Memorable, crazy movie

It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

I read the comments on here and went in expecting something really good.I was so very disappointed by this movie. I really like this movie on one level but I think it could be A LOT better. Something was lacking. The characters don't seem to click, the ending felt incomplete and there was not enough relationship development. Why did they have a topless scene is beyond my comprehension.The acting was good, there was enough humour to keep me smiling and the music was heart warming.I totally recommend the movie to everyone but I only give it an E for Effort.If you are reading my comment, ignore how others are over-hyping this movie. Expect only a 6/10 from this movie.

I saw this film at an independent movie night on a campus bar in Calgary, and I must say, it was one of the best movies I have seen this year! Everything in this film is great; great actors, great cinematography, great locations, great writing, great directing, great editing. I can't believe this didn't get picked up more mainstream! Cudos to every talented person involved in this film. A really wonderful story and an unlikely protagonist.The lost in translation scene with the taxi driver was seriously one of the best scenes I have watched in a long time.Really recommend checking this one out if you get the opportunity.

Liam is an Asian American actor who is dating a high school student. Liam is a self-hater who keeps away from anything Chinese. The death of his grandmother however leaves him with a place in Shangai, while in Shangai he falls in love with the city and a girl, Micki. And decides to make a life changing decision.The film is brilliant, people consider it racist, but the film is written and directed by a Asian American director. I felt the film highlighted a key issue among Asians,not just East Asians but South Asians. The film captures what it is like for some Asians living in the western world, who try to get away from their parents world.....Ken Leung is a very talented actor and provides some great comedy, even though a lot of it is wasted on the Chinese through translations, I loved the chocolate martini...Hayden Panettiere was a little annoying but her character was needed; while Kelly Hu sizzles on screen as always providing the person that puts everything into perspective for Liam.... The only thing I felt needed a little work was the ending....But all in all a brilliant film..

might have spoilers!!!I m still confused why this movie received such a high rating on IMDb. It is poorly directed(so what if its his first), has average actors and a shitty story line. This is an attempt by an inferiority complex-ed Chinese guy to lash out at the "snobbish" Americans. Ken leung is rather pathetic, he manages to "score" white chicks with stupid lines and then gets to act all superior towards them. And whats with the stories of childhood harassment(we are discussing a 7 yrs old's penis...??) Hayden is rather irritating at times and obviously retarded cause she picks up bored looking Chinese men from a bus.Then tries desperately to act like a 16 yr old, with her weird antics. and kelly hu, although hot, is useless, whats with all the crap about Chinese way of life and low wages.?? Give me a break. Please avoid this by all means.