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Even Cha Eun Woo Couldn't Save This
Normally I keep little notes to myself as I watch a drama and then I use those notes to write a detailed review but I honestly I can't be bothered. I was not motivated to write the review immediately after finishing it and since I just finished Vincenzo I think it's time I put in some review. So I'm just going to leave my notes to myself because that's about all it's worth.Okay, only on episode two but can no one else see this insane shit going on? I just saw the car chase part and the little kid in the back seat who could clearly see it, but the mom driving doesn't? Like wtf.
FL is an insufferable brat. Also, she does the most irresponsible shit for someone being hunted by demons. Goes to sleep with balcony wide open, exercising outdoors at night. It's like she wants to die.
Her calling Van a coward for not trying to save the girl is insane when she totally blew her off.
Some of her outfits are amazing. Like the blue dress when her and butler and trying to figure out how to take revenge on behalf of that young girl. That was giving me IU Hotel Del Luna vibes. But some of other things, like the weirdly large, weirdly shaped light blue shorts. The weird pink fuzzy sweater with again, weirdly shaped shorts and knee high boots (for her, somehow, SECOND day as a teacher). lol
I'm sorry, "Where have you been... uncle?" UNCLE? WHAT!?
Okay, much time has passed and now Granny is there to save that little two-timing brat. She knows right from wrong and gave her best friend hell for her choices while she was doing this shit?
Also, granny telling dude that his hatred is all for nothing is wild. I hate him, but he absolutely has every right to be hateful. They were forced into being a demon slayers, kept captive, and then they tried to burn them alive.
Also, given how they were all about the greater good, why tf would granny give up all her children for this two-timing brat of all people?
JOHAN DIES!? OMG thank god. I almost had a heart attack. And what a comeback!
This ending already has me irate.
Also, I appreciate shirtless Cha Eun Woo and I like them showing the back scar but they forgot to put his kidney scar on lol
Worst ending ever. Zero happiness. Proves again that they should've killed that annoying little back-stabbing bitch when they had the chance.
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Cha Eunwoo best acting skills yall
Cha Eunwoo shows that he can act different genre, and it's definitely better. This short drama have sequel, and the ending definitely have biggest plot twist that I will never expect.Won Miho have a very good character inside this drama, she's not a spoiled rich girl and so independent person. Her character aren't annoying so it's give this drama a good plot.
I already seen Kim Namgil in fiery priest so seeing he also a priest here (+ more serious) made me excited to see his another sides
Anyway, I will watch the sequel and give it another review
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Good Enough
Korean Drama " Island " is the first part of the sci fi fantasy drama that is a webtoon adaption.The drama has some intriguing characters and a gothic mood to it, with a few notions of horror and a lot of mystical plotlines.
It would have aided the drama a lot with the two main characters had more scenes together and better chemistry to justify their 'bond' and help the viewer engage and care about them.
The story, also, needed more time to have a proper development.
Nevertheless, it was enjoyable and the performances were pretty nice.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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Pretty good fantasy
LIKEThe evils on Jeju Island - effects were amazing
Touching part when Chan Hee and Johan reunited - wanted them to live together more
DISLIKE
Humans are always selfish, greedy and disgusting -
For a moment, I thought Johan was going to power up his skills but it just stopped there
MUSIC - not to my liking
Five Stars
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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Disappointment!
So, this drama is probably the worst one I have ever seen. The screenwriting, production, storyline, and effects are so bad that it is hard to believe that it is a Korean drama. I did not really care about the characters, and the only positive thing I found was the flashback from their past. The first episode was so hard for me to watch, but I gave it a chance. However, I had to drop it at episode 4 as I could not waste my time any longer.To be honest, I do not understand how the rating can be so high.
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Island
I have watched because of the genre and Cha Eun Woo - and he did great, his character was fun and really like his blue eyes. Well this season/part/however you call it had more interesting plot or better made eventhough I like second season more. It is not a bad drama but splitting it into to parts was unneccessary.Was this review helpful to you?
Fun Urban Fantasy
It's been so long since I wanted to binge a kdrama, Island might be tropey or not particularly memorable in the long run, but it sure is having fun wielding its demon slashing blade along the way.Great chemistry among the cast is a gamechanger for me, yes, it's a waste for Kim Nam Gil to play a badass stoic demon hunter, as he can express his way through anything , but I'm such a sucker for these types of grumpy/sunshine loveline. He's so good at "longing yet irritated" gazes directed to Lee Da Hee.
Cha Eun Woo looks like he's having a blast playing that cool exorcist priest. There might be quite a few Mi Ho being chased around by demons, until Van saves her, but here's hoping it grows into her developing her powers and they can all kickass together. I love this trio, and can anyone blame me? I'm kind of sick of all the doom and gloom in other shows.
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Scattered ashes, dust and broken glass made pretty...
This is the drama that is there to teach viewers not to touch unknown statues and stay out of the forest...This drama is all about the aesthetics and less about the plot, ,gore and elements of surprise one may expect in a Action, Thriller, Horror, Fantasy. As the creators of this drama must have started off brainstorming pretty locations and things that could look cool + added cast known for being nice on the eye and then tried to sow it together as well as they could.
The first two episodes or so Won Mi Ho (Lee Da Hee) has more scream time than Father Johan (Cha Eun Woo, the main attraction of this show) has screen time. Three is less dialog than screaming too... So you may just want to turn off the sound to watch it.
The scenery and cinematography is just so pretty... The forest, the sea, the streams... drone taken pictures from above every few minutes... Water, fog, ashes, more ashes and what is supposed to be horror type demons that again look like ashes... Father Johan asserting his exorcism over a bed... Can be triggering for some and pleasurable for others... I will admit I had to sort my own thoughts here the whole in gods name type of deal was probably the scariest part of the show.
There is a plot here, it is neither new or very interesting if I am to be perfectly honest, but there are som nice little gems here and there with good lines and issues brought to lite that are not fully explored but I appreciate them being mentioned. Such as consent, power relations (I love my power relations), men who hate woman, domestic abuse, and human trafficking disguised as adoption.
I wish they would stop doing: Splitting dramas in 2, just stop it, even Prime Video gets that there is no point of splitting it and has it as one.
All in all an ok watch that gats extra points for being so pretty!
Also do not expect much logic or to be kept on your toes... or to get captivated by this, its pros are the aesthetics and CEWs charm...
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Great acting from Lee Da-hee & Cha Eun-woo
I haven't watched such a good tv show in a long time. Not one second was boring. All actors brought their A Game and the visual FX are amazing!Lee Da-hee plays the overachiving daughter excellent and her acting is on point in every scene!
I really enjoy seeing Cha Eunwoo in this role. He can finally show that he can act in a natural way and not as stiff as in his past roles he played.
Only downside at the moment is that i have to wait another week for new episodes to watch and i'm not able to watch all EPs at once. At least this will give me something to look forward to every friday!
Only 2 EPs in and for me it is a 10 out of 10!!!!
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Supernatural meets Da Vinci Code
I have been waiting for this to air for over a year now. You have the great prophesized evil coming back that needs to be stopped. Only 2 episodes so far and I wanted more. The storytelling is griping with intelligent 'damsel in distress' and realistic, relevant violence.Story-Easy to follow yet makes you wonder more about what is going on, what each characters individual story is and how they come together.
Acting-My goodness. I came for Cha Eun Woo and he delivers. This is a different genre for him and it fits. The others play their roles very well and now I want to look up their works and learn more about them.
Music- A definite yes. Music can make or break a scene and in my opinion the music was fantastic. An immediate spotify add once I find it.
Rewatch Value-Yes. I suspect this is going to be one that on completion I will rewatch to find the clues, hints and plot nuggets that were dropped early that I missed due to subtitle reading or I didn't know they were a clue until the end.
Overall-The violence is acceptable, warranted but not gorey so if you are squeamish about blood, you will be ok. The fight scenes right now are a bit fast but there is a reason for it so I don't count that as a minus. I thought this was going to be 'horror-scary' and it isn't; hence the comparison to Supernatural. It has just enough creep factor to push you into realistic-fantasy thriller without making you look away, scream or shrink in your seat.
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Cha Eunwoo Is a Talented young man
I was so excited since I hear about the cast, I love the soundtrack, that young priest is the awesome! Eunwoo is rocking this character, he's a wonderful actor I love all his kdramas, the story is amazing, personally I'm not a fan is scary content, but this kdrama is so good, I can't stop, I want all the episodes already . I'm so excited for every Thursday. Also if you fall for Cha Eunwoo here, you need to discover Astro as well (that his group name) cause yes! That talented and gorgeous man is also a Kpop artist, we are so proud of him.Was this review helpful to you?
An addictive k-drama
I was fascinated by the story, hell, priests is amazing! I've only seen two episodes, but I really liked it. I don't usually watch horror series, but I started it because of Eunwoo's performance and I was riveted by the story. It is the first k-drama that scared me of how good it is.In addition to the story, it is a very good drama because of the special effects it has, also because of the good performances by the great cast. I am surprised by the characterization of the demons and the same for the scenarios, is it really Jeju? Woah!
For sure there will be many twists in the story, I am looking forward to the next episodes
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