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Better Than Expected
This was an ambitious project and it worked for the most part. Relative newbies given the task to portray layered characters. Jun Su shows his experience when tackling the difficult heavier parts. Ja Woon a bit stiffer and restricted needs more practice to be more engaging. Together they did well. The story was a good concept.
Sae Byeok's adoration for Ha Neul was always felt. He had a single minded devotion that kept everyone out except the enemies. His care and protection to keep him safe fell short at the important times. The excruciating pain he felt in the fallout and ensuing aftermath was palpable. The reconciliation as it should be.
Their bodies felt natural together. They do have chemistry. The lack of acting skills were glossed over when they looked at each other. Their nc scenes were tastefully done. Intimate without being exploitative.
The pacing of the script was good as well though the unbelievable did occur. How does a convicted felon continue to send death threats from inside without authorities intercepting? A convicted deranged fan convinces her brother to join a deranged plan for no explicable reason other than them being siblings. How does someone get access to a stars hospital room without opposition.
The honesty of Ha Neul's mother in protecting her son above Sae Byeok's was touching. I usually hate when characters sell out to progress a script. She allowed her son to process at his own pace.
There were cut corners. Some worked and some glaringly didn't. The vocal delivery wanting most times. The light scenes more rewarding than the heavy. The radio announcer relaying that Never Forget Your Enemy would be Sae Byeok's last project was funny. For reality's sake, I hope not.
For what it became, I would recommend for someone looking for light viewing. The newbies did good.
Sae Byeok's adoration for Ha Neul was always felt. He had a single minded devotion that kept everyone out except the enemies. His care and protection to keep him safe fell short at the important times. The excruciating pain he felt in the fallout and ensuing aftermath was palpable. The reconciliation as it should be.
Their bodies felt natural together. They do have chemistry. The lack of acting skills were glossed over when they looked at each other. Their nc scenes were tastefully done. Intimate without being exploitative.
The pacing of the script was good as well though the unbelievable did occur. How does a convicted felon continue to send death threats from inside without authorities intercepting? A convicted deranged fan convinces her brother to join a deranged plan for no explicable reason other than them being siblings. How does someone get access to a stars hospital room without opposition.
The honesty of Ha Neul's mother in protecting her son above Sae Byeok's was touching. I usually hate when characters sell out to progress a script. She allowed her son to process at his own pace.
There were cut corners. Some worked and some glaringly didn't. The vocal delivery wanting most times. The light scenes more rewarding than the heavy. The radio announcer relaying that Never Forget Your Enemy would be Sae Byeok's last project was funny. For reality's sake, I hope not.
For what it became, I would recommend for someone looking for light viewing. The newbies did good.
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