Oh! My Sweet Liar! (2020)

Drama leggero di buoni sentimenti

Là dove gli attori, per quanto non stellari, lavorano molto bene, riescono perfino a farti dimenticare una storia poco credibile, che peggiora con l'andare degli episodi. I colpi di scena sono pochi e abbondantemente telefonati (tranne quello che riguarda il pendente), i cattivi si svelano abbastanza presto e si erano già capiti pure da molto prima. E se qualcuno si redime alla fine, il Great Vile Boss è semplicemente ridicolo nella sua idiozia, a maggior ragione perché interpretato da una maschera abbondantemente (mal) ritoccata. Con un viso così, non potrebbe che fare la parte del cattivo, ma purtroppo gli hanno assegnato una sceneggiatura ridicola. La cugina psicopatica è molto più cattiva di lui!
Insomma, un normale prodotto di intrattenimento, dal quale non dobbiamo aspettarci una trama troppo plausibile. Il focus è più sui buoni sentimenti, anche se a volte diventa un po' troppo stucchevole. Menzione d'onore per i combattimenti, che non sono esagerati, e resi abbastanza bene. La musica si difende, i costumi anche, le ambientazioni sono carine e curate.
Piacevole da guardare una volta, anche se con i normali cliché "dramatici", ma non così allettante all'idea di rivederlo.
In una parola, onesto.

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Complementing couple; Faithful Love; Outstanding Production

Don't sleep on this drama! Perfectly all I wanted in 1 drama. I want to rave how good this is in the hopes more people will give this drama a watch.

Unlike the trailer or the opening theme or the ending theme.. this drama is NOT frivolous or cheesy or over-the-top comedy. It has drama but not melodramatic, the romance between the leads naturally developed and tug at your heart strings..sometimes cute and sweet but always very believable. Theres silly antics and some good humour too.

The direction is spot on. Because all the scenes come out beautifully. What makes this drama special is because you dont expect it to move you BUT it does. All the emotional scenes are well crafted and well acted out. I become FL and ML's champion, I root for them, I care for them. I'm with them every step of the way and truly invested.

The cinematography is gorgeous. Their wedding scenes was grand and beautiful. Many backdrops at the manor was picturesque.

The true star of the drama is how beautiful the writer wrote Xi Ruo and Hong Bin's love. Almost tongue in cheek because Xi Ruo is the 'sweet liar'. Yet she comes clean and confess to ML before the wedding. Unlike other contract or fake marriages, both leads are a picture of happiness during the wedding because there is already affection and attraction. Even as XR still harbors secrets, HB isnt oblivious or stupid but gives time and space to XR.

I love when HB said to XR " To believe you or not, is up to me. But to trust me or not, is up to you". And from the moment he took her hand in marriage he has always chose to trust her. He exemplifies how a husband should be: trust, respect, cherish, protect and love his wife. Throw in his puppy face..thats a bonus.

So all the antagonists, all the hard moments, as watchers they dont become frustrating because XR and HB never falter. Time and time again we even get surprised by the neat plot.

Hong Bin and Xi Ruo is such a complementing couple and they truly give off lovers, husband wife vibes. Kudos to the leads and their acting as well as Director Cheng that helmed this amazing production.

I hope other dramas can learn from this drama. Lovers who only have eyes for each other, hearts never waver and whose relationship is built on communication and trust. And emphasized background is not important and the meaning of family. Perfect Perfect Perfect all around. The stamp of humour just makes it more fun. Its now time to rewatch again.

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