It was only shown in one Indie cinema here, and we finally watched it after waiting for a long time. Because it was the first time I watched a movie about China here, I was very excited when I saw the words "Don't Tell Her" in the opening title.
I heard Lulu Wang tell the story of her family on a podcast on This American Life two years ago, and I was very impressed with her, and I discussed this topic with my friends at that time. I didn't expect it to be made into a movie this year, which really excited me. This is a very good story. It is a Conflict worth discussing in Chinese and American culture. Of course, the script is also very well written. Although there are many embarrassing scenes during the character interpretation, it does not affect the film's ability to be an excellent one at all. work.
I like the role played by Awkwafina very much. She looks a bit like Lulu Wang. She speaks awkward Chinese in the movie and suppresses the urge to tell grandma the truth. Eye.
Another reason I love this movie is that Lulu Wang really tells the story very well and restores the Actual lie to a high degree. All the scenes are real. When I watched the movie, my friend and I were discussing it. She said, "Many Chinese directors have filmed the not-so-good parts of China, and they are not well-reviewed and influenced in China." I think in fact This is also a very real side of China. Grandma Lulu Wang’s house is the building where the photo was taken, and the surrounding environment is the places downstairs. Everyone’s growth environment is different, and not everyone is from a big city.
This is a movie with tears in laughter. Many of the laughs are due to cultural differences and differences in understanding between China and the United States. For example, grandma kept calling her a "silly child", slapping her ass, teaching her what "twitchy" is, etc. These little details that exist between relatives make people feel funny and cute, and it is easy for Chinese audiences to recall Start your relationship with your grandmother.
The last scene of the family of three leaving, the long hug between the grandmother and the granddaughter brought tears to my eyes. The old American ladies sitting in front of us wiped their tears with tissues and were reluctant to leave after the end.
I think this movie is something to be proud of, although it can't be released in theaters in the United States, it can only be shown in some local or indie movie theaters, which has brought a lot of hope. We have so many great stories haven't been told yet!
Hope all my friends in the US can go and see :)
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