A man, driven by his desire for a multi-million dollar inheritance, begins to care for his terminally ill grandmother. However, winning her favor will not be an easy task and he is not the o... Read allA man, driven by his desire for a multi-million dollar inheritance, begins to care for his terminally ill grandmother. However, winning her favor will not be an easy task and he is not the only one with an eye on the money.A man, driven by his desire for a multi-million dollar inheritance, begins to care for his terminally ill grandmother. However, winning her favor will not be an easy task and he is not the only one with an eye on the money.
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How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies is easily one of the most hyped movies of May 2024, and let me tell you, it lives up to the buzz. I rarely give a perfect 10 to any movies, but this film is shaping up to be an exception.
The story's premise is straightforward, which could easily lead to a predictable and dull experience. However, this film demonstrates how simplicity, when executed flawlessly, can lead to perfection. It's refreshing to watch a story unfold naturally without relying on superfluos twists or turns. This allows viewers to fully engage with the characters and their journeys without feeling lost or, most importantly, bored.
One of the movie's greatest strengths is its relatability. Even though the story is fictional, the characters, particularly those within the Asian families, feel incredibly true to life. Their dynamics, conflicts, and expressions of love and frustration resonate deeply, especially for those familiar with the nuances of Asian households. The actors deserve immense credit for breathing life into these characters. Their performances, from the subtle facial expressions to the cadence of their everyday conversations, ground the film in a heartwarming authenticity.
The soundtrack also plays a crucial role in making How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies such a heartfelt experience. The music, while simple, is used masterfully. Carefully placed soundtracks underscore the emotional weight of key scenes, adding a layer of sadness without ever feeling overdone.
Overall, this film is shaping up to be a must-watch. It's a testament to the power of authentic storytelling, relatable characters, and a well-crafted soundtrack.
The story's premise is straightforward, which could easily lead to a predictable and dull experience. However, this film demonstrates how simplicity, when executed flawlessly, can lead to perfection. It's refreshing to watch a story unfold naturally without relying on superfluos twists or turns. This allows viewers to fully engage with the characters and their journeys without feeling lost or, most importantly, bored.
One of the movie's greatest strengths is its relatability. Even though the story is fictional, the characters, particularly those within the Asian families, feel incredibly true to life. Their dynamics, conflicts, and expressions of love and frustration resonate deeply, especially for those familiar with the nuances of Asian households. The actors deserve immense credit for breathing life into these characters. Their performances, from the subtle facial expressions to the cadence of their everyday conversations, ground the film in a heartwarming authenticity.
The soundtrack also plays a crucial role in making How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies such a heartfelt experience. The music, while simple, is used masterfully. Carefully placed soundtracks underscore the emotional weight of key scenes, adding a layer of sadness without ever feeling overdone.
Overall, this film is shaping up to be a must-watch. It's a testament to the power of authentic storytelling, relatable characters, and a well-crafted soundtrack.
Fully aware coming in that it'll be a tearjerker still didn't prepare me for crying so badly that my glasses got foggy & my nose became stuffy.
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (Lahn Mah) offers a simple slice of life story, but just like music, movies tend to be way way better when they resonate with the audience on a personal level. I guess this is why I cried so bad during my viewing in which I also brought my mom. Despite no longer having any grandparents, I still relate so much to the movie as there are so many things which feel like slaps to myself as I don't think I've been a very good son to my parents.
So I presume that those who see this movie will definitely enjoy it more if they could relate with the theme. Go see this movie with your elders, may them be parents or grandparents, hopefully it'll wake something within you.
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (Lahn Mah) offers a simple slice of life story, but just like music, movies tend to be way way better when they resonate with the audience on a personal level. I guess this is why I cried so bad during my viewing in which I also brought my mom. Despite no longer having any grandparents, I still relate so much to the movie as there are so many things which feel like slaps to myself as I don't think I've been a very good son to my parents.
So I presume that those who see this movie will definitely enjoy it more if they could relate with the theme. Go see this movie with your elders, may them be parents or grandparents, hopefully it'll wake something within you.
It has been a while since I cried watching a movie. It depicts the nuances of familial relationships and mortality that I could highly relate to, surprisingly. The development of M's relationship with his grandmother was done beautifully. I enjoyed the quiet moments, the moments where they shared laughter and grew closer. I enjoyed the acting and cinematography so much, as well as the background music that accompanied the scenes. The story was written in such a way that imparted the importance of loving and caring for one's parents and relatives without being pretentious. I really liked the ending and it was nice to see that the whole family visited Ah Ma's grave during Qing Ming.
This could be the shortest review ever !
Epic
Actors : superb !
Director : superb
Story: superb!
GO SEE THIS FILM NOW !
Too complete the review : its a very touching story about a boy that lost his touch a little with his grandma.
When he hears she has not very long too live he makes a profound decision. He will live with her in her house. And helps her in her work struggles and with her disease.
Rest of the family also lost a little touch with her. But all is done with so much soul it affects your emotions a lot.
It is so ..... like everybody lives nowadays.
I will not tell any spoilers but go see this beautiful touching story.
Epic
Actors : superb !
Director : superb
Story: superb!
GO SEE THIS FILM NOW !
Too complete the review : its a very touching story about a boy that lost his touch a little with his grandma.
When he hears she has not very long too live he makes a profound decision. He will live with her in her house. And helps her in her work struggles and with her disease.
Rest of the family also lost a little touch with her. But all is done with so much soul it affects your emotions a lot.
It is so ..... like everybody lives nowadays.
I will not tell any spoilers but go see this beautiful touching story.
No matter how much you try to hold back the tears, it's likely that wall will crumble at the ending, set against the backdrop of a pickup truck delivering a farewell so beautifully. A question arises while watching that scene. Are the tears falling because the film is well-made, or simply because viewers (myself included) immediately relate the events on screen to personal memories?
The answer is "both." How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies feels relatable because it deeply understands family dynamics, especially in Asian families. How inheritance can erase affection, how gathering at grandma's house is a warm moment always anticipated, how the grandma eagerly awaits the arrival of her children and grandchildren while wearing her best clothes, and how the loneliness after togetherness feels so piercing, especially for the elderly living alone. The memories of all those moments together are the truly valuable legacy.
The answer is "both." How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies feels relatable because it deeply understands family dynamics, especially in Asian families. How inheritance can erase affection, how gathering at grandma's house is a warm moment always anticipated, how the grandma eagerly awaits the arrival of her children and grandchildren while wearing her best clothes, and how the loneliness after togetherness feels so piercing, especially for the elderly living alone. The memories of all those moments together are the truly valuable legacy.
Did you know
- TriviaThis is actually the film debut of Usa Semkhum, a 78-year-old housewife, who plays the role of Grandma Meng Ju.
- Crazy creditsThe credits don't start until the 12-minute mark.
- SoundtracksEver-Forever
Written by Jaitep Raroengjai
Sung by Puttiphong Assanatnakul
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $303,772
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $115,457
- Sep 15, 2024
- Gross worldwide
- $5,952,771
- Runtime
- 2h 5m(125 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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