Wonderful production values can't save this bland, generic romantic comedy. If "Rom-Coms" are your thing, you will probably enjoy the film but only its Asian cast and amazing Singapore location set it apart from every other film in the genre.
NYU Economics professor, Rachel Chu travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young to attend his friend's wedding. Only then does she discovers Nick is actually incredibly wealthy and comes from a world she knows nothing about and has never experienced. Comedic chaos ensues as Rachel learns to navigate the waters of Nick's rich family and friends.
What does keep things interesting are the beautiful locations and colorful visuals. The cast is appealing enough, attractive as well but hampered by insipid dialog and either over the top or lifeless acting. Constance Wu plays Rachel, the economics professor who apparently leaves her brain behind in New York when she travels to Singapore. Nick is played by Henry Golding, a handsome actor who tries hard but seems to do his best work when his shirt is off. Co-starring is Michelle Yeoh, who brings some class to the role of Nick's disapproving mother. Other notable co-stars include Ken Jeong, Gemma Chan, Jimmy O. Yang, and Akwafina as Goh Peik Lin, Rachel's college friend and the film's "comic relief".
Praised for its Asian casting, the script is unfortunately filled with stereotypes but probably does represent an accurate picture of how the wealthy, of any ethnic background, might exist in their own exclusive universe. I'll pass on the inevitable sequel and save my money instead, to one day buy a ticket to Singapore.
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