One of the best films of the 90's, I think. This would have been my favorite film of 1993, if not for Schindler's List.
Although I saw the movie first and then read the book, this is one of the few examples where I think the movie surpasses the book.
Amy Tan is a magnificent storyteller, and one of the best out there, IMHO. It is regrettable that many others don't realize this, as she writes primarily about Mother/Daughter relationships from a Chinese point of view, and therefore many don't want to give her a chance. The book "The Bonesetter's Daughter" by her is also magnificent.
Each time I see "The Joy Luck Club," I pull new things out of it. However, the speech towards the end of the movie about her daughter having "best quality heart" always breaks me up.
Although I saw the movie first and then read the book, this is one of the few examples where I think the movie surpasses the book.
Amy Tan is a magnificent storyteller, and one of the best out there, IMHO. It is regrettable that many others don't realize this, as she writes primarily about Mother/Daughter relationships from a Chinese point of view, and therefore many don't want to give her a chance. The book "The Bonesetter's Daughter" by her is also magnificent.
Each time I see "The Joy Luck Club," I pull new things out of it. However, the speech towards the end of the movie about her daughter having "best quality heart" always breaks me up.