‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Review: Congenial Dramedy Taps Into Filial Piety and the Need to Cherish Those We Love
variety.comAlissa Simon Film Critic Thai blockbuster “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” is a sentimental comedy-drama that mixes filial piety and avaricious schemes all the way to a multi-hankie finale.
Filled with family complications, it follows a young adult slacker who leaves his not exactly booming game-casting career to care for his terminally ill granny.
The smoothly-crafted, leisurely-paced crowd-pleaser marks the feature debut of Thai filmmaker Pat Boonnitipat, and has set box office records at home and throughout Southeast Asia.
With an engaging cast led by dimpled actor and pop singer Putthipong “Billkin” Assaratanakul and 78-year-old Usha “Taew” Seamkhum, it renders universal the central message of cherishing those we love while there is still time.
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