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12 Years a SlaveĬhiwetel Ejiofor's performance as Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave was completely compelling, you won't be able to take your eyes off him. The movie is wonderful for representation, with an all-Asian cast also featuring Michelle Yeoh playing the role of Nick's mother, Eleanor Sung-Young, and Awkwafina as Goh Peik Lin, Rachel's BFF. But it also deals with important topics of family, belonging and class.

Rachel is surprised to find out that Nick's family is incredibly wealthy and Nick is in high demand as an eligible bachelor.Ĭrazy Rich Asians is very funny and intentionally over the top, flipping into full-blown fantasy at times. It follows the story of Rachel Chu (played by Constance Wu) and her long-term boyfriend Nick (played by Henry Golding) who go to Singapore for Nick's best friend's wedding. If you're looking for a refreshing take on the comedy genre and need some laughs, this is the movie for you. Pictures)Ĭrazy Rich Asians came out in 2018 and it's a romcom-meets-drama based on a book by the same name by satirical novelist Kevin Kawn. Crazy Rich Asians is a 2018 romcom based on a 2013 novel of the same name by Kevin Kwan.