Kevin Kwan's debut novel,Crazy Rich Asians, was one of 2013's most delicious summer reads, a soapy send-up of modern Asian high society that was quickly optioned byNina Jacobson's Color Force (The Hunger Games) withIvanhoe Picturesfinancing. Now Kwan is back with sequelChina Rich Girlfrien...
so time passes quickly. It's gorgeous to look at with its flashy sets and wardrobe. The film actually does feel a bit deeper for me, as it portrays really well the culture shock of Asian Americans travelling to the East for the first time. I could definitely relate to it, which just ...
In 2018, director Jon M Chu brought the Kevin Kwan novel Crazy Rich Asians to the big screen. Highlighting a predominantly Asian cast, it not only became the highest-grossing romantic comedy of the 2010s but also highlighted Asian representation in mainstream cinema. The movie also encouraged ...
Here's why the sequel toCrazy Rich Asiansis taking so long to come to fruition. The 2018 romantic comedy, currently available forstreaming on HBO Max, was written by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim (based on Kevin Kwan's 2013 novel of the same name) and directed by Jon M. Chu surpassed...
'Raya and the Last Dragon' Screenwriter on Asian Representation: "No Story's About Us Without Us" Interviews Writer Adele Lim and producer Osnat Shurer also reveal some big changes made to key characters in the film. By Perri Nemiroff Mar 5, 2021 The Most Romantic Movies You Can Watch...
“Crazy Rich Asians” (2) and AAJA 2018! Hollywood premiere! Finally! “Crazy Rich Asians” showing on the big screen in America! Loved seeing the sneak preview last week in Houston with my AAJA fa...
Buoyed by a stellar cast, Crazy Rich Asians rises above its rom-com center with a unique perspective on the Asian experience that is sure to resonate with its intended audience. Full Review| Original Score: B |Jan 29, 2021 Joey MoronaCleveland Plain Dealer ...
Crazy Rich Asians: Directed by Jon M. Chu. With Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan. This contemporary romantic comedy based on a global bestseller follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family.
Jan 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 nor funny. We never got...
Crazy Rich Asians: Directed by Jon M. Chu. With Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan. This contemporary romantic comedy based on a global bestseller follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family.