Inclubabu Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Mehdi Hoffman There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

dihe-55379 I cannot believe I waited that long before watching this movie. It was filled with funny, hilarious, but moving moments. In a way it reflected the life of Chinese immigrants in Flushing, or even in the US. However, it was also a simple love story between mom and daughter, grandparents and daughter, and partners. We have to face the fear to live the life that we are eager for. The way the director told the story showed us a lively epitome of thousands of people finding out who they are and communicating with the world with their perspective.

susan_ngo The movie described the feelings of an Asian family. However, it's still easy and comfortable comparing to real life. The movie is in side of a comedy and in U.S so, it's quite open-minded. I like it. The best scene to me is when Vivian asked Wil to kiss her infront of many people at the Terminal, and Wil could not do that. It's like how the prejudice prevent the love of the LGBTQ in real life. Love but must be in secret. It's really hurt, but it's a must. Besides, it also mentioned the age gap in love of the mother and the young man. In Asian, widow had to live alone till die. The mother in Saving face chose to fight for her love with support from her mother and daughter. There is always a choice.

wondernat This movie by far exceeds every possible bar: it's a wonderful lesbian story, it's a great cross-cultural movie, romantically it's moving, and it features an almost entirely Chinese/Chinese-American cast. Alice Wu has to receive much more praise for being the mastermind behind this magnificent project, and Lynn Chen, Michelle Krusiec and Joan Chen are nothing short of brilliant in their roles.To say this is a cute and humorous look at Wil's journey of self-discovery is trite and does not do this movie justice. Rather, I will refrain from providing a mere synopsis; on the other hand, I will comment that "Saving Face" has created a new bar for any romantic comedy AND for minority-interest films ("MIF"). I have found that for many MIF, there's always an unspoken pressure to convey the mandatory "we're minorities with our own cultures but we're still people (dammit)" message. Otherwise, you infuriate the people you're supposed to represent, while risking alienation of the people who aren't in said ethnic group. However, "Saving Face" not only bucks to this unspoken pressure, but overcomes it in 3 important ways: 1. It's a romantic story that parallels Wil's budding relationship with Vivian, another community member who had a crush on Wil since they were little (or had that initial crush that was rekindled when they met again 19 yrs later). It's formulaic in that girl meets girl, but it's not in that girl now needs to choose between her individual self versus tradition and family... which doesn't leave much room for "I".2. Following the logic of the above point, it also achieves the task of showing a Chinese-American's "tango" through her adult life and how it clashes with her traditional upbringing. We see that for the majority of her life, Wil's relented her needs and wants in favor of "saving face," but slowly she realizes (through her mom, no less!) that she needs to sever some of these ties if she wants to live her life and be happy... and believe me, for us "traditionalist upbringing folk," this is not so simple! There is no "ME" in any traditional family, whether American, Asian, Middle Eastern, African, etc. (Yes, there is irony to be had in that one.) This message is especially important, and I don't think it's restricted to the Chinese-American community. Yes, it may vary in degrees in varying cultures, but the movie does make the point that any strong family-centered family highly discourages individualism. This is contrasted with Vivian's more permissive and highly tolerant family, which is anything but traditional.3. Perhaps it's the incredible build-up discussed in points 1 & 2 that make this romantic comedy work. I usually detest romantic comedies because there's really nothing new about them - protagonist A and love object B will end up together in the end. (Otherwise, it can't be called a romantic comedy *BARF*) However, "Saving Face" works great as a romantic comedy because the audience receives something that is so lacking in this genre: investment into the characters. We see Wil and Ma each have so much to lose, and yet they decide to follow their hearts and are the better for it. Wil is especially brave for deciding to let go of all of the conformity and filial duty she's been ingrained with so that she can have the freedom that has been denied to her for 28 years, WHILE maintaining that connection to Ma. That, to me, made their romances that much more special. At the end, you're rooting for BOTH Ma & Wil. You don't care any more about what the community will think, or of Grandpa's honor. You know that in the end, people will get over it but you're not sure whether love will conquer all... and that's such a disquieting sensation because you WANT love to work out. For everyone. That's why it's also a great romantic comedy.I loved this movie. I truly believe that as an Asian-American minority, I am both relieved this movie was made and outraged there aren't more positive representations of minorities in mainstream Hollywood. Go Mr. Will Smith for helping the advancement of minorities everywhere!

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.