Rhapsody of Love

When the movie started, I thought it was a joke, probably the worst acting and screen writing I've ever seen. I can't get my head around how this movie has 7.6/10 rating like what! We were 6 in the whole theater and we just were blown away that this movie is even in theater. Please don't charge people for this stuff, do better :)

We were one of the first to watch and rate this film.

The director obviously favoured the lead actress to allow her to add lib her dialogue in various places of this film and to keep re-casting her in all of her films. We would like to see the filmmaker/s cast the net more broadly, giving other Asian-Australian actors an opportunity to shine. This film has definitely been a stepping stone for the leads' careers.

Eye candy was undoubtedly the lead, Damien Sato and good performances from Lily Stewart and Tom Jackson were noted.

Having a diverse cast is a bonus element to this film.

We wondered why the director chose an Indian Producer to come on board when this is predominantly a Chinese-Vietnamese cast?

Rhapsody of Love is one of my favourite Romantic Movies I have seen, the storyline is beautiful, unique and not to mention stunning cinematography! The first Asian Australian Romantic film ! So exciting, all the actors did an amazing job! This is a must see film. Congrats to Joy Hopwood and her team.

Rhapsody of Love tries to position itself as a feel-good, culturally inclusive rom-com, but unfortunately, it stumbles at almost every turn. While the intention behind the film is admirable-promoting Asian-Australian representation in a genre that sorely lacks it-the execution is flat and uninspired.

The biggest issue? The romantic chemistry between the leads is a complete misfire. For a film centered around love and longing, there's an awkwardness between the main couple that never quite goes away. Their interactions feel forced, the dialogue is stiff, and the emotional beats fail to land. It's hard to root for a couple when you don't believe they even like each other.

The pacing drags, the humor rarely hits, and the direction lacks energy. While some of the supporting cast members add charm and a bit of levity, they're not enough to carry the film through its sluggish runtime.

Rhapsody of Love has its heart in the right place, but a romantic comedy without believable romance or compelling leads ends up being more frustrating than sweet. A missed opportunity.

You'd never think this film was shot amidst Covid and in only a couple of weeks. Refreshing to see rom-coms featuring Asians and 'mixed race' couples with an entertaining cast and script and makes this movie realistic. The photography, directing and acting is outstanding. I look forward to seeing more productions from Joy House.