What else could we expect from an asian made or produced movies? It should be epic and magnanimous in proportion, spectacular and richly endowed in its rich, exotic culture and tradition that depicts the old cultural lingo and prominence of grandeur and stature especially if the lead roles are wealthy.
The most common story would be the gap between each families when it comes to wealth, connections and matriarchal dominance. There could be warlords and slaves and slavery is like customary part of the deal when rich and poor collides.
Well, it's my first time to watch the highly acclaimed, Hollywood endorsed movie CRAZY, RICH ASIANS. Why crazy? Are they crazy enough to be rich or their attitude are crazy enough to stir controversy?
Story: Rachel Chu, an Economics professor whose living in with Nick Young. Nick (Nick's resemblance to Elvis Presley is obvious) was invited by his best friend in Singapore to be his best man for his wedding and they both went to Singapore to attend the wedding. Rachel doesn't know much about Nick's family if it had been informed by her friend Akwafina ( has resemblance to Miley Cyrus) who lives in a mansion together with her odd parents, brother and sister (by its standard of living, they are rich!) but Nick's family is more than rich. How much richer could be somebody and how to tell them apart? Is it by the kind of house they are having? Their fashion clothes and jewelries? The massive tracts of land? Fat checkbooks, lavish modern vehicles and lots of bling- blings? Stocks and bonds? It turned out Nick's family owned hotels and residential homes in Singapore. Nick doesn't looked rich by the way he is dressed like an ordinary man of his age. I didn't know or not familiar that Singaporeans are dark in color when it comes to their complexion. I first thought Singaporeans have white complexions just like most Chinese. Then I remember that most Singaporeans are part Chinese-Malays. So that was it, their family is rich but stingy. It's a common trait. Stereotyping? Ah, they knew such trait is dominant among them. They wont be rich if not for being stingy and that's part of their culture and tradition. While Rachel seems to know how to play the part, she knew what she likes, like that of the big crusted emerald gemstone on Nick's mother's finger. She turned down the diamond ring because she would like to have that huge emerald stone. Some people are crazy and they will play to win it.
My observation to this movie went beyond asking why Nick's lips are so dark compared with other actors in the movie? It was explained that Nick smokes cigar. Or he could be a blue baby. Baby dumpling? It could be a dark lipstick. Did you know that make-up is now available for actors? What else? Akwafina and Mateo (Nico Santos of Superstore show) are scene stealers. Two actors whose natural acting and demure facial recognition are unforgettable in this Asian movie, they are scene stealers. Then the sudden entrance of the movie actress Kris Aquino dressed in proverbial stunning yellow gown at the wedding. She's pretty. It was just spur of the moment scene but her fans love it. Then the wedding theme which kind of splendid ritual to the amazement of the viewers and invited guests... that's one of a kind. It's not red carpeted nuptial, water flows at the aisle of the grassy, flowery, lagoon OMG! Plus the wedding song? That's one of the magical scene for this movie. I first thought the bride will turn into a mermaid and Aquaman will save the day. Ha ha ha! Just kidding!
Michelle Yeoh is still the most famous Asian dramatic actress and whose presence always goes back to action, epic movies such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Rachel Chu played by actress ? Lainey Lui of the Social? No? Rachel is played by Constance Wu and actor Henry Golding played the role of Nick Young.
I think there will be a part 2 for this movie. If there is please dress Rachel with beautiful clothes. She needs it more than the rest of the extras. Darn Economics!
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I think in our time, in our generation we wont know who are RICH and WEALTHY. Because the rich are frugal, they don't look rich and they don't dress rich enough to be looked at. I mean the so called "rich & wealthy" were actually rich with debts and being hunted down by the IRS.
Better live according to your means. But it's okay to dress nicely, neatly and grooming should be in good terms with your good personality. Yung mga mayayabang dyan pretending to be rich please show us your income tax. Yun lang.
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