The Joy Luck Club | Kieu Chinh, Tsai Chin | Keep a box of tissues handy :~|

The Joy Luck Club | Kieu Chinh, Tsai Chin | Great Movie!

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The Joy Luck Club

	The Joy Luck Club Kieu Chinh, Tsai Chin Walt Disney Video, 1995 average customer review:based on 151 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Keep a box of tissues handy :~|

(Other reviewers have well-described the plot/storyline, so I won't reiterate it here.)

This is a haunting, poignant film that tugs at the heartstrings--a touching story of sacrifice, longing, loving and caring. It's one of those rare films that is all around excellent: excellent acting, writing, cinematography and of course, story. It is a film that's destined to be a classic and can be watched by people of all ages and cultures.

Though a reviewer here complained about lifting text right out of Amy Tan's book as the film's narrative, she has forgotten that a film is a complete story unto itself and has to stand on its own whether a moviegoer has read the book or not. It's the narration, and the poetic, almost lyrical prose, that helps make this movie work and be true to its characters: simple, eloquent words couched in imagery are used throughout; This is how the Chinese language really is. (For example, what we call a turkey in English is called a "fire chicken" in Chinese. (The "fire" is the red comb on its head.))

Yes, there are men in the film who are abusive, womanizers, adulterers and...well...twits, but they're found in all races and cultures, so to say that the film insults Asian men is ludicrous. (As for the comment of one reviewer accusing Ms. Tan of marrying a white guy because of her disdain of Asian men, I (a white guy) married a Chinese woman not because I dislike caucasians but because I love a woman who happens to be Chinese.)

But back to the film...

It's a keeper. Guys, if you want to score big points by watching a "date film" or "chick flick" with your sweetie, this one is the one to rent/own...and I wouldn't be surprised if you grow misty-eyed, too.

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Great Movie!

This movie did not stereotype Asian men, as one reviewer suggested. The fathers of several characters were portrayed as caring, loving, and supportive individuals. This story was about overcoming grief, poverty, and the emotional and physical struggles that many foreigners who come to this country often encounter. Grab out the tissue box, sit back, relax and enjoy this wonderful film about the importance of relationships, and the strength and power that one can gain from a tough life.

The Joy Luck Club

I thought I'd never find myself reviewing a movie of this standard. Nor did I expect myself to love it at the same time. A Oliver stone production movie, in a pivotal film about both eastern, and western cultures. I adore all of the stories that were told [the character auntie lindo adds awesome humor] but it was the story of June I related to the most. The best actress that has ever graced the show ER. In my opinion. I've found myself into leaning towards Japanese, and [for this movie] Chinese cultures and their ways, and everything else for the last 3 months. This movie has kept me on that steady road.

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