Amazing story and character developments
These months when Vincenzo aired, were some of the best months of my life, as I was looking for some dramas that have some more comedy than your usual rom-com dramas. Well, this drama came with a pack made by both action and comedy. So let's start with the story.~The story was pure gold. Everything from start to end was *chef kiss*. In my opinion, it wasn't draggy and it certainly was not boring. Even though there were some unhappy events, the plot was still going strong until the end.
~The acting was on point. Jun Woo is one of the villains that made me feel really mad and in some moments, I was even terrified of him. That's how good he portrayed his role. I'm glad that villains got what they deserved, in the end. The tennants were so funny, and, along with the other actors, they never failed to make me smile.
~ The OST : Brilliant. Amazing. Show stopping. Spectacular. Never the same. Solar and Aalia (and everyone who took part in creating the OSTs) are very talented and have wonderful voices. 10+ for the OST.
Also, I plan to rewatch it pretty soon because I already started to miss each character, from tennants to everyone at Jipuragi Law Firm.
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A diamond I found in a box of coal
The rating though mayn't be accurate according to some peoples' preferences and taste but it has made its way to be my current most enjoyed and favorite drama of 2021. This review I have been waiting to write for over a week or two and I finally get a chance. I'm gonna keep it quite short and less on the spoilers.The story is the kinda of vibe I am actually into, by vibe I mean the comedic scenes in every episode, the thrill being present, though there is romance it is not to heavy or only focuses on that and of course our charming male lead. Each supporting role and actor had made the whole show a show of amazing performances and laughter filled. I can't say I didn't have a smile before every episode and after one XD. I was excited to know what will happen next and at times even wished the episodes were released everyday instead twice a week that was the only major problem I had while viewing this (while airing).
Song Joong Ki is one of my most favorite actors and if you are a fan I know for a fact you will enjoy this but even if you are not you will start to like him. I started to like his acting or his dramas after his acting in Descendants of the sun and I don't have to say more about Jeon Yeo Bin's acting. It was my first time watching one of her dramas and I was impressed. Loved her character from the beginning to the end, all her funny sides, happy sides and of course her evil revengeful sides. They each had their own charm. Including the pigeons and also the villains, none of the actors made my experience feel boring or not interesting. I think this is what's important when you watch such dramas which are not based on complete reality.
This drama focuses on the corruption of society and how people from various parts (common people) of it join hands to bring it down and bring over justice, mafia and killing is not something done in all parts and the corruption is not basically severe to the extent as it was shown but I liked how there was drama which portrays this message through an entertaining way and wasn't like the others I found which just show the corruptions and the justice winning and nothing else(like literally no form of content or laughter). Further on the music was simply amazing. No other words, you have just gotta listen it yourself to judge it.
So overall this is the kinda of drama I enjoy on days I am completely utterly bored and there is no action. Recommend to people like me and all the others and definitely has a high rewatch value from my side.^_^
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Perfect Score because it's Perfect for me.
"Vincenzo" is my ideal drama. It is suspenseful and ridiculous. It is a revenge thriller, a comedy, a romance, filled with action and touching moments, and some of the most literally mouth-open-shocking moments I've ever seen in a drama. It's actual LOLing and cheering moments. It's plot twists I could have never guessed. It's a cast full of characters I can never forget. I didn't even hesitate to give this all 10s. From beginning to the end Vincenzo did not disappoint and even exceeded all of my expectations. I was hooked from the start.The cast is amazing, but Song Joong Ki as Vincezo is pretty iconic. He's so cool and nonchalant with his signature gold lighter that I totally bought into the Mafia consigliere plot from the very first scene... even with what is probably not the greatest Italian ever spoken (lol) I was sold. I love villains with depth and this drama is filled to the brim with them. Vincenzo, even with his mostly unbothered attitude, was such a nuanced character. Joong Ki with just a subtle facial expression would reveal so much. I loved this about him since "Sungkyunkwan Scandal". He is matched with Jeon Yeo Bin as Hong Cha Young, a lawyer of questionable morals, who I also instantly loved. She is strong and smart and completely goofy and can keep up with Vincenzo without crossing the moral line. Their chemistry is incredible, you can feel it through the way they just looked at each other, and although romance is never exactly the center of this drama the way their connection grows from beginning to the end makes it one of the things that made me love watching so much. They are a dream team - an ideal partnership. Think of any romance in this drama as growing love and respect more than cute moments, although there are a few replay-worthy classic romance scenes. Rounding out the leads is Ok Taec Yeon who is also brilliant and I was surprised I loved him so much in this. Is this a love triangle situation? In many ways yes, but definitely not in the way you probably expect. This is definitely a breakout role for him. Just the way he would call Ms. Hong "Sunbae" is an example of the subtle things that he did so well. All three of these characters have moments that are over the top ridiculous, super intense, as well as more intimate and emotional, and they each showed so much range. I was extremely impressed with all 3.
The rest of the cast is equally amazing. Again, many of these characters are super over the top but they still manage to add layers to make them feel care-worthy and relatable and not just characters to REALLY hate or comic filler. The villains are satisfyingly and even frighteningly evil. The heroes are unexpected and hilarious (think Kung Fu Hustle). I wish I could give every single character specific praise but that would lead to spoilers and the less you know when watching the better. This cast has absolutely no weak links. Not one.
That brings me to the writing and directing which I applaud for keeping me excited for every single episode. 20 episodes later, with each episode over an hour-long, I still wasn't ready for it to end. Normally I'm not that interested in business corruption plots but because it was so character-driven I couldn't help but care. There was a perfect balance of scenes that made me cry and laugh and gasp. The ending was also well done and so satisfying without making things too happy or too depressing. If you're looking for a realistic story just remember this is campy as much as it's suspenseful so some scenes are unbelievable in the most entertaining way. There are tropes but they are done so well it reminds me why those tropes work. The pace made every episode fly by. The cliffhangers at the end of each episode made the time until the next episode drag. I was anticipating how certain characters would get what they deserved and I loved how creative the revenge was. Those who get to just binge it all now are super lucky. Speaking of binging...
Would I watch this again? I already did. lol. Once I got super hooked I decided to rewatch older episodes during the week while waiting for the new ones. Yes, I was that obsessed. Yes, It was still good the second time, and some moments were even better when already knowing what was to come. I can see myself easily watching this multiple times.
I thought the soundtrack complemented this drama perfectly too. Whether pumping up the action sequences or the sweet and sentimental "Is this love" song or the music to end each cliffhanger or the monks' wedding song... I thought the music always worked so well with the story and was enjoyable but never too distracting.
My only complaint, and it's a minor one, are the ridiculous product placements. The show is so campy that it almost felt like a wink to the audience, but there really are so many obvious product spotlight moments. I say this even as I purposely made myself a cup of maxim coffee (yes the yellow packet) to watch the finale. Lol. I also had Makgeolli several times while watching. Con-grat-u-laaaaa-tions, they totally got me!
Overall, this is the most fun drama I've watched in a loooooong time. Please note that when I say fun I don't necessarily mean cute or light but rather exciting and thrilling. At its core, this is still very much a revenge thriller with lots of violence, action, and brutal deaths. If you're squeamish the violence is never too gratuitous but it isn't tame either. Also, If you like action and fight scenes there are lots. Even what looked like a nod to Bruce Lee that I appreciated.
Three strong themes that impacted me...
1. It takes a devil to take on a devil.
2. Things are rarely what they seem to be on the surface.
3. The importance of family.
The last part really got to me. I caught on pretty early that a show focused on a Mafia anti-hero would probably be about family but this theme, even in its silliest moments, really touched me. If you can handle rooting for a not-so-good guy, and the violence (which isn't too excessive but definitely the kind you should expect from a Mafia revenge story) this is a must-see drama. Without a doubt, "Vincenzo" is one of my new drama favorite dramas of all time. I think I even love corn salad after watching this! "Vicenzo" definitely lives up to the hype. I would be extra hyped if there were plans for a 2nd season, but even though I already miss it, and the ending certainly leaves room for one, that's probably overkill and I would also hate to ruin such a good thing. As it stands now this is a drama that ends on a high entertainment note and gets a standing ovation and multiple "Bravos" from me!
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One of a kind masterpiece
Ok let me start off by saying that I had doubts of watching this show but because I was curious I decided to give a chance and let me tell you, that was one of the best decisions I have EVER made. Personally I love law and crime kdramas but I’m not very lucky with finding ones that I like and this one looked promising so I watched the first episode and right from the start I knew I was gonna love it. I love everything about this drama, the villains, the ost, the cast is freaking AMAZING, I love both the male and female lead, and the story is very different from your typical kdrama story. Although I loved all the characters Cha Young was my favorite character and she is so different from your typical female lead and it’s just so nice to have something different once in a while. Jong Ki is so freaking handsome, this role was literally meant for him. The Geuma Plaza people were awesome as well, they were so cute and funny and supportive of each other ughh😩 the best friendship EVER. This is my first review btw but this drama deserves it so much.. I’ve never watched anything like it and I don’t think I ever will all I’m hoping for is season 2 with the same cast. I do want to make a quick point about Jeon Been and Jong Ki, these two NEED to start dating.. the way they look at each other bts is really something else, I’m honestly not gonna be surprised if they announce that they are dating 😌. Also I have the same b-day as Jong Ki jsbdhsbdhidh my birthdays are gonna feel extra special knowing that I have the same birthday as him ahhhhh so happy!!! Anyways thank you to tvn and Netflix for this one of a kind show. I forget a lot of things but I’m never EVER gonna forget this masterpiece!! Definitely be rewatching this.Was this review helpful to you?
I LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH
ok well where do i start..story:
the story is intense, keeps you on your toes, but also has so many funny moments that just make you laugh out loud. the chemistry between the 2 main leads is INSANE. i binged this whole show in like 2 days because it was so hard to stop watching. every episode had like a cliffhanger of some sort. when i first started it, i didn't know what to expect because the introduction mentioned "italian mafia", but as i was getting into the 3rd episode that's when i was like holy shit this is so good. the main character is vincenzo cassano (빈센조) and he's from the italian mafia, but he goes to korea to do some things and he meets the residents of geuma plaza (idk if i spelt that right).
acting cast:
as i mentioned, the main leads' chemistry with eachother is amazing, they're both hella attractive and amazing at acting. the actors playing villains were also super super talented!
music:
tbh i didn't pay that much attention to the music, but the music rly made some scenes more intense or funny.
rewatch value:
since i just finished watching it, it'll be a couple months before i want to watch it again, but i probably will in the future! there are some scenes where i had to look away for a couple seconds tho lol
overall:
amazing drama, i hope there is a season 2. this is the 1 from the 3 dramas that i have put 10 stars for, and i've watched a tonn of dramas :)
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AMAZING !!!!
This drama was something that made me excited for a Sunday or Saturday, just waiting for the next episode was so exciting. Such a found family drama with amazing friendship and bonds between characters.The story was amazing and such a creative idea. You never knew what was gonna happen next and the cliffhanger after every episode just made you want to know what was gonna happen next and not put this drama down. They weren't any plot holes which I love, they basically covered everything.
The Acting was amazing !! all the actors pull through and became their characters.
Song Joong‑ki is such an amazing actor a played Vincenzo really well. Vincenzo is one of my favorite characters he is so badass! Also, him speaking in Italian swoon me Lol !! Cha‑young is such a badass character too, she and Vincenzo made such a heck of a duo. Even though some might be disappointed with the romance with these two I think was well done.
Such a satisfying ending, all the characters have found peace and justice. I'm glad for the way that they ended it.
The OST wasn't one of my favorites but they did have some amazing songs on them. My favorites are John Park (존박) - 'I'm Always By Your Side' and Aalia (알리아) - 'Adrenaline'.
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WHY DID THEY KILL HAN SEO !!!
I was so happy with his character development and his bond with Vincenzo I was hoping for a happy ending but it was realistic that they did it at least my angle is in peace. T-T
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My experience
Y'all, if you still haven't watched it, you need to watch it right now. You don't need to hesitate. It's totally worth it. ><I gotta say, it might disappoint you in the ending for those who are watching kdramas for romance... but yeah I won't say anything more :D
I love this sooo much. It makes me cry that I already finished it. T_T
WATCH IT right now or else Vincenzo will leave a letter 'C' in your house... :D
he he he he he he he...
Anyways... This kdrama is one of the best and I had a lot of fun experiences. It has a lot of funny and awkward moments... and some of them may give you some SECOND HAND EMBARASSMENT... :))
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I really hope that there will be a season 2 of vincenzo cassano!!
SJK really inspired me a lot when he was acting as a mafia in "Vincenzo"... He is a kind man and well-suited for this K drama. He is genius on many things, I really love both of the characteristic (SJK amd JYB). I just finished this K drama. Honestly, I am in tears now after finished it, I hope there will be a second season!! GogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogoohogogogogogogoogogogogogogogogogogogogoogogogogogogogoogoggooogogogogogogogogogogogoogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogoogogogogogogogogogogogogogoogogogogogogogogogogoogogogogogogogogogogogogogoogogoogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogoogogogogogogogogogogoogogogogogogogoogogogogohohoogogogogogogogoooggogogogogogogkgogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogoogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogogoWas this review helpful to you?
Great quality series that does it all
You start off thinking the show is good, but after episode 3 it becomes great, and after episode 7 it's AMAZING. I'm so glad I found this gem and that a lot of others are enjoying it! Have never enjoyed watching a series as much as I have this show. The best part is, the ending was extremely satisfying (unlike so many dramas that have been ruined by the ending). The romance is UNDENIABLE. Great job SJK and JYB, now please give us more behind the scenes and photoshoots. Overall, I'd give this series a 10/10, and encourage all of those on the fence to give it a try!Was this review helpful to you?
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It is literally bollywood but better
Summary: Local mafia man comes to Korea and gets into civil war with a corrupt conglomerate and equally corrupt law firm while he tries to smuggle gold out of the countryThis is the most hilarious crime drama I've seen and I felt it really balanced the dark stuff and the comedy well. The casting is spot on and the humor is so over dramatic that the writers took refuge in audacity while writing the script. It's funny to see Vincenzo fighting pigeons and being a fake shaman with a straight face, but the show at the end of the day reminds you that this is a cold blooded mafia man who you do NOT want to fuck with if you want to keep your heads on.
The villains here are deliciously despicable. Jang Han Seok is a complete psychopathic manchild and Choi Myung Hee is a terrifyingly successful dragon (no, not literal)/consigliere to Han Seok. And while I didn't feel devastated for Jang Han Seo, I did feel sorry for him. Poor guy needs a drink and a better life, sheesh. (yo SK, what is up with you and killing off little bro characters these days, huh???)
Jeon Yeo Been is just amazing as Hong Cha Young (her character looks like her audition tape for the role of Poo from K3G jdgfjhs) and she and Song Joong Ki have excellent chemistry. The romance tag may be a little misleading because you don't get any major overt romance scenes other than the fake proposal and the end when Vincenzo comes back from Malta. The chemistry comes from their partnership which is seamlessly carried out and it gets a logical conclusion in the end (its a bittersweet ending, fair warning)
I was not completely on board with the Geumga plaza sub plot because they kept it relevant, but the humor in the gold searching scenes felt a little dragged out for my tastes. But the acting is top notch and at the end of the day you really get the found family vibes coming from them.
Why you must watch: If you're a fan of over the top humor played straight (local mafia man gets saved by pigeon gang, no I'm not making this up), dark content (there is fair amounts of on screen blood, torture and off screen skin peeling) and a cerebus rollercoaster plot, this show is for you.
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Action, Humor, Romance, Suspense, and LOTS OF GOOD LOOKS
My actual rating for this show would be a 9.5 but I don't mind rounding it up to 10 because:Everything about this series was dripping in sheer Quality! From the visual effects, the script, the instrumentals and songs, the editing, the costumes, the sets, to the performances of the actors, each scene was oozing with magic. Each episode felt like a movie - I was satisfied with the plot that unfolded per episode but was also left with a yearning to see the next one.
The baddies were so colorful and basically pure evil and even though you hated them you appreciated them anyway. This show had a lot of supporting roles but I was invested in every single character on this show. They were a lot, but it never felt crowded. Each character had a soul and identity and it shows throughout this show's 20 episode run.
And lastly I want to highlight the outfits in the show! Everyone was SO classy! Especially, SJK and JYB! SJK served his looks in literally EVERY SCENE. Both his and JYBs outfits were on point all the time, I was constantly blown away because they looked so good!
This show is almost perfect. I say almost (and the reason for my 0.5 point deduction) because I wish there were more fluff/romantic scenes between the two leads!!! After everything these characters went through (and because my thirsty inner-self craved it), I wanted to see more PG13/R action between V and HCY. I'm not saying I'm not happy with the scenes they had (I am), I just wish they had MORE.
Anyway, this is a solid Drama and you should watch it!
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Friendship
This is my first kdrama so it will always have a special place in my life. It came on my Netflix suggestions and I finally decided one day to give it a shot. I was so excited and overwhelmed from the first episode itself. It has a good story, an amazing cast and the antagonist does get on your nerve. The thing I loved most about this drama is how they portrayed developed friendships. Vincenzo came to live in this quite nit community. At first he was not welcome but due to his helping nature and inner purpose he helped the community and became each member’s close friend. Since it based on a mafia environment. It has a proper blend of stealth, heists, action and suspense. It also teaches you lessons about life and behavior. The antagonist wasn’t raised properly and neglected by his family. Still it doesn’t give him the excuse to harm others. Whereas the protagonist was raised in a Mafia family. He still had morals and didn’t harm innocent lives. So, I recommend you watch this show to explore a story about friendship & morality.Was this review helpful to you?
