Boring and dull story, but Dai Gao Zheng is... yummy :D
The storyline might not be the most gripping, and while Dai Gao Zheng’s acting skills still have room for growth, there’s no denying his on-screen presence. His looks alone are enough to steal the spotlight and keep me hooked. Let’s be honest, sometimes you watch for the plot, and sometimes you watch for the view—this is definitely the latter! 😏Was this review helpful to you?
Started like a spy movie. Ended up like a romance with the vibe of an oldschool Harlequin Novels.
An heiress travels to a tropical banana republic to look for her missing brother. On her way she gets involved with a bodyguard who becomes her husband on the very day they meet.To be honest I watched this drama because of the cast and the setting. It was refreshing to see such beautiful setting in a mini drama. Any scene in this tropical forest would be romantic. It was a feast for the eyes.
This drama also gives a oldschool vibe. It reminds me of those drama I watched when I was little. With those great heroines lost in a savage land and struggling to survive and make justice. I liked that feeling.
The main trump card of this drama is Dai Gao Zheng. He is shining brighter than anyone here. FL is cute though.
Pros:
- Dai Gao Zheng is very handsome and manly as a bodyguard.
- Zheng Miao is cute and charming as a sassy heiress.
- Amazing settings. This forest make the romantic level of the show explode.
- Acting is good.
- Fighting scenes were good. They managed to use believable accesories ( sticks and batons were not folding on impact , so good point) and the stuntmen did a great job.
- Harlequin romance oldschool vibe.
- The pacing was fast and a lot of twist and turns in the plot. So I was never bored.
- Great characterization. The costumes, make-up, hairstyle ... Everything was beautiful.
- Good morals : the antagonists face retribution. And the heroes know the value of forgiveness.
Cons:
- Full of tropes and clichés but beautifully executed nevertheless.
- The gullible Female Lead trope as always. It can spoil your fun.
- No character development in this drama generally speaking. Except for the Second Female Lead.
- Stupid breakup trope. Why again! Frankly, after all this turmoil during all the show, the writer could have saved it. The main couple went through so much in all the show. That break up is too much in my views.
- Amnesia trope... No really?
- Starts like an an action / spy drama and becomes a romance. But they kept some action scenes though. So that's good. I would have liked more.
Overall :
I liked it and it was a peaceful and easy watch. I felt that something was missing and I don't know what. But still appreciated it.
I recommend it if you like romantic sagas in beautiful setting with an oldschool touch.
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Dai Gao deserved better ( so did I)
Dai Gao, My Man… What Happened? Never thought I’d see the day when Dai Gao, the living god of passion and romance, fumbled the chemistry bag. But here we are. I’ve watched this man set screens on fire countless times, yet this drama? A chemistry-free zone. The script started strong—bodyguard to his enemy’s daughter? Oh, the potential! The slow burn! The intensity! But instead, I got nothing. Zero sparks. Just two people existing near each other.And oh, the FL. I don’t know what her deal is, but watching her act is like staring at a white wall—after 30 seconds, you start dozing off. Not ugly, no, but lead material? Not even in an alternate universe. Her expressions? Flat. Her dialogue delivery? Robotic. Her styling? Discount heiress at best. The girl was just there, reading lines with all the emotion of a telemarketer. Meanwhile, the SFL? She had more personality in her side glances than the FL had in 20 episodes.(Dropping here)
And speaking of 20 episodes—why did the FL keep leaving and coming back like she was collecting loyalty points? Just go, babe. Or stay. But stop making this your full-time hobby! By episode 20, I had officially lost the will to continue.
So yeah, I’m out. Life’s too short for 30 episodes of this. Dropping it like a hot potato and moving on to better things.
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=> Not great (even if Dai Gao Zheng is hot)!
PLOT: In Mangbei, the FL is sent to find her "brother" (ML2 - no blood related). There she meets the ML, warrior, who wants to find out the truth about his brother's death, while escorting a jewel. It's all about the leader of a local gang, whose daughter (FL2) is hopelessly in love with ML.+++ The actors (including Dai Gao Zheng, who specializes in this type of role where he excels) do their everething to make the story believable.
### Incoherent story, full of clichés, nonsense and plotholes
### FL hyper naive, childish, who wants to face alone a gang without weapons :) :) The actress who plays FL is pretty, but she needs to improve her acting skills (a lot).
### Low-budget series and it's too obvious!!
=> Not great (even if Dai Gao Zheng is hot)!
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PLOT: In Mangbei, la FL est envoyée pr retrouver son "frère" (ML2 - no blood related). Elle y rencontre le ML, warrior, qui veut faire la vérité sur la mort de son frère, lors de l'escorte d'un joyau. Tout tourne autour du chef d'1 gang local, dont la fille (FL2) est désespérément amoureuse du ML.
+++ Les acteurs (dont Dai Gao Zheng, qui se spécialise dans ce genre de rôle où il excelle) font ce qu'ils peuvent pr faire croire à l'histoire.
### Story incohérente, bourrée de clichés, non-sens et de plotholes
### FL hyper naïve, puérile, qui veut affronter un gang :) :) L'actrice qui joue la FL est jolie, mais elle doit améliorer ses acting skills (bcp).
### Série Low-budget et ça se voit !!
=> Pas terrible (même si Dai Gao Zheng est hot) !
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Rainforest Passions (2024) is a great mystery romance short drama with Dai Gao Zheng (as Qi Chuan) and Zheng Miao (as Su Xia Mo) in the leading couple’s role. There is also some very well done action scenes and revenge on the plot. The cast did a very good job bringing their characters to life; the storyline was cohesive and the characters’ actions were driven by their true nature. Dai Gao Zheng and Zheng Miao have a fantastic chemistry and, although they loved each other deeply, Su Xia Mo and Qi Chuan’s hesitations can be understood taking in consideration their upbringing and circumstances among their relationship and that of the other characters. Overall, the drama is very entertaining, enjoy it!Can be found on YouTube under the caption: Full Version | Love blossoms amidst the rainforest🌴 | [Rainforest Passions 雨林爱发生]
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Average
Rainforest Passion is purely for entertainment—there's no logic, just drama. The story revolves around a boy whose brother was unfairly killed. Determined to find the culprit, he embarks on a journey of revenge. Meanwhile, a girl enters his life. She arrives in his city searching for her brother, and her brother, in turn, assigns the boy as her bodyguard. He agrees, believing that her father is the culprit. And thus, the story begins.The drama mainly focuses on a love triangle and revenge. As for the acting, all the actors and actresses delivered good performances. However, the very last scene was quite ridiculous—he was cuffed so easily and then released just as effortlessly.
Overall, the story was average—nothing exceptional but entertaining enough.
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Disappointed in the story and female lead
The movie began interestingly but gradually became boring. The story builds up then fades losing the excitement.The male lead is okay, but the female lead needs a lot of work. She lacks chemistry with the male lead and acts more childishly than she should. She doesn't seem to be a good fit for the role and the male lead. Her wardrobe is unattractive and not appropriate for the environment. I'll watch a little more of this movie because Dai is an experienced actor and to see if the movie improves along the way.
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The writing was poor - the storyline boring and draggy. I got a good helping of eye candy but gave up.
Th e other reviews that warned me with low scores were right, but I hoped I could just feast my eyes and be satisfied. It was not to be, as I was growing increasingly irritated and losing patience with the FL. Pity. Next time, Dai Gao Zheng.
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Overall Ok
Semuanya baik,peran dai gao zheng tidak pernah mengecewakan.dalam setiap dramanya dia selalu menampilkan yang terbaik dengan character yang berbeda-beda tapi dia mampu membawanya dengan sangat bagus.sedangkan untuk peran wanita dalam berpenampilan sedikit tidak sopan.dan membuat penonton tidak nyaman.tapi dlm acting cukup.tolong untuk kedepannya bisa diperbaiki lagi dalam penampilan samg aktris wanita.Was this review helpful to you?
