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A journey of self-discovery.
Since childhood, Su Cheng Cheng (SCC) has been considered as an "ugly" person. Suffering from a low self-esteem, she receives, one day, a "magic" bracelet that allows her to transform into anything she wishes. Without knowing it, this bracelet will turn her life upside down and will bring her closer to her old crush Tang Qi (TQ), for better or worse…
What I like:
- Fast-moving story. 20eps feels like 5eps. Doesn't have a dull moment despite the 32 eps. All the arcs are well developed and don't drag on too long.
- Good acting. The actors did a really good job playing their character. Tan Jian Ci was impressive as the funny, awkward, enamored but also the traumatized, revengeful TQ. Li Lan Di and all the "filter" actors also did a really good job making a believable SCC.
- Not just a funny story. It's about self-esteem, interior and exterior beauty, other people's pov etc.… You can resume this drama as SCC's journey to accept her true self and do the things she wants with confidence.
- Good comedy timing. The comedy was on point. Funny without being repetitive. Special mention to Tan Jian Ci for nailing the comedy scenes.
- Good characters. Apart from some characters, they all have common sense. They can think and don't fall into the classic and cliche troops.
Note for the scriptwriters: It's possible to make a good and engaging story without misunderstandings, love triangles or noble idiocy!
What I didn't like/could be better :
- I only have on criticism for this drama. It lacks some sparks from the leads. They were cute together but apart from that, there isn't much. After they were together, I didn't feel a lot of chemistry between them as lovers. Maybe it's because the development of their relationship as lovers lacks something? I don't know… But the constant need to tell each other they love each other isn't enough to make me feel much. I like them better as individual characters.
Overall:
This drama is a must watch. It has all the elements to make you have a great time. It is funny, touching and engaging with some sci-fi and case solving moments. But despite being a light watch, it also tackles some real issues from our society. In a world where beauty standards are omnipresent, accepting and loving ourselves is not an easy task. Like SCC or TQ, we all are imperfect and it is only by embracing our qualities and flaws that we can be true to ourselves.
What I like:
- Fast-moving story. 20eps feels like 5eps. Doesn't have a dull moment despite the 32 eps. All the arcs are well developed and don't drag on too long.
- Good acting. The actors did a really good job playing their character. Tan Jian Ci was impressive as the funny, awkward, enamored but also the traumatized, revengeful TQ. Li Lan Di and all the "filter" actors also did a really good job making a believable SCC.
- Not just a funny story. It's about self-esteem, interior and exterior beauty, other people's pov etc.… You can resume this drama as SCC's journey to accept her true self and do the things she wants with confidence.
- Good comedy timing. The comedy was on point. Funny without being repetitive. Special mention to Tan Jian Ci for nailing the comedy scenes.
- Good characters. Apart from some characters, they all have common sense. They can think and don't fall into the classic and cliche troops.
Note for the scriptwriters: It's possible to make a good and engaging story without misunderstandings, love triangles or noble idiocy!
What I didn't like/could be better :
- I only have on criticism for this drama. It lacks some sparks from the leads. They were cute together but apart from that, there isn't much. After they were together, I didn't feel a lot of chemistry between them as lovers. Maybe it's because the development of their relationship as lovers lacks something? I don't know… But the constant need to tell each other they love each other isn't enough to make me feel much. I like them better as individual characters.
Overall:
This drama is a must watch. It has all the elements to make you have a great time. It is funny, touching and engaging with some sci-fi and case solving moments. But despite being a light watch, it also tackles some real issues from our society. In a world where beauty standards are omnipresent, accepting and loving ourselves is not an easy task. Like SCC or TQ, we all are imperfect and it is only by embracing our qualities and flaws that we can be true to ourselves.
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