This one isn’t for me.
I was really excited to see this drama as I’m a XZ fan and have enjoyed his dramas. He’s a great actor. I’m not as familiar with Ren Min but I think she was doing a decent job in this show and I will definitely check out more of her work. In the end, I still dropped this after 11 episodes.The good
All the cast members did an amazing job. I’ve seen most of the main/supporting leads in other projects so I had no doubts here. The production value is really high with really great visuals. Their costumes are typical for Xianxia but they fit pretty well here too.
The bad
The story is dragging for me. I find myself falling asleep during each episode and if that happens, then the drama isn’t strong enough to hold my attention. It’s one of those slow build up type of shows which if done well, can work. I just didn’t quite like it with this drama. The story also has a typical Xianxia feel from what I’ve seen so far. It’s a love to hate story that we typically see with Xianxia following a forbidden love/doom. Lots of CDrama tropes with the way they set up the camera shot for the romantic scenes and you will find this is most Xianxias. Story doesn’t stand out from the others.
If you are okay with these things then definitely check it out or if you are a fan of the leads, then watch. Make your own judgement on the show.
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Longest Promise Worth Rewatching 10 times over
I grew up watching Asian movies and haven't had a favorite male/female lead for some time. I came upon this Asian drama after Word of Honor, and this is it. I absolutely fell in love and have rewatched it 10 time already. Let me tell you whyThe storyline is unique and interesting. This is not typical as they start off as a master-disciple relationship. Zhu Yan is supposed to be a teenage girl that matures and develops, which she does. Ren Min played the role perfectly with her acting skills alongside Xiao Zhan. She is cute and stubborn/tenacious but down to earth, willing to learn and be enlightened by her Master. The casting is fabulous. Xiao Zhan looks amazing at the top of his game. Ren Min is beautiful in a very unique way. She is different. She did exactly what she was supposed to do. I believe that a big time production, director, and A-list actor wouldn't choose someone they think couldn't fulfill the role.
The scene and setting is majestic, beautiful, attractive, and eye catching. I can watch this over and over again because there really isn't anything like it. The martial arts and cinematography along with special effects alone is already eye-catching.
The score and music is fantastic. I can listen to it over and over again. It is beautiful and emotional. I can connect and attach emotion to listening to it. The costumes are BEATIFULLY designed.
The one constructive criticism is the age difference in the story alongside the romance that develops. It took awhile, so slow to burn and I was just waiting for it to happen. When she matures, and the design of appearance changes, the sense of chemistry and CP is there and I think matches nicely. They weren't supposed to have CP in the beginning due to the master-disciple relationships. However, Shi Ying is supposed to be 18, in which of course doesn't really fit in appearance. Ren Min's original look actually can capture the little cute girl she was supposed to. Second, some of the storyline that develops isn't really realistic and sometimes didn't make sense, but again this is fictional drama right. I expect it NOT to line up to everything being realistic. You'll have to see for yourself.
The acting: There is no other word to describe for the 2 A-list actors and supporting actors/actresses all the way around. It is exceptional, excellent ,and top notch. Xiao Zhan is already know for his acting, but I actually find Ren Min matching him on his level. The integration of emotion for both of them is beautiful and in an instant, tears flow with empathy and feeling that is natural and authentic. I feel them both, and I've never cried with a drama NOR rewatched a drama before except for the old Legend of Condor Heroes with Barbara Yung some 30 years ago.
The ending: Oh....I can't say. I like it and I don't like it. What I want now is a season 2, which I doubt will happen.
The Lesson: the message and wisdom the storyline brings is deep, but it is easy for people to just judge in other ways without seeing this. The test of defying fate or letting fate take its course is clever! The details to how this unfolds and executed by the actors is also delicate and balanced.
Conclusion: This is a must watch and re-watch because it is different. It is captivating. They breathed life into the story with multiple layers of complexity. You would have to look at the layers and see for yourself! Thank you as the drama has elevated to a whole other level I think most dramas have not met yet!
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Beautiful drama
How I start,first I start watch this because of xiao zhan,in first episode xiao zhan oly appear few minitues but I already addict to drama,this drama plot is soo good and I want to talk about renmin she is very beautiful she have cute look some pepole like to brainwash others saying she is not beauty but when you watching drama you understand she have very suitable look for drama,theiir chemistry develope is very strong,first they only have master student relationship so we don't get romantic feeling but when one by one epi we clearly understand how their chemistry build,I love it I saw lot of viewers first have negative review chage their mind like me ,both main couple are such a excellent actors and side character also bestWas this review helpful to you?
Greatest Xianxia production
Love everything about this drama! Magnificent production, interesting storyline, good acting, beautiful OST and spectacular visual. Not to mention that Xiao Zhan is great as Shi Ying in this drama. I don't usually watch Chinese Xianxia drama but I am totally into this one now. Worth watching over and over again!At the beginning, I was kind of questioning whether the young female lead was able to match up to Xiao Zhan, but after 20 episodes, with great storytelling and the help of Xiao Zhan's acting, I started to enjoy to see how their relationship developed.
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Worth rewatching
Another memorable performance from Xiao Zhan since his breakout drama The Untamed. Xiao Zhan is not disappointing. The story is melancholy beautiful. Xiao Zhan exudes the aura of the hero as a stoic and highly disciplined priest. This is the only C fantasy drama I've never fast forwarded one single scene since The Untamed. In the meanwhile I watched numerous C fantasy dramas but dropped them all with unsatisfactory watching experience. I'm currently rewatching The Longest Promise and still found many details of the storyline refreshing. The production values are pretty good compared with other C dramas in the same Xianxia genre. It's aesthetically pleasing with great CGI, beautiful setting, and beautiful costumes. Very decent acting from all the cast with great script writing and directing. Overall, it's a drama I enjoyed a lot. I think I can rewatch the drama many times.Was this review helpful to you?
TheLongestPromise
The drama is good I can't wait the other episode to watch at first I don't like the female lead but after watching some episode she's perfect for the character other said that she's not beautiful and fit being the female lead of ziao zan but I think she's good she better portrayed the character, xiaozan acting is always on pointHahaha
Need talaga. 500 character para maka send Ng review shota naubusan na Ako Ng English 😀
Hahaha nosebleed na pwede copy paste Dami ko gusto Sabihin ang hirap Naman mag review dito hahaha grabe
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Interesting plot with beautiful CGI
The CGI and scenery are fantastic and the plot is different from novel and somehow interesting.The ML Shi Yin is great in both acting and visual.
The relationship between Shi Yin(ML) and Zhu Yan (FL) slowly change from stranger to master and pupil and finally to..lover(not yet but now they have feeling for each other).
Shi Yin's love for Zhu Yan is very delicate and worming (I love that kind of love, non-toxic )
SY spoils his little pupil Zhu Yan like a child at first but now his feeling gradually change but he still spoiling her.
For Zhu Yan, her master is the most handsome, great, powerful man in the world and she would like to stay with him together alone for lifetime (yet she didn't notice her feeling for master)
They sacrifice for each other
Save each other .
The history of the kingdom and royal families is also complicated and interesting.
Bai Xue Lu is the 2nd character I like after Shi Yin because she is determined and she do anything to get what she want.
Worth to watch if you're Xian Huan drama fan.
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One of a kind
I was not into any Xianxia drama in the past, but the Longest Promise caught me by surprise. The main leads, the coherent story, the visual effects, and the special effects all surpass the ones in previous Xianxia dramas that I tried to finish watching but couldn't. It's one of a kind and deserves my highest recommendation.The male lead Xiao Zhan is a bit of a distraction, in my opinion. He's so handsome and elegant that sometimes I focused too much on his character Shi Ying and lost track of the plots, so I had to rewatch some plots a second time to redirect my attention to the storyline per se. lol
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Another boring and lengthy Xian Xia drama even it has awesome actor.
I am dropping The Longest Promise with Xiao Zhan and Ren Min after 10 episodes. I don't like the Xian Xia genre; I have tried many times (TTEOTM, TJOCZ, etc.) and dropped all of them. It is not a genre that I am into.Xiao Zhan is a good actor, but to pair him up with an FL who is not as high caliber as him is a waste of his talents. I can't stand the dubbing voice of the FL character either because it was the same dubbing voice for other FL actresses that I ended up dropping all of those Xian Xia dramas.
The special effect is good, but to see the heavenly realm and monster in a fantasy setting is not my thing. The pace of the drama is also too slow that it did not lure me in. I don't want to waste my time since it is 40 episodes long.
I give it a 5.0 rating because of the bad acting on the FL, which is too slow, boring, and long.
I am rooting for Xiao Zhan and Zhao Lusi in a historical or contemporary drama together. They are both good actors.
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Dumb Female Lead
Lucky I watched The Rise of Ning—otherwise, I probably would have banned all RenMin dramas!The storyline was so-so, and the plot moved slowly.
The entire cast was good except RenMin—seriously, her acting was so lousy.
The female lead’s character was just too ridiculous as a princess.
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Longest promise " literally "
YGY is funally here!!! im so happy.😍😍🥰🥰🥰i cant even remember when was the last time since i've watched a drama with Great CGI and good visuals ( magestic costumes and beautiful scenic building clusters etc.)
the plot of the drama is catchy and i can't wait for the next episodes.
the actors are also very professional i can't find the words to describe my feelings towards xiao zhan, his acting is non comparable, he's got more and more profound understanding of each character he plays, such a great person ❤
overall, the waiting all this time hasn't been wasted and im very satisfied.
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