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Too many plotholes
I don't normally write reviews but I feel I have to as a lot of people dropped it cos of the female lead or the ending. Tbh I read what happens in the end and I might watch it or night not but that they may or may not get together doesn't bother me. Why? Cos they don't (for me) have marriage chemistry just great mate chemistry and mutual understanding. I liked them together but if I hear the word master one more time ....OMG. I like these type of dramas so I can suspend a lot of disbelief. However from the start I was confused..why would the man who told the prophesy allow any woman within 50 miles of SL before his 18th birthday, special celebration or not? Then the dress thingy...she (magically) put on the dress and danced at the bottom of a ravine ?? AF's characters problems with not seeing the face.od his beloved till she reincarnates but wait what she knows she can't reincarnate after all? Or was this a false translation as I watched English subs? The cute shy couple was great and the other.eventual.king and queen's get together was nice but their beginning was crap..why would he like her that much in the first place. So many other bits and pieces but then towards the end how could the FL bring him back from the death with her supposed not so brilliant power? And why would the ML have killed himself like that he didn't seem that type. He'd ignored the prophesy so long why did he do it then? On a good note I liked the characters enough that I kept going for a long time but in the end I just couldn't.Was this review helpful to you?
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mhe!
Toda la historia de este drama es un DESPROPOSITO!que se muere, que no se muere que se muere de nuevo, ¿cuál era la necesidad de matarle a los papás ? ¿Para que hacer que ella gastará la mitad de su vida reviviendolo para matarlo de nuevo?Odio los finales ambiguos dónde no sabes si es una ilusión o es que no estaba muerto si no que andaba de parranda Estre drama fue frustrante e innecesariamente largo, además esperaba más del romance.
El actor me encanta pero su personaje se me hacía muy molesto por momentos, no fue hasta que se murió (la primera muerte claro) que se dió cuenta que debía luchar por su amor, pero nos tuvo 38 capitulos sufriendo con su actitud fría.
Ella necesitaba más respeto propio porque si puedes amar a alguien pero eso no significa que no debes saber cuándo alejarte si no te quieren cerca.
El prota le mata al mejor amigo que conoció desde que tenía memoria y esto se le olvida totalmente a ella en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, al menos que parezca herida por algún tiempo era casi su hermano!! pero le dijo que lo odiaba y luego cuendo lo salva se olvida completamente y hasta justifica el asesinato a sangre fría, eso no tuvo sentido para mí.
En fin, me gustaron aún así las actuaciones eso siempre 10/10 ojalá hubieran tenido una mejor historia sin huecos argumentales para lucirse con gusto
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This was unexpectedly a very good series and I really enjoyed it.
This was unexpectedly a very good Wuxia series and I really enjoyed it. Glad that I decided to give it a chance even though there are numerous reviews and comments which suggest that this series is not worth watching.The comments regarding the female lead, Ren Min not being the right choice for the character of Zhu Yan is ridiculous. She acted the way the character was written and did a good job in my opinion. Ren Min's acting is a 8.5/10 for me. Xiao Zhan did great as Shi Ying so 10/10 for him (really impressed with his acting skills) .
All the other actors did a great job at portraying their respective characters especially, Alen Fang, Wang Churan, Zi Qi Wang and Marcus Li. The chemistry between the couples were also very good and believable, specifically Shi Ying and Zhu Yan as well as Bai
Xuelu and Qing Gang.
Story: The story kept the viewer engaged with enough intrigue to keep one wanting to see what happens next. Most of the Arc's were tied up but the Sea emperor's and the Dragon Lord's wasn't.
The ending is left open for interpretation, either Shi Ying will only return once a year when the Snowy Rosa blooms or he became immortal and actually returned in the last scene to spend their remaining years together. My interpretation is that he became immortal and returned. My reason being that when Yuan took Zhu Yan and seriously injured Shi Ying (because he lost his powers after Zhu Yan resurrected him with the Blood oath spell) , he went through rebirth, regained all his powers and became immortal. So he was able to return by transforming from the white petal (his primordial spirit in the white petal).
So story 8.5/10
Production and Visual FX were great as well Cinematography, excellent CGI, beautiful sets and scenery, excellent fight scenes which were well choreographed, beautiful costumes 9/10
Ost: 10/10 loved all the music and sound effects
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True Love - Strong and Lasting
I am not fond of drama series; but this the best drama series for me. I'm a fan of Xiao Zhan. Started when I watched The Untamed. I'm obsessed watching all his drama series and movies. Watching this many times until now, though it breaks me repeatedly, I couldn't help it. Love their scenes. Shiying 's perfect moves, acting and Zhu Yan's heartfelt emotion. Empathizes me that hits me through the bones. The OST is superb! It's just saddened me a lot with the ending. Hoping there will be second season and hoping the writer may seem to consider the watcher's emotion to twist the ending it was a heartbreak for me. Just watch and don't skip. The best drama for me.Was this review helpful to you?
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Not a fan of the story line
There is no chemistry between the two main leads - Zhu Yan and Shi Ying. None.I don't think that this role is perfect for Xiao Zhan. He has such an expressive personality and face; this wooden, stiff character doesn't fit him. I can name at least three actors off the top of my head who could have looked better in this role.
On the whole, I loved each actor and I loved their acting despite the fact that not everyone fitted their role perfectly. But I also think that different casting (for some characters), better editing, and more importantly - different screenwriter could have done wonders to improve the drama.
There are a lot of drawn out episodes (insanely long fights, for example) that do nothing for the story. Lots of flash-backs that are so repetitive, it's easy to get bored. Dialogs go in circles in times and that made me fast forward quite a bit.
And then - of course - the ending. I am not sure why the person in charge thought it was wise to deviate from the novel. The characters were put through hell, I think if anything they deserve a happy ending that the author thought was perfect for them.
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Nice Romantic Fantasy Drama
I liked that the FL isn't a push over and depsite shes a bit reckless. She still knows how to stand her ground just somewhat naive lol .>,< Overall it was a nice watch i enjoyed it. i hope to see more like this story. I loved the official sound track aswell as the rest of the cast. They really delivered their roles nicely.Was this review helpful to you?
Problems during ending stages
The overall drama was good and quite enjoyable. It explained in details regarding the relation between the teacher and student. Punishments and others were shown beautifully. The presentation was very good and up to the mark. But I feel the ending is quite messed up.There was no detail regarding the Evil Star
There was no detail regarding the Sea Emperor
There was no detail regarding the Dragon God
There was no detail regarding the status of the ML, after he sacrificed his life. But he was a mortal and why it is shown as immortal death?
So, the overall climax is messed up. Hope the producers will come up with Season 2, clearing all these points
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I love Xiao Zhan since The Untamed but this drama is …..?
I love Xiao Zhan since The Untamed but this drama is …..😑The Longest promise is one of my most awaited drama since I like Xiao Zhan.. and it’s a bit a let down for me.. Xiao Zhan and the FL doesn’t have a chemistry.. the character of the FL was so childish, brat and a bit dumb and that it irritates me but I still kept on watching it since it is Xiao Zhan’s drama.. the FL needs to be saved every freaking time.. the few last episodes are okay since the FL become matured but the ending is a bit sad.. and I hate sad endings..😅
The advantage of watching this drama is getting to know the 2nd ML (Alen Fang).. I love the character of the 2nd ML.. his patience and love for the FL is top notch.. and he is so handsome..😍
Overall, this is a so-so drama for me.. a drama that I am glad its over and will never re-watch..
GENRE – Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy, Political
ACTOR/ ACTRESS -- Zhao Xian & Ren Min
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Beautiful drama
I think this was beautiful. The leads had good chemistry and I like how their feelings for each other developed. Zhu Yan is such an emotional person but there are times when she toughens up. I like how Shi Ying fell for her and was trying so hard for it not to show with his jealousy.Bai Xue Lu is a character that I couldn't stand. she was so determined to be at the top and love didnt matter to her even though she had already liked Qing Gang. Qing Gang was even more determined to keep liking her despite her actions.....
Fast forward to the ending, I wish we have gotten more as the leads didnt get a good happy ending in my opinion.
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Disappointment
The drama starts off strong, with a prince unjustly separated from his mother due to false accusations. Only the princess, who believes in his honesty, loyalty, kindness, and trustworthiness, stands by him. Everyone, including the princess, believes he has perished. From a young age, she diligently cultivates magic in hopes of bringing him back. Meanwhile, the prince tirelessly cultivates himself to reclaim what he has lost. Their journey is fraught with hardships and trials.While I enjoyed the subplot involving the other prince's love story and their chemistry, the main storyline falls short in the end. The conclusion leaves me unsatisfied, unsure if the prince truly returns or if it's merely the princess's illusion. I wish the drama had a more definitive and fulfilling ending.
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Pretty Nice for Chaotic Love Line
This drama focus is all over the place. The actings are great. It is like a beautiful chaos.Fantasy theme drama is one hard to pull off. The actors got to be sleek enough with their entire performance to make their scenes ethereal. It’s a lot to bring the imaginary to live. The CGI here is glowing good and still awkwardly executed. Some shapes is just not blending nicely. The sand monster looks like stiff godzilla. Spotted view wobbly feet landing on their fighting and flying scenes.
Their costume is not embellished bejeweled, but the fabrics flow enchantingly. The head pieces very modest nothing is sparking enough to blind the eyes. The mermaids fabrics has beaming light better than any of the jewels. The swords look playful and plastics. Their props team needs serious detailing overview. Luckily the cast ensemble are mostly face card. So anything they wore is just felt breathtakingly pretty. And sugar view is always nicer to watch.
Acting is the all reason of continuing to watch this drama. The acting quality is good decent and somewhat spectacular actually. No lines was spoiled half baked. Every dialogues has depth and the proper execution to bring out each scenes.
Eventhough the storyline and renditions are all over the place. Chaotic. Messy and overlapping. The revenge plots is not vengeful enough. The villains not so bright. Hence the heroes not doing so much either. The way things got dragged just boring and annoying.
ChongMing and Shi Ying bromance felt natural and adorable. ChongMing truly the birdy character preaching awesome performance.
Giving both the child actors and actresses a ten for excellent performance. The fluidly captures all the emotions needed for the build up.
The love triangle, is kind of weak and dry. The ideas was reincarnation lovers clashes with bad omen couples. That should’ve been interesting and juicy to watch.
Zhi Yuan has this mysterious vibes with his wicked smile. Explore that. Bring more latitude of his 200year something kept away desire. They don’t do justice with his character. He becomes this cheesy character and was only left being a shadow of this and that. Then suddenly at the end 10 episodes, he is being shoved here and there to get the intensify love triangle. It felt being rap up at F1 speed level.
Wished they create better build up on the romance, even if it supposedly be lukewarm. The OTP got cute flickers on their romance scenes.
The way hesitation keep overclouding Shi Ying attitudes towards Zhu Yan is just tediously long. When at the start he seemingly sure of having a crush, why detoured it in falling obliviously clueless.
However, there were moments. Not plenty enough. Where Shi Ying is actually felt not robotic. The temporary amnesia moments brings color to Shi Ying face and more warmth.
My favorites scenes would be where at the end Shi Ying played on duo character clashing in one body. And when he stabs himself.
At start my thoughts were like Shi Ying and his plenty magic spells. It never got into that though. Just Shi Yang and his plenty back and forth vagueness.
The ending is pretty predictable. And it is what it is. The way the episode develops on each is not witty and indulging enough. The acting is what kept me going to finish. It is a good thing the cast here are fantastic. Rewatching values are just so so. I do say this, this one still pretty good to watch if you’re on mid series binge watching waiting for that one unstoppable craving drama to start.
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Beautiful drama with beautiful visuals
As a fan of Xiao Zhan it is my duty to watch him in Wuxia/Xianxia dramas. This drama was visually spectacular. The CGI and the characters were beautifully weaved in a good storyline. What surprised me was the female lead was cute and her acting. She did a really great job in portraying the character. Xiao Zhan as always was top notch in his acting. He never disappoints.Strong female characters and their dynamics with each other also with the male characters was portrayed really well in this drama. I am a sucker for sad endings and I loved this drama . The female lead was strong improved herself through sheer hardwork, she had a spine always stands for what is right. I truly loved her character.
ALso this drama has some really good ost.
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