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'Crazy Rich Asians': No karate chops nor roundhouse kicks . . .

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Billy Wonka

This all Asian, English-speaking romantic comedy/drama with a classic story line rejuvinates the genre that has been used by everyone but Asians. (To my memory.) Based on a international bestseller (so I'm told) it shows the trauma of a "banana" (yellow on outside-white on inside) traveling from NYC with her richly rich boyfriend to a family wedding in Singapore.

I found this very fresh because of the writing, direction, and cast, of course. Here is a movie where Asians aren't involved in war, terror, or epic fistacuffs with each other. It's a different slant to the classic tale of reluctant girl friend meeting overarching moms and family.

I can see why this has done well and I hope we get more films like this one in the near future.

3.5 wonks for cheerful diversity and cast
0 wanks because there were no poliitical axes to grind

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A Big Plus from me - jedrider 12:48:29 09/05/18 (0)
I saw it because I wanted to see our new masters.

Funny and entertaining and made for the Big Screen.

Don't wait for this to be on DVD.
RE: 'Crazy Rich Asians': nice visuals, predictable story. - beach cruiser 04:42:32 08/21/18 (1)
Banana? the movie specifically makes the point, she is not a banana. perhaps you missed that dialog statement, made while talking with her friend about conflicts with the mom.

I went for the nice visuals, and don't mind a romantic comedy, with a senor discount and a chance for some laughs. . The girls in my row laughed more than me, as expected. I was impressed with how much singapore has changed,

I liked" the spy who dumped me" better, even though it had problems, it was much more entertaining, more laughs and fun.
- RE: 'Crazy Rich Asians': nice visuals, predictable story. - Billy Wonka 06:56:05 08/21/18 (0)
  In fact, to an Asian, she was a banana being American bred. It was a funny moment in the film and not a serious statement, obviously. I had never heard the term before. Amusing.
  
  Ironic a Japanese actress played centerpiece in a Chinese family (that had moved to Singapore).
  
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  I enjoyed "Dumped" quite a lot. I'm a big McKinnon fan and find her fun to watch. It was a great "beat the heat" film.

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