Top 3 Reasons You Need to See Crazy Rich Asians
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Date: 2023-11-20
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Okay first of all, this movie is set in Singapore. Yet, do you see any Malays? Do you see any Indians? Singapore has this thing called CMIO (Chinese, Malay, Indian and Others) and it is very disappointing to not even see just one single non-Chinese race represented in this movie that is mainly filmed in Singapore, not China. I understand that the film should follow the book, therefore the characters in the film should follow those of the book i. e. all the main characters should be Chinese. But again, did you see ANY Malay or Indian extras cast in this film?
The second thing I want to talk about is how the world only thinks Asians are Chinese, Korean and Japanese people. Sigh. Please educate yourself. Indian, Malay, Javanese, Bugis, Siamese, Thai, Philippino, Burmese, Rakhine, Rohingya, Bangladeshi, Laos and the list goes on. I realise I may have been a bit too specific for some countries, but the main point is that in a way, Asia is a very good representation of the world. You have your fair Asians (Eurasians, some may even say Koreans and Japanese people, your darker-skinned Asians (Southern Indians, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans etc, your native American Asians (tribal groups from Indonesia, the Philippines and many more, your yellow-skinned' Asians (Chinese, Mongolians, Hong Kong people, etc) and your similar-looking-Latino Asians (Malays, Indonesians and so on. You can read more about it and maybe even travel to some countries to experience it for yourself: )
Initially I was so proud to see this movie produced, especially since it is not just another small, local film. I am from Singapore and it is well, painful to say the least, to hear that some Westerners think that Singapore is part of China. We are not even close to China. We are that tiny little red dot at the bottom of Malaysia.
And then I realised why so many Singaporeans were actually upset with the film. For some of us, it didn't bring us pride and joy, it brought us shame and dissatisfaction. It didn't really represent Singapore. It is even worse because that is the only way Westerners will learn more about Singapore. The film only featured crazy rich Singaporeans, who are just a sliver of the Singaporean society. It did not show the middle-income class struggling slightly with the rising costs of living, and it definitely did not feature any low-income characters.
These are just a few issues I have in mind at this moment. I am thoroughly disappointed with this movie and will not be watching it, as are many other Singaporeans.
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Okay first of all, this movie is set in Singapore. Yet, do you see any Malays? Do you see any Indians? Singapore has this thing called CMIO (Chinese, Malay, Indian and Others) and it is very disappointing to not even see just one single non-Chinese race represented in this movie that is mainly filmed in Singapore, not China. I understand that the film should follow the book, therefore the characters in the film should follow those of the book i. e. all the main characters should be Chinese. But again, did you see ANY Malay or Indian extras cast in this film?
The second thing I want to talk about is how the world only thinks Asians are Chinese, Korean and Japanese people. Sigh. Please educate yourself. Indian, Malay, Javanese, Bugis, Siamese, Thai, Philippino, Burmese, Rakhine, Rohingya, Bangladeshi, Laos and the list goes on. I realise I may have been a bit too specific for some countries, but the main point is that in a way, Asia is a very good representation of the world. You have your fair Asians (Eurasians, some may even say Koreans and Japanese people, your darker-skinned Asians (Southern Indians, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans etc, your native American Asians (tribal groups from Indonesia, the Philippines and many more, your yellow-skinned' Asians (Chinese, Mongolians, Hong Kong people, etc) and your similar-looking-Latino Asians (Malays, Indonesians and so on. You can read more about it and maybe even travel to some countries to experience it for yourself: )
Initially I was so proud to see this movie produced, especially since it is not just another small, local film. I am from Singapore and it is well, painful to say the least, to hear that some Westerners think that Singapore is part of China. We are not even close to China. We are that tiny little red dot at the bottom of Malaysia.
And then I realised why so many Singaporeans were actually upset with the film. For some of us, it didn't bring us pride and joy, it brought us shame and dissatisfaction. It didn't really represent Singapore. It is even worse because that is the only way Westerners will learn more about Singapore. The film only featured crazy rich Singaporeans, who are just a sliver of the Singaporean society. It did not show the middle-income class struggling slightly with the rising costs of living, and it definitely did not feature any low-income characters.
These are just a few issues I have in mind at this moment. I am thoroughly disappointed with this movie and will not be watching it, as are many other Singaporeans.
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Somber
My God do you know what an actor's job is? Being someone there not and pulling it off, the more believable the better they are at their job. Should a real police officers only play those roles? I mean people see movies because an established actor they like is playing a role. Yea we want to see something new but I'm so sick of the racist implications put open these movies who cast known actors to play roles.
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My God do you know what an actor's job is? Being someone there not and pulling it off, the more believable the better they are at their job. Should a real police officers only play those roles? I mean people see movies because an established actor they like is playing a role. Yea we want to see something new but I'm so sick of the racist implications put open these movies who cast known actors to play roles.
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Just
Being completly honest. I only watch a movie if i think it will be entertaining. Not because it has a diverse cast, or it has a specific actor. If that is all you look for, you severly limit your options. Hate me if you want. I only watch if i think i will be entertained. Also i truly think rotten tomatoe scores and critics don't know shit about what makes a good movie. Never look at the ratings, never will.
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Being completly honest. I only watch a movie if i think it will be entertaining. Not because it has a diverse cast, or it has a specific actor. If that is all you look for, you severly limit your options. Hate me if you want. I only watch if i think i will be entertained. Also i truly think rotten tomatoe scores and critics don't know shit about what makes a good movie. Never look at the ratings, never will.
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Zoraida
I don't think this movie is inclusive at all in my opinion it's the most racist movie I have ever seen everyone is Asian there a different culture and no one of any other culture or skin tone is allowed near them
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I don't think this movie is inclusive at all in my opinion it's the most racist movie I have ever seen everyone is Asian there a different culture and no one of any other culture or skin tone is allowed near them
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Kaycee
I wish they had more different types of Asians. Not everyone in Asia is of Chinese descent. If they were going to change a character's race, maybe another Asian race. Then that will be diversity.
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I wish they had more different types of Asians. Not everyone in Asia is of Chinese descent. If they were going to change a character's race, maybe another Asian race. Then that will be diversity.
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Christina
Omg I'm totally agree with the best romcom for this year! As I also like the old golden classic rom com hahahaha. Like pretty woman, runaway bride, you've got mail also!
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Omg I'm totally agree with the best romcom for this year! As I also like the old golden classic rom com hahahaha. Like pretty woman, runaway bride, you've got mail also!
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Beasley
I'm definitely going to go see this movie. Wow I can't believe they really tried to make the lead actress a white woman, in a movie called CRAZY RICH ASIANS. Smh
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I'm definitely going to go see this movie. Wow I can't believe they really tried to make the lead actress a white woman, in a movie called CRAZY RICH ASIANS. Smh
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justagirlwhovibes
So. I should watch this just because it has a bunch of Asian people in it? Seriously? No, I going to watch it because it looks like a good plot.
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So. I should watch this just because it has a bunch of Asian people in it? Seriously? No, I going to watch it because it looks like a good plot.
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vintagexparadise
can mojo narrators learn how to pronounce asian names properly? calling jonghyun ''chong young'' in top 10 kpop boybands
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can mojo narrators learn how to pronounce asian names properly? calling jonghyun ''chong young'' in top 10 kpop boybands
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Its
All my Asian friends keep taking about it. But in the end. Im happy made a great variety of Asian friends during my time in College.
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All my Asian friends keep taking about it. But in the end. Im happy made a great variety of Asian friends during my time in College.
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Jacks
irony is that this movie has been put into the independent category, that only a selective few cinemas in Asia will be showing
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irony is that this movie has been put into the independent category, that only a selective few cinemas in Asia will be showing
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Videos
Wow, you actually convinced me to go watch it now. Didn't realize how important this film was to the hollywood industry.
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Wow, you actually convinced me to go watch it now. Didn't realize how important this film was to the hollywood industry.
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Neh
It looks like a good movie. I might watch it. Plus I like the diversity. Asians deserve leads and platforms too.
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It looks like a good movie. I might watch it. Plus I like the diversity. Asians deserve leads and platforms too.
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