What an emotional journey this was! First time watching Crazy Rich Asians movie reaction

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  • Badd Medicine here and its Crazy Rich Asians reaction time
    Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised to learn that Nick's family is extremely wealthy and he's considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse -- Nick's disapproving mother. The film stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, and Michelle Yeoh.
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  • @BaddMedicine
    @BaddMedicine  ปีที่แล้ว +215

    This film was great! Didn't expect all the emotions that came with it. The cast knocked it out of the park! What was your reaction? What did we miss?
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    • @eb4771
      @eb4771 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please react to DC films. Dark Knight, Joker, Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman, Wonder Woman And Justice League(snyder cut)

    • @123haninhk
      @123haninhk ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They didn't show the Singapore Changi Airport, which surprised me. It is a MAGNIFICENT airport. Among its attractions are a waterfall, a butterfly park, a rainforest, a movie theater, and more. The audience thought the film would show the whole thing when they arrived in Singapore. There is a TH-cam video about the Changi airport that you can watch.

    • @brianbarnett4368
      @brianbarnett4368 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey guys love y'alls reactions and this movie is one of my favorites Rom Com or Chickflick movies. I think y'all should react to IP Man movie series it stars the great Donnie Yen as a marital art movie of Bruce Lee Master orgin story of the master od wing chun. I know y'all loved Kung Fu Hustle and imloved y'alls reaction. IP Man isn't like that, but its an amazing action drama and it has awesome fight scnes that showed Donnie Yen skills as an amazing fighter. Y'all should check it out and love you guys and LETS GO!

    • @ryanchan6922
      @ryanchan6922 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hey, glad you all enjoyed the movie.
      I noticed that the Answer and Mason, were confused by the "banana" comment by Awkwafina's character. "Banana" is used a pejorative term to call Asian Americans, who assimilated to American culture and are viewed as "moving away from their asian roots". The term banana is "Yellow on the outside, white on the inside", or they are "fake asians".

    • @theduckchick
      @theduckchick ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@Ryan Chan oh, that's interesting! I can relate to that because, as a Hispanic, I've often been referred to as a "coconut",

  • @rebeccawhite2155
    @rebeccawhite2155 ปีที่แล้ว +876

    The game at the end is mahjong. The significance of what Rachel does during the game is she gives away a piece she needed to win so that Nick's mom could win. When she shows all of her tiles before she walks away, its her showing that she didn't play to win like she teaches her students and like Eleanore references in their conversation when she says "Only a fool folds a winning hand." This one simple action shows that Rachel loves nick enough to let him go, that family is first, and that she's a lot more like Eleanore than Eleanor was giving her credit for. That game is what changes her mind about letting Nick marry her.
    I also just love Rachel's mom after all of this. That look back at Eleanor gives me chills!

    • @kathyastrom1315
      @kathyastrom1315 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      Peik Lin was saying how Eleanor was so badass, but I think Rachel’s mom is just as badass. She went through hell with her first husband, has the nerve to walk away alone when she becomes pregnant, and gets herself to another country where she doesn’t speak the language, puts herself through school, and becomes a successful businesswoman. She’s amazing!

    • @BestKeptPlans
      @BestKeptPlans ปีที่แล้ว +29

      The look Rachel's mom gives Eleanor is so damn good! My favorite part of the entire movie. Makes me tear up every time!

    • @AbuHajarAlBugatti
      @AbuHajarAlBugatti ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You wanna play with ma jong? Lmfaoo

    • @catherinehubbard1167
      @catherinehubbard1167 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Well said! They needed to know about what this Mah Jong game meant. It’s a brilliant scene, and it wasn’t in the book.

    • @yssa1945
      @yssa1945 หลายเดือนก่อน

      p0​@@BestKeptPlans

  • @usdutchkitty
    @usdutchkitty ปีที่แล้ว +1303

    It is very common in Asian media of the family “trope”, that you never see the Dad because he is working. Because a lot of the time, it’s true. A lot of fathers don’t have a lot of time. If you see how China and Japan have overwork exhaustion, especially in the corporate world, it makes sense.

    • @caryns8389
      @caryns8389 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      But in the book, wasn't he "working" in Australia, but mostly just chilling there away from the family?

    • @usdutchkitty
      @usdutchkitty ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@caryns8389 been a while since I remember the book but in a lot of Asian media, that is a huge media family trope. First time I saw it was in anime back in the 90s. They may be mentioned or seen once or twice but nothing after that. Always “He’s working late.”

    • @piriyaj1347
      @piriyaj1347 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      I live in Thailand. When I was young, my father came home only once a month. Most business/commerce provinces are near the river, and hotel/airport industry areas are along the sea/islands. So, working men have to be in those areas staying in an apartment or a small house. Women, children, and the elders in the family stay in the main house in the central region where good hospitals, prestigious schools, and governmental offices are. I think it’s the same in any country where the standard of things like schools/hospitals are unequal.

    • @toniwhiteman5791
      @toniwhiteman5791 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The game is called Mah Jong. It's actually quite similar to canasta or bridge

    • @lagofala
      @lagofala 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@toniwhiteman5791 with special multipliers for special hands too.

  • @romanzolanski6256
    @romanzolanski6256 ปีที่แล้ว +1070

    I dont know why but that wedding scene really made me feel emotional every time.

    • @KayaaaaDe
      @KayaaaaDe ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I just feel bad for myself whenever i see that scene lol.

    • @michelle6337
      @michelle6337 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Same! I'm not a super romantic person at all -- never fantasized about my own wedding or get ooey gooey over romance. But I get teary every time I watch that scene.

    • @alexianigollarza3583
      @alexianigollarza3583 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      me too!! I always cry watching it, dont know why. That scene was very well done

    • @lizmagu3189
      @lizmagu3189 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I cry every single time I watch it..

    • @Omonohoshi
      @Omonohoshi ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I've seen many "wedding scenes". The one that impressed me the Most and stayed with me was "Sound of Music". Then this one. I was "OMFG!!!!" WTLF!!!" LOL! This one tops SoM wedding scene.

  • @aaron601
    @aaron601 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    The Green ring used in the movie is Michelle Yeoh’s personal ring. Michelle didn’t believe her character would wear any of the rings the production company planned on using and so she told the director she had a ring that was more appropriate. The director loved it so that’s what she wore. I’m sure the value of that ring has skyrocketed after being used in the movie.

    • @solarlunar689
      @solarlunar689 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      That ring is freaking gorgeous

    • @patriciaroberts308
      @patriciaroberts308 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      This Emerald is top notch!!! The cut and setting is beyond perfection!!!! Thanks for the info, I had idea!! Emeralds are one of my favorite gems EVER!!!! I LOVE this ring and the way it was first displayed in this movie was breathtaking!!!! 💖✨

    • @alexachipman
      @alexachipman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Cool, I didn't know that detail!

  • @the_nikster1
    @the_nikster1 ปีที่แล้ว +889

    Astrid is my favorite character in this movie. Not only is she gorgeous and classy, but she is so kind and she obviously cares so much about her family. I love how quickly she warmed to Rachel just because she knew how much she meant to Nick. Thanks for another fantastic reaction guys! ❤

    • @E_btsot798
      @E_btsot798 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      I love the actreess who plays Astrid in the movie Eternals as well! I saw that movie before I saw Crazy rich asians and I was trying to figure out where I knew the actress for astrid was from....

    • @fayesouthall6604
      @fayesouthall6604 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Astrid is my favourite too.

    • @haute03
      @haute03 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@E_btsot798 Gemma Chan is so lovely! Great casting.

    • @haute03
      @haute03 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Astrid is my favorite. In the books she's even better (if that's possible).

  • @taylormalais5522
    @taylormalais5522 ปีที่แล้ว +731

    I'd like to give some clarification to the post credits scene with Astrid. We don't see the exposition in the film, but in the book it is revealed that that guy is actually her former boyfriend whom she chose Michael over. So it's not a love-out-of-nowhere trope, but rather an old flame returned.

    • @lungboy8980
      @lungboy8980 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I think there was also supposed to be a spin-off TV show about Astrid so I assumed that's what that was for, but there hasn't been any news about it :(

    • @hazri8758
      @hazri8758 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@lungboy8980 yeah I completely forgot about it. It's been five years. I thought there would be a sequel or a spin-off.

    • @caryns8389
      @caryns8389 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I think they're planning on doing a second movie, but Covid

    • @sariel8406
      @sariel8406 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@caryns8389 i read recently that it's happening

    • @E_btsot798
      @E_btsot798 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      He's played by Harry Shum Jr. who was in Glee and Shadowhunters! I want them to make a sequal because I want to see what happens next major cliff hanger moment right here!

  • @MiciousDawn
    @MiciousDawn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +111

    I don’t know if you guys realize how healing it is to watch you. Three masculine, grown, established men speaking with so much kindness and compassionate is something a lot of us need. Thank you so much for your presence and vulnerability ❤

  • @brittanysalud332
    @brittanysalud332 ปีที่แล้ว +788

    Princess Intan was played by Kris Aquino, one of the most well-known Filipino socialites and businesswomen in the industry. Her presence in this movie was such a huge win for Filipinos worldwide, on top of this movie being such a smash hit that widened representation for Asians in general, throughout Hollywood

    • @athenstar10
      @athenstar10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      🤣🤣🤣
      NAAAH, Niko Santos IS the real Filipino rep their... and of course so as Astrid's helpers. Niko is doing his thing in Hollywood, like other real actors like Jacob Batalon (SpiderMan) and recently Dolly De Leon.

    • @j134679
      @j134679 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Lol a rich person is not representation of a country riddled with poverty

    • @georgiebennett3336
      @georgiebennett3336 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      this is so cringey my god. 😂🙄

    • @brittanysalud332
      @brittanysalud332 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@j134679 literally, all I meant is that someone from the Philippines was featured in a big Hollywood movie which you don’t really see as often… you don’t have to take it so negatively. I’m a filipino myself so I’d like to think I know what I’m talking about and what it means to our country. You’re entitled to your opinion but all I was getting across was how proud we were to see someone from our country be featured in a film such as this one.

    • @haute03
      @haute03 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The replies you're getting are extremely weird. I got what you meant.

  • @MavenCree
    @MavenCree ปีที่แล้ว +343

    I love that Nick is not only a literal nice guy (and not the jerk type), but also a good man.

    • @Serenity113
      @Serenity113 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      I agree. However, I think he should have prepared Rachel better for his family a bit. Like the Ta Hua party? She didn’t even know it was a formal event . Just thought it was a normal family dinner. But that wasn’t done on purpose I know.

    • @jemandjemand2362
      @jemandjemand2362 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he is a loser

    • @parad0x.76
      @parad0x.76 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@Serenity113sometimes rich people can be out of touch with the ordinary

    • @jaimicottrill2831
      @jaimicottrill2831 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Although there was a lot he didn't tell her about his past. I can understand if its the beginning of the relationship, but he should have confessed all to her BEFORE they went to his home. Not just about his family's wealth but also the expectation that he was supposed to go home to run the business, that his ex girlfriend works for the company, there will be formal events etc. He totally let her be blindsided!

  • @ParadoxFreak
    @ParadoxFreak ปีที่แล้ว +560

    The Oak is such a teddy bear! I love watching this channel because all the guys are really open minded and will watch anything. Great video!

  • @WhoDoYouKnow03
    @WhoDoYouKnow03 ปีที่แล้ว +710

    I came for Harry Potter, and stayed for you guys. Love you guys and your discussions. Also loved Oak opening up. I feel like we all have a few movies, books, tv shows that connect with us on some deeper level. Keep up the great work guys

    • @vjones4769
      @vjones4769 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same

    • @giselazavalap
      @giselazavalap ปีที่แล้ว +9

      u must to see they Twilight reactions its soooo funny (speccially the last one)

    • @Catherine______
      @Catherine______ ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here

    • @ASkyy166
      @ASkyy166 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Saaaaame!! 😊

    • @daisykim3674
      @daisykim3674 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same, i also discovered them through HP.

  • @gigglebuggy
    @gigglebuggy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    His mom giving up the ring was her own form of closure on the fight she could never fight herself. That part makes me instantly sob. Acceptance is the biggest form of respect.

  • @MavenCree
    @MavenCree ปีที่แล้ว +134

    I literally cry every time she walks down the aisle when the music cuts out. Every time.

    • @molamola7093
      @molamola7093 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      So glad I’m not alone with that reaction! It’s the most bonkers beautiful wedding!

  • @kimy000
    @kimy000 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    Oak opening up at the end really got me!! Appreciate your stories always 🤍

    • @davidbaye3758
      @davidbaye3758 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thank you for the kind words Kim and apologies for the spam comment. We’re working on that! -Oak!

  • @RazetheAxolotl
    @RazetheAxolotl ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Hugs to Oak! I love that you are able to share with us, and thank you to your buddies for saying "it's not weird to get emotional". Great reaction and discussion 💜

  • @Sthuthukile
    @Sthuthukile ปีที่แล้ว +101

    This is probably one of the few great romcoms of the 2010's. I lived for the Asian representation even though I'm Black, I love how they tell stories.

    • @hamstertsm7142
      @hamstertsm7142 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same I enjoyed the movie a lot I’m not a big person on romance films but this movie is just different it’s actually funny and the characters are actually well written

  • @entrcpy
    @entrcpy ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Second comment to give my flowers to Oak. He always gives the little anecdotes that make these reactions feel human. What a good dude.

  • @DarleneLesmana
    @DarleneLesmana ปีที่แล้ว +212

    some quick fun facts bc i went to school in sg
    1. the church is in a shopping mall but it was originally a school and orphanage. now the one school has turned into 11. during it's anniversary the schools held a mass and we filled the national stadium
    2. accents play a big part in telling someone's social economic status in sg. like even more than in the US because none of it is regional. the people who sound british, and not only british, but super posh british, is definitely only the very rich people
    3. sg's property market is insane, so imagine owning a house like that in NYC. it's insane
    4. hawkers are awesome. i used to get food in one after school and you can get a meal and get super full for like SGD 2.50. you can always find dads and grandpas drinking beer and hanging out in one
    5. the author of the book this was based on was missing from the sg premiere because he evaded military service so if he came he would be arrested lmao

  • @noahhanson9476
    @noahhanson9476 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    I completely relate from the boyfriend’s perspective. I’m gay and my family took years to accept my boyfriend because they couldn’t get passed the fact that he was a guy and they were very religious. I’m married now to this guy and my family has sort of accepted him, but they came a long way from where they were.

    • @corneliahanimann2173
      @corneliahanimann2173 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Finding someone you actually want to spend your life with is something most people struggle with, so to hear that you have decided to walk this way with your boyfrienda nd now husband is such a nice thing to read about. It's a bummer that your family is missing out on the opportunity to just be happy for you.

  • @cometgirl217
    @cometgirl217 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Love that I saw this post and my first reaction was “oh, I bet the guys really enjoyed this one!”

  • @kymsat.h.o.t1758
    @kymsat.h.o.t1758 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    the wedding scene makes me cry every time. beautiful 🤩

  • @mariakal605
    @mariakal605 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Really appreciate Oak opening up about his experiences! As someone coming from an Indian culture as well and personally experiences the frustrations of dating on a daily - the judgemental culture doesn't even go away when the other person comes from a family that supposedly "checks all the boxes"! I don't know if that helps, but I thought I'd mention it 😂 Real story: I once heard a set of aunts talking smack about a girl THEY had hand-picked at their nephew's engagement party!! It's wild. In many Asian cultures but especially Indian cultures, there's this concept that you're not just marrying an individual, but you're marrying an entire family - and with it comes the whole shebang of reputations and public image and et cetera. It's a vicious cycle! But fingers crossed that with this new generation, we have so many people who are finally brave enough to take a stand against those parental expectations and break those toxic cycles. I have seen numerous friends go through it, and while it's never pretty (especially when they're in LGBT+ relationships), it's still important and they're making it through to the other side, which is amazing to see. And it's making a difference for the next generation 🤞

    • @rohinaiqbal7109
      @rohinaiqbal7109 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      As a Pakistani girl dating a white guy, I agree with your comment about marrying the family, and the cultural and social pressures of fitting into a box. It is unfortunate but you have to be brave to push things for the values and people you care about.

  • @Mangolite
    @Mangolite ปีที่แล้ว +74

    The mid-credit scene with Gemma Chen’s Astrid looking over to the guy is Harry Shum Jr., who appeared in Everything Everywhere All At Once as Chad, the Raccacoonie Chef. Shum’s scene in Crazy Rich Asians played Charlie Wu-Astrid’s ex-fiance, who will have a more prominent role in part 2 of CRA.

    • @hazri8758
      @hazri8758 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Still waiting for the part 2 though.

    • @Carpathianpixie
      @Carpathianpixie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's a part 2!?

    • @Mangolite
      @Mangolite 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Carpathianpixie There are three books in the series. The movie was based on the first book of the same name. The other two books are China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problem. Due to the success of CRA, a plan for the sequels is underway.

    • @Carpathianpixie
      @Carpathianpixie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Mangolite Thank you. I might have to add them to my TBR.

  • @TokuRewinds
    @TokuRewinds ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I'm not one for romantic comedy, but being Asian I love seeing all these Asian actors in one film and it was funny and entertaining. I cannot wait for the next movie.
    I love that there's so many Marvel actors in this lol

  • @user-oo7dw4qw4b
    @user-oo7dw4qw4b ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Something about 3 dudes reacting to this movie just makes me smile.

  • @zazalula9064
    @zazalula9064 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    His mum let the grandma raise him so Nick would be the favourite grandchild and receive the privileges that come with that. It was all planning on her part.

  • @saraann3281
    @saraann3281 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It's always refreshing to see Oak and his biceps end up being the most emotionally attached to the things you watch.

  • @HeatRaver
    @HeatRaver ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Regarding the mid-credits scene, the guy Astrid sees is her ex-fiance, from her college days. But her family wouldn't allow her to marry him. With Rachel and Nick making their relationship work, it gives Astrid hope to reignite that old flame.

  • @faureamour
    @faureamour ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I'm glad you guys watched this. The wealth depicted in it is staggering. I can't imagine how Rachel felt. I love the commentaries at the end of your videos and especially that Oak goes last because I never know what to expect, but know it will be deep. Thanks for opening up. Looking forward to more deep social commentary in Avatar tomorrow, along with some good laughs.

  • @roxysdg334
    @roxysdg334 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    They were playing Mah-jongg in the end. Rachel is an Econ professor specializing in GAME THEORY.

  • @ChefNourhan
    @ChefNourhan ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I never want to spend that much on a wedding infact I prefer no wedding but this was an absolutely stunning wedding the running stream and botanical gardens theme was magical.

  • @nica7163
    @nica7163 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    To be honest, I always come for The Oak's comments. The other two are a bunch of wholesome goofballs and has great insights too but The Oak always has a lot of wise things to say. He digs in deep with his reviews and relates it to his experiences. I also watch their ATLA reactions and I love his comments there as well.

  • @Codametal
    @Codametal ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Big thanks to The Oak for sharing a part of his past that the movie had a profound impact on him. Yes, the movie is cultural, and may seem over the top for many western viewers. But for me being asian, it wasn't cultural enough, and I understand that it's a movie that needs to speak to a wider audience. Michelle Yeoh as the powerful mother figure is very accurate to many famiies because if the husband is away on business, it is the wife's responsibility to be sure everything in the household is run well and a tight ship. The family's reputation and image is very very important in that world they live in. And she also talks about building for generations, not for just the present. Which is very different than western culture.
    I've read all three books, and the reason they threw in that tiny credit scene with Astrid is because the second book is primarily about her. Astrid by far was my favorite character in the movie and the book.
    Thank you and your patreons for selecting this movie to react to.

  • @ibts6519
    @ibts6519 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    This movie really connects with me because I experienced the same judgement from my first boyfriend’s Asian mother. There was a real cultural clash and she didn’t want him to date me so she would tell him horrible things about my parents. He really fought to be with me, and I was prepared to go through it but it was a hurtful and damaging experience to go through.
    I always love to hear Oak’s perspective on movies and his own experiences. The depth of your reactions is so refreshing!

  • @kaybouie1972
    @kaybouie1972 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Finally!!! its a hoot. plus all the cultural things are prefect. the aunties knowing everything. the mom's saying "you're fat" instead of i love you or miss you. and the Mahjong game. i grew up around family's like this going to celebrations and family functions; this movie was dead on. will always be one of my favorites.

  • @nikwalters1029
    @nikwalters1029 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Wow, having this movie hit Oak is surprising yet touching. That's why I love movies and books, as it can be surprising what resonates with people.
    Edit: I need to read the books but Nick always kinda pissed me off with how naive he was with how unprepared he allowed Rachel to be and didn't help her with how she would have to adapt. Astrid's husband felt like he wasn't enough but instead of dealing with it he then turned around and made her feel like she was too much meaning not enough for him. It also sucked that it impacted his relationship with his son.

  • @0FynnFish0
    @0FynnFish0 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I love your reactions especially to those movies that you don't usually see three buff dudes watching or reacting to!
    Two more movies that also applies to and that are absolutely amazing are Pride and Prejudice and Mean Girls!

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Conventionally masculine men reacting to underratedly good "chick flicks" and sentimental films is my absolute favorite genre of reaction content lol. I'd L O V E to see these guys watch the iconic "just some dumb blonde movies" trifecta of Clueless, Legally Blonde, and Bring It On. Some aspects of each (especially Bring It On) aged poorly but they're all objectively fantastic movies with solid messages and I love seeing guys normalize being able to appreciate them. (Shoutout to the Movie Budz and Reel Rejects for, along with these bamfs here, being the "wholesome guys normalizing wholesome masculinity" trifecta of reaction channels lol)

  • @franciscao1380
    @franciscao1380 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I came for the reaction to Crazy Rich Asians, and Oak's opening up really got me. I've been through a similar situation, and it took me time to reclaim my security inside. It is the point why CRA is not only a great romantic comedy. I am happy not to be alone in this.

  • @ssotkow
    @ssotkow ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank Oak for divulging your past. You're one of the most interesting reactors on TH-cam, and i've seen many. We love you and keep up the good work on and off camera.

  • @EliiVelez
    @EliiVelez ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I appreciate you a lot, Oak. Thank you for opening with us ❤️

  • @CatharticCreation
    @CatharticCreation ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The Oak always finds a deeper meaning in these movies

  • @gennafer
    @gennafer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I love how The Oak always surprises me with his reactions.

  • @DarleneLesmana
    @DarleneLesmana ปีที่แล้ว +78

    idk if this will make the oak feel a little better but from my experience, in asian families, the idea is that when a girl gets married, she becomes a part of the husbands family. the dads in my family felt like they are losing their daughter when their daughters got married. and i don't know a single dad that did not completely side eye their daughters' boyfriends ever lol. it's definitely partly cultural

    • @AbuHajarAlBugatti
      @AbuHajarAlBugatti ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Here in germany when I grew up you had to meet a girls father before she would date you in many cases. But americanism destroyed that fully. Now you lucky if you find a woman from a functioning family

    • @keiju.6289
      @keiju.6289 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@AbuHajarAlBugatti interesting, I'm from germany too and I've never seen something like this in reallife. Just in old movies :D
      It's more common to date someone and present him/her towards the family after several weeks.

    • @AbuHajarAlBugatti
      @AbuHajarAlBugatti ปีที่แล้ว

      @@keiju.6289 i am rural

    • @keiju.6289
      @keiju.6289 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AbuHajarAlBugatti okay, so then it's different I guess :)

    • @Moonshinesgreen
      @Moonshinesgreen 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Well when my sister married my dad was get drunk after event and cried in bed to mom ,saying “They took my daughter,they stole my little princess lol” 😂and mom said “What about me ,you also took me like this from my dad” and he replied as usually “You is you ,she is MY DAUGHTER”😭😂😂😂

  • @kathyastrom1315
    @kathyastrom1315 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Calvin Wong, who played Peik Lin’s brother PT, was on the podcast School of Movies. I highly recommend checking that episode out, because he had a lot of great stories about filming as well as about Singapore and Malaysian culture that shows up on screen.

  • @cmlemmus494
    @cmlemmus494 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The amazing thing about this film is that it was made on a budget of $30 million. The director was offered more, but specifically wanted to show what could be done by filming in Asia. Oh, and the emerald ring is part of Michelle Yeoh's personal collection. She lent it to the production so that it would look real.
    Speaking of cultural differences, there's a great social psychology experiment that really highlight the differences between how East Asians and North Americans see the world. I'm going to try to simplify as much as possible:
    A 5-year-old child is shown a page full of stickers and asked to indicate their favourite. Their mother then indicates their favourite. The researcher shows their favourite (randomly generated). The child is then shown a selection of the three favourites and told they can keep whichever one they want.
    North American and European children almost always select the one they said was their favourite, then it's 50/50 with the other two. Asian children are 50/50 with theirs and their mother's favourites, almost never take the third.
    The point psychologically is that people in East Asian cultures grow up thinking of their family as an extension of themselves. Their mother's desires are just as important as their own. It's not that family is more important than the individual, it's that the individual is part of a family. It's a group identity. What's good for the family is what's good for the individual.

  • @tammyparsons5656
    @tammyparsons5656 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oak your a beautiful soul, and it's ok to be in your feels. Many blessings to you. All of you.

  • @jpachu16
    @jpachu16 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The Oak opening up about his past and relating so much to the movie made me really like this commentary/channel. I know not everyone can relate to an Asian oriented story but him sharing his story really added a depth of understanding that I really appreciate from this channel.

  • @LS13.
    @LS13. ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Honestly a REALLY well put together movie. Just enough of humor, romance, plot with backstory and culture. Ngl this one was worth the hype when it came out. It’s a great movie. I ALWAYS cry at the wedding scene depiction, no idea why but it’s great.
    Love your reviews at the end! Glad to hear about some of Oaks story

  • @imsokeiko
    @imsokeiko ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is one of my comfort movies, so glad to see you react to it. My friend is currently in Singapore and she went to that bar at the top of the big building they had the ending party at. The view is just as gorgeous as you'd think

  • @brendajmurphy
    @brendajmurphy หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The opening scene was actually a look-back to decades ago in London when Nick and Astrid as kids were brought there by both their mothers for Boarding School, that was why they had to stay in a hotel.
    Also, Nick and Astrid are first cousins, not siblings. Astrid's Mom is the sister of Nick's Dad.

  • @crystal_snow875
    @crystal_snow875 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    THANK YOU🥹 I so love that you all laughed and FELT as much as I did!!! I probably cried for more than half the movie but knowin y’all really took it in and enjoyed makes me wanna cry again!!!! WOO HOO ! Patreon is the best for voting this to win and YOU THREE are the best for watching it for us all🤗💜
    Also I get major identity crisis being half asian (vietnamese) but raised by a single mother (shes the asian one) who let me be whoever i wanted and dating someone Vietnamese and trying to live up to their family’s expectations of culture and language 😢 The movie is so relatable to so many situations

  • @mccdreamys
    @mccdreamys ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I feel like y'all would love the Maleficent duology! It is very action based for Disney movies imo!

  • @p-forest
    @p-forest ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I forgot how fun this movie is, glad you guys watched it. And FYI, when Awkwafina was saying the mother might see her as a 'banana,' among Asian Americans means 'yellow on the outside, white on the inside.'

  • @Valeria-hy1ey
    @Valeria-hy1ey ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you Oak for always being so honest and open with us in sharing your feelings and experiences!! 🙏

  • @arjunks316
    @arjunks316 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Happy to have heard Oak's story. I will take it as a life lesson. Thank you.

  • @johnklin
    @johnklin ปีที่แล้ว +17

    First time watching your channel. Really enjoyed this reaction video and very impressed with The Oak opening up so emotionally about his own personal experience.

    • @BaddMedicine
      @BaddMedicine  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for giving us a shot! 🤙🤙🤙

    • @alexachipman
      @alexachipman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is an awesome channel, some of my favorite reactors!

  • @cozycramorant9017
    @cozycramorant9017 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It was interesting listening to Oak talk about his experience. As an adult, I've only ever dated far above my class once and while, and it's great, until reality kicks in. If you're prepared for it ahead, I'm sure it can work out, of if you're like me, you find out the hard way. Wealth aside, there's a huge power imbalance, and it can sneak up on you. This was a great movie, but yeah, uncomfortable memories, I guess.

  • @robinmatz6686
    @robinmatz6686 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Aww I love this movie. Its based on the first book of a trilogy, and in the books the dad only ever briefly shows up. He doesn't have the biggest role anyways, pretty much spends his time in Australia, fishing and drinking coffee coz the hussle in Singapore doesn't interest him one bit and he is truely wealthy enough to afford not to care. There was also a pretty important deleted scene, at the end in the montage where Eleanor goes to visit her son in the hotel. They have a brief conversation about their principles in the past, where Nick tells her that he understands her motives, but he wishes she understood that he needed his mom sometimes too. Of course he loves his grandma, but it wasnt the real thing for him too.
    I hope they make the next 2 books too, especially the third gives great insights into the Ah Mahs past, which I extremely want to see on the screen.

  • @crystaladams8214
    @crystaladams8214 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love that The Answer reassured Oak and reminded him "Its never weird to get emotional". I love that Mason and The Answer listened intently.I love that Oak was able to open up.
    I started watching you guys because of the Harry Potter series and stayed for the long run!
    I was taking to my husband yesterday about this channel. I didn't have the privilege of having a good father, brother, or uncle, but if I did, it would have been a privilege if they were anything like you guys.
    Keep doing what you're doing. Thank you for all that you do. Mentally and emotionally it's been a hard year however, this channel has brought some sunshine to the cloudy days.
    47:24

  • @katel141
    @katel141 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The director always had an intense response to Coldplay’s “Yellow,” considering obviously having to navigate the stereotype of the color of Asian skin tones his whole life. He asked Coldplay if they could use it. At first I believe they were concerned it may not be the best idea coming from White singers, but the song meant so much they agreed. The translation as far as I know isn’t exact. It’s beautiful though. It makes me cry. I’ve never listened to the song the same way again.

  • @SD-hv2vl
    @SD-hv2vl ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What the Oak said at the end really resonates with me. I'm Asian and I'm going to America this Fall for college and I already know that it's not a good idea for me to date an American guy 'cause no matter what, he will never be invited to family dinners.

  • @bologneseprince
    @bologneseprince ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This just made my thursday

  • @dancemachine1919
    @dancemachine1919 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    To answer your question about why the mom would treat Rachel cruelly after dealing with years of the same treatment from her mother in law, I think it's because humans feel that because they went through something and overcame it, those coming after them should go through the same or similar stuff. I hear this from parents who worked hard to get something as a teen and in turn, feel their kids should work hard as well while never stopping to consider how things have changed compared to when they grew up to make that same goal significantly more difficult to achieve. I've always been of the mindset that if I can, I want to provide help and guidance so that the person after me has it a little easier rather than just as hard or harder but sometimes that mindset seems rare on a larger scale.

  • @AnimeJT-08
    @AnimeJT-08 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As an Asian American woman I never thought I would live to see the day where I would see full cast Asian Movie

    • @andyandys5356
      @andyandys5356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Watch warrior it's a series with mostly Asian cast

    • @jazziered142
      @jazziered142 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Have you not seen the Joy Luck Club? It's one of the best movies ever.

  • @funkemorakinyo4865
    @funkemorakinyo4865 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There’s a lot of significance behind financial stability when it comes to families of colour. In the society we live in, there is a lot of emphasis on race/ethnicity, and in the western society, one may only be viewed for their race/ethnicity. A prime example of this is in the very first scene, when the hotel workers were being racist towards Michelle and her family. Especially for immigrant t these area look like - they even made a show about two kids, one from Beijing and one from a rural area, and had them swap lives for a week, Stephanie Soo made a video about the show and I recommend you watch it to fully grasp how deprived they were living in those rural areas). These rural areas most likely don’t have any stable/proper infrastructure. The families living there are self-sustained - so they may own rice paddies and make their food from that but also have to sell it. Electricity isn’t common, the house may not be properly made or is instead self-made improperly, the toilet may not even be inside the house, and they most likely have low-quality/self-made household items. (Im not sure about other countries, but I know this is also a standard for some areas of Nigeria, where I’m from). So with the image of poverty in their country being so drastically negative, you may be able to understand why some families don’t wish to associate with that way of living. I’m not condoning discriminatory behaviour towards those of lower classes, but it may be understandable why someone like Michelle wouldn’t want Constance, someone who grew up poor, “infiltrating” the wealthy family and (in her eyes) tarnishing the image she’s, in part, built for them, whilst she had to struggle and fight whilst doing so. And, as I said before, internationally, wealth is equal to power and respect, so if Michelle were to allow someone of low-class with a fraction of the amount of power and respect that she has into the family, what does that say about their image? What does that say about their own respect and power? What does that say about everything she’s built for herself if she lets herself associate with someone like that? Sort of like birds of a feather flock together. Once again, I don’t support this way of thinking at all. But in African and Asian communities, money is a high priority, to ultimately make sure you aren’t struggling or in any danger in this brave new world, and people around you sniff you out and talk behind your back when you dare to go against these traditionalist ideals. News spreads incredibly quick across the world when it come to people of colour gossiping (as we saw in the movie with people in China finding out Henry Golding had a girlfriend within minutes. So it’s easy to understand why Michelle is such a condescending control-freak, with both her background and environment, where anyone can turn their back on you and disapprove. It’s all about power.
    Whoever read this far, you must be very bored. But thank you for indulging in my sub-par explanation of the Coloured Western experience 🤗

  • @NinaG494
    @NinaG494 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You all do such a great job, but I really appreciate Oak’s vulnerability and transparency in the final remarks. Love seeing everything you watch definitely think the Devil Wears Prada should be on the list

  • @MavenCree
    @MavenCree ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes, that is the Mandarin version of Cold Play's "Yellow".

  • @jenndevault741
    @jenndevault741 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    literally one of my favorite movies!! amazing reaction as always guys, good job

  • @katherinebaxter6870
    @katherinebaxter6870 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for sharing Oak, and never apologize for feelings and emotions. It is important to acknowledge those things. Loved all of your reactions. ❤

  • @cniknik9863
    @cniknik9863 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I, too, was waiting for the dad to show up. I think he wasn't shown to show how much family responsibility and pressure Eleanor has to take on alone without him, the same way Rachel has to deal with Nick's family without him too. But definitely wish there was a scene with Nick talking to his dad and Eleanor with her husband to get family resolution. But I guess in real life that rarely happens.

  • @laurynblake3824
    @laurynblake3824 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Answers wheeze when he laughs is my favorite thing. I need like a compilation 😭

  • @u140550
    @u140550 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    wow being asian i'm happy y'all watched this, and its great to see your pov. i'm glad you understand the nuances of the culture; along with things that relate to others.

  • @eatsmylifeYT
    @eatsmylifeYT ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This reaction is awesome. Three dudes watching and actually liking this movie.

  • @patriciaroberts308
    @patriciaroberts308 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of THE best wedding scenes in the movies EVER!!! IMO 💖✨ I LOVE this movie!!!!

  • @paulineandrushuk8923
    @paulineandrushuk8923 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks guys, it was fun to watch your reactions. The Oak shares some deep emotions.

  • @freespirit2449
    @freespirit2449 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Finally saw this recently myself and really enjoyed it. Glad to see you guys enjoyed it too!

  • @joakimkarlsson8392
    @joakimkarlsson8392 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I loved this movie, Michelle Yeoh is doooope. And Nick is played by Henry who did Dry-eye in The Gentlemen.
    But it is true singapore got the only michilin kitchen as far as I know it

  • @melindamercier6811
    @melindamercier6811 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Oh man, I love this movie! Im not a fan of romcoms but this, I will watch over again. Since you’ve been reacting to movies Michelle Yeoh has been in, would you consider the drama Memoirs of a Geisha? Such a well done movie.

    • @BaddMedicine
      @BaddMedicine  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      We can add that to the list 😁🤘

    • @Charming1322
      @Charming1322 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Memoirs of a geisha is a beautiful movie. However the author of the book has tried to sue the writers for misrepresenting, rewriting and not being true to the store and historical facts. Have that in mine if you're going to watch it

    • @LG_Hakubi
      @LG_Hakubi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@Charming1322I believe you have it backwards. Arthur Golden (the novel's author) was sued by the geisha he interviewed, Mineko Iwasaki, because *he* misconstrued and made inaccurate claims about geisha life and culture and named her as his real source reference.
      He broke their agreement of anonymity (which got her in a lot of trouble), and tried to use her to up his credibility, despite knowingly writing a fictional story where he took several liberties (the most egregious being the mizuage bidding war).
      Iwasaki wrote her own book to try and clear up the misconceptions and really explained how being a geiko is an artist and not a high class woman of the night.
      So anyone watching the film should go in knowing it's a fictitious from the jump.

  • @wittleMermaid13
    @wittleMermaid13 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I loved the Oak opening up the end there. This hit home for me, too. So glad you guys picked up on all the nuances especially with the layers of Eleanor's character and how she continues to be judged by her own MIL. One of my favorite scenes that doesn't get touched on a lot is when Nick and Rachel are talking after the disastrous bachelorette party. He owns his mistakes and they were receptive to each other and it was a very mature conversation - this is the gold standard. I rooted for this couple because they had a wonderful non-toxic relationship.

  • @bobomstyles3810
    @bobomstyles3810 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Oak for sharing your stories, i could listen to you talk for hours 🥰

  • @lizlyrics3399
    @lizlyrics3399 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is one of the most beautiful,sweet,romantic movie i have ever seen. The couple is so cute,nothing toxic about their relationship and so full of love. And what makes this movie so good is the fact the is not just about their relationship,there's some focus on others characters too.

  • @celineyxhammar1226
    @celineyxhammar1226 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really love this movie and was pleasantly surprised seeing you guys react to it!

  • @zaidatulakhmal
    @zaidatulakhmal ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tq for sharing your story Oak. Great reactions from Bad Medicine ❤️

  • @cheesus13_
    @cheesus13_ ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i cant wait for the sequels, hope its happening soon!

  • @loohdz1290
    @loohdz1290 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite part of my working hours. Work while Watching your videos.
    Henry Golding… so dreamy 🥰🥰🥰

  • @gracebrown3074
    @gracebrown3074 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The game at the end that they are playing, it’s actually really interesting because instead of Rachel choosing to win she actually let the mum win instead.
    Which is so powerful, just so crazy in context of what she is talking about! Such a good movie.

  • @JustDriftin
    @JustDriftin ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great reaction. I love when you guys get invested in a good one. You express yourselves so genuinely and it’s appreciated. It triggered memories inside you that brought up emotions and you were able to process and understand them and brought clarity and some peace of mind about your past situation (it was heartwarming to say the least). So that made me think of the movie Inside Out (Disney/Pixar). Your reaction to how emotions work inside our head and how it translates would be a great video 💜

  • @MarinaAngelska
    @MarinaAngelska ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have watched a lot of movie reaction channels but have never subscribed to one until I found you guys. Your insight and discussions really bring something new to this type of videos.

  • @alexianigollarza3583
    @alexianigollarza3583 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    loved how you catched the thing with the message at the beginning and I loved all the laughs you had. I loved the discussion at the end. Thank you Oak for openning up with you friends and to us, you are amazing and it was incredible to see how you learned from a romantic comedy becuase not everyone would have been willing to do so, so cheers for you. I was surprised when I saw this movie coming this week and I loved that you loved it!
    p.s The sister was actually the cousin.😂
    P.s.s guys I know you have TONS of movies being recommended to you but would you be willing to watch "Your name"? it is a very emotional anime movie, it is perfection!!

    • @__Peace__
      @__Peace__ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes plz watch Japanese anime, they're the best!
      and (Your name) is a great emotional movie with a shocking plot twist!
      Also, maybe you could watch anime series like ( Vinland saga) you'd be amazed at how real, epic and great it is!! 🥰
      And ( Attack on Titan )

    • @alexianigollarza3583
      @alexianigollarza3583 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@__Peace__ we need to make a campaign for Your name!! I was going to tell you to recommend me some good anime, but you already did😎 adding those to my list

  • @believeume122
    @believeume122 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg I smile everytime I see your uploads, such good picks. I love this movie!!!

  • @globetrekkerfromCA
    @globetrekkerfromCA 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Enjoyed your reaction a lot but the Oak opening up & giving such insightful commentary really took this to another level. So glad I came across this!

  • @basicsam9187
    @basicsam9187 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The books are so good and I really really hope they will do sequels to the movie. Id love for Astrid and Kitty's story to be told

  • @melanie62954
    @melanie62954 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been a big fan of Michelle Yeoh since Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. It would be amazing if you guys would react to that! Possibly the best fight choreography I've ever seen in any movie.

  • @Panster7
    @Panster7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been waiting for this since I saw your post this week! This is a fun one for sure

  • @Zachking98
    @Zachking98 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YESSS one of my top faves!! Glad to see it!

  • @daverowe03
    @daverowe03 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Answer, when you mentioned all of the actors in this movie, you forgot a couple. Gemma Chan who played Astrid was Sersi in Eternals. Also Michelle Yeoh was in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" along with the recent things we've seen her in. It was a great movie that you guys need to watch if you haven't.

  • @terencole1854
    @terencole1854 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It was awesome seeing you guys laugh so much. Great reaction!

  • @jlerrickson
    @jlerrickson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your experiences and insight, Oak.

  • @LadyVenomWay
    @LadyVenomWay 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wait!! How did I miss this 7 months ago?!!?!? HUH! Love this move. I actually went to Singapore after and visited many of the locations lmao