Maidexpl Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast

Staci Frederick Blistering performances.

Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Cristal The movie really just wants to entertain people.

meganweinand I second a previous comment below-this is basically an Asian/lesbian version of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and it is HILARIOUS!!! Not only that, but a great portrayal of love of all kinds, lesbian and more! I truly truly loved this film, and I would say that it is the best lesbian comedy of all time, if not the best lesbian movie of all time!! It is extremely well made, a funnier version of Imagine Me and You with a more realistic story line-lighthearted and fun almost all the way through with great chemistry in the leads, and a fantastic mother-daughter relationship-that tells it like it is! The display of Asian and female culture is also equally engaging, and I will definitely look forward to watching this movie again! FANTASTIC!!!! =)

Kyle Florence A very charming, light comedy about a Chinese-American girl (Wil, played by Michelle Krusiec) who is battling with her sexuality and the very conservative Chinese culture that is still all around her. Her situation is further complicated by the fact...(read more) that her single mother (Joan Chen), who is 48, becomes pregnant and is forced to live in her home. This creates some awkward situations for the entire family as Wil's mother is quickly disowned by her father and friends and Wil takes it upon herself to find her mom a husband.The acting was superb throughout the movie, and the direction of Alice Wu in her first feature film was fantastic. The movie melds romance, comedy and drama perfectly and really makes you fall in love with all the characters. It was quite a treat to watch!

pmcnulty81 This is the first comment which I have scripted so please be forgiving in your critique.I watched this movie for the first time last night and have to say that I am definitely going to add it to my DVD collection. Although it is 3 years old and does require you to read subtitles in part, it is one of the most moving, humorous, emotional and heartwarming movies I watched in a long time. The script and concept are particularly original within the ethnic climate in which the movie is set, and provides a particularly clear and incisive insight into American/Chinese society.In fact it illustrates that although there are cultural differences within all ethnic groups the overall way in which various social and ethical issues are dealt with is not really so different. The same movie could have been made about an Italian/American/Spanish or any other nationality family, within reason, and the overall responses and outcome would have been the same. The overall feel of the movie somehow had an element of truth, and leads me to wonder if this wasn't a portrayal of the script writers own experiences, if this is the case it only makes the movie more watchable and poignant. A great movie all round.

thomasaaa123 I liked the comic touch of the movie, and Michelle Krusiec delivered the comic scenes admirably well. No-nonsense but with a degree of self-awareness, the very lovely Krusiec captured the character Wil perfectly. Joan Chen, unsurprisingly, gave another excellent performance as a stern mother but a defiant daughter. The movie owes much of its success to casting Krusiec and Chen in their respective roles.The story is simple, and even a little clichéd. Tension between social pressure and individualistic pursuits of passion, between conservative norm and following what the heart truly desires. Alice Wu--as a first-time director--was competent, though there's still much room to further refine her craftsmanship. Wu is apparently at her best when shooting intimate scenes (not only the romantically intimate ones) with subtle emotional exchanges and silent communications. But she's weaker in sewing together the scenes--especially toward the end, the movie occasionally feels a little clumsy and lumpy.The late and rather melodramatic revelation of the identity of the baby's father did not help either. The decision to not devote more screen time to developing/explaining the relationship between Ma and the baby's father is certainly a risky one. Depending on perspective, one may feel his/her sympathy toward Ma is taken for granted, or may even feel the very idea the film is advocating is being made fun of. While this subplot is just a subplot complementing the Wil-Vivian relationship, slightly more in-depth treatment is probably warranted especially as a surprise is sprung on the audience.But overall, the acting and sincerity more than compensated the glitches and shortfalls. Often light and funny, humorous but reserved, the movie is another worthy exploration of generation clash.