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One of the best fantasies!
A rich fantasy world that I want to revisit again and again, an engrossing story, great cast, beautiful cinematography, and satisfying ending. While some things were a bit cheesy (like the special effects) and a bit over the top (the drama of the story is a bit much sometimes), it's hard to stop watching it, even though I've seen it before. I loved it even more the second time.I also love that some of the side characters were so popular that a sequel was made to give them a better ending!
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Could have been better
This was a weird one. The beginning is very confusing (especially how the FL and her mother were separated and that she's transmigrated into a book). There was absolutely zero chemistry between the leads. The story seemed rushed, even for a short. It seems like someone put this drama together in a hurry instead of planning and plotting. Just plain lazy writing. But the ending was cute?Was this review helpful to you?
Beautiful and funny but...
A 33 episode long journey that felt like 103 episodes. It moved so slow, and yet, so much happened within those 33 episodes, it's kind of surreal. Ibenjoyed the characters and the fantasy world was neat, but there was just too many plot points and overly emotional moments packed in there (kind of like someone had a limit of one suitcase so they crammed everything in, jumped on in, and laid on top of it to zip it closed.) The result was my eyes rolling at yet another life and death scene, a final few episodes that had me tapping my watch to be sure it hadn't stopped, and a very cliche and predictable ending.That said, I loved the cast, loved the music, costumes, scenery, and cinematography.
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Could have been great
This started out great: a fresh concept that was funny and interesting. Unfortunately, it fizzled out by the end.Was this review helpful to you?
Cheng Wei E Du Nv Pei Zhi Hou Na Xia Nan Zhu
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Ok
Watched on iqiyi under the title "Winning His Heart as the Villainess."Was this review helpful to you?
Surprising!
I watched this on iqiyi under the title "A Noble Romance."I loved the ending! You don't see many complex and interesting villians like this. The characters were fun, flirty, and surprising. The plot was a lot like other dramas but managed to keep a lighter tone even when the stakes were high.
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Great but not my personal favorite
I put off watching this one for far too long but ultimately had to because it's been recommended by so many friends and for the cast.Overall, great drama but not my favorite genre, so less stars from me for personal bias. It seemed a bit too long. Great cast, complex characters that aren't just straight up black and white, and an intricate plot that challenges ethical questions. The love story was sweet but not overly compelling to me. She could have ended up with the 2nd ML, and I might have felt just the same.
I didn't like how dumbed down the FL's character was compared to the ML. Yes, naturally, we all have strengths and weaknesses, but she seemed to exist solely to make the ML improve and move thr story on his own. I know I'm being a bit dramatic here, but for some reason, she really bothers me.
It's also sad that they wrote such deep characters but made the main behind the scenes villain so one sided. Yes, she had a little depth to her, but the transition from one side to another was jarring and weird.
Maybe the biggest thing that put me off, (and again, this is my personal bias) is that even as adults, the leads still seemed like teenagers. It was almost like watching them solve a Scooby Doo mystery. It was hard to take them seriously in their adult roles and careers.
While, like I said before, it's not my favorite genre, I did appreciate a story that was driven by a plot where romance was less centralized and incorporated so intricately.
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Cute but cliche
Watched on iqiyi under the title "Love Genius: Master of Romance"Cute but cliche. The FL was adorable, and I loved her personality. The ML was gorgeous but a bit 1-dimensional.
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What a fun ride! I hope there's a sequel.
Adorable and funny. Strong female lead that doesn't take crap from anyone (which is a very nice change from delicate effeminate female leads that we see way too often) but is still full of heart and purpose. The male lead was freaking adorable! Loved his changes from stiff CEO to lovesick puppy.Loved it! Wish it was longer.
Only negative things for me:
*It's a bit weird that she's still 18 but the guys pursuing her (even though they're technically her age) are 29.
*I felt kind of cheated at the ending, but maybe they'll give us a sequel?
*The romance isn't well developed, which is fine if this is a part 1, but not as a standalone.
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A fun change
A fun change from the usual cliches. Lots of funny moments. Reminds me a bit of She's The Man (but not even close to being as good). The last few episodes surprised me but in a scratching my head asking "Why?" kind of way. The ending itself was fine, but getting there was a bit awkward.Was this review helpful to you?
I tried to hold back but I've gotta say it!
Meh. Characters weren't particularly memorable. But I enjoyed the trust between partners as they made their plans come together. The drama could have ended perfectly fine at episode 60/88. Didn't need more.Also, who tightened that poor violin bow? It looks like it's about to break! Is it a violin now or are we converting it into a bow for archery?? (We're not evem gonna talk about his fake playing because that's pretty much something they always do badly on screen.) But they could have at least taped the right parts of his fingers for goodness sake!
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Solid
Kept me hooked until around ¾th of the way. I took a break, came back to watch it, and it finished strong. Loved this FL since Hidden Love!Was this review helpful to you?
Heavy topics were addressed tactfully and compassionately. Heartfelt and moving. I really enjoyed it. The slow pace felt therapeutic. The love triangle wasn't needed, but the friendships and struggles shown were great.
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Worth the watch
One of the better vertical short dramas I've seen. Does the revenge trope well without being overly dark and has multifaceted plot that's entertaining and interesting. The actors weren't my favorite, but they weren't bad. The audio was terrible quality. Still worth the watch.Was this review helpful to you?
