Disappointing for sure
This is another example of a drama that started okay and has potential, but it ended up a mess. I really liked all of the cast except for Lukchub. Too passive whiney and cried way too much. Pop was very good as Ram.The writing was bad and got worse. The story telling was inconsistent. There was real potential, I thought I would just get a story about two people falling in love while eating food, but that didn't happen at all. Again, it started out that way. The bullying story went way to far and destroyed a lot of the good.
I rated it 6.5 out of 10 (one of my lowest ever... I gave So Much in Love a 7.0...LOL)anyway.... I do like the beginning of the story, and the supporting characters were awesome throughout.
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Guilty Pleasure Street Food !!!
Have you guys ever had a craving for street food? You know its not good, you know you might get stomach issues eating that but you don't care ..you go ahead and indulge yourself..give in to that craving and enjoy without thinking about the consequences because it makes you feel so good at that moment? La Cusine is that street food..it's my guilty pleasure..I know there’s nothing much happening in terms of plot, i know the acting is not always good, the last few episodes are ridiculous, there is cringe, there are awkward moments, characters getting more screentime than required, fillers and so many other issues...but do I care ? Not at all...reason : just one and only one:Lukchup and Ram togehter are so adorable and their cute chemistry is so charming that when I sit and watch them it actually uplifts my mood..they have such a healthy relationship with the least amount of toxicity..watching their relationship progress is a delight in its own .i found my stress melting away just looking at them.. there was an entire episode dedicated to them just going and hanging out at the mall..that's it..but did i love it ...absolutely..i could have watched another one hour of them hanging out at that mall just having fun..
Although the last 3 episodes are poorly written and the whole NamNing thing where the makers want us to sympathize with her is just ridiculous…and the whole arc of her with the gun etc was just downright terrible.. the narrative just stumbles at the end and the show compromises on its greatest strength ( the cute moments between its 2 leads) to create unnecessary drama. Let me say something – mental issues or childhood traumas should not be used as an excuse for bad behaviour…and criminal acts should be dealt strictly and the perpetrators of such acts should not be shown in a sympathetic light ..series and films need to stop doing this..it sends a bad message..
But the first 7 to 8 episodes are a delight to watch and I would still recommend it for Lukchup and Ram and their cuteness …watch without expecting much and without being too critical and chances are you might end up enjoying this way more than you thought you would !!! this is a perfect example of fluff done well!!
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In regards to last week's episode , episode 11 (chub and ram get assaulted)
I know there is people who say they did not like this series , i thought it was actually very goos , its the first time i think a show did an amazinf work , at bringing a charecter to life , that eferyone is going to want to root for snd protect - Lukchub's charecter is the very essence of what this world is missing....Hes an honest to goodness good man from the inside to his outside - every thing about him is pure to the vrry core , its actually quite beautiful if you ask me!
But I digress ....
The eoisode from last week is really bothering me to the very core ... It sidnt pop out at me the 1st time i watched episode 11 last Sunday .... But tonight i rewatched it to get me ready for episode #12.... And right before the scene where Chub n Ram are attacked , its obvious the very skank we have known was trying to use her influence , good looks and goid girl routine that shes been able to acquire thanks to her endlessly attaching jerself to the schools biggest heartthrob but why hes really most popular is bc ecrryone kmows he would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need , so the school came to think she was the same as him in her own way , which she used to find favor from through pure manipulation because shes only interested in getting her approval from Ram parents to hopefully push him knto sometype of arranged betroved between friends of friends ...the very idea has warped her mind, she seriously believes she and only she has every claim to Ramin....but just watch the series , youll freaking despise her ...
My reason for this post after watching episode 11 the second time , i guess i was totally blind to Tatyiana , because she totally seemed to be on team chub and ram but i noticed right before Chub' n Ram were assulted , p'ram and chub were joined at the hip all night , but i find it VERY VERY SUSPICIOUS that Tatyiana of all people , wanted to take Chub andn show him something , but she kinda insisted it needed to just be Luk Chub , then mere minutes after he leaves with her , Ram finds out that Chub is outside for some reason ....
Okay 1st of all (the dudes that came for Lukchub , is the very spot he stood , so it obviously was preplanned to seperate chub from Ram , and to get him in the perfect spot to be left vulnrable for those scumbags , obviously ir wasent Nam Ning , bc she wouldnt have been able to even get close to Chub.
Its blantenly obvious that NamNing had to persuade the right person to help lure Chub away for this to happen .....it can be NO ONE ELSE other than Tatyiana , i had a feeling she was acting sus that night but coudnt put my finger on it until just watching the eoisode again... Maybe im wrong , i hope i am but i actually think my hunch here is right on the money....anyone else suspecting the same??!
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Another Stereotype bl
What can I say? I forced myself to watch every episode and then I kind of wondered why I did that!I have to admit, I was pretty bored with most of this series, the first few episodes were cute but.... everything after those few episodes was sort of lackluster.
Maybe it was just me, but I felt as if the actors were simply repeating memorized scripts and not really acting.
And bl - where? A little hugging does not make a good bl! Another series where I felt like someone was trying to make money off the bl fans without putting in the effort for a good storyline. These shows should be labeled as bromance so we know before we start watching that there isn't going to be any real physical contact.
Stereotype - Another evil, jealous girl who wants the lead male and does everything to stop his relationship and gets way too much screen time, and she was not a good actress either. Music - I didn't notice any. Scenery - nothing impressive.
For 13 episodes this could have been a really good series, unfortunately, it didn't turn out that way. No rewatch value for me.
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A Typical Romantic story(major spoiler ahead)
Well.. I am person who usually don't give much higher rating to most of the drama. And i am even lazy to write review. Still, i just can't help but write a review. This series is good. I won't say, its perfect but was a cute and simple story about Ramin and Lukchup.If you are looking for a cute romantic story, then this is for you. They are one of the cutest couple i watched. Both have that pure love around them. The moment when the both mc started to like each other and the interaction they had when facing each other were really good. Its just how a person usually act in front of the crush or loved one. Mik played Lukchup character very well. Innocent and a cute character who everyone will fall in love with. They didn't have that playful or flirty feeling that we usually get when we watch a campus romance, like we will feel that their relationship isn't serious and a small misunderstanding can break them. Even when there was a chance when Ram can misunderstand LukChup , when the photo of Lukchup kissing Lukchin came out, instead of doubting Lukchup, Ram was worried about his lover. In that time he didn't even knew that Lukchup and Lukchin are brothers. Even the way Ram get jealous was cute. And the family and the friends in this drama was very good. I like both characters family, specifically angel, Ram's little sister.
I love the chemistry of main characters. And the background music used in it was so good that i wat to make it my mobile ringtone...
If i am writing a review, i should also involve negative points.
Such us, 13 episode, it too long for this series. They should have reduced the number of episode or should have add more content into it. If you are looking for an exiting bl with lot of romance, then this ia nor for ya.
From the beginning, i was able to predict how the series is going to be. The villainess was very typical villain we usually see, with a crazy crush. And they wasted so much time on the villain and the gossip group. In last few episode, i felt like they are trying to fill the gap by adding more focus on villain. And i just can't understand how they dragged this story till 13 episode's when the content is very small. And i was so disappointed that, i could only watch a kiss scene at the end of the last episode. And the kiss scene was somewhat passive. And i wanted to watch the development of Sky and Paitong relationship and all i got was the 2 min at the end of the episode rewinding all the scene they had together. Don't even know how they got together. If they added much more scene for these two, then the 13 episode would have worth watching it. I think they spend most time on bullying. And some scene where so long, which should have been able to cut short. And sometime the passive attitude of Ram towards Namning irked me. He should have keep her distance from 0 her when his frds clearly told him that she is bad. Some scenes, i felt a connection break. Like when Lukchup misunderstood Namning as Ram's girlfriend, but still went out with Ram, like a 3rd party, which is very unsuitable for Lukchup's character setting. But i can understand, he is shy and can't reject anyone especially his crush and the end when they got together, Lukchip still didn't get a direct answer from Ram about his relationship with Namning. May be he just realised it somehow.
(But truth to be told, i don't like too innocent mc, well being cute is one thing and being a cry baby is another matter.)
Overall the series is good, the family, the chemistry, the friends, everything was good. Mik and Pop portrayed the character of Lukchup and Ram very well. And the acting of all other actors where good too. But after watching the whole episode and then thinking back, i feel like their wasn't much content worth of spending 45 min per episode for 13 episode. I watched many bl where they have deep story content and only spend 30 minute per episode for max of 4 episode in total. So, giving 45x13 minute wasnt worth. But if you ask me to rewatch it, yes, i will. Because it's worh watching again when i am down. Well, i will skip many episode and will only take 1 hour for completely watching the series though.
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This is not best but it still good I'm excited watch it till end
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This Was Not BL..
First the positive. I liked the actors well most of them. But this story left the BL reservation when they turned in to a woman scorned story. Namning created a relationship with Ram in her mind. She felt entitled to seek revenge against Ram's boyfriend LukChub. This then became all about Namning and her revenge. Revenge She didn't deserve to take.Ram in all his promises to protect the fragile LukChub he allowed Namning to go free which allowed her to strike LukChub again which also cause hurt for Ram himself.
Plus there was very little affection between the couples. A true disappointment. But I loved the actor playing LukChub I'm all his innocence. But not a BL this is a tale of a woman scorned.
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A Hidden Gem I Didn't See Coming
I went into this series with pretty low expectations, which might be why I liked it so much. The characters really stood out to me. Even though they had their flaws, it made them feel more human. I loved how the show mixed in humor but got serious when needed.One thing I wish they did more of was exploring the side couples. Phai and Sky’s story had so much potential, but we only got a quick preview at the end. Super was hilarious and became one of my favorite characters; it would have been great to see more of him.
And I have to mention how cute the main couple, Ram and Lukchup, were. Their moments together were so adorable. Even though I would have liked more intimate scenes, their cuteness was enough to keep me happy. Overall, I was really satisfied with the series and would recommend it if you’re looking for something fun and heartwarming.
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Not A Romance
I read many of the reviews for this show and after watching it, I conclude it is ok-ish. First this is not a romance. It has the elements of romance but for me does not fit the definition of a romance show. I like the story but wish it was scripted and directed better. This acting was on a middle school level--- lots of overreacting and the actors look like they're actually were acting, not in a complementary way. There is not much character embodiment, so not much character development, things just happened. Only the grandma seems like the genuine character, and the MLs their relationship is of two characters with no substance. A person hugging a tree has more romance than these two characters even after stupid 5 year time leap.... no romance.Was this review helpful to you?
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Sweetest Smile I've Ever Seen
No, it wasn't perfect, but I liked it. It's one of those university series that shows friends and has drama, and I found it enjoyable. Some people will hate how it got a bit overly dramatic, but I didn't mind that.13 long (45min) episodes that I binge-watched in two days. I'm not sure why I hadn't seen this series already. The boy who plays Lukchup makes the series worth watching because he is sweet as pie and has the most beautiful smile. Not kidding. It could light up a room. I loved how all his friends tried to protect him.
Some viewers will love it for the cooking--it was a cute premise---the cutie guy cooks food that the picky popular guy actually likes, and the picky popular guy falls in love with cutie, who has had a crush on him for years.
We had the overly done snotty girl wreaking havoc, but no break-up! Yay! I was sure that was going to happen, probably after a dumb misunderstanding, but nope. Some danger, which I really liked. Each guy had a great friend group that really stuck up for each other and eventually formed one big friend group.
On the not-so-good side, this show was a little too thorough about some things for my taste. For instance, they spent two episodes on a club scene. A lot of weird dancing and characters staring at each other from across the room. The expected drunk scene (but no toxic rain scene--yay!) Flashbacks we really didn't need to see. Some characters got more storyline and screen time than I thought necessary.
The couple who we saw the least of (like, I'd forgotten about their initial possible spark, it had been so long ago) had the best kiss out of all the couples, including the leads, who never got past the new stage, even when they were shown five years later at the end. We got a proposal for them before we'd ever seen their lips touch. A weird kind of plot point formed too close to the end to be believable, especially due to the scene where the character laughed evilly. Ram should have been much more proactive when things started happening to Lukchup. He kept thinking it would all go away when he should have gone online and torn up some people's asses.
All in all, this was a long, entertaining watch and enjoyable if you like university stories, a little angst but not to the detriment of the couple, cooking Thai dishes, loyal and over-protective friends, a sweet character paired with a charming, faithful character, a side mf couple, and a little weirdness. I recommend it.
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TOO NICE
CUTE is what I would called Lukchup! An adorable shyshine, and honestly, who the heck can hate him??The story is adorkable before the whole climax happen. But even so, it was still cute when Ram comfort Lukchup everytime. I was surprise to see there was no scene like 'Ram pushes Lukchup away cause the only reason he's getting bullied is because he's with him' like how most story would have done it.
Though one thing I would say I dislike slightly is Lukchup's super super kind personality. Although being nice is a good thing, but he's level is to the extend of even forgiving someone who almost killed Ram and him. He's a sweet boy but my lord, you can't be nice to even someone like that ooft. Another thing to say, Ram's acting is a little off at some point, but I manage to look pass it. He just looks a little awkward SOMETIMES, but it wasn't anything that ruin the whole show lolol.
All in all, I like the storyline :D //tbh I skipped the bullying part when I rewatched it the second time.//
The side characters are also very wonderful, especially the side couples! I am curious how Sky and Paitong relationship happened.
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