Falling for Grace (2006)

the audience applauded

Simply Perfect

Plenty to Like, Plenty to Dislike

As Good As It Gets

I had the pleasure of watching Falling For Grace today and it sparked enough interest to have me research it further. You can imagine my surprise to discover that it was released in 2007 yet I'd only come to "stumble upon" it now, almost eight years later. This production was not only refreshing in its originality but in my ability to relate as a Chinese American who was immersed in many of the same situations depicted albeit via the opposite coast in San Francisco. There are definitely ethnic and customs based stories that can and should be told, so I wholeheartedly hope that Fay Ann Lee's mainstream endeavors haven't ended with just this film. We all need stories of perseverance and triumph more than ever; made all the more powerful when it's clearly not entirely a fictional accounting and personally relate-able. For the conviction showed in releasing her film, her way, instead of just supplicating and compromising the integrity of her story: thank you Fay Ann Lee I look forward to what the future brings from you.

Absolutely adore the movie! The romance was very cute, and the plot was interesting. Rare and refreshing to see a movie with an Asian lead and Chinese culture incorporated. The movie is incredibly relatable to any Asian culture. I loved the attention to detail when the writer and director portrayed Grace and her family. This is an excellent family film that really captures all the aspects of New York. The main actors did an excellent job in the film. I found myself really invested and indulged in the romance of the film. The audience can really connect and love Grace (the main character). I really enjoyed the subtle comedy in this movie. This movie reminded me of the classic film Maid in Manhattan. I wish people would make more films like Falling for Grace. I strongly recommend watching this film!

A funny, romantic, modern comedy! A must see! One of the best films I've seen this year! Falling for Grace has a strong cast, and a fantastic story! I highly recommend this film. Fay Ann Lee is an amazing actress, but also an excellent writer and director. Wearing all 3 hats and also creating a great film a difficult feat which she has achieved in spades! This film is a great example to young filmmakers and other artists from all forms of the performing arts: if you believe in your work, and you've got the drive, and the ambition, then don't let anything stop you from achieving your dream - just go for it! And after watching Falling for Grace, the sky's the limit!

Saw the film in Sausalito. Walked by the Marin Theater and saw a flier the producers were handing out describing the movie as charming. I don't usually go for romantic comedies but this lived up to their advertising. It is a really charming film with interesting twists, LOL funny in places and really endearing family scenes. I even choked up in a couple of places. All the actors were great and the two lead characters, Grace and Andrew, had wonderful believable chemistry. So often in movies like this chemistry between the two leads seemed forced. In Falling For Grace, you really want the two of them to get together in the end. The only actors I recognized were Margaret Cho, Christine Baranksi and Lewis Black and they were all great. The Chinese family I had never seen before but they were excellent. T The producer was there at the end and he gave interesting details that added to the wonderful theater going experience. I totally recommend!