Lw Lies
4.5
It doesnt matter if youre a banana, an egg or straight up white bread!
Abc
2.5
The whole package is extremely funny and rather jaw droppingly clever.
Abc
4.0
Crazy Rich Asians An effervescent breath of fresh cinematic air, this ridiculously entertaining film succeeds as an instant cultural touchstone and a ..
Nz Herald
4.0
A fitting, glammier cousin to Pixars wonderful animated short Bao, the film qualifies as a truly momentous achievement for Asian representation.
Flicks
4.4
Thankfully, it more than delivers on the entertainment front, too.With a screenplay by Adele Lim and Peter Chiarelli that makes personal empowerment a ..
Stl Today
5.0
From its stunningly attractive cast to its setting of gold plated opulence, Crazy Rich Asians is pure eye candy.And with its modern take on boy meets ..
The Stranger
4.5
Crazy Rich Asians is a joyful, old fashioned romantic comedy thats relatable no matter where you come from.
Cleve Land
3.5
Nick assumes his mom will be delighted that hes bringing home a Chinese girl.
Screen Crush
4.0
The whole film has an idiotic lan. Its a Jane Austen story done as razzmatazz romcom, plus a bit of all singing, all dancing Rebecca.
Ft
4.0
As a result, it is a ridiculous, self aware and entertaining film with mostly dudes, a high body count, lots of swearing and surprisingly bad CGI.
Independent Ie
5.0
But this is a romcom, not a social documentary, and it happens to be a very good one.
Independent Ie
2.5
But seeing it rolled out in a film that is being touted as a triumph for Asian film making, is dispiriting at best.
Stuff
4.5
In Crazy Rich Asians, director John M Chu does a magnificent job of imbuing familiar rom com tropes with a fresh and fun filled vibe.
Stuff
4.3
Its a genuinely charming romantic comedy with a good script and solid performances.
Ar Kansas Online
4.5
In terms of presentation, its bursting with enough energy and creativity to spin an old yarn into something new.
Film Racket
3.1
Wu and Golding are pleasant enough, but the chasm between their performances and Yeohs is hard to deny.
Larsen On Film
3.5
Watching the film and its lively ensemble, one gets frustrated thinking of all the time Hollywood has spent saying it would hire diversely if only it ..
Vanity Fair
4.0
Wu and Yeoh are perfectly cast in this at odds relationship, and share crackling chemistry that often threatens to overshadow the romantic relationshi ..
Refinery 29
4.0
Everyone we see is beautiful, stylish, ripped and toned.It would be sickening if it werent so warm.
The Sun
4.0
The result is hugely enjoyable, and hooray for Hollywood for making it happen. ..
Wsj
4.0
a film that adheres strictly to the formulas demanded while also being as thorough an indulgent delight as the over the top as the antics of the super ..
Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
Sharp in its observations on class and culture, and consistently hilarious, Crazy Rich Asians also succeeds on delivering a love story worth investing ..
Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
The opulent production design in the film is something a Sanjay Leela Bhansali would be proud of.
FilmFare
4.5
Forget being an Asian American film or a rom comits just a good film.Sure, its predictable.
Daily Dot
3.0
Youll laugh, youll cry and youll hunger for homemade dumplings all while basking in the presence of a movie that throws out all the stops with a liter ..
Patriot Ledger
3.8
Its lively and colorful, fun but significant; theres a little bit of everything here for everyone to enjoy.
Big Picture Big Sound
4.5
For an Asian American rom com lover like me, watching the movie was like biting into an ice cream sandwich and finding a delicious caramel center I ge ..
Film
4.0
That the films ending is relatively saccharine means that some aspects of the story in particular its willingness to indulge in the spectacle afforded ..
Film
3.0
This is, ultimately, more an important film than it is a good one.
Scmp
3.0
Its easy to see the appeal.Director Jon M. Chu (Now You See Me 2) has pulled together a terrific cast who breathe much life into their strong characte ..
The Film Pie
4.4
Crazy Rich Asians glimmers and sparkles, gives us characters to root for, and is pure escapist fantasy fun.
Chicago Sun Times
4.0
Sad as that may be, its just a fact that movies which look like this simply dont get made.
Punch Drunk Critics
4.0
You will laugh hysterically, possibly shed a few tears, and leave the theater with a whole lot of love in your heart.
Movie Web
4.5
It is in a lot of ways the Marvel movie equivalent of romantic comedies.
We Live Entertainment
4.0
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Straits Times
4.5
Sorely needed racial representation with aesthetic achievement.Politics with cinematic art
The Ringer
5.0
If the romantic comedy genre seemed dead in Hollywood, this sparkling gem with old fashioned craft and sharp, new fashioned ideas has just brought it ..
Dead Line
4.0
The way it is, the films most daring humor comes from dropping its lovebirds into hedonistic gilded cages.Can we retire the use of Wagners Ride of the ..
Film Comment
4.5
If you dont enter loving Awkwafina, you will leave doing so; she makes a hysterical bid for the title of best ever romcom BFF.
One Room With A View
4.5
It doesnt matter how many predictable rom com cliches show up in Crazy Rich Asians because the film is a lot of fun.
Solzy At The Movies
4.4
It would take too long to go into the funny and enjoyable performances from so many great people.
Awards Circuit
3.5
Its a boisterous ride that youll want to jump on time and again, still chortling with each rewatch your eyes greedily consuming the delights of Singap ..
Bitly
4.0
Its not an evenly complex portrait of wealth dazzling, resplendent, and only sickeningly indulgent for a moment but its a film winningly possessed wit ..
The Skinny
3.0
Crazy Rich Asians has substance, but most importantly, it has style.
Film Avclub
4.5
First, theres a nuzzly couple who are clearly made for each other.
reason
3.0
A film that breathes some much needed life into a genre that has had a spotty at best track record in recent years.
Bowling Green Daily News
3.5
Its an ice cream cone of a movie: the pleasures are simple and predictable, but also extremely rich.
Alternate Ending
4.5
But it is a resplendent, splendid celebration of romance and glamour and family drama as ever has been committed to screen.
Lainey Gossip
3.8
Is it as good as the book No. Did it make me happy Oh yes, and how nice to be reminded what a gift a joyful rom com can be.
Seattle Times
1.5
She even manages to affect some sort of chemistry with Golding, who, although dazzlingly handsome, doesnt bring much to this party. (
Film Journal International ..
3.8
Indeed, its the wide range of engaging characters that primarily provides Crazy Rich Asians with both its zaniness and its worthiness.
Clclt
3.0
This vibrant, immersive fantasy is brimming with life and, better yet, culture. Its totally winning and built for repeat viewings.
Fresh Fiction
1.5
Especially because its arguably the first major Hollywood movie since The Joy Luck Club, which came out 25 years ago, to feature an almost all Asian c ..
East Bay Express
3.5
More importantly, it serves as a subtle reminder of how very rarely actors of Asian descent play substantial roles in American movies, let alone makin ..
Seven Day Svt
4.0
Theres something magical about the rom com genre always being centered around a wedding.
Black Girl Nerds
3.5
Its a throwaway joke in a film filled with smarter, funnier dialogue.
Concrete Play Ground
4.0
The setup is simple, provided you park your critical skills at the concession counter.
National Post
3.0
Lets just say there are ideas here that would have benefitted from more exploration.
Original Cin
3.5
This is a glossy, energetic romance drama comedy that continues the process of putting Asia in a new light.
The Australian
4.0
The first major Hollywood production in years to boast an all Asian cast, this is precisely the movie entertainment we need at the end of summerfunny, ..
People
1.5
Overall, with ace production values, Crazy Rich Asians is a fizzy fantasy with the missing zing.
News18
4.0
Youll laugh, you might cry but youll definitely leave the theatre feeling good after watching it.
The National
5.0
When something is wrong they dont keep it to themselves or make up a lie to avoid it, they act like real mature adults and they talk to each other abo ..
Rendy Reviews
0.5
The jokes are so broad, the characterization so flat and the story so formulaic that I had a truly difficult time sustaining the excitement I feel tha ..
Third Coast Review
4.5
We knew that putting it on the big screen meant something.Cinema meant something, telling people it is still worth your time and energy to gather your ..
Blacknerd Problems
3.5
Youd have to go back to the Sandra BullockRyan Reynolds movie The Proposal, nine years ago, to find a romcom that has done this well.Hollywood has all ..
National Review
4.0
Like the Marvel superhero blockbuster, it is a cinematic milestone worth celebrating.
The New Paper
1.5
Fizzing with fun, dripping with excess, exuberantly silly but with a few serious asides, Crazy Rich Asians has so much broad audience appeal that Holl ..
Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
What kills this film are its flat performances, snails pace and almost complete lack of comic energy.
Tiny Url
3.0
It introduces us to a fabulous cast of talented, gorgeous performers all clearly loving the opportunity to be in a story with an all Asian cast.
Movie Mom
3.5
You can celebrate Crazy Rich Asians for many reasons, and all of them are valid its an unambiguously well made and well intentioned movie that does no ..
Trespass Mag
4.0
Sure, CRA is a sweeping romantic comedy with manipulative and even forced narrative elements, but it all comes together magically around Wus sweet and ..
Daily Film Fix
3.8
The way the finale is established, its entirely possible that this will have a sequel, too and that would be crazily welcome.
Qc Times
3.5
Crazy Rich Asians is a romantic comedy that manages to give a small sample of Asian culture in an enjoyable plot, full of humor and family traditions.
3.5
Though Crazy Rich Asians is a romantic comedy, its like Black Panther in that its a big, opulent ensemble piece that allows many people to shine, and ..
Fw Weekly
3.8
But the centerpiece comedy and drama moments almost always deliver.Rachels entry to the wedding feels like one of the all time stunning dress reveals.
Datebook Sfchronicle
4.0
But what most makes Crazy Rich Asians such a pleasure is its spectacular ensemble of performers so often unseen on American movie screens.
Ap News
4.0
Its lively and funny and sweet.Its not a musical, but the whole movie just sings.
Columbus Alive
3.8
Indeed, its the wide range of engaging characters that primarily provides Crazy Rich Asians with both its zaniness and its worthiness.
Film Frenzy
3.8
The movie often appears to be awed by the same outrageous wealth it purports to be ridiculing, and the comedy is sometimes broad and overplayed.
Sf Examiner
3.8
The film is just too frenetic, and violent, for those themes to come together in a satisfying way.Berg still cant let this clunker go without a few sc ..
Hollywood Into To
3.0
The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corner.Every decadent film frame deserves to ..
Us Magazine
3.0
When the movie fully shifts from its dazzling milieu to something thornier, it finally comes alive.
Spectrum Culture
4.5
Crazy Rich Asians invites us to indulge in the lifestyles of the rich and semi famous... and director Jon M. Chu does a deft job of making all that we ..
Mash Able
4.5
Case in point: the long dormant airplane climax which is fabulously brought back and turned into something utterly amazing.The movie is a wonderful fo ..
Culture
4.5
Crazy Rich Asians is a breath of fresh air, in every way imaginable.
Mid West Film Journal
3.8
It does not reinvent the romantic comedy.But it does remind us what one looks like when it works and what makes so many people love this genre thats b ..
Tulsa World
4.5
The eventual wedding ceremony includes flourishes so over the top you have to admire the gall and imagination it required.
Washington City Paper
3.5
Or to put it another way: it is not a terrific film but it is terrific that its a film, if that makes sense.
Spectator
4.5
Crazy Rich Asians doubles as a tantalizing, luxurious travelogue of stunning locations.
Battleship Pretension
3.8
While that sentiment holds largely true, its not wholly accurate; those behind the labeling likely forgot about Better Luck Tomorrow, the 2002 curio f ..
Cambridge Day
3.0
Dont let Yeohs attitude fool you, Asians is a cheerily light hearted and wonderful journey, that perfectly captures the trials of love in ways never d ..
The Only Critic
4.5
Awkwafina is perfectly cast as the nutty roommate with the hilarious family.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.5
But it can also simply be enjoyed as a wonderfully engaging romp.
News
3.0
Its basically the Fifty Shades franchise without the S&M and those wooden performances.
Review Journal
4.5
An escapist fantasy that entertains with its labyrinthine soap opera twists and turns, lush settings and all Asian cast but also digs a little deeper ..
Richard Crouse
3.8
Chus direction recalls the gentle humor and romantic charm of the great Ernst Lubitsch, especially in the final reveal at the films deliriously romant ..
The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.1
That said, the movie is otherwise a lot of fun, thanks to terrific actors and fine comedic writing.
Film Festival Today
3.5
Perhaps you should just settle back and enjoy the cool gags and sheer wish fulfillment fantasy, and remember the take home moral message: yes, money C ..
Adelaide Review
3.0
Crazy Rich Asians does end up falling for the same gimmicks weve seen before ... But as a cultural statement, its a necessary move in the right direct ..
Mac Guff
4.0
Its this nuance of Asian identity, Chinese and Singaporean, that Jon M. Chus sleek and enjoyable direction strikes so finely.
Impulse Gamer
5.0
Forget American prosperity.Asia is not only on the rise, it already has risen.
Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.0
Despite the overall lighthearted tone, Crazy Rich Asians is well aware its the first contemporary studio film with an all Asian cast since 1993s The J ..
Willamette Week
3.0
The dialogue is witty, if only occasionally laugh out loud funny.
Crooked Marquee
2.5
And while the characters are appealing enough and the cast is very beautiful and handsome, the story theyre trapped in is as exciting as a beige on be ..
Illinois Times
0.5
No matter how many jokes are made that pretend to laugh at the rich, there is a rejoicing in capitalist inequality that borders on obscenity.
3.0
That importance beats its heart onto the screen, creating a lovingly made movie to love all the more.
The Film Experience
4.5
She proves herself a comedic force to be reckoned with.I have very few criticisms for this movie because it sets out to create a breezy, lighthearted ..
Screen Zealots
2.5
This attention to the wealth of the 1% is just conspicuous consumption of another sort, and it aint pretty or funny.
Kdhx
1.5
Conspicuous consumption with a dollop of old fashioned (very old fashioned) romance has almost always worked at the movies.
Saportare Port
4.5
Its overt Asianness isnt a gimmick thats shoved into our faces its a cultural subtext that exists simply because these characters do.
Geeks Of Color
5.0
It has been a long time since a romantic comedy hit all the right notes.Crazy Rich Asians is a brilliant movie with a spectacular screenplay, amazing ..
Iol Co Za
3.5
What I like most about Crazy Rich Asians is the way it combines the old and the new.
Splice Today
4.0
And its got all the ingredients to be the big date movie comedy of the summerwaves upon waves of humor and heart, gorgeous characters, a fabulous sett ..
Parade
4.5
A swooning fairy tale romance that updates the Cinderella story to modern day Singapore.
L.A. Biz
4.0
But it uses that formula so gracefully that the movie feels fresh, largely thanks to its flawlessly cast Asian, Asian American and Anglo Asian actors.
Bbc
5.0
The film works on so many levels its simply a joy to sit through.
FlickDirect
4.5
At its core, the storys many themes whether its the clash of cultures, of class differences and of tradition versus modernity are all universal.
Gulf News
4.0
Like most rom coms, it is cheesy and predictable, all working out in the end, but thats what we watch these kinds of movies for.
Entertainment Ie
4.5
With all the colorful characters and so much eye candy, this film is more than palatable.
Movies and Shakers
4.0
The film acknowledges but doesnt pick apart the intricacies of large scale class warfare.
Metro Weekly
3.5
As such, it succeeds in smashing some societal barriers (using the best possible weapon: humor) and giving great opportunities to its talented actors ..
Leonard Mal
4.4
In so many ways as bubbly romantic comedy, as cultural document, as sharp commentary on the super wealthy, or as feminist empowerment tale Crazy Rich ..
Movie Cricket
4.0
A society rom com with all the dazzle of Sex and the City, but without the pornography of label worship. Rather than fawning over the excess, we feel ..
The Mercury
4.5
Yes, its a frothy, glittery rom com, but its also a joyful, flashy, feel good pic that takes you on a fabulous field trip youll be gushing over for we ..
At Home In Hollywood
3.0
Like an over decorated cake, its a sensationalized sweet treat and little more.
Looking Closer
4.4
Together, the two of them are utterly charming, and when they lock eyes during a wedding, their chemistry is overwhelming.But whats a romantic comedy ..
Twin Cities
3.5
Well made romantic comedies are always welcome, though Crazy Rich Asians has been expected to do way more than most movies in the genre.Realistically, ..
Caution Spoilers
3.5
Its been too long of a wait.But if theres going to be a breakthrough, the auspicious debut of Crazy Rich Asians is up to the task.
Dwight Brown Ink
4.5
Romantic comedy is one of the most tried and true storytelling tropes in the world.
Monsters And Critics
3.5
Crazy Rich Asians isnt the most consistent movie nor is it the most successful.
Film Monthly
5.0
Sure, Crazy Rich Asians doesnt capture my Asian American experience growing up in America, but it hits all the right notes.
Bust
3.0
Crazy Rich Asians is a largely banal rom com buoyed by a few standout performances and gorgeous production design.
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
4.0
The only excuse you have not to see Crazy Rich Asians is because you hate love.
Google
4.0
The narrative slowly unravels the inner workings of this supposed monster, crafting something much more intriguing than this genre often delivers.
The Jam Report
3.5
If it had a white cast, it wouldnt be remarkable at all.Except, it doesnt, and thats the point.
Student Edge
3.5
Crazy Rich Asians transcends borders claiming love stories as potential creators of meaning in a moment where the screens are multiplied with superher ..
2.0
Screenwriters Peter Chiarelli and Adele Li would rather concentrate on the spectacle of it all, the escapism if you will, but get knocked down by stra ..
Worldo Free L
4.0
Full of fun, colour and great performances, the movie maintains a consistent level of entertainment throughout, despite being slightly too long for it ..
What I Watched Tonight
4.5
Crazy Rich Asians is a romantic comedy giddy off its own supplythe answer to the question of what a romantic comedy would look like if it were shot li ..
The Muse Jezebel
4.5
joyous, universally relatable film in the tradition of the best mainstream rom coms.
3.1
Thanks to the cinematography, you can almost taste the sizzling food served from the gourmet food trucks and smell the aroma of fresh seafood from ven ..
Daily Journal
3.5
Special By By Sarah Gopaul Aug 17, 2018 in Entertainment Crazy Rich Asians is a hilarious and occasionally touching rom com that features a ground bre ..
Digital Journal
4.6
Its basically the film equivalent of a chilled, bubbly glass of champagne on a steamy August night: a refreshing, classy party starter.
Brightest Young Things
4.0
With great performances that made me cry a few times, a story that reaches the depths of a shark cage, and an absolutely impeccable production, youll ..
The Hollywood Outsider
4.0
Love may not be easy for any of us, but it sure is worth the struggle.
The Movie Minute
4.0
Like any of the best real life weddings, it makes you simultaneously laugh and cry and go awww! in the kissy bits.Suffering from post summer holiday b ..
Metro News
4.5
The film succeeds because Chu and company are strongly empathetic toward the targets of their comedy. The foibles of the Crazy Rich Asians are just li ..
Memphis Flyer
4.0
Featuring a majority Asian American cast the first studio film since 1993s The Joy Luck Club to do so the film embraces all the tropes of a swoon wort ..
Hot Press
3.0
In the end, Crazy Rich Asians plays it safe, narratively speaking, but that doesnt mean its not thoroughly entertaining.
Mediaversity Reviews
3.5
The central irony in Crazy Rich Asians isnt that its so much about Asians, its more about crazy rich people at which point ethnicity is really just a ..
Ex Press
3.5
Its an experience that will leave you feeling nice, with characters who end up feeling nice, about places that look nice, nicely made by seemingly nic ..
Pitts Burgh Magazine
3.0
A romantic comedy that connects with our times, but its artistic level does not transcend the generic rules and formulas.
3.5
I expect it to continue finding audiences with the positive word of mouth that should keep it going through the Fall.
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
4.0
This absurd wealth makes Crazy Rich Asians an exercise in escapist cinema.
High Def Digest
4.0
Despite being groundbreaking for its cast and subject matter, it also throws back to an age of Hollywood when romantic comedies were flashy, a little ..
Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
Crazy Rich Asians presents a new conversation while also leaning on some of the clichs that have plagued the representations of Asians in film and tel ..
Cocalecas
4.5
Its ridiculous that anyone thinks a single film can capture the Asian experience, whatever that even means, but this film is a great start toward show ..
Auto Straddle
4.5
When fakes are more real than the real A Confucian Confusion (Edward Yang, 1994) In 1991, the playwright Frank Chin wrote this of Amy Tans Joy Luck Cl ..
Mubi
1.5
While Crazy Rich Asians might be mired in melodrama and unoriginal story lines, its not a bad movie.
The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
3.8
Its been billed as rom com, but Crazy Rich Asians can hold its own in the drama department, also.In that regard its a rare film that can walk a tightr ..
Ohio
4.0
The cast is wonderful, and shows that Constance Wu and Henry Golding can carry a movie with their charm and outstanding talent in both comedy and dram ..
Business Insider
3.5
The film includes the expected emotional moments, ups and downs, and heartwarming resolutions.
3.0
They might not have the best material to work with, or the best director possible helming them, but they and rest of the cast shine brightly anyway an ..
The Lonely Film Critic
3.0
This week were catching up on a few weeks worth of movie news before Brian discusses Crazy Rich Asians, Constance Wu, and the rich culture highlighted ..
Mad About Movies Podcast
3.5
More than that though, it deserves to be seen purely because its a fun and well made romance story that has interesting things to say about the pressu ..
Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
4.5
Imagine the rowdy comedic timing of a Preston Sturges romp mixed with the subversive glamor of Ernest Lubitschs patented touch. Yet, beneath the glori ..
Sd City Beat
4.8
Crazy Rich Asians features an absolutely fantastic cast, clever writing, and enough style to overcome any rom com clichs it indulges in.
5.0
Its laugh out loud funny, swooningly romantic, deliciously decadent, and deeply touching.
Baltimore Magazine
2.0
This somewhat cheesy crowd pleaser offers a great deal of neurotic gossip addressed with annoying pomposity and superfluous multi cultural fashion.
Always Good Movies
4.5
The opulence of Crazy Rich Asians makes it different from other movies, but its the solid and straightforward storytelling that makes it great.
CultureMap
4.5
As a heavy handed throwback to the glitz and glamour of 1940s romances, Crazy Rich Asians succeeds.
Stabroek News
4.5
And in the process he gives this decades old Hollywood blueprint a welcome, refreshing makeover.
Spokane7
4.4
The script beams characters in and out of the story at will, letting the ensemble shine.
We Boughta Blog
4.5
Nicks familys estate runs over acres in land scarce Singapore, and is so fiercely guarded that the address doesnt exist on Google Maps.
Bitch Media
4.0
This dark tale full of twists and turns is wickedly funny and fun and a tad horrifying.
What She Said Radio
4.5
When she lands in Singapore, Rachel is like an innocent butterfly emerging from her American middle class cocoon into the awaiting mouths of snobbish, ..
Ncr Online
2.5
From start to finish it is a TV like flick that cant make up its mind whether its a drama or a romcom drama.If thats not bad enough, as noted, the fil ..
Kxl
3.5
Nothing could prepare New York economics professor Rachel Chu for the stonking wealth she encounters when her boyfriend flies her First Class (natch) ..
4.5
Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) is her own woman, a New York University economics professor, one who doesnt need a man to be fulfilled.
4.5
Crazy Rich Asians is a triumph on two fronts; both in its diverse cast and its beautiful storytelling.
The Pop Break
4.5
Its thoroughly wonderful, splendidly charming, and its my pleasure to report that Jon M. Chu has delivered the perfect romantic story with an all amaz ..
Awards Daily
4.0
The strong point of the film is the fascination of having an ordinary story in an extraordinary environment, always bearing in mind that it is an Amer ..
2.5
But the movie has fun, albeit in cliched rom com style, with class divisions.
Newport This Week
4.5
All of these connections, nuances, histories and complex class structures are enveloped within the confines of a charming and very amiable romantic co ..
5.0
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Kam Williams
4.5
What Rachel doesnt know, however, is that Nick is the only son of the Young family, one of the wealthiest and most prestigious families in all of Sing ..
4.5
Really, my favorite part about all of it is that Rachel doesnt need rescuing.
4.5
Those whove lamented the dearth of rom com films over the last several years will rejoice, for Crazy Rich Asians more than compensates.
4.5
As expected, the matriarch of the family, Eleanor Young (Michelle Yeoh), doesnt approve of the relationship.
4.5
Lesson in Asian culture, exquisitely captures the extravagance of Singapore with its jaw dropping wealth and luxury.
1.5
The materialistic plot is constantly trying to land the idea that being a millionaire is the best.
Pólvora
5.0
Rachel looks like Nicks family, but is viewed as an American and therefore an outsider who doesnt belong there.
4.5
A successful culture clash rom com carried by a three dimensional star turn from Constance Wu.
4.5
Crazy Rich Asians uses elements of the golden age of Hollywood to tell a modern and entertaining story.
El Nuevo DÃa (Puerto Rico ..
3.5
Crazy Rich Asians is as much an environment as it is a romantic comedy... The movie takes you away, and much of the trip is a pleasurable experience, ..
Nuvo
4.0
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Podomatic
1.5
Sign up for Flicks updates Chinese American protagonist Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) isnt aware that her boyfriend, Chinese Singaporean heartthrob Nick Y ..
Flicks
4.5
That soundtrack leaves one wondering ultimately for whom this film is made.
Medium
4.5
Not so in this infectious winner, which sweeps you off your feet and treats you to what feels like a five course banquet of laughs and tears, deftly m ..
Miamiartzine
3.5
While the dissection of family values in Chinese culture goes beyond the stereotypes, Crazy Rich Asians is not a film willing to sacrifice a good time ..
Planet S Magazine
3.5
This duplicity is why you cannot simply dismiss it as blockbuster fluff like many of its white Hollywood counterparts.
Buffalovibe
5.0
Thanks Jon M. Chu and the phenomenal cast, its such a joyful experience thats both funny AND romantic.
FlixChatter Film Blog
4.5
Its definitely a charming celebration of the hotness of lactose intolerant economics professors.
The Undefeated
1.5
American critics found the film to be touching, moving, warm and hilarious, but it merely trades one stereotype for another.
Australian Financial Revie ..
3.0
Ethnicity aside, this is one of the best and most effective rom coms in quite a while, a movie that is sure to win over the hearts and minds of any au ..
AXS.com
3.5
Its a numbers game.Make enough movies and some are bound to be good.
Truth Dig
3.0
It is certainly one of the best romantic comedies in recent years and will go down as a classic in the genre.
Crunch On This
1.0
2018 08 17 Crazy Rich Asians Mile 22 Aug 17, 2018 Arriving on a wave of anticpation, Crazy Rich Asians is finally in theatres.
Cbc
4.5
Crazy Rich Asians is the perfect way to avoid reality, so if that sounds tempting, I suggest you avail yourself of its charms.
Malibu Times
1.5
Yet, there has been little examination of what excessive capital promises racially denigrated subjects.
Hyperallergic
4.5
Still, the film doesnt skimp on the basic rom com pleasures, or the eventual swell of happy tears as Rachel and Nick solidify their love in spite of t ..
Deep Focus Review
3.5
Im Rain Jokinen and I wrote my first movie review at the age of twelve.
Mulling Movies
4.5
It is a fair bit better than whatever your idea of a generic rom com is: Its funny, its charming, and it looks fantastic.
KMUW - Wichita Public Radi ..
4.5
Theres a fake river at Collins 40 million dollar wedding.But perhaps the most unbelievable element of all is Rachel Chus breezy, wow thats wild but fu ..
Another Gaze
4.5
Jon M. Chu captures to perfection the tension and joy that there is in the family meetings.
3.0
It can be apparent where the script exerts more force than others, mainly to keep a particular joke afloat or a value anchored.
In Session Film
3.5
Want some variably intentional laughs with that eye candy.Youll get it.
48 Hills
4.0
The series is populated by camp stereotypes and very tired jokes.
Arts At L
4.0
But what makes it truly stand out from the pack is its accurate portrayal of filial traditions and viewpoints.
The AU Review
4.5
For Crazy Rich Asians, that genre happens to be a rom com, and as a rom com, its..fine: a light and fun romp that occasionally struggles to rise above ..
Strange Harbors
3.5
In anticipation of the shows 700th episode, Adam and Josh and fellow podcast veteran Dave Chen from the /Filmcast consider what a decade plus podcasti ..
Film Spotting
2.5
Its a messy, fractured picture that isnt done any favors by Chus uneven direction, which ranges from inspired to profoundly dull.
Chicago Cinema Circuit
3.1
In a time when old school romantic comedies have been mostly relegated to Netflix original movies, Crazy Rich Asians delivers an unabashedly glamorous ..
In Lander
3.5
A romantic comedy that manages to escape some of the genres cliches, moving away from its potentially soap operaish roots.
3.0
Sure, there are some unnecessary side characters and the wealth worship is a bit off putting, but the romance and humor are mostly on point, and the c ..
3.0
The storyline itself is classic rom com.What makes Crazy Rich Asians stand out, and provides the real entertainment, is the films sense of humour.
Farout Magazine
3.0
The film is the first Hollywood production since The Joy Luck Club 25 years ago to feature an all Asian cast, which is a good thing.
Blog Franciscan Media
4.5
Without lazily defaulting to formula, the film reinvigorates its genre.
Scene Creek
4.0
If this is the future of rom com, consider me converted. I was so impressed by the overall film and would recommend it to anyone.
Lucy Goes to Hollywood
2.0
...the heart of the film is Yeoh, who is finally getting her due...Eleanor could have easily been dismissed as a stereotypical villain, but Yeoh gives ..
Edge Media Network
5.0
Let the goosebumps and tears rush over you as you relish in what could be one of the most awe inspiring moments in a rom com youll ever see.
5.0
Its a movie that has cast a long shadow over a lot of Asian American narratives a litany of intergenerational anguish and affection that generated cri ..
Buzz Feed News
4.0
We have had so much fun building this community with you.Thanks for all the memories, Flixster
Admin Flixster
4.5
A good rom com should sustain that sensation of blissful ignorance from credits to credits, and Crazy Rich Asians is a great rom com, full of bubbles ..
My New Plaid Pants
3.0
Whoever said (ahem, white boys in charge of the Hollywood purse strings, were looking at you) that diverse stories arent of interest or that a good ro ..
Patch
5.0
Not only does director Jon M. Chu do a marvelous job of bringing the lavishness of Kevin Kwans book to life but hes filled the movie with a supporting ..
Bellingham Herald
4.5
May have a familiar base but theres a fresh gloss thats been applied that allows Jon M. Chus comedy to reign as a new wave for a genre that too often ..
Qnews
4.5
Asian characters deserve a rom com. Asian characters deserve to be in love! And with each other! If Asian viewers can see themselves portrayed in many ..
Pride.com
3.5
I must admit, it is one of the most impressive cinematic weddings in my memory.
Aapress
1.5
Films like Crazy Rich Asians dont come around a lot, but for goodness sake, lets see more of them.
Williamson Home Page
4.5
They speak perfect English and hold engrossing conversations about love and family.
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