(3 / 4)
Manages to be both a story I’ve seen countless times before as well as a film unlike anything that’s come before it.
Over the past few years it has become increasingly popular for films to present a story that breaks the mold of societal and cultural norms. As seen by the recent event films Black Panther and Wonder Woman, an incredible phenomenon is occurring in which social change is essentially being commoditized for viewers. Moviegoers are not only being drawn to the novelty of a film from a different cultural point of view, but they are also being motivated to buy a ticket and become a part of history, doing what they can to support the paradigm shifts in Hollywood standards. Despite some controversy regarding the nationalities of the actors in the film, Crazy Rich Asians features an entirely Asian ensemble and continues the propulsion towards an increase in representation and diversity whilst being presented in an elegantly enthralling package.