Crazy Rich Asians [Blu-ray] [2018]

It's certainly not an accurate representation of this culture. It's not as out-loud-funny as the ads portray. And these aren't the travel locations you'll ever see if you visit. And yet, it all works. Quite well. The characters are thoroughly likeable and the story could take place in any family (minus the over-the-top autos and homes) anywhere in the world. Everything about the acting and situations brings you right into these families so naturally, It's a reminder that humans of any color, no matter their belief system, are going to have complicated love relationships, even more complex family traditions and expectations that they'll need to navigate. And this is all done with great fun and maximum bling . . . and clothes . . . and cars . . . and homes. It's total indulgence, and why not? The 4K disc lets you stretch that new TV to its brightest, most saturated colors. Great music, too. We'll watch it again and again.

I was initially unfair to the movie. It received a lot of positive reviews so I had oversized expectations for the film, which was a bit unfair. At the end of the day, it's a conventional, well acted, romantic comedy with solid production values. And there were some genuinely moving moments (i.e. stairway, wedding, Astrid-hubby, mahjongg scenes comes to mind), and a couple hilarious lines/moments. And the wife loved the film, so it's a good date movie. I'm not sure if the transfer used a 4K digital intermediate, but it sure looked like it. It was a sharp, highly detailed transfer with vibrant colors. Sound is a basic 5.1, but adequate for a dialogue heavy movie. I'm a sucker for glorious transfers. Based on the picture quality alone, I'm extremely pleased to have bought it.

Like a lot of people these days, I don't buy a ton of discs, but I enjoyed this movie in the theater and wanted to share w my family. Also wanted to put my Sony 4K player to good test/use. Picture and sound are awesome, and haven't experienced a single glitch in playback. No freeze-ups or lags etc. The digital download option is great for maximum portability/flexibility. Really the only minor complaint is that the extra features (director's commentary, gag reel, deleted scenes) are not on the 4K disc, just the included Blu-ray. Recommend both this movie and this two-disc set w digital version included.

I bought this movie based on critic reviews and after watching 20 minutes (straining to watch) I turned to my wife and asked is anything fun so far. NO NO and NO. She couldn't finish the movie and I watched the rest hoping it was going to pick up but it did not. I learned more about the movie and enjoyed the extras more than the movie itself. The jokes were lam, the acting (hum if you can call it that) was lack luster, I wasn't invested in any character, and wish I never paid for this movie. As usual beware the hype and rent or wait for it to come to Netflex.

Crazy Rich Asians is an entertaining tale amid the ultra-wealthy echelons of Singapore & China. Based on the first book in a trilogy by Kevin Kwan, it's a "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" tour of palatial homes, sleek automobiles and fabulous wardrobes with equally engaging characters. The movie sticks to the book, with a few storyline details eliminated for brevity. Main characters were as I imagined them to be (except for Peik Lin, who was made far more comedic in the film version), and the scenery was so much fun to see recreated!

I was intrigued when this movie came out but do not go to the theater anymore so I waited for it to come and and was rewarded with a really entertaining movie. It was well acted with a story line that is for all people to take heart no matter what ethnic back round. It has a story that leads you in from the beginning to the end and is a wonderful feel good movie. So Glad I waited and want to watch it a gain. Besides Michelle Yeoh is great in any format she is in and it was enhanced by her portrayal.

I finally took the plunge and purchase myself a copy of Crazy Rich Asians on 4K after receiving many good reviews about the movie from professional and personal sources. Although it's your typical rich person falls in love with your average person, it's the fact that this is an all asian cast is what makes it different and good at the same time. I'm part asian myself and I would say I can relate to the individuals they portray in this movie. Overall, I would highly recommend this movie!

On a superficial level, it's a cute rom-com. But for a film that was marketed as being so progressive and a Hollywood game changer, where were the Asian people of color? It seems that the lightest Asians were in the spotlight while the darker Asians were relegated to being servants and security guards. I get it, it's a modern day fairy tale, blah blah. But for a movie that marketed itself as a progressive moment in cinema history, that was a bit disappointing.