Great Humor and great acting
Such a great series with lots of humor and for once in world logic and world building in a drama that makes sense. The only thing that's a real shame is the set design, costume design and overall look. Even though the actos are objectively beautiful they are sadly made to look really weird several times by lighting.The ending looses excitement because it gets predictable. Otherwise really good!
Female lead is refreshing in her character concept. Love how intelligent she is and genuinely nice and caring.
Male lead characterisation makes total sense. You really understand why he acts the way he acts.
Together they manage to bring out such good humor.
I tend to skip a lot if I get bored and up until episode 29 I hardly skipped any scenes.
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Enjoyable + Tang Yan is back <3
I think they drag the story a bit but at the same time there's something that is lacking, as if they cut so much to pack the drama into 36 episodes. However, it's still a pretty good series. It hooks you once you go through the episodes. It's decent and enjoyable. Both Tang Yan & Liu Xueyi delivered their performances well, they're doomed from the start and i knew it very well but it still sting when you watch them. At the end, they leave you a bittersweet feeling (':As for the second leads, I couldn't get into them at the end. They had potential and they were interesting at first but then it just dies out. Also I wish they actually show the elders (Gods of Thunder division) point of view when they realized Hannu was abusing her power as a goddess and her colliding with the demon lord. I feel like they're being cutted out. It would've been better if they show them so it doesnt become somekind of a plothole.
Most importantly, Mother Tang Yan is back to Xianxia after a long time and look how pretty she is in hanfu 🥹 I'd love to see Tang Yan starred in a dark historical/Wuxia/Xianxia/Xuanhuan movie or series. Hopefully we get to see her more in these genres in the future.
I'mma fight anyone saying Tang Yan is too old for this drama, TF are you on? what does her age have anything to do with the series? Sick of these kind of people, if you don't like it don't watch it. Go watch your younger fav actor/actresses if you want "young face" instead of going in the comments saying she's too old and she should've played as a mother instead 🙄
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A Slow Start, But Worth the Watch
At first, I almost dropped A Moment but Forever due to the lackluster acting, but the story had enough intrigue to keep me hooked. By the fifth episode, things started to improve, and the drama found its stride. The female lead (FL) truly saved the show with her intelligence and resourcefulness, bringing a much-needed spark to the story. While the ending felt a bit rushed, it didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment. Despite its early flaws, I’d still recommend giving it a watch.Was this review helpful to you?
Really interesting premise
The premise of an Engineering Goddess and a nihilistic saviour was so fun! Their conversations of their differing philosophy was some of the most interesting dialogues in recent costume cdrama history + there’s so many funny scenes. But sadly, this show does fall into the category of cdramas crashes, I’m so disappointed on how boring it got towards the end. The goddess like forgets her best skill, using science and inventions to solve problems, and it falls back to the stereotypical magical hijinks. The 2nd cp were a cool concept but they just dragged it soooo long I had to skip majority of their scenes. The side weapon characters were really fun, wish we had time with the lone female weapon and it’s sad they were forgotten for most of the final climax arc :/I’ll definitely recommend to watch for a very fresh take of this genre but don’t expect it to end well.
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Worth watching
The plot is new like divine hand, god of craftman god of embroidery, i enjoyed this concept some episodes seems boring lot of talks and demon waiting for 36 episode to get killed in a minute LOL.I personally feel liu hairstyle and makeup are not worth for him he was very good in kill me love me I feel his makeup is bad. And finally some supportive FL character for xianxia . Bai shu is my favourite one from love of redemption he is so funny and looking good.watch when u bored.
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An awesome Xian Xia drama
I love this Xianxia genre drama although I am not really a fan of Xianxia.Liu Xueyi and Tiffany Tang's pairing is proven to be a success in my opinion which led me to continue watching this drama.
Although the rating on MDL is rather low, I find it deserves more than 8.5. I'd give a 9-rating because it is better than some other recent XianXia dramas.
Liu as the Demon Lord? His females will scream with delight when they see him acting the baddie role. He is probably the most handsome Demon Lord in the Xian Xia dramas.
Watch this drama if you wish to enjoy a good Xian Xia drama. I certainly did njoy the drama. I can't wait for Liu Xueyi's next C-costume drama, Against the Current.
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Older cast for older folks
Watched this for the male lead but was rather disappointed by the overall show. Love scenes were particularly cringe, especially when female lead has to portray the innocent and sweet scenes.Show feels like a budget production. Props were clearly fake and plastic. Hairdos were dated, male lead’s hair when down was so weird. The fox clan’s hairdo even more ridiculous. It was hard to watch.
Thankfully OST was great, closing song by ZLY stuck for quite a while.
Despite all the above, the overall plot was enjoyable especially with the sub-plots to revive the various spirits… I also found some nuggets of wisdom from the show.
1. Power ignites fear. People feel threatened when absolute power resides with an individual. Unity from fear is never long lasting.
2. Betrayal hurts the most when it’s from the very people we are trying to protect.
3. The world is created with its own checks and balances. Don’t tilt the balance.
I also liked the older cast of this show, more realistic for mature audiences but.. as said earlier the love scenes didn’t quite fit. I didn’t think the chemistry was great between the couples of the show too.
Male lead acting as usual was great, especially the scene when he was talking to himself about the 5 sins. Impressive.
Show is still worth watching, especially if fan of LXY.
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I kept waiting to get bored ... it didn't happen
Overall a fun show, acting great, lead chemistry OK, OST fire, wanted to see more of some characters (Qian Lin, Tiahe). It at times felt like i kept waiting for something big to happen and it never really did. The action didn't really pick up till towards the end.Did mention the Soundtrack is amazing ... will be going on my playlist. If you have some time to kill this is will be a good pick up.
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Superb Xianxia with Tiffany Tang and Liu Xue Yi, perfect!
PLOT: The FL, goddess of craftsmanship and inventor of the supreme weapon (the left hand), refuses to kill the ML, a high priest of a sect, to recover the Left Hand he carries. She therefore negotiates to descend among mortals to prevent him from becoming a demon and recover the Hand at the end of his mortal life. But the ML is exploited and threatened by multiple enemies (especially a "vengeful" goddess) who plots to reclaim the Hand as quickly as possible.+++ Really great actors, all of them: main leads (awesome), gods, demons, humans, kids, etc. The characters are endearing and well-developed.
+++ Coherent, well-written story, on the theme "no one is a saint, everyone has the right to hold grudges/grievances."
+++ Lively direction, without dragging, with excellent OSTs, sets, costumes, CGI, fight scenes, etc.
=> It's flawless, addictive, gripping... definitely worth watching again to savor the magnificent performances of Tiffany Tang and Liu Xue Yi.
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Superbe Xianxia avec Tiffany Tang et Liu Xue Yi, parfait !
PLOT: La FL, déesse de l'artisanat et inventrice de l'arme suprême (main gauche) refuse de tuer le ML, gd prêtre d'1 secte , pr récupérer la Main Gauche qu'il porte. Elle négocie donc de descendre chez les mortels pr l'empêcher de devenir 1 démon et récupérer la Main à la fin de sa vie mortelle. Mais le ML est exploité, menacé par de multiples ennemis (en particulier une déesse "vengeresse" qui complote pr récupérer la Main au plus vite.
+++ Really great actors, all of them : main leads (awesome), gods, demons, humans, kid, etc. Les personnages sont attachants, bien développés.
+++ Story cohérente, bien écrite, sur le thème "personne n'est un saint, tt le monde à le droit d'avoir des rancunes / griefs"
+++ Réalis° vive, sans longueur, avec excellentes OSTs, décors, costumes, CGI, scenes de fight, etc.
=> c'est un "sans faute", addictif, haletant, ... à revoir certainement pr savourer la magnifique performance de Tiffany Tang et Liu Xue Yi.
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Secretive Starts, Satisfying Hearts
"A Moment but Forever" strolls onto the xianxia scene with a breath of fresh air, immediately whispering secrets and hinting at intriguing characters. Our main duo, the oh-so-mature Yuan Zhong (played with a knowing glint by Liu Xue Yi) and the seemingly sweet but secretly sharp Ji Tanyin (the ever-charming Tang Yan), totally draw you in. Yuan Zhong? Think cunning with a dash of adorable simplicity. Ji Tanyin? An empathetic powerhouse with a beautiful brain who can definitely hold her own in a magical showdown. These two aren't about dramatic, over-the-top declarations; instead, Liu Xue Yi and Tang Yan nail the subtle glances and quiet understandings, proving those years of acting chops are pure gold. The drama smartly lets their trust and feelings for each other simmer and grow, exploring cool ideas about finding yourself, living your best life, and maybe even falling in love – a grown-up vibe that even the side characters seem to get in on.Okay, so maybe the first few episodes look like they borrowed the CGI budget from a slightly older game, and the visuals are just... there. BUT! Stick with it, folks, because you're about to tumble into a seriously cool world. Imagine the human realm got a super stylish steampunk makeover thanks to our engineer goddess Wushuang (surprise! It's Ji Tanyin!). Think ancient robes hanging next to awesome gadgets – magic and tech holding hands and causing all sorts of plot twists.
The real heart-eyes emoji of this drama? Definitely Yuan Zhong and Ji Tanyin. Yuan Zhong starts off all broody and skeptical (past trauma, you know?), but Ji Tanyin slowly melts his icy exterior with her maturity, logic, and unwavering sense of what's right. Their relationship is less about passionate stares and more about deep chats and helping each other grow. She teaches him to embrace the world; he keeps her grounded. It's a love built on "I've got your back, always," which is pretty darn sweet. Liu Xue Yi and Tiffany Tang absolutely kill it, giving their characters so much depth.
We also get a fun bunch of sidekicks who add a lot to the adventure. Special shoutout to the complicated war demon Qian Lin, who was super interesting at the beginning! And the soundtrack? Chef's kiss! The music perfectly sets the mood.
Now, not everything is pure magic dust. Some of the supporting characters who seemed promising kind of... wander off and don't do much. The second couple's potential also feels a bit wasted, which is a bummer. And Qian Lin's story kind of plateaus, while the villain's plotline feels a little bumpy.
But overall? "A Moment but Forever" is totally worth your time for its super creative world, those brainy philosophical moments, and especially for the wonderfully mature and believable romance between the leads, brought to life by the amazing Liu Xue Yi and Tiffany Tang. It's like a chill "slice-of-life" xianxia at first with some fun mysteries and giggles, but it sneaks in some serious emotional punches and makes the characters face some real stuff. The result? A love story that's all about sticking together and truly understanding each other.
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Letting go of one's obsessions
Really enjoyable story with great acting by main leads. I can say that I am totally hooked, just finished watching the drama for the third time. To be honest I was expecting a bit more action at the start, but at the end it all felt very balanced since the story was quite clearly focusing on inner growth of the characters. Which was also really well executed in terms of the flow of the discussions and quality of acting.The story of the second couple is argued to take too much space, but it also carries an important message of missing out on the beautiful experiences and opportunities of the world when one is overly fixated on or obsessed with one thought. All characters of this story carry some obsession, some are able to overcome it, some not.
Key takeaways:
Everyone deserves a due process
It is easier to forgive those who have wronged us than those who have been wronged by us
Letting go is not the same as forgiving or accepting
Divine artefact is actually just a regular women's purse
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Missing on something......
The actors did a good job, but i also think that for this genre they are not suitable anymore (the main leads i mean). Even if the female lead made a name through this genre, i think it is time they both change the direction of their career, taking on more mature roles..I don't know but the romantic story was missing on something...
And then again i have some problems with the script, so many questions and like always why are side characters used like fillers? I would have loved to know more about the five spiritual weapons and the maid (Xue )...
I wouldn't say it was a bad drama but it is wasn't that good either (also the ending could have been better).
In fact i will not rewatch it.
8/10 for me
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