Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight (2019)

If you like fairytales and Cinderella, then this movie is for you. However, that being said, I thought the storyline was quite messy and confusing. Ayase Kaede has this “hobby” which wasn’t really explored in the movie. It was quite random. Hanazawa Hinana is basically living two different personalities, one where she is serious and one where she is a love struck teen. Personally, I think the time jump is what saved this movie and progressed the love story. I liked the casting of the leads, it’s a shame the story was lacking. I personally wouldn’t call this a romcom, there wasn’t that many funny moments. But it did have a nice love story with a happy ending.

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Good Enough

" Kiss me at the stroke of midnight " was an okay rom com.

The movie deals with a typical high school romance that turns everyone's fantasy of a girl next door meeting her celebrity crush, into reality. And, of course, he will like her as well. There were some cute moments, as the couple had chemistry and looked good together. There was some drama too.

But the overall story is predictable and cliche. The characters felt one dimensional, especially the leading lady, with no background, no plans for the future or actual personality other than the basic cookie cut one they were introduced with. That is not to say that the actors were bad; they were actually really good and their performances were enjoyable. However, the script didn't allow them to really shine.

So, overall, five out of ten.

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