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IMMATURITY OF OH-AEW
I'm actually quite drawn in the first episode but as I continue watching the entire series, I skipped some unnecessary parts. The story is good but all scenes are very long. I would say that this drama could be much better if each episode is 30-40minutes only.What I like the most in this drama is the acting of the casts. They did a fantastic job on their roles. The character development of Teh is very commendable. I like how he sacrificed his place for a friend. Tan and Bas have the best overall personality in my opinion. The only problem I have in this drama is I hate one particular behavior of Oh-aew. His emotions always make him worse. I don't want a person who can't manage his own priorities. Never in the entire series did I see him giving anything to Teh as token of appreciation. He only thinks of his own good. Immaturity is what I had in mind. (Note: I just only hate that particular behavior but the actor did his role well). Still, their overall acting is a 10/10 for me.
This is the second Thai BL drama I've watched so far. This is worthy to be watched if you have spare time but not a must-watch for me.
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When it's about you, I know nothing at all.
It's been a few days since I finished this drama, and I still can't stop thinking about it. I can honestly say that this is one of the best BLs that exist and definitely my favorite.ITSAY has a high level of production, and it's clear the dedication put into this work. There is a beautiful cinematography and a soundtrack that fits the story really well.
The way this drama developed is incredible pleasent, and a whole reason for that is because the acting is so convincing that I sometimes forgot that they were actors playing, I felt every little emotion along with the characters. This drama is different from all other BLs I know, in fact ITSAY can't even be summarized in this category, because this work is so much more than that.
I guess is impossible to express in words the peace that this story brought me; it's like I feel a nostalgia for something I've never experienced. It's magical and a truly piece of art.
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Call Me By Your Name x Thai BL
With its stunning visuals, ITSAY is easily the most beautifully-produced BL I’ve encountered. The BL delivers both aesthetics and substance. However, the intensity of emotions revolving around a turbulent sexual awakening makes it difficult to binge watch or rewatch frequently.Burgeoning young love aside, what really makes this series stand out is not so much the plot, but a strong undercurrent of sexual tension that consistently propels the narrative.
The pacing is also unlike most BLs as it moves a lot slower. Some scenes are long drawn out, dramatizing the effect of waiting restlessly in loneliness. In several instances, the deliberate lack of dialogue becomes purposeful, with actors relying on their eyes to convey wordless desire through the gaze. It’s sequences like these that arguably make ITSAY so unique and so memorable.
Read my full review here: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2021/12/18/i-told-sunset-about-you-2020/
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Hit so close to home
Wow, this is just a masterpiece. I told sunset about you is a story about boyhood, friendship, discovery, sexuality, gender, growing up, and love in all its everchanging forms.I fell in love with the locations and the photography of this movie, the lights, the smells, the tastes, the viewer gets to experience everything, and everything has a meaning and a place in the story.
The actors did an amazing job, this is proof that you don't need two people constatly making out to create tension and chemistry.
I found it relatable, even if I'm a woman who lives on the other side of the world, the burning passion of young love and the struggle with sexuality are very familiar to me.
Just amazing
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We should all tell sunset about this series
Absolutely breathtaking. I love the cinematography, storyline and acting. It’s a compelling coming of age drama that pulls you in because it explores all complexity of friendship, family and love. The acting between the leads are just beyond words. Their tears captivated me. I love their honest conversations, inner dialogues and also the scenes where they don’t talk but you can FEEL their tension leaping off of the screen. Example, that scene on the beach when Teh discovered that he has feelings for Oh and they basically danced back and forth with their simple touches. You want them to kiss but the soft and tender touches transcended more of their emotions. This is definitely a must see for all BL fans.Was this review helpful to you?
Must watch
At first when i started watching this show i dropped it half way through the first episode. It was kind of weird and not to my taste. But after reading so many good revievs i decided to give it a second try. And it was the best decision. The story overall is pretty average, friends to enemies to friend to lovers. But what made me fall in love with this series was the acting! Billkin and PP did an amazing job in portraying the characters. The chemistry between the actors is one of the best that i've seen in thai dramas. So if anyone is still thinking if they should watch this show than my anwser is YES!! For any BL fan this series is a must!Was this review helpful to you?
WORTH A TRY!!
This movie is AWESOME! Billkin and PP portrayed their characters super well and they literally made me cry a river. This movie is up and down. Sometimes you’d laugh so hard but I swear you’ll spend most of the time crying. But don’t worry, the ending is amazing and happy! The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic. Every song fits in the movie extremely well in its way. This is my personal opinion, but I feel like ITSAY has a lot of Call Me By Your Name vibes. You’ll see why I make the statement when you watch it! But overall, very worth the time and the tears. :) Highly recommended!Was this review helpful to you?
It deserves tens of awards
I needed to take my time before writing this review because I felt quite overwhelmed at the end, for many reasons, and wanted to think it through a lil. So, the first thing I feel like saying is that this drama is superior for a huge amount of reasons. It's literally perfect, I can't think of one single flaw. The story is a bit classic, not the first on screen for sure (two best friends arguing and becoming lovers is quite common) BUT they were able to make it amazing. It almost felt like the first time approaching such plot, when actually it wasn't.The level of storytelling here is so high I can't even bring to words how much it was well thought. Everything flows perfectly, the dynamics are so real it's unbelievable, not mentioning the actors' talent. In my opinion Billkin is on a totally different level, I find it rare. The way he expressed his character's emotions was incredible. The way he moved, the tears, the sobbing, laying around whit his mind full of uncertainties, using the objects around him, tapping on surfaces, the gaze...a mix of details that was sooo real. Insane. PP Krit was amazing too, especially in the way he showed frustration. AND not to talk about the sexual tension! Got to say that those parts and many others were greatly supported by good music/sounds, showing a great research was made. The sound director, sound editor, sound designer and all of the other professional figures did a very good job. The choice of rhythm was clever too, in some parts nothing special happened but you could feel either anxiety or the tension in all its intensity. Going from slow to fast, and alternating these tactics while adding the right music, resulted in a masterpiece.
The cinematography was so good too! Some shots were visually impressive. Overall every actor was good, everything about this drama is hella good!
I knew this drama by name but decided to try it after knowing about the award it received. And it was the best choice I could ever make. This is definetely on the Olympus of dramas. Absolutely.
The chance of me rewatching something was never so high.
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ITSAY: MORE THAN A TEEN DRAMA ❤️
I honestly had low expectations going into this series. I thought it might be a bit too immature because of the high school setting, but I was totally wrong. Sure, the first episode felt kind of slow since it focused on Teh and Oh-aew as kids, but it made sense later on. That backstory really helped me understand their situation and all the tension between them.I Told Sunset About You is such a beautiful and heartwarming coming-of-age story. It’s a really honest look at someone struggling with their identity especially when that person used to think they were straight. I think a lot of young people can relate to that kind of confusion and emotional tug-of-war.
The acting is amazing, especially Billkin as Teh. You can see the emotion in his expressions, he really poured his heart into the role. And even though I didn’t go through this kind of love story myself, this series still made me feel so nostalgic. I don’t even know why, it just hits different.
Plus, the setting is gorgeous! From the local restaurants to the downtown shops and that stunning beach, everything felt so real and lived-in. The cinematography is top-tier, and the chemistry between the leads? On point. It’s such a well-made, grounded story.
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Unexpectedly good
April 8, 2021If I am being honest, when I first watched the pilot episode. I thought this would be like your typical drama but it aint. This drama delivered the emotions that you need while touching the subject of friendship, relationship, accepting yourself, and self-love. I really AM SO FKING EXCITED TO WATCH SEASON 2.
I hope that in season two there won't be dragged-on misunderstanding. The way everyone was supportive of each other especially the brother and the ex gf and the other guy backing off. So that the two leads can be together was just phenomenal. I really love the chemistry of the leads. OMFG I WAS ABOUT TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK ON THE SCENE ON HIS BEDROOM AND THAT UNDERWATER SCENE. MY GOD, I ALMOST CLOSED MY LAPTOP JUST TO BREATH. CAUSE THOSE SCENES WERE BREATHTAKING. THE TENSION OF THOSE TWO ACTORS ARE SUPERIOR. I FELT THAT MY STOMACH WAS PUT INTO KNOTS. I WAS SWEATING TOO CAUSE IT WAS JUST WAY TOO STEAMY!!!!
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