'Mountains and Valleys' Kind of Drama
As someone who has only watched this adaption and not the other versions... I would say there was too much hype about the drama, but I was left a bit disappointed. Maybe the hype was because of the original version but this one definitely did not give as much as it promised.Story was pretty much okay-ish. Some episodes were spicy, some were sweet with hugs and kisses, some were bitter with couples and friends turning each other but some were just too bland. I had been planning to watch this drama for quite some time; the only think that kept me from doing so was the number of episodes (I don't have the patience to watch dramas with more than 38 episodes). What I loved about the story was that unlike other rom-com dramas, it isn't all strawberry cakes, some hearts are broken too and some never get to be with their lover, which is quite realistic.
When you get to see so many handsome boys, it just makes your drama better but your sense of judging acting skills poor. But it was still quite good.
Direction was overall average but a bit flat at parts with python-like long flashbacks. There were episodes I completed in just 5-10 minutes because they were made up of only flashbacks. Some lovey-dovey scenes were so long, it became annoying. I just went skip-skip-skip and skipand skip...
Aesthetics (overall look) was good, made better with those handsome F4 boys. There were so many beautiful sceneries, especially the part shot in London. There weren't much shots in the dark, which require you to turn to dark mode to be able to watch them.
Music was varied and good- some soul soothing tracks, some can sing you to sleep, while some were just rock on!!
Conclusion: I named this review 'Mountain and Valleys' Kind of Drama because it was just up and down- sometimes going uphill, sometimes just traveling on a plane, sometimes going downhill. It is good if you are just looking for something to watch for time-pass or during a boring lecture (secretly; don't get caught!!)
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But tbh to watch this series as i have you’ll have to be such a patient person, geez im telling you, IT WAS SO GOOD, but i often got so frustrated with the main female. And the two were never able to be in a stable relationship for such a long time, there was always an obstacle or an altercation and that might just be what made it so great, but the number of times i cried omg. But i do sincerely encourage you to watch it, sksk with all the best interest, i mean you can resist dylan wang
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WTF
ok so i'm really pissed off. i usually don't watch dramas with more than 16 up to 20 eps . but i watched this one with 49 cuz everyone said its good and i just have a bad habit of finishing a show even though i dislike it just because i started it in the first place. at first , the first few episodes i really became addicted to the drama but then the feminist in me got triggered everytime daoming si dragged shancai from her collar like that like some thief or idk , i found it soooooo disrespectful and mind you , they romanticized it along with that horrible scene in the uni rooftop . not gonna lie , i cringed a lot during watching this drama but lei beautiful face lmao made me go through it . another thing , the horrible kissing skills of the leading actors , tf is that? shancai BEARLY opens her mouth , you could clearly see that daoming si tried his best . what make it ironic is that the supporting roles kissing scenes are way better lol. also nobody I MEAN NOBODY asked for that long ass episode of caina love story with that old dude , for a moment i was questioning whether i was watching the right drama. and lastly , the confusing , weird ending , that made me lose my braincells . i will just say one word ; WTFWas this review helpful to you?
When I think of this show I just smile
I loved this show! The way they wrote and brought the characters to life was inspired. I mean Dao Ming Sì's character was a work of art (hats off to Dylan Wang for the performance). He worked perfectly pit against the character of Huaze Lei who was the complete opposite of him. The other two members of the friendship group could have had more distinct personalities as well but they all worked together. The chemistry between all the actors was palpable. The show is definitely way longer than it ought to be so there are a few filler stories in it. They try to give background and side stories to most of the central cast. There is also a lot of making up and breaking up so be prepared. I felt every emotion when watching this show. I won't lie the ending was weird but it didn't change how I felt about the show as a whole! Definitely worth the watch!Was this review helpful to you?
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Por que este dorama vai mexer com suas emoções
Embora não tenha sido o primeiro dorama que assisti, Jardim de Meteoros ocupa um lugar especial no meu coração. Foi ele que abriu as portas para o universo dos dramas asiáticos, me fazendo mergulhar de vez na ‘dramaland’. Talvez pela nostalgia de ter assistido quando era mais nova, ou pelo impacto que a história causou na época, esse dorama continua sendo um dos meus favoritos.“Jardim de Meteoros” é um dorama chinês cheio de romance, drama e treta. A história gira em torno da Shancai, uma garota humilde que vai parar numa universidade de elite e acaba cruzando com o F4, um grupo de garotos ricos e poderosos. Entre conflitos, paixões e reviravoltas, o dorama traz muito sobre amizade, diferenças sociais e amadurecimento.
O que mais gostei desse dorama foi o amadurecimento do protagonista, Dao Ming Si, no início, você pode se decepcionar com ele e até mesmo pensar em desistir do dorama, graças a ótima atuação do ator, embora no início ele
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If u haven't watched Meteor Garden or Boys over Flowers then READ THIS
Okay, I am a person who likes to resd reviews before starting the dramas but as i read them i found that many ppl who wrote a review have seen the previous versions but I HADN'T.Story: So the story is a bit diff from normal cliched dramas as DAOMING SI cant have a replacement. But I said a BIT as the normal rich male lead and poor female lead is very common.
Then there are some moments of daoming si/shancai which are veryy nice... Also there bickering is sweet, and the F4 are soo funny wheen they r 2gether(i wish there were more scenes like that). But then on the negative side I hated the ending as their marriage was just... Also how does a mother keep her child hungry for days? Then also the same mother accepts daoming si and shancai's relationship just after seeing a video???
Acting:Daoming si- I LOVEDDDDD dylan's acting considering it was his first drama.
Shancai: I agree that her emotional moments were awesome but i didnt like some of hers and lei's scenes.
Songs: JUST PERFECTTTTTTT!!!!!!! I MISS THEM MORE THAN THE DRAMA
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Ok ok this may be some controversy but tbh out of all the versions this one is my favorite! The way Daoming Si was portrayed as a young boy who wants to be loved and he’s childish so we get to see more of a carefree and fun guy! Which I loved. And Shancai well she was a bit frustrating it took her forever to confess! Anyway some of the characters were useless like no offense Caina and the other guy whoever it was just a waste of screen time I did not care about that relationship at all. I skipped it to be honest! The music and production is pretty good and goes with the scenes well. There is definitely scenes that made me cry a lot and that made me laugh a lot. The relationship and chemistry between Wang he di and Shen yue as Daoming si and Shancai were great so it was a lot of fun to watch! The playful and soft but dominating and aggressive Daoming Si was a great impact on the show and the way he cared about only Shancai. The show was definitely a bit different from the original Daoming Si didn’t hit Shancai like in the original which made me glad! I’ve watched this show about 8 times and actually I’m rewatching it now I’m on episode 35 SO OMG yes I THINK THIS SHOW IS GREAT! Was this review helpful to you?
The best and the closest adaptation of the manga
This review is not going to be long.First, I have to admit that it is by far my favorite C-drama. I have watched all the other adaptations and all are good so I won't make an comparison. The story (although a basic one) was very heartwarming. It felt like a journey and when I ended it , I didn't crave for a season 2 because the ending was perfect.
second, let's come to the cast. The acting was fairly good (considering most were newbies) and it didn't get me bored even for a moment. The looks of the cast were exceptionally good and somehow they could gel in the character so well that even when I think of the characters, their pictures come to my mind
And last but not the least, the sound track in this drama is too good to explain. It made the drama look more real and appealing.
So, overall, if you want to watch a drama that will keep you hooked till the last episode and even make you comeback every time you think of watching something else then nothing can be better than this
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Meteor Garden 2018 literally tore my heart and made it flutter at the same time. There were so many upside downs between the main leads which was kind of annoying. Another thing is the part of Caina and Meizuo and the other guy which was so unnecessary, it made me skipped a lot of episodes because of them. I also loved on how they focused on Xiaoyou and Ximen's love story because seriously, they are so cute together! I loved that they also gave them a happy ending :) Overall, I definitely recommend this drama. It is worth watching like seriously. Just get ready to ride their rollercoaster as a lot of things get in their way. Also, their OST is so good and it always makes me cry whenever I hear them! The acting was superb, they would really bring you into tears. The chemistry was so sweet. Until now, I haven't found a drama that could surpass this and it still makes me cry every single time I remember this drama :( Was this review helpful to you?
and compare with all those, this is the most funny, saddest, cutest, sweetest. i like how they tell the story for all their friends. how the sweet and tamed daoming si are after meeting the girl. and how i cried like hell when they broke up.
why i gave high rating, is because i hardly cried when watching a drama and i never did for previous series, but i did in this series. i even like this ending better than old MG ending..
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