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Falling for Grace (2006)

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Fay Ann Lee's modern spin on the story of Cinderella, Falling For Grace, stars Fay Ann Lee as a Chinese-American who dreams of living among the social elites in New York City. One day she is mistaken for an heiress and is invited to a posh party where she falls in love with a lawyer. She hides her true identity from him, and he himself has a few secrets he keeps from the woman. Falling For Grace had its world premiere at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival (where it screened under the title East Broadway). ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

PG-13, 1 hr. 38 min.

Comedy, Romance

Directed By: Fay Ann Lee

Written By: Fay Ann Lee, Karen Rousso

In Theaters: Jul 20, 2007 Wide

On DVD: Jan 12, 2010

Canal Street Pictures

The movie practically serves as a cautionary primer of romantic clich�s, including a hackneyed storyline, an overly syrupy score, clumsily staged scenes, ridiculous coincidences and dull performances.

August 2, 2007 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Desson Thomson

Washington Post

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A mess with moments of transcendence, suggesting that [director] Lee has talent. But she needs to learn how to get out of her own way.

July 20, 2007 Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle

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Pam Grady

San Francisco Chronicle

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Romantic comedy of a first-generation Chinese woman, played by the writer-director, and her old-money WASP beau is no My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

April 7, 2010 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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Frank Lovece

Film Journal International

Wonderfully anchored by symbolic socioeconomic elements borrowed from Cinderella and its Chinese folkloric version, along with sassy comic relief courtesy of Margaret Cho as a take no prisoners colleague with strong opinions.

March 7, 2010 Full Review Source: NewsBlaze

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Prairie Miller

NewsBlaze

March 7, 2010 Full Review Source: NewsBlaze

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Prairie Miller

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Sweet. A typical girl meets rich guy Cinderalla story. The main characters were good, but some of the supporting cast were pretty sad. But, as love stories go, this one is certainly pleasant enough.

May 31, 2011

Cynthia S.

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Hilarious movie! Here's a story plot that centralizes upon a Cinderella-like theme that follows the life of Yip Han, or otherwise known as Grace Tang. After wanting to become a princess and fitting into society, Grace not only cares for her parents and brother but also tries to succeed in a career within a thriving

December 29, 2007