The mahjong reveal was basically showing that Rachel would have had the winning hand if she hadn't given the tile to Eleanor. So Eleanor won the game, but only because Rachel let her, which is what she was doing by rejecting Nick's proposal.
24:18 -Actually, the reveal was that Rachel, being the Professor of game theory that she is, gave up the bamboo piece that would’ve secured her victory in the game, but deliberately gave it up and let Eleanor win, which earns her respect since Rachel did understand the belief to put someone’s happiness before her own. Hope this helps. Glad you’re watching my favorite romcom. :)
@@MoviesinDepth Also when you play Mahjong with money, a self-drawn win (drawing the tile you need to win) everyone pays you double. If someone tosses the tile you need to win only the person who tossed it pays double. So her giving that up also is not only is Rachel giving Eleanor the win, she's telling and showing her that it's because of her, it's not just luck or hard work. Like Rachel said "it will be because of me, a Chinese-American, immigrant nobody." Sidenote, you should learn how to play, it's fun, can get very competitive, and very strategic
@@MoviesinDepth The rules isn't hard. I learnt it in my 30s. Kinda like jim rummy. You either match 3 of the same tiles (the game would have 4 of the same tiles) or you match 3 sequential tiles. There are the other combos but there are other tiles. Generally there are 3 set of systems: Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia; they are very similar but have some variation of the rules. There is of course house rules so there. Look for mobile games to practise
I saw this in theatres and grown men were misty eyed at the wedding scene. It is gorgeous to watch. Also the game they are playing is Majong and once you start playing it, your hooked . Its so fun
0:20 I *looooove* how supportive the movie commentary creator community is of each other. It's so stinkin' wholesome and makes me so happy to be here with y'all. We know the YT algorithm can do you dirty, and we know how hard it is to edit videos just to keep them up on your channels. You could all be super competitive over all that, but nope! You shout each other out and create your own algorithm, and I LIVE for it!
THANK YOU! This is the last movie I saw with my mom before she passed away and it's so good. We watched it constantly in the ICU. Thanks for making my day brighter!
I also associate this movie with my mom and aunt who both recently passed but its a good memory. We all went to see it in theaters together. I'm really sorry for your loss
I think you might have gotten Araminta (the bride in the movie) and Nick's ex mixed up? Because you were saying that Araminta was a potential fave character at the start and then said Nick's ex was losing the favourite spot, and then at the end you said Araminta put the fish in Rachel's bed when that wasn't her. Araminta was always supportive of Rachel which is why her celebrating at the end makes sense.
I actually have a Tan Hua (Bunga Wijaya Kusuma) and they rarely bloom so, when they bloom it's a pretty big deal. Also, I love the differences in point of views of things like family, ambition,etc. Between Asians and Americans.
This movie was so so good. I love the scene when they played the game. There was a really good video explaining that scene and particular moves. Also Zzavid is really one of the best. As regards recommendations -could you maybe do When Harry met Sally?
6:4312:4616:3324:25 I swear Gemma Chan is usually my favourite character in anything that she's in (i.e. Mia in Humans, Astrid in Crazy Rich Asians, Sersi in Eternals, etc).
I love this movie. There are 3 books in this franchise, which of course I've read. I'm hoping they do turn the rest of the books into movies at some point. You totally missed the Charlie Wu (Harry Shum Jr.) checking Astrid out at the engagement party scene. It's like a mid-credits scene....definitely hints at a possible sequel.
7:43 that’s Ais Kacang !! (It’s Malay for Iced beans). It’s shaved ice with sugary toppings like syrup, jelly, red beans and more. It’s actually really good and one of my favourite southeast asian deserts as a Malaysian. Hope this helps !!
A lot of Mainstream Hindi Cinema which are Rom-Coms are like ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ but apart from a few, most end up being problematic. I loved the representation because we were done with one-dimensional math nerds👏🏽
The fact that you’re unaware of how connected Asian circles with people spilling the tea like there’s no tomorrow is just sad. Happy to see you being educated on the topic 😂
I remember watching this in theaters for the first time and actually crying during the wedding scene (and now I can’t watch the scene without crying) and when the part when he was proposing on the plane I remember hearing the whole theater Gasp in unison when we all saw Elenors Ring in the box it was honestly just so fantastic
The movies are based on three books and the second book is about Astrid. The first movie ended different from the book though, so not sure if they are going to pick up from where the movie ended or if they are going to dive right into Astrids story
Yours and Zzavid’s movie reactions are such a hoot to watch! May I suggest watching Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) in an alternate universe as a Crazy Poor Asian in “Everything Everywhere All At Once “ next? ;)
You know rewatching this now it’s hilarious for awkwafina to say “so you don’t look like Sebastian of the little mermaid” bc she voices scuttle in the 2023 remake!
No cuz the entire cast is so fineeeee, I literally didn’t pay attention to half of the plot when I first watched it Also Gemma Chan, ughhhh literal goddess And the wedding, listen I literally never ever woman’s get married, but that wedding was insane
Oh good lord I love this movie especially the scene around 18:40 with the banana comment it’s so true I’m half Korean and so is my sister my family calls us bananas as well because of that same description…
Peik Lin represents me as a Gemini and yes, I was that person who went to a venue and then changed my clothes rather than entering in my formal clothes. Awkwafina is fabulous and the comic timing is impeccable. P.S. We’d love a reaction to ‘The Farewell’.
Me before watching this movie: I know you wanna go to Singapore, but you’re gonna have to wait. You can be patient. Me watching this movie: I wanna go to Singapore so bad!
The wedding party scene was set in a place in Singapore called gardens by the bay, its park which is a huge tourist attraction, it's a fab place! Def worth checking out
24:15 It wasn't a win. She WOULD have won had she not intentionally given up the piece she needed to the mother, allowing the mother to win instead. She was trying to prove a point, that the mom was wrong about her only thinking of her own happiness.
21:40 Elite Asian Weddings are one spaceship away from being ‘Star Wars’ Sequel. It’s ostentatious ‘Coz we have to tell people to up the ante. It’s war.
6:20 Ronny Chieng is a Comedy Icon while also undeniably hot. I loved him in this movie and the actress who played his wife really balanced the comedy of the pairing.
the opulence in this movie was gorgeous plus it's one of many romcoms i can't get tired of watching repeatedly and with valentine's day being around the corner i have to suggest watching beyond the lights (2014), mr right (anna kendrick, sam rockwell), red (2010), red 2 (2013), & holidate (2020)🍿🍿🍿
Oh my god yes I love this movie I watched it with my sister and mother well half way into the movie because they watched it together without telling me like always they watch something and never tell so I could join in so yeah I watched it many times the female lead I watch her in fresh of the boat tv series very funny and entertaining to watch. Thank you for reacting to this movie love you and your videos.
I am so glad you reacted to this film beacuse its such a cinematic beautifully made film with such well characters. Please i you haven't already seen it react to little women which actuall yis a book but they made it into a movie
Hi from Singapore. the ice dish that looked vomity, is called Ice kachang. It's a dessert. It's shaved ice with rose syrup and several other sweet syrups and condensed milk. Under the mountain of ice is sweet creamed corn, sweet red beans, and grass jelly. It's delicious. Happy Birthday!
I’ve always wanted to go to that food stall market! I’ve heard the best about the food there, also low key also want to try durian even though it smells horrible.
15:40 no dude deadass I was scared too but now that I've been going regularly for 4 years I feel awesome. I can naturally sit up straight and my back doesn't burn after standing for a long time. Definitely recommend it. Make sure you drink a lot of water though.
Last year me and my family traveled to Singapore for the first time for vacation we signed up for the whole tourist package. It was very fun the places were beautiful I have all the pics in my USB . They have weird rules and not many halal places to eat at but the hotel was amazing the buffet delicious at the holiday inn hotel .
Seriously? Your guide didn't take you to the right places then. A quarter of Singapore's population is Muslim so there isn't any shortage of halal places.
Honeyyyyyy I’m telling you if a man like Nick Young came into my life I would give up this azz faster than The View dropping Whoopi Goldberg
Oh.. my… Ok someone go catch my breath for me from wheezing too much
You guys are the funniest TH-camrs of all time. I’m NOT joking
A Zzavid/Movies in Depth/Billy Binges collab would end all collabs hahaha
@@lbierman21 Their personalities are all so wildly different that the commentary would end me.
I LOVE THAT 2 OF MY FAVE REACTORS ARE FRIENDS
🎉🧡(╥╯U╰╥๑)
The mahjong reveal was basically showing that Rachel would have had the winning hand if she hadn't given the tile to Eleanor. So Eleanor won the game, but only because Rachel let her, which is what she was doing by rejecting Nick's proposal.
Ohhhhhhhhhh
The mahjong scene was brilliant!
I love how anyone who has ever seen this movie automatically LOVES Astrid!
Astrid is the character we all need but don’t deserve
@@MoviesinDepth The Batman of the Crazy Rich Asians universe
@@kat1879 well yes, but she's from Marvel 🤣🤣
@@heneralantonioluna8725 The comment's reference was to Batman tho 🤣😅
@@kat1879 I know.
24:18 -Actually, the reveal was that Rachel, being the Professor of game theory that she is, gave up the bamboo piece that would’ve secured her victory in the game, but deliberately gave it up and let Eleanor win, which earns her respect since Rachel did understand the belief to put someone’s happiness before her own. Hope this helps. Glad you’re watching my favorite romcom. :)
If only I knew the rules
@@MoviesinDepth it’s essentially similar to the card game gin rummy but with certain order of tiles instead of cards. Hope this helps.
It was more her illustrating how there is no winning with Elenors mother and how she understands when to win and when you cant win. Imo.
@@MoviesinDepth Also when you play Mahjong with money, a self-drawn win (drawing the tile you need to win) everyone pays you double. If someone tosses the tile you need to win only the person who tossed it pays double. So her giving that up also is not only is Rachel giving Eleanor the win, she's telling and showing her that it's because of her, it's not just luck or hard work. Like Rachel said "it will be because of me, a Chinese-American, immigrant nobody."
Sidenote, you should learn how to play, it's fun, can get very competitive, and very strategic
@@MoviesinDepth The rules isn't hard. I learnt it in my 30s. Kinda like jim rummy. You either match 3 of the same tiles (the game would have 4 of the same tiles) or you match 3 sequential tiles. There are the other combos but there are other tiles. Generally there are 3 set of systems: Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia; they are very similar but have some variation of the rules. There is of course house rules so there.
Look for mobile games to practise
I saw this in theatres and grown men were misty eyed at the wedding scene. It is gorgeous to watch. Also the game they are playing is Majong and once you start playing it, your hooked . Its so fun
I was misty the whole time with this movie
0:20 I *looooove* how supportive the movie commentary creator community is of each other. It's so stinkin' wholesome and makes me so happy to be here with y'all.
We know the YT algorithm can do you dirty, and we know how hard it is to edit videos just to keep them up on your channels. You could all be super competitive over all that, but nope! You shout each other out and create your own algorithm, and I LIVE for it!
The community is here for one another
THANK YOU! This is the last movie I saw with my mom before she passed away and it's so good. We watched it constantly in the ICU. Thanks for making my day brighter!
Sending all the love I can♥️♥️♥️
I also associate this movie with my mom and aunt who both recently passed but its a good memory. We all went to see it in theaters together. I'm really sorry for your loss
What a wonderful movie to share together 💜
I think you might have gotten Araminta (the bride in the movie) and Nick's ex mixed up? Because you were saying that Araminta was a potential fave character at the start and then said Nick's ex was losing the favourite spot, and then at the end you said Araminta put the fish in Rachel's bed when that wasn't her. Araminta was always supportive of Rachel which is why her celebrating at the end makes sense.
Araminta just has bad friends, but at her core, she herself is decent, if a bit shallow.
"New favorite character." -Everybody after Astrid's entrance. 😂
Yes
It’s funny how Awkwafina mentioned Little Mermaid cause she’s actually playing Scuttle in the live-action version.
I actually have a Tan Hua (Bunga Wijaya Kusuma) and they rarely bloom so, when they bloom it's a pretty big deal.
Also, I love the differences in point of views of things like family, ambition,etc. Between Asians and Americans.
I need to see one in real life
I can't find words to describe enough how much I love this movie. Literally the biggest comfort movie for me.
Agreed
Michelle Yeoh being a devious Asian Aunty is a figure some of us are very familiar with. So chic, stylish and complex. A brilliant actor.
Gemma Chan is one of the most stunning people on the planet 🤩
The entire movie is a work of art ✨
Yes
This movie was so so good. I love the scene when they played the game. There was a really good video explaining that scene and particular moves. Also Zzavid is really one of the best. As regards recommendations -could you maybe do When Harry met Sally?
6:43 12:46 16:33 24:25 I swear Gemma Chan is usually my favourite character in anything that she's in (i.e. Mia in Humans, Astrid in Crazy Rich Asians, Sersi in Eternals, etc).
My favorite Rom-Com book ever made into a movie.
I love this movie. There are 3 books in this franchise, which of course I've read. I'm hoping they do turn the rest of the books into movies at some point. You totally missed the Charlie Wu (Harry Shum Jr.) checking Astrid out at the engagement party scene. It's like a mid-credits scene....definitely hints at a possible sequel.
7:43 that’s Ais Kacang !! (It’s Malay for Iced beans). It’s shaved ice with sugary toppings like syrup, jelly, red beans and more. It’s actually really good and one of my favourite southeast asian deserts as a Malaysian. Hope this helps !!
The divide between American born Asians and Asians are very much real. It’s a weird dynamic.
Henry Golding is just beyond stunning. So cute in ‘Last Christmas’. I can’t believe I haven’t seen the movie yet.
A lot of Mainstream Hindi Cinema which are Rom-Coms are like ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ but apart from a few, most end up being problematic. I loved the representation because we were done with one-dimensional math nerds👏🏽
This is everything I needed and more!!
The fact that you’re unaware of how connected Asian circles with people spilling the tea like there’s no tomorrow is just sad. Happy to see you being educated on the topic 😂
Was laughing the whole time . That 'Hold my earrings line is so hilarious'.
Astrid Leong is “an icon, a legend and she IS the moment. Now come on now-“.
I remember watching this in theaters for the first time and actually crying during the wedding scene (and now I can’t watch the scene without crying) and when the part when he was proposing on the plane I remember hearing the whole theater Gasp in unison when we all saw Elenors Ring in the box it was honestly just so fantastic
You want a sequel you say? They are making one!!! 😆😆 and I think it’s based around Nick’s sister Astrid!
YES
The movies are based on three books and the second book is about Astrid. The first movie ended different from the book though, so not sure if they are going to pick up from where the movie ended or if they are going to dive right into Astrids story
You had me cracking up right thru🤣🤣🤣. Agree that Astrid was my favorite character besides the main couple and Aqwafina
♥️♥️
This is the best romcom in my opinion. It has such a good story line and does a great job at showcasing East Asian culture I love it!!
"40 million? Did she say 14 or 40?" I mean... at that point does it really matter what number she said if it has the word "million" following it? 😂
You know what… you’re right
Great reaction. I saw this movie twice in theaters, and I cry at the wedding scene every time. By chance, did you see the mid-credits scene?
Gleeked my way through the mid credits scene
YES. this is one of my favorite moviessss. absolutely the best
♥️♥️♥️♥️
25:34 She (Nick's bf's new wife) didn't know about the fish in bed. It was a prank pulled off by Nick's ex-gf and her friends.
Yours and Zzavid’s movie reactions are such a hoot to watch! May I suggest watching Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) in an alternate universe as a Crazy Poor Asian in “Everything Everywhere All At Once “ next? ;)
You know rewatching this now it’s hilarious for awkwafina to say “so you don’t look like Sebastian of the little mermaid” bc she voices scuttle in the 2023 remake!
Love the camera quality can’t get over it😩 and this movie is so good been looking all over for it last time I watched it!
♥️♥️♥️♥️
No cuz the entire cast is so fineeeee, I literally didn’t pay attention to half of the plot when I first watched it
Also Gemma Chan, ughhhh literal goddess
And the wedding, listen I literally never ever woman’s get married, but that wedding was insane
This is my favourite movie ever. Everything from the views and storyline was so good.
I think he missed the post credit scene😅😅😅 it was Astrid and Charlie (ASTRID'S first love) 😍😍😍
Ohh I saw my glee boy
I love this movie so much that I bought the book trilogy of Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan!!! 😍😍😍 Thank you for reacting to this movie!!! 😍
Oh good lord I love this movie especially the scene around 18:40 with the banana comment it’s so true I’m half Korean and so is my sister my family calls us bananas as well because of that same description…
I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOU WATCHING THISSSS AHHHHH AND UPLOADING IT ON MY BIRTHDAY YESSSS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
@@MoviesinDepth THANK YOUUUUU
A personal fav romcom.....it was a fun time! Love your reaction as always - such a good time x
♥️♥️♥️
You have to react to the ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ Trilogy for Valentine’s Day. (Noting down 24th February for future reference lol)
Peik Lin represents me as a Gemini and yes, I was that person who went to a venue and then changed my clothes rather than entering in my formal clothes. Awkwafina is fabulous and the comic timing is impeccable.
P.S. We’d love a reaction to ‘The Farewell’.
i loved this movie so much i read the whole book series lol. i love rachel and nick, but astrid is also a big fave.
So glad people are finally reacting to this absolute 💎GEM💎 I haven’t seen too many people reacting to it so I hope it catches on. 😭
Me before watching this movie: I know you wanna go to Singapore, but you’re gonna have to wait. You can be patient.
Me watching this movie: I wanna go to Singapore so bad!
The men in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ are just so beautiful. Thank Goodness to see Asian Men not represented as weaklings.
3:28 Ngl I was Radio1Asia in school. The thrill of gossiping and lack of communication skills which lead to more conflict takes me back. 😂
The wedding party scene was set in a place in Singapore called gardens by the bay, its park which is a huge tourist attraction, it's a fab place! Def worth checking out
24:15 It wasn't a win. She WOULD have won had she not intentionally given up the piece she needed to the mother, allowing the mother to win instead. She was trying to prove a point, that the mom was wrong about her only thinking of her own happiness.
My heart actually goes to Eleanor. She was pushed down by the generation above and below.
I fell in love with Gemma Chan in this movie, and then she did Eternals ... Damn.
LOL
Dont limit yourself dude, you can have an awesome party with a big band anytime
That’s the energy I want to hear
21:40 Elite Asian Weddings are one spaceship away from being ‘Star Wars’ Sequel. It’s ostentatious ‘Coz we have to tell people to up the ante. It’s war.
Oh this VIDEO! Your reaction is beyond amazing. By far my favorite reaction to this movie I’ve ever seen!
6:20 Ronny Chieng is a Comedy Icon while also undeniably hot. I loved him in this movie and the actress who played his wife really balanced the comedy of the pairing.
Have you seen 'Always Be My Maybe'? one of the best cameo entrances ever lol
This movie is just "chef's kiss"😘
YES
SAVORY SLUSHIE OH EVAN IMMA HAVE TO CULTURE U FAM. YOU WILL TAKE THAT BACK.
NEVER
The party scene after the wedding where you said are we at avatar I've been there it was one of the tour destinations and it was a beautiful garden.
23:43 Mah-jong is such a fascinating game to watch. So cool! Although grasping the rules is another story.
the opulence in this movie was gorgeous plus it's one of many romcoms i can't get tired of watching repeatedly and with valentine's day being around the corner i have to suggest watching beyond the lights (2014), mr right (anna kendrick, sam rockwell), red (2010), red 2 (2013), & holidate (2020)🍿🍿🍿
1:38 In the novel, the timeline starts from the ‘80s so you can relax lol
I love this movie and Henry Golding is 100% crush worthy lol .... also .... money does allow for access
The editing in this video is so goooood
The editing here is SO snappy. Great reaction too :)
Please watch Brother Bear❤ It's a criminally underrated disney movie! Can't tell you how much I love it without writing a whole essay about it, haha😜
Oh my god yes I love this movie I watched it with my sister and mother well half way into the movie because they watched it together without telling me like always they watch something and never tell so I could join in so yeah I watched it many times the female lead I watch her in fresh of the boat tv series very funny and entertaining to watch.
Thank you for reacting to this movie love you and your videos.
25:32 The first rule of Asian bonding is that you don’t care if you don’t know each other.
That Radio1Asia Sequence is ✨ C I N E M A T I C ✨
I am so glad you reacted to this film beacuse its such a cinematic beautifully made film with such well characters. Please i you haven't already seen it react to little women which actuall yis a book but they made it into a movie
Been waiting for this I love this movie sooo much rlly want a second one ❤️❤️❤️
Astrid is my queen I just love herrrrrr
Absolute queen
Hi from Singapore. the ice dish that looked vomity, is called Ice kachang. It's a dessert. It's shaved ice with rose syrup and several other sweet syrups and condensed milk. Under the mountain of ice is sweet creamed corn, sweet red beans, and grass jelly. It's delicious. Happy Birthday!
7:46 no ma'am that's not savory😭❤
Awkwafina is hilarious - I can't wait to hopefully see reactions to Jumanji: The Next Level & Raya and the Last Dragon on the channel someday lol
I’ve always wanted to go to that food stall market! I’ve heard the best about the food there, also low key also want to try durian even though it smells horrible.
The way these scenarios aren’t that far off from the truth 😂
I'm not a fan of rom-coms but this one is just special. ♥
I remember watching this movie on cable, when I was 22 years old. Also, I did enjoy watching romance comedy. Also, you should watch in the heights.
Here’s an article for the ‘Self-anointed’ bit: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supayalat (‘Game of Thrones’ has nothing on the Burmese Royal Family)
15:40 no dude deadass I was scared too but now that I've been going regularly for 4 years I feel awesome. I can naturally sit up straight and my back doesn't burn after standing for a long time. Definitely recommend it. Make sure you drink a lot of water though.
7:57 Spoken from true personal experience 😂
I had no problem with the mop. Also, good luck on getting a good gift for your partner.
Douchenozzle has a romcom as well if you're interested called LOVEHARD.
(Title is a combo of 2 popular Christmas films: Die Hard & Love, Actually)
My Favorite Movie
The wedding made me cry because it's so pretty
Love your reactions❤❤
FINALLY A REACTOR REACTED TO THIS MOVIE
This is my first time "watching" this movie. It reminded me of "Monster-in-law".
i've never seen it, but it's on my list of movies to watch
5:28 Or as Julia Roberts in ‘Pretty Woman’ put it: “It’s so good I almost peed my pants.”
Last year me and my family traveled to Singapore for the first time for vacation we signed up for the whole tourist package.
It was very fun the places were beautiful I have all the pics in my USB .
They have weird rules and not many halal places to eat at but the hotel was amazing the buffet delicious at the holiday inn hotel .
Seriously? Your guide didn't take you to the right places then. A quarter of Singapore's population is Muslim so there isn't any shortage of halal places.
There actually is supposed to be a sequel!!!! It's supposed to surround Astrid and then the guy who is in the end credit scene with her
Movie recommendations;
Smokey and the bandit,
Jumpin' jack flash,
To Wong foo,
The first wives club,
Sky high
18:36 For Indians, I think the term is Coconut: Brown on the outside, white on the inside.
the book does not end that rosy, but I am glad they went lighthearted for the movie