Eh. Weak script, poor direction, no real story. Platitudes like, "You can't love anyone til you love yourself."... yet no evidence that Vince did NOT love himself. Too much voice over and telling not showing - especially when it comes to the evolution of Sid/Vince's relationship. Montages do not a boyfriend make. Sound quality poor. Acting weak from the newbies, but better direction might have helped them. Slightly better than the sequel, but only because it's shorter and they have less time/story to mess it up. Sorry guys, not a fan.
Not very satisfying on any level. Script is weak/repetitive, The important moments are left to voice-over rather than letting us witness them. Direction is minimal, editing is poor. Here's a tip Editor... when you need 2 takes to finish a scene - maybe put another angle/shot in between so we don't see the jarring edit from the same locked down camera angle.
Acting is amateur, but these guys are all young, so I guess I'll cut them some slack. Was the lighting bad to mask the poor acting, or did you NOT want us to see their faces/emotions in those night/beach scenes?
I've slapped someone ONCE in my entire life, but these guys slap with abandon! You go, bakla!
I didn't believe any of what they said to each other, so I didn't feel any of the emotions (except for maybe green-hair who made me feel her pain).
I like the two leads. Ely can cry like the best of them. But this show was a mess.
Direction/editing seem to be done by the blind... maybe that's where they got the idea for Gabriel's affliction. I know productions are hard these days but what's with the breakfast in the rain? They have tables in the house. Or when the entire cast comes into the bedroom, only to stand around silently, and then turn around and leave. What? Just dumbfounding choices.
I will say the scar make-up was wonderfully gross. Almost as gross as Tita Jaclyn's make-up. If she can afford plastic surgeons and eye transplants, you'd think she could get a professional make-over.
How did the dubbing get WORSE? Was that even the doctor's voice at all? It sounded like it was coming through a Darth Vader filter or something.
Don't need a S2. Won't watch if it comes, but I'll keep an eye out for Ely, Gerome and Benj.
A decent, sweet movie. Nothing new or revelatory here, but all done well.
At least Luke's realization felt natural and progressed well. The mis-steps were in how his character then waffled. We could have used a bit more of what was going on his mind to understand him more and then these moments would have worked slightly better. And while "f*ck it" is a fun way to express his feelings, it's actually lacking when it comes to expressing his confusion and struggle.
I actually don't think we needed the fortune teller, but that's about the only thing that made this story different from most BL.
Adrian did a nice job making a stereotype real, but his other friends squealed just a bit too much for me. Keann has incredible charisma. I sense a major star emerging in 10 years. Wish we had seen more of Renshi, who was one of my favorite parts of "In Between."
I am doubtful that I will watch again. As one reviewer said, it was just a little flat. Didn't draw me in and affect me the way I would hope. But still worth a watch if you're looking for a BL fix.
A very real, bittersweet coming of age, coming to terms with your sexuality story. Well done all around. Honest, thoughtful, dealing with many different issues within it all. Handled with respect. Loved the lead. Felt it all. Some beautiful tender moments, great friends, well rounded secondary characters. It’s a bit too real for me to watch again , despite all its wonderful qualities. But everyone should check it out at least once.
Cute, sweet, tender. Not much of a story, but very well done. Wish I had more time to get to know each of these characters, because they've all got solid foundations. Not really a rewatch type of short, but worth checking it out.
Eh. It was ok. Felt unfinished. Not enough to really draw me in. Liked the different setting and relationship than typical BL, but didn't feel like a complete story. The musical segments were bizarre and out of nowhere. Not enough to bring me back for another viewing.
A nice art-house/student film. Takes what a typical BL would shows us in 2 episodes and trims it down to 3:30. Well shot, beautiful boys, some nice longing looks and a hopeful ending. Not something I would recommend, but only because it brings absolutely nothing new to the genre. It's perfectly sweet but I don't need to see it again.
I loved it, although it had an emotional effect on me that I still don't understand.The twist at the end, revealing…
I watched one sub version where the other two boys (class leader and friend) say something about "you can't recognize faces" in an early episode. The other sub version did not have that line. But it was not fully explored in the series and when it showed up at the end I felt like it was a bit convenient. But it didn't bother me enough to complain. Haha.
I don't know if I can say anything bad about this. I was in love at first sight. The cinematography, the most beautiful couple ever, the acting, the story, the music. The pain, the joy, the bliss, the acceptance, the humor, the tenderness, the raw honest emotion. Two characters who articulated themselves and their desires. Son Woo Hyun turns what could have been an obnoxious stereotype into the most charming character. His giddiness when he eats, his smile. He is so endearing. Kim Kang Min in all his raw, tender vulnerability melts your heart. You have to fill in some character backstories on your own, that I wish were explained a bit more, if I can be nit-picky. Side characters are all well developed. I'll watch it again and again (already have).
Yu is incredible. I feel like he is pushing Sam, but maybe that's just my imagination. Sam is a great and more…
I've not seen Sam before, so I can only judge him here. I really liked him, but Yu steals every scene. He has a quiet intensity. If Yu looked at me like that... no words.
A cute short, with a couple of nice twists. A coming-out BL - but the real story is the love between mother and son, which is just as touching. Loved the "shrinkage" scene. Very funny and sweet. No real romance, the boys hook up and then are an instant (adorable) couple. Needs a better sub, because with a little more finesse the script could have been even more dynamic and impactful. (Not sure which version I saw, so no offense to any other subbers) Almost didn't recognize young War, he's grown into such a handsome young man. I might watch again, but it's not a must for repeated viewings, although the short running time helps.
Not my favorite ending, but I guess it's all to set up S2. Yu is so good. Lots of emotions going on in that expressive face. I'm happy seeing them so comfortable and affectionate with each other, although they got there kinda fast (with only 6 eps, I guess you have to). I'm not a fan of the Doc. He's a little creepy and kind of a jerk. Hope to see the side couples more in S2. They are all great. For a series that has only familiar elements and tropes and storylines we've seen a hundred times before, this was just perfect. I'll watch again and again (I'm already on 2nd viewing). My heart is melting.
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Acting is amateur, but these guys are all young, so I guess I'll cut them some slack. Was the lighting bad to mask the poor acting, or did you NOT want us to see their faces/emotions in those night/beach scenes?
I've slapped someone ONCE in my entire life, but these guys slap with abandon! You go, bakla!
I didn't believe any of what they said to each other, so I didn't feel any of the emotions (except for maybe green-hair who made me feel her pain).
45 minutes of "meh".
Direction/editing seem to be done by the blind... maybe that's where they got the idea for Gabriel's affliction. I know productions are hard these days but what's with the breakfast in the rain? They have tables in the house. Or when the entire cast comes into the bedroom, only to stand around silently, and then turn around and leave. What? Just dumbfounding choices.
I will say the scar make-up was wonderfully gross. Almost as gross as Tita Jaclyn's make-up. If she can afford plastic surgeons and eye transplants, you'd think she could get a professional make-over.
How did the dubbing get WORSE? Was that even the doctor's voice at all? It sounded like it was coming through a Darth Vader filter or something.
Don't need a S2. Won't watch if it comes, but I'll keep an eye out for Ely, Gerome and Benj.
At least Luke's realization felt natural and progressed well. The mis-steps were in how his character then waffled. We could have used a bit more of what was going on his mind to understand him more and then these moments would have worked slightly better. And while "f*ck it" is a fun way to express his feelings, it's actually lacking when it comes to expressing his confusion and struggle.
I actually don't think we needed the fortune teller, but that's about the only thing that made this story different from most BL.
Adrian did a nice job making a stereotype real, but his other friends squealed just a bit too much for me. Keann has incredible charisma. I sense a major star emerging in 10 years. Wish we had seen more of Renshi, who was one of my favorite parts of "In Between."
I am doubtful that I will watch again. As one reviewer said, it was just a little flat. Didn't draw me in and affect me the way I would hope. But still worth a watch if you're looking for a BL fix.