Crazy Rich Asians

The blockbuster romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians, based on the best-selling novel by Kevin Kwan, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore.

Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick’s arm puts a target on Rachel’s back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick’s own disapproving, imperious mother Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh), taking aim. And it soon becomes clear that while money can’t buy love, it can definitely complicate things.?  Also starring Awkwafina, Lisa Lu, Gemma Chan and Ken Jeong. (Dir. by Jon M. Chu, 2018, USA, in English/Mandarin/Cantonese/Hokkien/French/Malay with English subtitles, 120 mins., Rated PG-13)