Wow, this was hard to watch. This was a story of strength, friendship, family, and tragedy. The writer knew what they were doing when they wrote such a heartbreaking story; The direction was brilliant, and the performance was heart, soul, and talent.
Cast ... So much talent and courage, it is to be commended.
Characters ... Drawn perfectly. Deep, dark. brutal, heartfelt performances. The little girl was haunting.
I was shaking when this show finished. So many emotions, so many parallels, made this hard to review as I could not help but see what we, personally, have been going through. These past several years I wish I was as strong as the characters in this film. Not caused by an evil act but a sickness ... yet the aftermath was close, so very, very close.
WOW what a beautifully created drama. Agonizing, dark yet beautiful, frustrating, and real.
This drama hurt to watch. During the entire film I was on edge, my emotions were ever changing. At the completion of this film, I felt sick, sore from holding my breath and sat in silent contemplation.
A parent watches, wonders, worries about their child being bullied ... it's real and for most parents it is their worst nightmare. I don't know what I would do but seeing these young children going through that, with no parental support ... really breaks my heart.
Actors ... Gave everything and put their soles into their performance. Characters ... Words cannot describe, fully, the depth and courage that was shown. Plot/Story ... Terrifying. The producers/Directors etc. did this story justice. It was a masterpiece.
This was OK. It was light and fluffy. No depth or big plot points, but it was to be expected. The comedy was nice. If my mood was different, I may have enjoyed it more, but it was OK. This was typical for a show with many branches. To keep the audience interested and not feel frustrated with multiple stories, they did well.
Actors ... Lovely. Characters ... Sweet but had little depth. Chemistry ... Not really. Production Quality ... Perfect.
I did come away with an odd feeling ... but I think it was a 'me thing'.
This was fun. I enjoyed everything about this. It was gritty and emotionally charged. Because this was a movie, we were given just enough backstory to fill in any gaps and still be entertaining.
Actors ... Did this film justice.
Characters ... Dark and compelling giving each character great depth.
Storyline/Concept/Plot ... I enjoy movies because they have 1 plot point and stick to it. It ticked all the boxes. Gave enough information, didn't throw in any unnecessary scenes and was able to hold the audience's attention.
Hard to comment as I have seen this before but had forgotten ... This is a story that should be remembered.
The Directors/Producers did an amazing job creating such complex and interesting characters. Even though the characters themselves were not given an extended back story, it was enough to make you feel ... what you feel will be completely personal and who you feel for and empathize with, is a choice you will have to make.
I don't know how I felt afterwards, I may have been swayed because I had seen it before, so the shock and the awe hit differently. It was still brutal, unexpected, and tragic.
I think I would have enjoyed this if it were longer, the show was dark and edgy, it had horror and grit, and I like the complex relationship that started to evolve.
Actors ... WOW fantastic. Characters ... Visceral. Music ... Not great and was a little off-putting. Action ... Intense
I really enjoyed this. I always find these types of shows frustrating and emotional, but I can't help but watch them.
Actors ... They did such an amazing job. They showed grit and gave their characters life. Characters ... Deep enough to suit this type of show and to pull the audience in. Story ... Although it was a little over the top, the story was straightforward. Because this was a movie, the resolutions were quick which was satisfying to watch. Action/Fight Scenes ... Amazing, Sound/Lighting/Sets ... It was well done. The scenes blended nicely and it was easy to immerse yourself in the story. The sets were realistic and gave credence to the story. Re-watchable ... I think so.
Just not my cup of tea. This felt more like a stage play (live theatrical performance). It had very few locations/set pieces, and they were very cheap, obviously fake. It was boring. There was no substance, no deep connections, and I had to watch a lot of this at 2X speed. This show is what it is; it was a slapstick comedy with very little substance. If that is what you like, then this is the show for you. If not, watch it out of curiosity, but you may come out a little disappointed.
Cast ... They acted very over the top (I am assuming this was just the style of show). Characters ... Absolutely no depth and I felt nothing and had no connection with any of them. Little to no romance/chemistry. OST ... It was obscure, I can't even remember. Set design/quality of props etc. ... Poor, very, very poor. CGI ... So bad it was funny. Storyline ... This show was so poorly written that the story was secondary to the actors. This is something I very rarely come across which made it hard to enjoy.
I enjoyed this at its outer layer. The main cast held your attention and elevated this show past the obvious flaws.
Storyline/Plot ... Was OK. I actually enjoyed the story and that was one of the main reasons I continued to watch it. The ending was a bit off for me and it was lacking some clarity. I cannot quite put my finger on why.
Cast ... Star studded but I think they were let down by poor direction and low-quality production. Some of the acting ... not that great (especially the side characters and extras). If not for Luo Yun Xi, I may not have watched this.
Characters ... They were very basic. Likeable enough but not that deep. Holding affection and feeling empathy for most characters and situations was difficult.
Cinematography/sets etc. ... The costumes were exquisite but I think that is where most of the budget went. I found makeup, prosthetics, and props were lacking. Some sets looked very low quality and fake while others looked basic.
Sound/CGI etc. ... Sound was OK, but the lighting was bad. I am not sure if it was purposeful. Having blown out lighting in a room that should be lit by candlelight ... bad. The coloring was also bland. I think this show would have looked better with deep color grading and darker undertones. CGI was horrible but because this show seemed like a low-budget series, you just accepted it.
Chemistry ... There was lovely chemistry with the main cast but sometimes (a lot of the time) it was too much. It was as if the Director told every single cast member to look longingly at each other, regardless of who/what/where and they had to do it for an extended amount of time. ... It was very awkward to watch.
What a beautiful, heartfelt, and heart wrenching story.
I watched this for Park Ji Hoon, and I loved it because of him. He is an amazing actor, and his performances can stir your soul.
The story itself ... Historical drama ... so I already knew where it was going and how it would make me feel. I had to grit my teeth because I knew, I knew, and I scoffed at my own stubbornness. I will forever remember those eyes and that character. I can do nothing but shake my head and sigh and be grateful this was not a series ... There is only so much I can take.
The cast was amazing and their acting was on point. The chemistry was lovely to watch.
Why did I rate this so high? ... The best reason ... chemistry and oh my ... there was a whooole lot of that.
Story line ... There was one but the main leads bromance was so blinding. Acting ... The main leads were great and I think there were other actors? Actually, there were some pretty good characters. OST ... I remember some music ... somewhere ... I am pretty sure? Graphics ... Yes. What else? ... I liked this.
This was fun, silly, cute, and a bit over the top. After watching so many shows take themselves so seriously, it was nice to just sit back and enjoy a funny series with 2 main leads that act the hell out of a show. It is hard to say more as I am still lost in the 2 Male Leads and their friendship/partnership/bromance/love.
I think it went as far as it could. I know that a few nice words are not enough to deal with mental health. This show focused on emotional needs and reasoning instead of medical treatment and neuroscience. Most people need a lot of therapy/medication and/or to be hospitalized; it can take years to even start to think and live healthily. This show was good, but it lacked informative and long-term conclusions. I understand this is a TV show, and I watched it like a TV show, but I also knew that it was shallow and that took away my ability to empathize as much as I would have liked.
Started great. Nonsensical, irrational, and frustratingly disappointing.
I watched this for the second time ONLY because a streamer happened to have it on their playlist. It is not worth rewatching alone. I will be honest, I really enjoyed the start, and I would have loved to have seen the earlier episodes in more depth. Sadly, the ending really, REALLY, let this show down. So much potential, So many great characters, such a good story premise so why? ... Why did they do that? ... Why?
Not really much else to say. The actors were great though.
Cast ... They were very good. Characters ... Most were good. Quality/sound etc. ... Overall, good. Storyline ... Heartbreaking.
I got so angry watching this. It may be a personal issue as my own experience, my empathy/emotions, overtook my ability to enjoy the first half of this show. The FL and her families' reactions and the way they delt with the situation felt all too real.
The FL. I thought she was fantastic. I believed her character and empathized with her. I was impressed by how strong she was. I would not be as strong and resolute, but her character was believable. The numbness and utter despair were heartbreaking to watch. I was impressed by her mental aptitude.
The ML. Infuriating. He was written as an intelligent, diligent and focused character, yet he was nonsensical. He and his family were unashamed, irresponsibly absentminded, and selfish. I wonder if my personal preference was what made me finish this show. I enjoyed him visually and found his chemistry with the FL intriguing. That was very shallow, and I am upset (with myself) that was what made me continue to watch. I did find his personal story heartbreaking, so I felt some empathy towards him, but it was sadly overshadowed.
The other characters were written well. I liked their realistic, not overly dramatic way of dealing with certain situations. Some side stories and characters seemed unnecessary.
If the writer wanted me to feel anger and hatred, that was successful, but I think they pushed it too far and for too long. It was almost irredeemable and as I said, my female brain overtook my judgment.
But, overall, I enjoyed the ending and felt satisfied.
Actors ... Dynamic. Each actor gave their all. Chemistry ... Almost unbearably good. Characters ... Deeply and perfectly flawed. Story/plot ... Intriguing and heartbreaking. Quality ... Rich.
What a beautiful, heartfelt story. Tells a tale of artistry at its highest with integrity and trust. Passion that will always come with competitiveness, selfishness, and drive that goes beyond reason. Beautiful and skillfully written and acted. Wealth, talent and heart, the sacrifice of love. Perfection.
The middle of the show sadly gave way to the normal Cdrama trope and had a ridiculous number of misunderstandings.…
Unfortunately, I have seen too many of these shows. I stopped watching them as I was actually getting angry. I started watching modern k/dramas and more action instead of romance. I would say most, if not all of the Wuxia, fantasy romance (at the very least) starts off like this. FL gets abused and humiliated by the ML to then fall hopelessly in love with them. There are some instances where the roles are reversed, and I feel just as strongly. One of the shows I am watching now has these elements, to an extent and I am surprised that so many people seem to be Ok with it. My review, once it has finished, may not go down well.
K-Drama 
Cast ... So much talent and courage, it is to be commended.
Characters ... Drawn perfectly. Deep, dark. brutal, heartfelt performances. The little girl was haunting.
I was shaking when this show finished. So many emotions, so many parallels, made this hard to review as I could not help but see what we, personally, have been going through. These past several years I wish I was as strong as the characters in this film. Not caused by an evil act but a sickness ... yet the aftermath was close, so very, very close.
This drama hurt to watch. During the entire film I was on edge, my emotions were ever changing. At the completion of this film, I felt sick, sore from holding my breath and sat in silent contemplation.
A parent watches, wonders, worries about their child being bullied ... it's real and for most parents it is their worst nightmare. I don't know what I would do but seeing these young children going through that, with no parental support ... really breaks my heart.
Actors ... Gave everything and put their soles into their performance.
Characters ... Words cannot describe, fully, the depth and courage that was shown.
Plot/Story ... Terrifying. The producers/Directors etc. did this story justice. It was a masterpiece.
No depth or big plot points, but it was to be expected. The comedy was nice. If my mood was different, I may have enjoyed it more, but it was OK. This was typical for a show with many branches. To keep the audience interested and not feel frustrated with multiple stories, they did well.
Actors ... Lovely.
Characters ... Sweet but had little depth.
Chemistry ... Not really.
Production Quality ... Perfect.
I did come away with an odd feeling ... but I think it was a 'me thing'.
Actors ... Did this film justice.
Characters ... Dark and compelling giving each character great depth.
Storyline/Concept/Plot ... I enjoy movies because they have 1 plot point and stick to it. It ticked all the boxes. Gave enough information, didn't throw in any unnecessary scenes and was able to hold the audience's attention.
Fight scenes ... Brutal but nice to watch.
The Directors/Producers did an amazing job creating such complex and interesting characters. Even though the characters themselves were not given an extended back story, it was enough to make you feel ... what you feel will be completely personal and who you feel for and empathize with, is a choice you will have to make.
I don't know how I felt afterwards, I may have been swayed because I had seen it before, so the shock and the awe hit differently. It was still brutal, unexpected, and tragic.
I think I would have enjoyed this if it were longer, the show was dark and edgy, it had horror and grit, and I like the complex relationship that started to evolve.
Actors ... WOW fantastic.
Characters ... Visceral.
Music ... Not great and was a little off-putting.
Action ... Intense
I always find these types of shows frustrating and emotional, but I can't help but watch them.
Actors ... They did such an amazing job. They showed grit and gave their characters life.
Characters ... Deep enough to suit this type of show and to pull the audience in.
Story ... Although it was a little over the top, the story was straightforward. Because this was a movie, the resolutions were quick which was satisfying to watch.
Action/Fight Scenes ... Amazing,
Sound/Lighting/Sets ... It was well done. The scenes blended nicely and it was easy to immerse yourself in the story. The sets were realistic and gave credence to the story.
Re-watchable ... I think so.
This felt more like a stage play (live theatrical performance). It had very few locations/set pieces, and they were very cheap, obviously fake. It was boring. There was no substance, no deep connections, and I had to watch a lot of this at 2X speed. This show is what it is; it was a slapstick comedy with very little substance. If that is what you like, then this is the show for you. If not, watch it out of curiosity, but you may come out a little disappointed.
Cast ... They acted very over the top (I am assuming this was just the style of show).
Characters ... Absolutely no depth and I felt nothing and had no connection with any of them. Little to no romance/chemistry.
OST ... It was obscure, I can't even remember.
Set design/quality of props etc. ... Poor, very, very poor.
CGI ... So bad it was funny.
Storyline ... This show was so poorly written that the story was secondary to the actors. This is something I very rarely come across which made it hard to enjoy.
Storyline/Plot ... Was OK. I actually enjoyed the story and that was one of the main reasons I continued to watch it. The ending was a bit off for me and it was lacking some clarity. I cannot quite put my finger on why.
Cast ... Star studded but I think they were let down by poor direction and low-quality production. Some of the acting ... not that great (especially the side characters and extras). If not for Luo Yun Xi, I may not have watched this.
Characters ... They were very basic. Likeable enough but not that deep. Holding affection and feeling empathy for most characters and situations was difficult.
Cinematography/sets etc. ... The costumes were exquisite but I think that is where most of the budget went. I found makeup, prosthetics, and props were lacking. Some sets looked very low quality and fake while others looked basic.
Sound/CGI etc. ... Sound was OK, but the lighting was bad. I am not sure if it was purposeful. Having blown out lighting in a room that should be lit by candlelight ... bad. The coloring was also bland. I think this show would have looked better with deep color grading and darker undertones. CGI was horrible but because this show seemed like a low-budget series, you just accepted it.
Chemistry ... There was lovely chemistry with the main cast but sometimes (a lot of the time) it was too much. It was as if the Director told every single cast member to look longingly at each other, regardless of who/what/where and they had to do it for an extended amount of time. ... It was very awkward to watch.
I watched this for Park Ji Hoon, and I loved it because of him. He is an amazing actor, and his performances can stir your soul.
The story itself ... Historical drama ... so I already knew where it was going and how it would make me feel. I had to grit my teeth because I knew, I knew, and I scoffed at my own stubbornness. I will forever remember those eyes and that character. I can do nothing but shake my head and sigh and be grateful this was not a series ... There is only so much I can take.
The cast was amazing and their acting was on point. The chemistry was lovely to watch.
Story line ... There was one but the main leads bromance was so blinding.
Acting ... The main leads were great and I think there were other actors? Actually, there were some pretty good characters.
OST ... I remember some music ... somewhere ... I am pretty sure?
Graphics ... Yes.
What else? ... I liked this.
This was fun, silly, cute, and a bit over the top. After watching so many shows take themselves so seriously, it was nice to just sit back and enjoy a funny series with 2 main leads that act the hell out of a show. It is hard to say more as I am still lost in the 2 Male Leads and their friendship/partnership/bromance/love.
I watched this for the second time ONLY because a streamer happened to have it on their playlist. It is not worth rewatching alone. I will be honest, I really enjoyed the start, and I would have loved to have seen the earlier episodes in more depth. Sadly, the ending really, REALLY, let this show down. So much potential, So many great characters, such a good story premise so why? ... Why did they do that? ... Why?
Not really much else to say. The actors were great though.
Good production, solid story and characters. The OST is good.
Making a TV series about this subject is always going to have its ups and downs.
I am not sure whether this show resonated with all viewers, but it had good intentions ... even though at the core, the resolutions were naive.
It was funny, and the actors did a great job portraying comedic relief during emotional scenes and plot points, and it was mostly satisfying.
Cast ... They were very good.
Characters ... Most were good.
Quality/sound etc. ... Overall, good.
Storyline ... Heartbreaking.
I got so angry watching this. It may be a personal issue as my own experience, my empathy/emotions, overtook my ability to enjoy the first half of this show. The FL and her families' reactions and the way they delt with the situation felt all too real.
The FL. I thought she was fantastic. I believed her character and empathized with her. I was impressed by how strong she was. I would not be as strong and resolute, but her character was believable. The numbness and utter despair were heartbreaking to watch. I was impressed by her mental aptitude.
The ML. Infuriating. He was written as an intelligent, diligent and focused character, yet he was nonsensical. He and his family were unashamed, irresponsibly absentminded, and selfish. I wonder if my personal preference was what made me finish this show. I enjoyed him visually and found his chemistry with the FL intriguing. That was very shallow, and I am upset (with myself) that was what made me continue to watch. I did find his personal story heartbreaking, so I felt some empathy towards him, but it was sadly overshadowed.
The other characters were written well. I liked their realistic, not overly dramatic way of dealing with certain situations. Some side stories and characters seemed unnecessary.
If the writer wanted me to feel anger and hatred, that was successful, but I think they pushed it too far and for too long. It was almost irredeemable and as I said, my female brain overtook my judgment.
But, overall, I enjoyed the ending and felt satisfied.
Actors ... Dynamic. Each actor gave their all.
Chemistry ... Almost unbearably good.
Characters ... Deeply and perfectly flawed.
Story/plot ... Intriguing and heartbreaking.
Quality ... Rich.
What a beautiful, heartfelt story. Tells a tale of artistry at its highest with integrity and trust. Passion that will always come with competitiveness, selfishness, and drive that goes beyond reason. Beautiful and skillfully written and acted. Wealth, talent and heart, the sacrifice of love. Perfection.