Just what I expected

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

Blistering performances.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Grace Wang (Fay Ann Lee) is the daughter of a Chinese couple who immigrated to Chinatown, NYC. Yet, her childhood was unhappy, for classmates made fun of her clothes, her Chinese name and her Oriental looks. Finally, the little gal, admiring Grace Kelly, decided to turn her Cinderella background into a successful life. Her one pal from long ago, Janie (Margaret Cho) followed her lead. The both of them now work for a lucrative financial firm, where Grace is a top adviser. Although there is a good looking Chinese man in the firm, Grace resists his overtures. One night, she attends an "upper class" event to make connections for her company. There the ladies mistake her for being an heiress to a famous clothing line, Shanghai Wang. Although she tries to correct them, they talk right over her. Also, throwing her heart into a tizzy, she meets Andrew Barrington, Jr. (Gale Harold) a handsome, rising attorney. This handsome man, almost engaged to another blueblood, is likewise quite taken with Grace. As they extend their friendship, Grace learns Andrew is interested in fighting for better wages in the Chinatown sweatshops that supply clothes to a up-and-coming designer. Whoa, its the same company Grace's firm is considering for an acquisition at an inflated price, for they are not aware of the designer's use of the sweatshops. Yet, as Andrew believes Grace is rich because of her family, he is aghast when he discovers her true roots, only because he believes she lied to him. Then, too, Grace attempted to warn the firm of acquiring the designer's line, only to be demoted and humiliated. With her heart broken and her job on the line, is Cinderella going to return to rags and cinders? This lovely film has a very talented lady at the helm. Fay Ann Lee, who speaks perfect English and Chinese, wrote, directed, and starred as Grace. Let's bow to her at once. Harold makes a very attractive and talented co- star while Cho, Christine Baranski, and others do fine work. There are nice sets, costumes, and amenities, too. Fall away from your dull routine and go find Falling for Grace.

I don't review a lot of movies, and I have what I consider to be classics from my point of view. We selected Falling for Grace on a whim on Netflix looking for something on the lighter side. And boy oh boy were we pleasantly surprised. It seems our heroine is a run of the mill girl who wants to be SOMEBODY..well, she gets her chance, in a mistaken circumstance, which spirals into a tangled web, becoming more and more intricate, in every new situation, she must exercise her cleverness to prevent the truth from being revealed, drawing in even her new-found prince charming. As we meet characters, we take them at face value, and learn to love them, and relate to their eccentricities. Fay plays her character with excellence, drawing you into her world and desires, but also feeling her dilemma she has dug with her own actions. There are twists, just like in real life, with hidden benefits as a result, especially for her office friend, caused by a simple turn of events. Each character has a depth of caring and friendship which forms a solid foundation in the movie, and the sense of family is reinforced within her family, and contrasted against the purpose of the rich 'families' and their motivations. You REALLY care deeply for each character, and the sense of just watching real life occur, with no pretense, causes you to forget you are watching a movie, but rather your friends. And good triumphs in the end, as it should. FFG is non-violent, family friendly, uplifting, and just great acting and writing. It will surely be vaulted into your top 100 movies. And of interest, do some research on Fay's background, how the movie came to be, and especially the obstacles, that resulted in Fay (lead actress/director) and Michelle (editor) personally standing outside theaters advertising to passersby to gain a following. I doubt you will find any other directors doing that. My hat is off to Fay Ann Lee for her OUTSTANDING production of this film and to her cast and production crew! Do yourself and your friends and family a favor and treat them to see this movie-you won't be disappointed. -Christian

Kudos to Fay Ann Lee and her excellent cast for an enjoyable film experience! With a much smaller budget, "Falling for Grace" stands right up there with "Maid in Manhattan," "Wedding Planner," and others that have a strong female lead without succumbing to stereotypes of others. Very well-directed with the right touch of humor, the entire film cast gave authenticity to personal yearnings and conflicts and cultural differences, within the context of everyday New York City life and a Chinese family. Best wishes for a successful distribution of your film because it deserves to be seen by many, including those who may need a comedic break as they work through their personal situations and challenges.

"Falling for Grace" is a wonderful film that pulls on all those heart strings and is the perfect film for the entire family. My young daughters enjoyed it just as much as their grandparents. I loved the story line and the fact that the character, Grace is an intelligent, successful woman.This movie is more than just a romantic comedy with a predictable ending. It provides a window to the life in Chinatown and the struggles around race, class, and gender. The most enduring parts of the film are Grace's relationship with her family. I could relate to Grace's connection with her parents, her challenges in the corporate world, and her childhood dreams and desires to shine.Finally a film that stars an Asian American actor. Considering this is Fay Lee's first feature film, I think she did an incredible job. This movie far exceeds Maid in Manhattan...better story line, believable characters, and more depth. If you want to experience an uplifting and wonderful film, go see "Falling for Grace", you'll love it.