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Falling for Grace

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I don't mean to minimize Fay Ann Lee's accomplishment in making this film. She wrote, directed and stars in it and she's great. She did a great job of addressing the stereotypes that Asian Americans face, and the plight of poor people, too. As this style of mistaken identity plot goes, this is a really nice treatment.

My main recommendation, though, is that it's a must see for Gale Harold fans. Gale isn't exactly a household word, but he's got an avid and loyal fan base who go to rather extreme lengths to see his movies, up to and including tracking down the producers and lobbying for distribution. Until now, Gale's movies tended to be very dark, laden with violent deaths, emotionally tense story lines and exceedingly unhappy endings. I'm sure they were great parts for an actor who takes his craft seriously, but for a fan that just wants to revel in the work of their favorite actor, they weren't exactly films you could share with your family, watch with your uninitiated friends or just enjoy over and over. This goes at the top of my list of Chick Flicks I'll watch dozens of times, and yes, that's a very good thing. It's such a relief to see Gale using his considerable comedic skills for a change!

There are also interesting appearances by Stephanie March, her husband Bobby Flay, Margaret Cho, Christine Baranski, B.D. Wong and Lewis Black, all of whom are perfectly cast for their particular roles.

Highly recommended for lovers of romantic comedies. It's an instant hit.

I had the pleasure of living in Chinatown for a summer and consider the best place in NYC. When I saw this movie, I remembered visiting the places you see in the movie. It brought back some wonderful memories for me. I also love Gale Harold. I have been a huge fan of his for a long time, and this movie just proves that he is leading man material. I will make sure I tell everyone about this gem!

it was a cute movie, it was great to see gale harold in a silly and romantic role! i hope to see more of fay ann lee too:) the commentaries are entertaining as well!

I just love Gale Harold in everything that he does. This movie is so sweet.

I bought this movie because of the actor. Ended up really enjoying it. Product was received very soon after ordering and was packed and shipped with care . Good movie, would buy from this seller again.

I really enjoyed this Indie flick. The biggest draw for me of course was Gale Harold. I have been such a fan of his since his Queer As Folk stint as Brian Kinney. I wanted to see how he would be in a different genre, and he surpassed my expectations. Not only was he charming in the movie, but can he get anymore beautiful? The interaction between the two stars was believable, and Grace's Asian parents were a hoot! If you wish to view a cool romantic flick, I highly recommend it.

Hoenstly, I bought this movie because I love Gale Harold. But I wound up really enjoying this movie. It's a sweet little gem that has something for everyone. The family can watch it together, and no matter your ethnic background I know there are pieces of everyone's parents, grandparents, and other family members in Grace's family. Gale looks great and he smiles which I don't think he has done a whole lot of in past projects. He looks like he is having fun and he gets to show a bit of goofiness that is adorable.

When I think "NYC romantic comedy" there are plenty of movies that come to mind, usually with a more famous cast and just a bigger budget and bigger scope. This movie, while it does have plenty of "names" in it, just seems like a smaller, and sweeter version of all the big movies I am thinking of.

Yes, there are some plot holes, some things that don't make sense even after repeated watchings, but I really don't care. Just enjoy it, enjoy the fantasy of that type of romance that only seems to happen in New York City.

Gale Harold is the best actor I have seen in a long time. It would be nice to see him on a TV show.

I got this movie as I adore GALE HAROLD. His acting was again convincing. The storyline is traditional - girl meets boy and falls in love etc. but I also loved the comedy situations that arose from time to time. Made me laugh, especially when tricks were being played e.g. language interpretations, Graces parents were just people she was helping out etc. Liked in the end that the guy got the right girl and was prepared to follow her. Would recommend people buy, especially if you like GALE HAROLD.

Usually, romantic comedies are a dime a dozen. Falling for Grace is the first one I've seen in a while that has a protagonist who isn't a young professional white or black woman. It's actually kind of surprising that there aren't move movies about immigrant families. Despite this, the theme is really love between different classes - rich guy and poor girl - rather than interracial love. More Cinderella than Romeo and Juliet. Still, what's nice about the movie is that the characters seem so real. There are a lot of the typical romantic comedy twists, but the way the characters handle them are just a lot more believable and sympathetic. Unfortunately, this means it isn't as funny as the best romantic comedies, but it still has its moments. The only real criticism I have is sometimes the actors' voices are a bit muffled - not too much, but noticeable. Overall, a nice Indie romantic comedy.