Simplicity means great movie
I started watching that movie without any expectations. And I was pleasantly surprised!The story portrayed in the movie isn't unique, there must be movies with a theme like this, but what caught my attention and heart was the character's feelings towards each other.
The actor playing the male lead has done a great job! From being unsure of what to say, he was able to say it with just his posture. Personally, the fact that the actor made a character the same, even though the script has made the male lead a different one in the end (taking that statement with a pinch of salt) was the most impressive to me. The actresses did great job too, proving that facial expressions are enough to cover for the lack of tone in speaking.
I always say that for me to write a review, the movie needs to have a meaning. And although this movie is sweet, makes a part job as a summer themed show, it didn't have a 'life meaning' per se. This movie captures a lesson for scriptwriters, actors and everybody that works during film-production: simplicity in dialogues, scenes and story is something that captures even the most cold-hearted person.
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Great acting in an unusual story
I must admit that even though it wasn't the best drama I've ever watched in my life, it was pretty fine, knowing it was produced back in 2016.PLOT
The story portrays a rather different story from ordinary romantic comedies: personality disorder. The story has potential and fortunately it was executed well enough for me to be satisfied with it. However, some points I would omit, because it made the drama quite slow and not engaging enough to watch it in one go. The plot twist of main leads was great, I was surprised with it to say the least. Although the story was about fighting with the personality, entwined with the mystery of the chaebol family, I wish they had shown different personalities more, making each episode more interesting.
ACTING
In my opinion, the best non-negotiable perk of that drama was the acting of the male lead. Park Ji Sung is such a talented actor (even though he's one of my favorites, I think that in this drama everybody would agree with that statement). He was able to perfectly show character of each personality in a way that in first 2 seconds. It was obvious which personality was there by simply looking at his eyes. Furthermore, the moment of the change of personality was such a masterpiece, where all of the moves and expressions were on point, enabling the viewer to fully immerse into feelings of the character. Even though Ji Sung's acting was remarkable and the best in the drama, Park Seo Joon and Hwang Jung Eum (second male lead and female lead) portrayed their roles flawlessly, creating a spark of funny moments in the whole story.
REFLECTIONS
I usually write reviews in mind of including some final thoughts and reflections on the show I've watched, but with this one I don't have any, which makes me sad. The story grabs so many problems of nowadays society but the plot didn't show it so greatly for me to catch any reflections. The only one that I can think of would be that whatever you go through, somebody by your side can ease your mind, making you comfortable.
PERKS
(IN THE NEXT PARAGRAPH, THE SPOILERS ARE INCLUDED, MOSTLY ABOUT LAST EPISODE)
As for things that bothered me, they were mostly included in the last episode, which I think was quite unnecessary. Both father waking up and new personality appearing at the end were just taking up time on the screen. Although I know that people change, the change of dark characters, both grandma and father of the male lead was too sudden and created a fake scenario, completely out of the whole puzzle.
SUMMARY.
To sum up, would I recommend it to you? Yes, but brace yourself for some slow going plot and watch out for acting of Ji Sung (truly this man deserves awards for this role)
PS. MUSIC ROCKS IN THIS DRAMA!
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Filled with gratitude and reflections
I always write reviews for dramas that bring a message with them and there is no exception with that one too.First, before I share my reflections, I would like to bring attention to costumes, scenery and soundtrack that created a background for the plot and made the story feel somewhat more realistic and homey.
I've had many reflections while watching all of the episodes but I'll leave some that are the most important in my opinion:
- In this world of loneliness and individualism it is hard to remember about spending time with those who you love the most
- a simple moment of sharing a meal, rules in house that may seem silly, those moments turn into meaningful memories that last forever
- creating a bond with people through workplace makes you feel that work is not work anymore
- it is not the place that makes home lively, but people that are a part of that place
- a talk with anybody relieves feelings and let you see them clearly
In summary, I would say that I would recall those beautiful quotes when having a hard time and I recommend that drama for everybody to enhance the gratitude towards together time with people we love.
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The show is special in many ways!
This series has a special place in my heart.I'll start by appreciating the storyline. For me, it was an unexpected story, from what you normally see in kdramas: a countryside, village by the sea. What took my attention the most during the show was how well the stories of each villager were shown. The storyline itself wasn't only about main leads (their past, problems and feelings), but other people's lives mattered in the plot. Apart from other shows that I've watched, supporting characters weren't only "filling in" the plot with funny scenes or a quick refresh from the main leads. Each character had their own past that could be expressed during the show and their feelings were truly shown. They weren't the background of the storyline, they were the part of the life of main leads. Each villager somehow invaded decisions, feelings or their thinking. Even though that the supporting characters played a huge role, I did not feel that main leads weren't shown that much or their story was not the biggest plot. I was curious of others (besides the main leads) but did not wonder, when a love of both of them will show up.
Another matter that stroke me when watching "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" were my reflections after the last episode. I decided to leave them here, in case somebody will need it:
1. sometimes, when we struggle, we don't think about our loved ones. We don't show gratitude to them, forget about their love. Even a slight sign of love to the other person can change their decisions, even when it comes to their lives.
2. When we admire somebody that's far away from us: whether it's about the distance or interests, we are unable to see a person that is perfect for us, will give us comfort and love we need and what's the most important: it's near us.
3. Modesty and simplicity means happy life. You don't have to be rich or have a meaningful job to be happy and satisfied in life. The only thing that's needed is love.
4. Helping another person will benefit you someday.
5. We don't realize how we can loose everybody in one day. Even if it's not our fault that they left (no matter if they died or abandoned us), God will put trials on our way for us to realize that we should appreciate every single moment of our lives.
At last I'd like to talk about the actors' play. I could portret their emotions well. It was clearly seen that they're experiencing those feeling deep inside trying to do their best. The scenery and costumes were pleasant to the eye, were not too eye-catching, they were matching the style and pictured well the personality of the character.
Overall, I'd recommend show "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" for somebody who needs a rest from fast paced dramas, filled with negative emotions and enjoys a simple plot.
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A capturing storyline with great acting
As I like to do, I write review only on dramas that have some deeper meaning and this one is not an exception.The story of Woo Young Woo is one of a kind thus making it unique and distinguishing from all other ones. The idea is really extraordinary, making the viewer more interested in the topic. Although this topic of law, trials and work-life is hard to keep the public engaged into the drama, 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' and its' storyline creates a feeling of refreshment, and as a result, I didn't feel any boredom while watching it. Each episode tells a different story, covering a variety of subjects leading every 90 minutes different with an extra punch-line hidden within it. Many are to be mentioned, but the one I think of the most is that there are many people that have their own struggles that lead them to law, whether as the defendant or plaintiff.
The acting is marvelous and well-executed. The actress portraying main lead projecting an image of an autistic person. I love that this character is neither too much nor too little. It shows normal day-to-day problems such as sounds and order, but also the ones where the main lead is conscientious and straightforward. Even though the main lead steals the spotlight, the other actors and actresses are doing an excellent job.
To sum up, I think that this drama is worth watching and I would recommend it to anybody, no matter what genre they're interested in. It conveys a life of an autistic person very well and its' storyline is one of the most unique and one of the greatest in its' genre.
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