Sweet, funny, and heartfelt — just wish it were longer.
I watched My Best Summer for Arthur Chen, and I’m so glad I did. It’s a humorous, lovable story that perfectly captures that bittersweet mix of youth — the chaos, the laughter, the quiet tenderness that sneaks up when you least expect it. Arthur was absolutely charming in it — effortlessly natural, funny, and grounded. His portrayal had that rare mix of boyish energy and emotional depth that makes you believe every glance, every unspoken feeling.
That said, I found myself wishing it were a drama instead of a movie. The runtime just isn’t enough to fully explore the depth of Geng Geng and Yu Huai’s bond. Their high school moments were delightful but felt too fleeting, and the later reunion would’ve landed even harder if we’d spent more time watching their connection slowly grow. As a movie, with just a few more budding romance and deep conversations scenes, it could’ve become one of the most emotionally resonant high school-to-adulthood stories out there. It would make it more believable that they still liked each other after 7 years! That's why I wish it was a drama where we can really explore and feel their connection during high school before their separation and then see how they have feelings again after their reunion and the reconciliation would be more rewarding.
Still — it left me smiling, aching, and nostalgic. My Best Summer may be short, but it captures the essence of first love beautifully. It’s a gem that makes you wish you could go back in time just to feel it all again.
That said, I found myself wishing it were a drama instead of a movie. The runtime just isn’t enough to fully explore the depth of Geng Geng and Yu Huai’s bond. Their high school moments were delightful but felt too fleeting, and the later reunion would’ve landed even harder if we’d spent more time watching their connection slowly grow. As a movie, with just a few more budding romance and deep conversations scenes, it could’ve become one of the most emotionally resonant high school-to-adulthood stories out there. It would make it more believable that they still liked each other after 7 years! That's why I wish it was a drama where we can really explore and feel their connection during high school before their separation and then see how they have feelings again after their reunion and the reconciliation would be more rewarding.
Still — it left me smiling, aching, and nostalgic. My Best Summer may be short, but it captures the essence of first love beautifully. It’s a gem that makes you wish you could go back in time just to feel it all again.
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