Such a disappointing show - can not recommend little enough
I am surprised by the love of this Show. Yes, the writer has some great hits behind her, but if you didn't know who wrote the show would you love it as much? No.The leads have great visuals and charisma, but did they have chemistry? No.
Was it funny at times? Yes, absolutely, but only in parts. This was not a comedy only comedic moments.
Was the acting good? Suzy is gorgeous, but in no world can you claim that this is an artistic tour de force from her. Her expressions tend to be on the colder side (see Start Up) and with limited range. She has star quality, but doesn't get under the skin.
The best acting came from the side characters, Ahn Eun-Jin and Lee Joo-Young and their pseudo lesbian relationship.
A big part of the problem is that fantastical storylines kill the real magic of the show. They exchange true feelings for flash and imagery. You can watch fireworks and ooh and aah, but it doesn't stay with you. GMaW is exactly that.
The division of opinions on this show might have to do with age (let me wander into stereotype territory...) where spectacle trumps over feeling.
Ultimately I was bored by the overly stretched out drama (can anyone defend the 13 episode length?) Can you imagine the impact if this was 8 episodes?
This show will not age well. What a mess overall.
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