Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

The review is strongly positive, describing the film as full of attitude and heart. It praises the film’s energetic take on an Asian-centric romantic comedy.

Richards calls it a romcom milestone and one of the decade’s best, praising its charm and deftly balanced ensemble. He singles out Awkwafina’s performance and the film’s lively portrayal of cultural change.

Rooney finds the film a captivating, uplifting romantic comedy that makes its extravagant setting serve a heartfelt story. He praises Constance Wu’s grounded performance and the chemistry she shares with Henry Golding.

Debruge praises the film as a broadly appealing, sparkling romance that balances extravagant wealth with a grounded heroine. He particularly singles out Constance Wu’s intelligent, self-reliant Rachel and her integrity in the mahjong scene.

Siede finds the film a stylish, emotionally grounded rom-com whose familiar story is elevated by its perspective and exuberance. She especially praises Michelle Yeoh’s layered performance and the film’s sumptuous visual spectacle.

O’Sullivan finds the film less funny than Bridesmaids but leaves it with an unexpectedly pleased grin. She praises the gripping, moving women’s performances and the mother-daughter relationship that refreshes the rom-com formula.

Sproull finds the film a consistently entertaining, creatively handled rom-com and a watershed for diversity. He especially praises Michelle Yeoh’s nuanced performance and Chu’s visual spectacle.

The review describes the film as a vibrant, funny comedy of manners and a very modern Cinderella story. It singles out Michelle Yeoh’s excellent performance as the disapproving mother and villain.

Bradshaw finds the film highly entertaining, extravagant and good-natured, while noting its lack of subtlety. He praises Michelle Yeoh’s showstopping performance and the funny supporting turns, especially Awkwafina’s.

Smith finds the film shrewd and often hilarious in its exploration of cultural and generational tensions, though its opulence and detached subplots weaken it. He especially praises its nuanced portrayal of the clash between Rachel and Eleanor and the cultural shifts behind it.

Chang calls the film a flawed but vital milestone, praising its exuberant cultural representation while noting its uneven script. He singles out Michelle Yeoh’s crisp, vulnerable performance as especially powerful.

The critic finds it a hearty but familiar romantic fable. The energetic cast, especially Awkwafina and Nico Santos, lifts the conventional story with sharp comic moments.

The standfirst frames the film as an energetic comedic romance but gives no clear overall verdict. It highlights the protagonist's reckoning with the codes and cliques of the elite.

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Yoshida finds the film appealing but ultimately undercuts its sharper ideas by returning to the spectacle of wealth. She especially praises the mah-jongg confrontation between Rachel and Eleanor as a smart, heartfelt climax.

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The critic calls the film a multifaceted delight that succeeds as both a romantic comedy and a story about identity and family. She particularly praises Constance Wu’s performance and the chemistry between the leads.

Goldberg finds the film a fun, vibrant romance that handles culture and heritage with care. He praises the cast’s chemistry and Awkwafina’s comic energy, while noting that the displays of wealth sometimes distract from the characters.

Weston finds the rom-com charming and winningly heartfelt, while noting its portrait of wealth lacks complexity. She praises Constance Wu’s magnetic screen presence and singles out the Mahjong showdown as especially sharp.

The critic calls the film an engaging, cinematically enticing landmark that tells a familiar romantic-comedy story with cultural specificity. They praise Constance Wu’s performance and the caliber of the all-Asian cast, while noting that Astrid’s subplot is not compelling enough.

Han calls the film a joy, while noting that its ending is saccharine and some storylines remain unaddressed. She particularly praises its cultural specificity and the pleasure of seeing so many Asian actors on screen.

The critic finds it a charming, energetic romantic comedy that mostly breezes past its celebration of wealth and privilege. They single out Constance Wu’s radiant performance and praise the film’s colorful style and emotionally authentic cultural perspective.

Turner finds the film’s cultural observations perceptive and moving, despite its comparatively weak critique of wealth. He especially praises Constance Wu’s emotionally intelligent performance and ability to convey Rachel’s in-betweenness.

Hu sees the film as culturally significant but not especially revolutionary or formally ambitious. She praises its visual spectacle and points to its portrayal of Singapore as an alternate modernity.