Think a female Asian version similar to Bridesmaids or The Hangover It’s a first with 4 Asian actresses in the lead of this hard-R rated raunchy bonding adventure. At times, it’s funny, but also intentionally gross which is indicative of today’s accepted taste in contemporary humor.
This is a first feature film for Tony nominated Broadway actress Ashley Park and in a leading role. She plays a up and coming lawyer going on a business trip to China, but her 2 besties and a crazy cousin into K-Pop decide she needs companions and they get into all kinds of trouble.
It is directed, co-written and stars an all Asian ensemble. Lim wrote the script along with Chery Chevaprzvadumrong and Teresa Hsiao. Childhood best friend Lolo is played by Sherry Cola. Oscar nominated Stephanie Hsu (Everything, Everywhere All at Once) plays Ashley’s former college roommate who is now an outrageous diva and Chinese soap opera star named Kitty Kat Wong. Filling out the foursome is Ashley’s K-Pop crazy cousin, Deadeye played by Sabrina Wu. She’s the goof ball of the group.
Executive Producers Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogan liken this project to the brazen films they’re also known for (This is the End, 21 and 22 Jump Street). They like funny scripts but they have to have balance. There are parts of this movie designed to make you cringe, but also emotional themes that tug at your heart strings. Ashley is going on business, but this also turns into a chance to find her birth mother. They are all there for adventure, fun and friendship, and it’s always good to have your best buddies for emotional support.
This R-rated comedy goes over the line physically, mentally and sexually. There is sex, drugs and rock’n’roll with some hard core images and explicit exposure of body parts that may make you want to cover your eyes. But it also supplies several laugh out loud moments.
The over-the-top raunch is only acceptable because the entire creative team from writers to director and actors are Asian. Director Lim had fun collaborating with the lead actresses but used control and restraint adding funny scenes during the shoot. It’s Asians making fun of themselves without targeting them as the butt of the joke. It’s supposed to be hard to watch at times which makes the humor and the emotional component more effective. If you can watch this movie without hearing yourself erupting in nervous laughter, there might be something wrong with you.
Lionsgate 1 hour 35 minutes R
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