“Rhapsody of Love” – publicly billed as the first Asian Australian romcom – is frankly a misnomer. Joy Hopwood’s sophomore film is neither romantic nor funny. It instead plays like a cheaply-made, feature-length porn video without the joys of sex. Defined by flat acting, mindless editing, and an even more awkward script, “Rhapsody of Love” is a textureless digital piece that panders to tropes than to quality.
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The film opens with Ben’s (Benjamin Hanly) wedding to Natasha (Jessica Niven). While he celebrates his wedding day, his forever-single best friend Jessica Flowers (Kathy Luu) wallows in the corner. A series of couples unfold from here. Ben’s wedding videographer, Justin (Damien Sato), cannot take his eyes off of Jessica despite his relationship with baking influencer Victoria (Lily Stewart). Victoria’s eyes drift as well, locking on the drinks waiter.
“Rhapsody of Love” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative
The film opens with Ben’s (Benjamin Hanly) wedding to Natasha (Jessica Niven). While he celebrates his wedding day, his forever-single best friend Jessica Flowers (Kathy Luu) wallows in the corner. A series of couples unfold from here. Ben’s wedding videographer, Justin (Damien Sato), cannot take his eyes off of Jessica despite his relationship with baking influencer Victoria (Lily Stewart). Victoria’s eyes drift as well, locking on the drinks waiter.
- 12/24/2021
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
Rhapsody of Love is independent through and through.
Independently funded, self-distributed, and with a diverse cast and crew, the film is determined to forge its own path.
Rhapsody of Love makes its theatrical debut June 24 in Dendy theatres and tells the story of four couples navigating different stages of their relationships.
The rom-com stars Kathy Luu and Damien Sato in headline roles with support from Ben Hanly, Lily Stewart, Jessica Niven, Tom Jackson, Joy Hopwood, and Khan Chittenden.
The central plot follows events planner Jess (Luu) who falls for photographer Justin (Sato) only to find he is already in a relationship.
For writer, director, producer and star Joy Hopwood, the film’s diversity was a key consideration, with the project dubbed the ‘1st Asian-Australian romantic comedy’.
“I think it’s important to have diversity because it reflects our society as it stands today, and it’s important for everyone to feel that they belong,...
Independently funded, self-distributed, and with a diverse cast and crew, the film is determined to forge its own path.
Rhapsody of Love makes its theatrical debut June 24 in Dendy theatres and tells the story of four couples navigating different stages of their relationships.
The rom-com stars Kathy Luu and Damien Sato in headline roles with support from Ben Hanly, Lily Stewart, Jessica Niven, Tom Jackson, Joy Hopwood, and Khan Chittenden.
The central plot follows events planner Jess (Luu) who falls for photographer Justin (Sato) only to find he is already in a relationship.
For writer, director, producer and star Joy Hopwood, the film’s diversity was a key consideration, with the project dubbed the ‘1st Asian-Australian romantic comedy’.
“I think it’s important to have diversity because it reflects our society as it stands today, and it’s important for everyone to feel that they belong,...
- 6/9/2021
- by Matthew Kappos
- IF.com.au
Damien Sato and Kathy Luu.
Actor, writer and producer Joy Hopwood is directing her second feature, Rhapsody of Love, a rom-com starring Asian-Australians Damien Sato and Kathy Luu.
Further reflecting the project’s diversity, producers Hopwood and Ana Tiwary have hired women in key creative roles.
Now shooting in Sydney, the plot follows four couples at different stages of their relationships and examines how love sometimes develops when it is least expected.
The ensemble cast includes Lily Stewart, Khan Chittenden, Benjamin Hanly, Jessica Niven, Tom Jackson, Hopwood, Amanda Benson, Sam Wang, Erica Long, Michael Giglio and Andrew Wang.
Among the heads of department are Aftrs graduate Goldie Soetianto as Dop, sound recordist Lara Cross, set designer Jessie Singh and editor Jon Cohen.
Asked on Facebook if Rhapsody of Love would be more relatable than Crazy Rich Asians, Luu, whose credits include The Good Place, Fighting Season and The Unlisted, said:...
Actor, writer and producer Joy Hopwood is directing her second feature, Rhapsody of Love, a rom-com starring Asian-Australians Damien Sato and Kathy Luu.
Further reflecting the project’s diversity, producers Hopwood and Ana Tiwary have hired women in key creative roles.
Now shooting in Sydney, the plot follows four couples at different stages of their relationships and examines how love sometimes develops when it is least expected.
The ensemble cast includes Lily Stewart, Khan Chittenden, Benjamin Hanly, Jessica Niven, Tom Jackson, Hopwood, Amanda Benson, Sam Wang, Erica Long, Michael Giglio and Andrew Wang.
Among the heads of department are Aftrs graduate Goldie Soetianto as Dop, sound recordist Lara Cross, set designer Jessie Singh and editor Jon Cohen.
Asked on Facebook if Rhapsody of Love would be more relatable than Crazy Rich Asians, Luu, whose credits include The Good Place, Fighting Season and The Unlisted, said:...
- 1/9/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
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