Jon M. Chu's big screen adaptation of the material, a groundbreaking studio film that is entirely populated by Asian-American performers, is a loving take on Kevin Kwan's books, bundled up in a wildly entertaining package
bursting with attitude and heart, Hollywood's first Asian-centric rom-com in years makes up for lost time in a big way; incredibly satisfying, It's a reinvented romantic comedy, sassy and fun,... and is worth the wait
a deliriously glossy; what makes it feel fresh, of course, is context: the mere fact of a major studio release completely rooted in Asian characters and settings