Crazy Rich Asians

Prologue
Crazy Rich Asians is a romantic comedy-drama, based on the 2013 novel written by Kevin Kwan. In the movie I saw a rivalry between Mother and daughter-in-law, which was formerly thought to be an African thing.

The movie is typical of the common love story between the rich and the poor but with an Asian cultural twist. Where Rachel a smart young Professor, falls into a fairy tale-like story of a modern day “Cinderella,” with her Prince played by a handsome businessman, Nick.


The Review
After teaching her economics class at New York University, Rachel meets her boyfriend Nick Young at a crowded Manhattan bar. Unknown to them paparazzi had taken a picture of them, which went viral seconds after posting it online and reaching Nick's mother in far away Asia.

His mother called to confirm the news, which he didn't deny. Nick smiling at what had recently happened, because Rachel has no idea that they’re no ordinary couple.

He continued to keep his finances a secret until they’re traveling to Singapore for his best friend’s wedding. To her surprise, he leads her to a first-class cabin with a lot of freebies. Shocked at the august treatment, Rachel asked about his family background, yet Nick was still modest.

Upon arriving Singapore, the soon to be wedded Colin and Araminta welcomed them to funfilled treat. Where they reminisced on their childhood experiences.

Rachel paid a visit to her carefree college friend Peik Lin and her family, who are shocked when Rachel tells them that she is dating Nick Young. Peik explains that Nick's family is extremely wealthy and well-known and that Nick's high-society family and friends will give her a cold reception, but Rachel is unconcerned.

At a dinner party at Nick's family estate, Nick who had been away from home for s long time, introduces Rachel to his mother Eleanor friends and family. Meanwhile Nick's cousin Astrid discovers that her husband Michael, a former military captain, has been having extramarital affair. Rachel worries that Eleanor dislikes her, although she seems to make a good impression on Nick's grandmother Su Yi.

Rachel attends Araminta's bachelorette party, where she is confronted by Amanda, who reveals that she is Nick's former girlfriend. Rachel returns to her hotel room to find it vandalized with their bed soiled with fish blood and is comforted by Astrid, who tells her about Michael's affair.

Nick attends Colin's lavishly organised bachelor party, where he tells Colin about his plan to propose to Rachel. Colin expresses his concern about the trouble it will cause Rachel, especially with Nick expected to stay in Singapore and run his family's corporation.

Rachel vents to Nick about the bachelorette party, and he apologizes to her for not telling her about his family before. He takes her to make jiaozi dumplings with his family, where Rachel admires Eleanor's emerald engagement ring. Later, Eleanor recounts the sacrifices she made to become a part of the Young family, privately telling Rachel that she will never measure up.

Rachel is hesitant about attending the wedding, but Peik Lin convinces her to go and stand up to Eleanor. While driving to the wedding, Astrid confronts Michael about his affair. He partially blames his unhappiness on her and the great financial disparity between them, then gets out of their car en route.

At the wedding, Rachel stands up to Amanda and Eleanor. During the reception that night, Eleanor and Su Yi (Nick's grandmother) privately confront Rachel and Nick. Using the findings of a private investigation, Eleanor reveals that Rachel was conceived through an adulterous affair, after which Rachel's mother, Kerry, abandoned her husband and fled to the United States.

Upon this revelation, they demand Nick stop seeing Rachel for fear of a scandal. Rachel is stunned, as Kerry had told her that her father was dead, then flees in tears. Nick chases after her despite Su Yi's warnings. Rachel stays at Peik Lin's home for a few days, depressed and drained.

Kerry (Rachel's mother) arrives in Singapore to pay her a surprise visit, explaining that her husband was abusive and that the comfort an old classmate provided turned into love and a pregnancy. She later fled in fear of her husband. Kerry tells Rachel that Nick had arranged for her visit, and urges Rachel to talk to him. When they meet, Nick apologizes and proposes to Rachel.

Rachel arranges to meet Eleanor at a game (mahjong) parlor. She tells Eleanor that she declined Nick's proposal so his relationship with his family would not be ruined, and that when Nick eventually marries someone who is good enough for Eleanor, it will be because of her.

Rachel and her mother aboard a flight back to New York City, were interrupted by Nick, who proposes with Eleanor's ring, signifying her blessing. Rachel accepts and they stay in Singapore for one more night for an engagement party, where Eleanor nods at Rachel.

In a mid-credits scene , Astrid who had separated with Michael exchanges glances with her ex-fiancé Charlie Wu.

Watch out for the sequel, coming soon!