Let me say straight off the bat that this does not give an accurate representation of 99% of Singaporeans, such as myself, ordinary people with more modest, down-to-earth backgrounds. This didn't stop me from enjoying this movie, which featured terrific acting, a storyline that translated decently onto the screen and wonderful camerawork and production values.

Michelle Yeoh, acting as the stern, imposing mother of the male protagonist Nicholas gave the standout performance for me- I could sense the intensity of this character without going over-dramatic. Constance Wu, playing the female protagonist, also did terrifically as the girl thrust into a world she's totally unprepared to face. Everyone else, including Henry Goulding as the male protagonist, were also solid.

I found the character development in the movie impressive, not just with the two main characters but even the minor ones too, as their backstories and motivations for behaving the way they did unfolded effectively. The storyline does fall prey to corny moments typical of most rom-coms- indeed, on that note, the story itself unfolded in a manner very formulaic of a rom-com, but that isn't too big of a deal in a script which overall works well. And it's supplemented by interesting camerawork and beautiful production values, illuminating the story very nicely.

Many people seem to really detest this movie (and even the book it's based on),perceiving it as a shallow, silly, even offensive glorification of ultra-rich families and modern-day materialism. I'd say that's too simplistic of an overview, as the heightening of a mega-wealthy bubble that is presented in the story is simply to illustrate the issues and circumstances that someone in that scenario would face. It draws out themes such as the love of wealth, the desire to maintain a reputation before others, and how to manage cultural/social expectations and traditions when they conflict with your wishes. That is something I really appreciated in the film, and would recommend you disregard the negative reviews and give it a watch.

Director Jon Chu was brilliant in Now You See Me 2, so naturally Crazy Rich Asians was a must see for me. What surprised me the most about the film was the phenomenal, and fairly untapped, acting talent from the entire cast. Constance Wu was absolutely perfect. It was difficult to praise any one performance besides hers because everyone was so genuinely great. I believe this speaks on the state of Hollywood and portraying Asians in primary roles. So many Asians actors and actresses are limited to supporting roles, so I hope that the break out cast of Crazy Rich Asians shows future movie makers that there is unbelievable untapped potential in the acting market. As the credits were rolling, I found myself feeling so happy and I could not quite put a finger on what was making me feel this way. Upon reflection, I believe that a well written, well directed, and well casted film is just bound to leave the viewer in some sort of awe. Crazy Rich Asians did just that.

Painful to watch at times, so predictable and stupid.