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The best out of all of them!
I placed spoilers at the end of this review.The series/original movie: This had an interesting storyline. The script was simple but good. However, I’m the first to admit it had some weak parts to it. Although it had one story element I’m not a fan of, it does make sense in this series. The cast was incredible with their characters. There was only one exception which is often seen in Korean BL series/movies. As for the 2020 movie version, they did a great job editing the episodes into a cohesive movie. There were a few scenes that were deleted or cut short. There were also a few major scene placement changes towards the end of the movie. My only complaint was they removed the internal monologues from the two main characters. Both had beautiful cinematography, but the coloring in the movie version was more vibrant.
The director’s cut movie: The biggest plus for me was bringing back the internal monologues that was missing in the 2020 movie. Just like the 2020 version, they did a great job with the editing. There were some scenes that were deleted and some major scene placement changes towards the end of the movie. There are a few added scenes in this version. In my opinion, all of the changes greatly improved the quality of the movie. I also enjoyed the added behind the scenes footage at the end of this version of the movie.
Random Notes:
After watching all 3 versions, I strongly recommend watching the director’s cut because it incorporated the best qualities from the series and 2020 movie.
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The usual exception of course was the kiss scene. If they are not going to show an actual proper kissing scene, I would have settled with a kiss on the check or them hugging. Not every BL series needs a make-out/kiss session at the end.
Although it had a three-year time jump, it does make sense with this storyline.
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It will always be a 10 for me...
10, 10 and always 10 no matter what version.The chemistry, the tension, the feelings beyond the gazes lingering everywhere.
No matter how many times I watch this drama, it never fails to move me.
The story is not exceptional, it can also be considered trivial, but how they act is astonishing.
How they portray the growing of their feelings toward each other, how they naturally turn from friends to something more, how they cherish each other and search for each other no matter what.
Everytime I finish it I always want to start it all over again.
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bland....at best.
I didn't watch the series meaning I didn't have any previous attachment towards this story. my opinion is solely based on this movie.it s hard to rate this movie.
the plot could have had some potential but the fact that a literal kid is a bodyguard is too ridiculous.
I laughed my ass off when he started beating up the president 's personal guards.. c'mon guys.. that's a teen ager.
there is some chemistry between the actor and that s probably the only good part.
there aren't any significant secondary characters. the "girlfriend" pops out of nowhere and plays basically no role in this movie.
the fact that actors all looked over 28 didn't help that much.
the love story could have being intriguing but there isn't much of an explanation about their past together.
in the end the plot had potential but they didn't do much with it.
the love story isn't flashed out, we don't nothing on that side.
should you watch it?
I think no.
the cinematography is good but the film just isn't enough.
p.s. they take themselves so seriously in this movie I laughed many times
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