Crazy Rich Asians

[HDer]

Has anyone checked out the bling in this movie? Made me think of a few of our forum members.

https://www.thewrap.com/crazy-rich-asians-how-mega-rich-world-was-created-for-30-million/

“Kevin [Kwan] was on par the whole time, saying, ‘People who know watches will know that that’s not an expensive watch,'” Chu told TheWrap. “I was like, ‘Kevin, that’s a $150,000 watch!’ And he’s like, ‘That’s not good enough, we have to get that $500,000 watch.’

Kwan, the author of the book on which the movie is based, added, “I was able to help procure a vintage Rolex Paul Newman ‘Panda’ Daytona valued at $600,000 from a watch collector that we flew half-way around the world for a particular scene.”

 

[whitewave]

The trailer came across my FB feed today lol. Is it out yet?

 

[HDer]

@whitewave Yes it's out! Bring tissues. The mahjong scene hit me right in the feels.

Watch out for the emerald 3 stone. Turns out it's from Michelle Yeoh's personal collection!

 

[JPie]

@whitewave Yes it's out! Bring tissues. The mahjong scene hit me right in the feels.

Watch out for the emerald 3 stone. Turns out it's from Michelle Yeoh's personal collection!

That emerald was stunning!

Loved the movie. It was funny and I loved the bling!

 

[Phoenix]

I read on the other forum that in one mahjong scene, Michelle Yeoh is wearing a VCA item, but cannot for the life of me remember what it is, nor can I find the relevant post. Can anyone enlighten me pls, as to what that VCA item is?

 

[HDer]

I'm not a VCA expert, but here's a photo of her there:

 

[Phoenix]

I'm not a VCA expert, but here's a photo of her there:

That looks like the Lotus BTF ring. Thank you.

 

[HDer]

That looks like the Lotus BTF ring. Thank you.

No problem. You were one of the forum members I was thinking of.

 

[Phoenix]

No problem. You were one of the forum members I was thinking of.

LOL. I am most definitely not rich, not like these rich Asians.

 

[Dancing Fire]

I am a crazy poor Asian.

 

[dk168]

I am a crazy poor Asian.

+1
DK

 

[ohsomethingshiny]

I am a crazy poor Asian.

My husband (also Asian) is nodding in agreement for himself. LOL!

 

[Octo2005]

Just started reading the book, can't wait to see the movie.

 

[Madam Bijoux]

A feel good movie with all the jewelry **** anyone could want

 

[Burmesedaze]

It's definitely going on the to-watch list!

 

[LightBright]

Topped the Box Office in sales this past weekend... since last Wednesday’s premiere it’s made $34M. I can’t wait to see it!

 

[AprilBaby]

Even this white as a ghost Caucasian thinks this movie looks hilarious. I don’t think I will understand the mahjong scene.

 

[eapj]

It was a funny movie! And yes, beautiful bling.

I am not familiar with mahjong and probably missed some of the significance of it but still enjoyed it thoroughly!

 

[bv_jewels]

Has anyone checked out the bling in this movie? Made me think of a few of our forum members.

https://www.thewrap.com/crazy-rich-asians-how-mega-rich-world-was-created-for-30-million/

“Kevin [Kwan] was on par the whole time, saying, ‘People who know watches will know that that’s not an expensive watch,'” Chu told TheWrap. “I was like, ‘Kevin, that’s a $150,000 watch!’ And he’s like, ‘That’s not good enough, we have to get that $500,000 watch.’

Kwan, the author of the book on which the movie is based, added, “I was able to help procure a vintage Rolex Paul Newman ‘Panda’ Daytona valued at $600,000 from a watch collector that we flew half-way around the world for a particular scene.”

Stumbled on this - https://medium.com/@vaz.briana/crazy-rich-asian-millennials-fc3b0bb3f20e

"Todays Chinese millennials, aged 19 to 35, were all born during the “One-Child Policy” period. These “little emperors” and “little empresses,” as they are often known because of their singular importance within a family unit, were at the center of their universe when they grew up. They are privileged, entitled and enjoy a good life. They like luxury and they are quick to pick up trends that are marketed to them. This is the single largest consumption class is shaping the economics of Asia’s biggest market."​

 

[arkieb1]

I can remember being at University going out with a middle class greek friend who had rich greek relatives and at the time they were discussing watches, they took one look at what I'd consider a decent watch and in a scene probably like what is being described above declared that's a cheap watch. Apparently if it doesn't cost the price of a decent car or a small house it's not an expensive watch.

Obviously one's man's expensive is another's trash in more than one culture.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Even this white as a ghost Caucasian thinks this movie looks hilarious. I don’t think I will understand the mahjong scene.

I know how to play the old HK game but not the new game that my friends play nowadays.

. I haven't play mahjong in almost 30 yrs. My wife play at least 2X a week now.

 

[icy_jade]

Even this white as a ghost Caucasian thinks this movie looks hilarious. I don’t think I will understand the mahjong scene.

HTH.

http://www.vulture.com/2018/08/crazy-rich-asians-mahjong-scene-explained.html

 

[HDer]

Did people see this?

https://www.pricescope.com/blog/crazy-rich-asians-jewelry

 

[AprilBaby]

HTH.

http://www.vulture.com/2018/08/crazy-rich-asians-mahjong-scene-explained.html

Thank you for the explanation!

 

[Sparkle_ruckle]

Here's another excellent link explaining the mahjong scene. It even has an explanation of what Rachel's tiles look like, the rules of the game and scoring system and how it is relevant to her situation with Eleanor and Nick.

http://blog.angryasianman.com/2018/08/what-was-really-happening-in-crazy-rich.html

 

[LLJsmom]

Book is pretty hilarious. It’s like an Asian Pride and Prejudice. But honestly the storyline is a lot like the old school Hong Kong TVB soap operas. Poor girl meets rich boy whose family doesn’t approve of poor girl and poor girl’s family. Of course rich family does everything to break them up and it all backfires. The details of the crazy rich are fun to read.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I can't wait to go to see this with my daughter, hopefully this weekend! She was adopted from China so it's a cultural event for us! Nah, who am I kidding? While I like romantic comedies, I am going for the jewels!!!

 

[LLJsmom]

And there are several references to JAR in the book. I fact the heroine’s ering is by JAR. @yssie.

 

[Austina]

We used to play mahjong every Sunday afternoon

 

[diamondseeker2006]

We went to see it last night! It was a cute movie! Even though our daughter was adopted when she was 6 months old, she did an art project in college making mahjong tiles and learned somewhat to play it. So she DID get the mahjong scene and explained it to me! Yay! lol! Otherwise I would have had to look at links above! It's pretty much a chick flick, but it was entertaining and I very much enjoyed having a look into that culture! Loved the main characters!