There is a reason that people love a good Cinderella story. If it’s done well (and many times it isn’t), it shows us a beautiful and glamorous royal or rich world that many of us dream of, then exposes its sordid underbelly. It highlights those who are affected and unaffected by it, commenting on it, while allowing us to indulge in the fantasy of it for a while. Crazy Rich Asians, based on the book by Kevin Kwan, takes that classic story, infuses it with buckets of charm and gives us a look into the culture of Singapore with a cast that all deserve to be seen again and again.
In the film, Rachel (Constance Wu) is dating Nick (Henry Golding), but is unaware of his family’s extraordinary wealth. When they fly back home for a friend’s wedding, Rachel learns about the money and is faced with the judgment of his family—particularly his mother Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) and friends.
Source: IGN.com Crazy Rich Asians Review