Crazy Rich Asians | Blogmas Day 6

Happy Blogmas Day 6!

Today's review, as you can see, is Crazy Rich Asians. I was really looking forward to see it, and now I'm really excited to review it!

Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) is a college professor, happily living in the world of her work with charming and supportive boyfriend Nick Young (Henry Golding), so when Nick asks her to accompany him to his best friend's wedding in Singapore, she is slightly apprehensive. However, she bites the bullet and goes anyway - what's the worst that could happen? But when Rachel gets to Singapore, she finds that Nick isn't exactly who she thought he was. His family is ridiculously rich, and he's one of Singapore's most eligible bachelors. As Rachel is thrust into the spotlight, she has to decide if being with Nick is worth the fame, jealousy and worst of all, the family that look down on her.

The first thing you'll notice about the film is the amazing use of visuals. Both in terms of the landscapes used, and the scene that shows the power of social media near the beginning of the movie. It was extremely effective in showing the fame of Nick and his family, and does it in a way that completely holds the audience's attention.

Even before you get there as an audience member, Singapore is an important character in the movie. In fact, there are times when it feels like Singapore is more important than any of the characters. As someone who's never been to Singapore, it made me feel like I was there.

Something interesting about the movie is that there are parts when it feels like you're watching a modern fairy-tale. This is particularly true when Rachel sees the Young mansion for the first time. You as the audience feel like you're watching Cinderella just before she meets prince Charming.

What I found extremely effective about the movie is that, as an audience member, you feel like you're living the lifestyle of the rich and famous You're constantly stuck to Rachel's side, experiencing this strange world as she is. You're allowed to live vicariously through her, and at times, you feel like you are her.

However, while the visuals and premise of the story is very interesting, the film should rely on the conflict that Rachel faces once she gets to Singapore. But the conflict in the film seems extremely petty and childish, and it didn't feel like there were any real stakes in the movie, mainly because Nick wasn't a character that you thought would ever leave Rachel - you're not worried about their relationship, which you should be for this film to really work. In addition to that, not much happens in the film for the first hour and a half, which is when it started to get really interesting.

Overall, it's a visually stunning film, with an interesting story and really great characters. But it doesn't quite do all it can in terms of conflict - you should feel worried for the main couple, but for the most part, you don't.

7/10

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