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82%
(197 Ratings)
Positive
88%
Mixed
9%
Negative
3%
Members say
Clever, Entertaining, Funny, Great acting, Thought-provoking

About the Show

Manhattan Theatre Club presents Qui Nguyen's twist on the classic boy-meets-girl romance. Here, the lovers are refugees from the Vietnam War, newly settled in a relocation camp in Arkansas.

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187 Reviews | 41 Followers
79
Absorbing, Refreshing, Resonant, Original, Romantic

See it if Look through the eyes of this writer and you'll laugh and cry and be surprisingly entertained, given the subject.Sort of good comic-bookish.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy historic-based stories or you don't like new perspectives on old situations. No big stars - good, fresh acting.

624 Reviews | 151 Followers
79
Disappointing, Great sets, Inconsistent, Love story, Unusual

See it if you like great sets and unusual storytelling and direction; you want a dose of humor with your war stories; touching, well acted ending.

Don't see it if it bothers you that much of the play's direction and acting are over the top and often cartoonish. Read more

444 Reviews | 79 Followers
78
Ambitious interesting creative, Serious and funny

See it if You like different and creative. War from Vietnamese perspective. Funny moments plus touching and insightful. Lots of action. Good visuals.

Don't see it if You are turned off by cursing (F..K said repeatedly) or by rap (just a few songs) or by long shows (2 1/2 hrs). Needs cutting and tightening Read more

291 Reviews | 716 Followers
76
Funny, Original, Cool digital graphics, Irreverent

See it if you're interested in a silly, spirited take on Vietnamese immigrants and their families during and immediately after the Vietnam war.

Don't see it if Comic book sensibility, Hamilton wanna-be, albeit well done, and no deep message. Was a bit long and the silliness offset empathy.

311 Reviews | 52 Followers
76
Ambitious, Relevant, Refreshing

See it if you like an edgy immigrant story, a rap integrated show, clever staging; if you don't mind broad-stroke characters. Protagonist is excellent

Don't see it if you don't like nasty women (60-ish grossly hunched-over mom chases guy w broom?) ....if you want more age- appropriate female casting.

69 Reviews | 17 Followers
75
Clever, Entertaining, Profound, Intelligent, Resonant

See it if You like thoughtful and entertaining shows.

Don't see it if You don't appreciate alternative views of the Vietnam war.

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243 Reviews | 67 Followers
75
Clever, Ambitious, Quirky, Intelligent, Frustrating

See it if You are happy even when the parts are greater than the sum...so many wonderful aspects-great staging, acting,A/V effects and innovative POV

Don't see it if The cartoonish presentation distracts from the deeper story Both the rapping (not very good IMO) and the vulgar language were not essential

95 Reviews | 19 Followers
75
Ambitious, Dated, Entertaining, Overrated, Slow

See it if You are still haunted by Viet Nam era. Playwright Qui Nguyen has a prominent role in play.

Don't see it if You are still haunted by Viet Nam era.

Critic Reviews (38)