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Someone teach these people how to kiss
This is your very typical web/short drama where some plotlines feel drawn out, some are way too rushed, and it's hard to get really get into any of the story. It's 24 episodes that are only about 15 minutes when you exclude the intro and outro, and so much happens yet also nothing at all at the same time. Was this bad? Not really, but it wasn't good either.The whole thing about them being exes was interesting, until it was revealed that they really weren't. Sure, they were "dating", but they were long distance the entire time and didn't every see each other and barely talked for that entire four years so in my opinion they weren't really dating. If I were Xiang Nan Feng, I would've never been able to get back together with Ren Xi Zhou. Not only was she just a major liar, but also just because of how they're "dating" played out, no thanks. The chemistry between the actors was decent and the characters had some cute moments together. Their kiss at the end was one of the worst I've seen in quite a while. We really waited 24 episodes for that...*sigh*
As for the other characters...they were fine, I guess. Like I said before these short dramas make it hard sometimes to really care about or get attached at all. I have seen some really good short/web drama's but unfortunately this isn't one of them. That all being said I did enjoy watching it, but I just think there's nothing really too exciting about it.
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It's mid/ potential skip
So far on episode 5 and it's not catching my attention. It keeps on going with flash backs and is hard to follow. I'm kind of bored to be honest. I see the ratings are low. I don't think it's the acting per se but the story line is no good for me. I am considering skipping it. I have seen many young love shows like the classics: hidden love, When I fly towards you, etc. and this is no where near that level. Decided to drop it.Was this review helpful to you?
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Just Be Honest
For a short episode drama, this wasn’t too bad.The story had a lot of potential and could have been developed better had the episodes been at least 30 minutes, but being around 15 minutes an episode the script relied heavily on flashbacks.
Reality demonstrates that people don’t have a flashback to childhood memories every time someone says something to them, but this drama actually held the majority of the story fleshed out through that method of story telling.
The ML had an issue with the FL after he found out she lied about a lot of things since childhood, and even after she confessed the reasons behind her acts he refused to show compassion or empathy. The problem with his stance was that he lied too, but most of his lies were executed by keeping his mouth and feelings bottled up rather than being honest when he was asked about things.
Acting wasn’t too bad.Everyone played their parts well.
Semi-messy family dynamics story arc was used, and parents being absorbed in their own mess to properly teach their children was in that arc.
Music was alright, and there were humorous moments here and there.
Cinemetography was not the greatest as it seemed the close-ups were too close (like seeing the mustache hair trying to peek through the makeup on the ML), and a lot of the shots of the ocean were focused just a tad too far out.
Costuming had some issues. There were a couple of loose threads on the FL’s clothing - the worst being on the wedding dress that was back lit and it stood out in all its illuminated glory like a lighthouse on a foggy night. “Here I am!”
It’s a quick watch, and entertaining for the most part, but I didn’t find it so good that ai’d rewatch.
Gave it a 7 for effort and a semi-unique story line.
If you need a filler until your current watch drops more episodes, and don’t want anything heavy or involved to watch, this won’t hurt and will help burn through the lag.
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