films seen
1
average score
2.50*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
A24 does Asian-American romance. The result is exactly what I expected of it. It's not a terrible film, but the presentation is rather bland and the mixed identity theme has been done to death by now. What remains is a bit of subdued sentimentality, but even that has been handled a lot better by bona fide Asian dramas. The performances are decent and the premise is suited for the type of stilted Asian romance that can work well when executed with the proper flair. Song's direction feels rather flaccid though, relying on stale stereotypes and worn-down themes. It's an okay film, but it doesn't deserve all the accolades. Read all