Miss Andy (2020) User Reviews

A truly compelling and beautiful movie...

[paul_haakonsen · 8/10 · 4 May 2022]

Now, color me impressed with writer Ryan Tu and director Teddy Chin with this 2020 drama titled "Miss Andy".

As I sat down to watch this 2020 drama, I had no idea what the movie was about. I stumbled upon it and my fascination and love with the Asian cinema made me stop up and give the movie some attention. Of course, I opted to watch it, even without ever having heard about the movie.

And "Miss Andy" was really, really enjoyable. I was rather impressed with the storyline that writer Ryan Tu put together here. It was a movie that lets you get close to a handful of very different, and very detailed characters. And it was done in such a way that you form a relationship to each and every character that the storyline revolved around. It was a rather heartfelt and believable storyline that sinks right in and lets you enjoy the ups and down of the individual journeys of each of the characters.

The acting performances in the movie were spot on, despite of it being a rather small cast ensemble. But the actors and actresses carried the movie phenomenally, and they each brought life to their individual characters in a very believable manner. I wasn't familiar with the cast in the movie, but I was definitely impressed with their performances.

"Miss Andy" is an outstanding movie in the Asian cinema, and it is definitely one that you should take the time to sit down and watch, especially if you have an interest in movies that deviate from the usual generic dramas.

I was thoroughly and genuinely entertained by "Miss Andy", and I am very happy that I had the opportunity to stumble upon the movie. This is a movie that I warmly recommend you to watch.

My rating of director Teddy Chin's 2020 drama "Miss Andy" lands on an eight out of ten stars.

Welp...

[bluebonnet0805 · 6/10 · 27 October 2022]

I'd had this movie on my list for quite a while, so when I finally got to it, I jumped headfirst not knowing what to expect, except vague memories of its background.

So, it was not bad. I think the production design was well-made, editing nicely done, and cinematography dexterously shot. However, I hold some slightly personal grudges against the plot...

The film started off pretty well, with a compelling story of the leading character, Evon (fka Andy), in the melting pot of Malaysia. The ending was definitely not one that I expected. I understand queer people in such conservative states would struggle a lot in life, but Evon can't seem to catch a break, and she deserves better. If you opt for a tearjerker, then fine, but have a better solution for the characters, instead of giving them dead ends. This is not the queer representation I wish to see.

And speaking of representation, I actually find Lin's character kinda horrendous. Being a Viet myself, I was displeased by how they portrayed Vietnamese people. An illegal single mom prostitute who turned out to be the bad guy? Really? Also, I was in disbelief when I heard the conversation on the phone between her and her family, and that accent/pronunciation was not at all convincing, and the actors that spoke over the phone was rough and soulless as well. I don't speak Madarin, but based on my knowledge of it, she seemed to have spoken it better than her mother tongue as if it was not foreign to her lol. Other than that, her acting was fine.

I was confused about the appearance of the characters and their code-switching until I realized it was not set in Taiwan lol.

It was not bad, but could have been executed better obviously. The rest of the cast was really the saving grace of this film, with Lee being a highlight as Evon.

You can watch it if you have nothing to go to, but I absolutely would not recommend.