I don’t really want to write my thoughts in a review so I’ll put them here:
As far as comedy goes, it only really maintained comedy for the first third of the film. After that, it largely became a dawdling child.
The acting, cinematography, and music were all fine. From the perspective of someone who is not familiar with any prior adaptations of the series, it was pretty bland and for the first time in my life, I fell asleep in the cinema. Some scenes were pretty long and drawn out.
This movie had serious promotions in Japan for quite a long time leading up to the release, so I expected more. 6/10.
Those currently looking for this, it’s still in cinemas in Japan. No way for there to be subtitles or streaming yet. Expect a wait of at least 6 months, as that’s when they first start showing up for physical sales, and hence more people can access it.
This is honestly really good. Within the limitations of what they worked with (time, scale of production), they conveyed all that they wanted to really well, with natural chemistry and acting. Loved it.
This one is one to laugh at me for. I’m pulling the same stunt I did with Nowhere Man, that being; start the show, really love the vibe, put it on hold for over a year before finally sitting down to watch it start to finish 🫠
I refuse to spoil myself with Jake’s scenes before their due context so I will definitely get here at some point.
Well hey, if it isn’t a KinnPorsche crew reunion, what is it? That explains why I came back to a Thai show. Also have liked Up a long time and this role is refreshing for him (nice juxtaposition from Lovely Writer, huh?). Guess I’ll be here for the run of it now.
Also having seen this episode and the behind the scenes, I don’t have any doubts about the casting, Niihara Taisuke is absolutely nailing it and any excessive stiffness in the earlier episodes I’d put down to directing / character.
While I will say this was cute, before meandering a bit, the kiss from Episode 3 is honestly one of my favourite kisses, possibly all-time?
It felt natural and vulnerable while at the same time gentle, tender, and loving. It makes me think how so many kiss scenes don’t quite capture these things so well, and focus more on the sexual tension and drive. The actors really did an amazing job in that regard, it didn’t feel rushed, forced, unnatural, or sexually driven (which, wouldn’t have fit the characters or story in their case). That scene wasn’t overdone or undercooked, and that I will remember this drama for.
There’s a lot of similarity on the surface; forming of what initially seem unlikely friendships, action, fighting against some utterly detestable people.
The shortest explanation is simply this: outcomes. In Bloodhounds, both main characters survive the events relatively unscathed, they ‘beat the bad guys’. In Weak Hero Class 1, two of the three mains face grim outcomes, with the third carrying forward one small ‘victory’ which doesn’t really, in any way ‘beat the bad guys’, so to speak.
Bloodhounds: drama-like, clear-cut outcome, doesn’t upset its audience. Weak Hero Class 1: realistic, messy outcome, high cost, little (if any) gain.
well the trailer kinda already hinted that Ami has left, which kinda wears of the suspense of where is Ami. If…
I agree with you on this honestly. If you watch the trailer consciously, having seen the MDL page, it feels it gives more away than some would want it to. Lucky for me, I saw it when going to another film and hence I hadn’t taken in much more than Greg in an upcoming Japanese romance film. (Fan that I am)
As far as comedy goes, it only really maintained comedy for the first third of the film. After that, it largely became a dawdling child.
The acting, cinematography, and music were all fine. From the perspective of someone who is not familiar with any prior adaptations of the series, it was pretty bland and for the first time in my life, I fell asleep in the cinema. Some scenes were pretty long and drawn out.
This movie had serious promotions in Japan for quite a long time leading up to the release, so I expected more. 6/10.
I refuse to spoil myself with Jake’s scenes before their due context so I will definitely get here at some point.
There’s also some nice stills and each week’s preview 😌
Enjoy the wholesome vibes my friend~✨
They delivered on their teaser and then some
It felt natural and vulnerable while at the same time gentle, tender, and loving. It makes me think how so many kiss scenes don’t quite capture these things so well, and focus more on the sexual tension and drive. The actors really did an amazing job in that regard, it didn’t feel rushed, forced, unnatural, or sexually driven (which, wouldn’t have fit the characters or story in their case). That scene wasn’t overdone or undercooked, and that I will remember this drama for.
The shortest explanation is simply this: outcomes. In Bloodhounds, both main characters survive the events relatively unscathed, they ‘beat the bad guys’. In Weak Hero Class 1, two of the three mains face grim outcomes, with the third carrying forward one small ‘victory’ which doesn’t really, in any way ‘beat the bad guys’, so to speak.
Bloodhounds: drama-like, clear-cut outcome, doesn’t upset its audience.
Weak Hero Class 1: realistic, messy outcome, high cost, little (if any) gain.
Still recommend the watch though!! 😉