So is Xu Kai's performance good or not?????
This drama may not be for everyone. This is a cute, funny drama based in the future. Remember its in the 4000's not the 2000's so yes tho its based on historical terms, if you pay attention, most of the terms or phrases they use in this drama is modern. I love this drama just because of the humor, fantasy and the slow romance. This is my first drama with foreigners included. If you look at the cast list there is more than one foreigner. Its kinda exciting. Though many part of the drama was either too slow or wasn't explained enough, I guarantee this show is at least 65% worth watching . I especially loved Xu Kai's (Wan Lu) performance. I've watched his other drama "The legend" twice and I loved his performance there. His acting in this drama was a total turn around and I could see his acting skills. In many dramas actors tend to act the same in all of their dramas, that you can compare with them. But in this drama Xu Kai's role was so loose, conceited, playful, flirty and mischievous. Another challenge was that he and Sandrine Pinna (Wan Wu) had to match some of their acting. Like their behavior and the way they talked and their attitude. If you watch the drama, you see that Wan Wu and Wan Lu both love money, are mischievous, outcasts in their sects and loooove to seek trouble. That can be a tricky skill when it comes to acting. So i applaud these two for their fantastic acting. My favorite bit was Hai Yunfan. From the beginning he had a suspicious vibe around him. And my suspicous was proven in the last episode. You should watch it to know. I won' t spoil. Yeah some people may not like this drama because there are some points in this drama where the details don' t add up with the historical genre, but remember what year is it; Its year 4223. I hope the rest of you can enjoy this drama as well. Also there has been no confirmation that there will be a Season 2 so don' t go listening to rumors. But if you watch the whole drama, you can probably predict within your own self if there will be a season 2. Thank you for being my first audiences to my FIRST REVIEW EVERRRRR!!!!! :)Was this review helpful to you?
Great parodic and moquery moments make this drama a "must watch" one !
This is quite a good drama where you can find a very interesting plot with mystery, derision, love, brotherhood, demons, and everything you are looking for in a fantasy costume drama.The different plots are never boring and we laugh all way through mainly because of the main characters themselves, the way they are or let's say the way they want us to think they are... Xu Kai and Sandrine Pinna are terrific and show good chemistry. Xu Kai is so cute and sincere in emotional scenes. Xu Kai and Ryan Zhu are very sweet together and act perfectly.
What else ? Very good dialogues, the OST is phenomenal (maybe not the opening theme...), nice sceneries, good visual effects and good rhythm all way through.
A drama that makes you feel good, don't hesitate to watch it if you are looking for fun, good actors and different interesting plots.
Hope for season 2.
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An honest review
It was good. It was very funny , my favorite is xiao liuli she is so cute and funny. BUT I like the dramas where they are powerful and this one isn’t, xu kais character was smart and funny but he was weak. And the ending … I so knew it was xiao haiii but then leaving us with a cliffhanger like that and with no season 2 coming is not good.Was this review helpful to you?
Fun to watch
A little camp, a little satire, but overall fun. One of the few dramas that I re-watched only a month after my first watch to cheer myself up and it definitely did the job. Good performances by everyone - some play it pretty broad and slapstick and others go for a little more subtle. Was pleasantly surprised by Xu Kai, I think this was the first drama I watched him in and he can be a little uneven acting-wise, but this suited him well. If they had skipped the teacher/student romance angle I think it would have been even better - that's the only bit that felt forced and neither hilariously funny nor sweetly touching, but that's partially my personal preference.Was this review helpful to you?
this drama was a lot of fun
it was whacky, funny, gay as get out and seemed to be taking the p**s out of everything from religion to the drama itself.it did drag in parts but few dramas don't. Xu Kai's acting range is really good and top notch. i think he made this series and will be on the lookout for more of his work.
if you're looking for a laugh and something light; this drama ticks those boxes. furthermore it did have a conclusive ending; it can be a bit of a crap-shoot finding those these days. it's been a while since i've regretted coming to the end of a series and missed the characters. i really hope to see more dramas like this that don't take themselves too seriously.
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Crazy, Crazy, Crazy
OMG! This is really a cartoonish, funny, silly and absolutely CRAZY drama. Normally I don't watch dramas like this. But it's so outrageously hilarious that I can't stop watching. The demeanor of the characters is a mixture of traditional and modern. Some of the dialogues and story are so stupid that they become hilarious, and that's the hook.As much as I roll my eyes, I can't stop watching it. I can't resist Xu Kai's good look and the narcissistic character he plays. The way he bad mouths his Shifu (master) is hilarious and relatable, as if any teenagers treating their own parents. As much as we're accustomed to the submissive demeanor of ladies of ancient times, Wang Wu's character is refreshing and absolutely CRAZY to the point becoming lovely (I don't know, I'm going crazy too).
Overall, unless you're a hardcore Xu Kai's fan, or you're out looking for crazy entertainment, you may not like what you're seeing. Having said that, if you don't mind cartoonish stuff and crazy dialogues, this may be your cup of tea. Either way, I'm continuing watching this unless I have no time to pursue it further because there are better dramas out there waiting (there is currently a deluge of Chinese costume dramas).
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Comical laughter all the way.
I know this drama came out in 2019 and only now i am able to watch it as i put it on a back burner waiting for all episodes to air so i can bindge watch it. I also saw snippets of it on YT and laughed at the hilarious ideas Wang Lu tend to think of doing and his teacher and also friends.Now that i finally am in the rythm of being able to watch this drama I have been laughing all the way to the next episode. Yes, the comic relief at times can be pretty slap stick but for me it fits to the genre of the drama. This drama is not meant to be overly serious tragic love story but totally the opposite. So if you are looking for something funny and light hearted after a long day, this is the drama to watch. Just forget about how an exhausting day we had and have a good laugh.
The relationship between Wang Lu and his teacher may be thorny at times but both remain loyal to one another. Wang Lu's group of friends that joins in on his scam and adventures is totally funny too. Do give this drama a try.
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Hilarious Jokes and Cute Cast (with a slight BL touch)
I started watching this cdrama with the lowest expectations ever (after Snow Eagle Lord I decided not to expect much from the plot). And boy, was I surprised! It was like watching anime - so light-hearted, funny, and with jokes that are sometimes so saucy that I was surprised they actually let it air like that (all those instances when the characters joked about 'paying with the body' were just too hilarious). Not to mention the low-key boys' love theme that was added just for the fun of it (but it was sooo delightful nonetheless.☼Characters☼
All of them were seriously gorgeous, cute, and funny. From the main leads to the supporting cast, everyone did their best.
- Wang Lu - a daring, over-confident, and smart young man with rare magic abilities that have been lost for ages, so no one can really teach him anything, apart from one Shifu, who's not afraid of a little challenge. Xu Kai portrayed a deliciously saucy character who's both charming and sharp-tongued. All of his facial expressions are just too funny.
- Wang Wu - Wang Lu's teacher. A lady with close to no principles and moral code. She acts as if she doesn't care (or cares only about money), but most of that is just a mask. Still, all her interactions with other characters (especially men) are hilarious - she would say whatever's on her mind and would sell anything to anyone to get what she wants. She's definitely one of the good guys, but she's not loved by anyone - apart from Wan Lu, who becomes her apprentice. The pair matches incredibly well in terms of character and humor. I actually loved Sandrine Pinna in this role, I think it suits her incredibly well. Wang Wu and Wan Lu aren't a conventional couple and their relationship develops differently compared to traditional love stories.
- Hai Yunfan - Wang Lu's bestie from another clan, who ran away when his family was killed, supposedly by his own brother. He's charming, calm, and not too powerful in terms of strength, but he is always there to help the main lead while trying to get stronger to avenge his family.
- Liu Lixian - has the mind of a 6-year-old and can only think about food. She loves hanging out with friends and fighting. She's strong and has a few secrets of her own as to her second identity.
I wouldn't want to write about other characters not to spoil the plot, which is pretty cool in my opinion. It's more cohesive and logical than many of cdramas I've watched. Given that it's a comedy, things don't really have to make much sense, but in the end, they kind of did still, so for me, there were no loose ends, it was just a fun and a little bit messy fighting/fantasy plotline with good guys, bad guys, a few intrigues, backstabbing, and character growth. I enjoyed it greatly! And laughed too much, seriously, the jokes were too good the way the cast portrayed all of them:)
☼Romance☼
For almost 30 episodes the only romance you'll get is between the two main male leads XD Which may seem like a dream come true, but really isn't. The series uses BL trope extensively, playing off all the cliche scenes you could think of - so there are some touching scenes, standing-in-the-rain scenes, and even an episode when they took a bath together. I had so much fun watching this, it was unbearable))) It was clearly not an actual BL plot, but it used all the yummy elements to cater to the audience. Still, Wang Lu and Hai Yunfan had a very endearing friendship and brotherhood, and with all the blow-the-belt jokes of Wang Lu throughout the series, he could at least turn out to be bi (it wouldn't really be surprising). The teacher-apprentice couple starts to recognize each other in the second half of the series closer to the end and it seemed quite organic to me as they've spent so much time together, taking care of each other, and really helped each other through some tough times.
☼Final Thoughts☼
In the end, I fell in love with the series. It's definitely rewatch-worthy because of all the humor and funny scenes. The acting is great in this one, Xu Kai and Sandrine Pinna have amazing comedic chemistry both on and off set. The whole cast did a great job and all of the character's stories are kind of cool. Don't expect much and just have fun watching!
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Story: I’m really enjoying the story so far. I’ve watched the anime (didn’t know it was the same thing until a few episodes in????), but I like how they’re doing so far in the live action.
Cast: I personally think they chose the perfect cast - all the actors have great chemistry with one another (to the point where I had to go check if this was a BL - still surprises me what they’re able to get past censorship????). Besides that, I really like how the relationships are developing, and how it sprinkles in hints of the past that we need to try and figure out. I really like the main male lead, Xu Cai - I think he really plays his character well. I like the way his character is a genius and really thinks outside the box - makes it super interesting to figure out what he’s planning next. I really like the female lead too - she may seem like she’s one thing, but trust me, she’s not????
Music: I haven’t watched the entire show, so I haven’t heard all of the music, but so far it’s really good and fits the theme????
Rewatch value: I think I’d rewatch it, since I’m enjoying it so much right now, but it’d probably have to be in a few months when I don’t remember everything that happens.
Overall: I totally recommend it - but hey, if this isn’t your type of show, at least you can say you tried watching it...you’ll never discover if you like something by following others’ opinions - something I let dictate a lot of mine, unfortunately????
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How did I find this cdrama? Wt....?!
This is my 5th or 6th cdrama and although I do prefer other titles that come to my mind....for some reason I am still watching this. It is more humorous and bizarre than I expected...bordering on the subliminally unhinged, but in a good entertaining way. The acting is good enough to keep me coming back for the next episode.....but I am tempted to skip to the last few episodes.....😳Other reviews mentioned how they didn't always like the FL. It won't be fair for me to comment on the actress's looks or features playing the role, but the fact that I personally find the FL character (not actress) annoying and unscrupulous could mean she may have succeeded in conveying this to the audience. Bring in the ML, Xu Kai, and you have an annoying, unscrupulous ( yet cunning, very capable and witty) match made in Xianxia heaven. The 2 leads do compliment each other, and there are scenes where you start to see how dynamic and layered both characters are ( especially the FL who may be putting on this 'annoying' front to hide away the pain and trauma she feels from a previous love she lost in a past battle)
***Update****
I got to 20 something episodes, couldn't handle the weird humour, and there is even a scene where the ML casually asks the FL...who would she prefer to be 'violated by' - Prince Charming or the Evil demon? - and her response was going to be Prin....but then caught herself. I've learnt not to take many things in life too seriously, especially from media and entertainment....but 'joking about violation' is very bad taste 😤
Again, the drama is not bad, but if are you looking for a more 'sophisticated' storyline with some serious elements, you can skip to the last episode, which is what I did ( I lost patience😳😲😵) or skip the whole drama. But the choice is yours.
Oh yeah...there's a much weirder, random dance scene at the end.....like W......T..........FFFFFF!?!?!? 😳😢😡
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Just couldn’t get into this one - even Xu Kai couldn’t save it for me
I originally picked this drama up because it has Xu Kai in it and have tried several times to watch this but the plot was just too fripperous and silly for me.The costumes and overall appearance are good and there is a great attention to detail.
Others have loved and given it great reviews so perhaps it might be a great watch for some viewers but I just couldn’t get into it.
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