It Shouldn’t Hit Like This
I remember seeing the trailer for this and thinking to myself, “well this is straight up porn”. I figured it would be a passable titillating and forgettable watch- and I am thrilled to admit how wrong I was.
THE GOOD/GREAT:
1- Boat and Oat are a part of the wave that is redefining boundaries in Thai BL (think SmartBoom). They rise above what’s written on the page to give more dimension and depth than what I believe the script demands. Their chemistry is not only undeniable, but it has layers. Yes, they are trending for the NC scenes (which are fire) but it’s the super subtle chemistry in the forehead kiss, the carnival, the way in which right under all that fierce passion is an emotional connection that feels so tenuous yet so strong (because of each character) that you are transfixed when they are on screen together. It feels like you are watching two people whose absolute trust in each other allows them the safety net needed to act a difficult relationship that should not have us rooting for a happy ending. GMMTv better pay attention and take notes or they are going to be left in the dust.
2- They lean heavily into one theme for character growth (you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone) which serves the story and character arc well. Loss usually is a great motivator for change, and it’s a solid theme on which to build character growth.
THE GOOD/GREAT:
1- Boat and Oat are a part of the wave that is redefining boundaries in Thai BL (think SmartBoom). They rise above what’s written on the page to give more dimension and depth than what I believe the script demands. Their chemistry is not only undeniable, but it has layers. Yes, they are trending for the NC scenes (which are fire) but it’s the super subtle chemistry in the forehead kiss, the carnival, the way in which right under all that fierce passion is an emotional connection that feels so tenuous yet so strong (because of each character) that you are transfixed when they are on screen together. It feels like you are watching two people whose absolute trust in each other allows them the safety net needed to act a difficult relationship that should not have us rooting for a happy ending. GMMTv better pay attention and take notes or they are going to be left in the dust.
2- They lean heavily into one theme for character growth (you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone) which serves the story and character arc well. Loss usually is a great motivator for change, and it’s a solid theme on which to build character growth.
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