A trope I'd like to never see again . . . the spirited brave woman who always needs rescuing
The female lead, incompetent and thoughtless, but very brave and tries hard is a character I'd rather not see again. I kept having to stop and take a deep breath at how many times she did the obvious wrong or careless thing and often ended up needing rescuing. It's the type of thing where she announces a life or death secret right where everyone can hear, where she jumps in and ends up ruining the mission instead of going and getting help as she was asked to do etc. etc.
I am a big fan of rescue scenes. A man sacrificing himself or something he wants most for the woman he loves is one of my top romantic tropes - but not this way.
The love triangle was great, the backdrop of WWI an important reminder of tumultuous and violent times and what it means to try and make a difference. The costumes, makeup, sets and historical items and/or replicas were incredibly well done.
It's a shame, but I'm dropping.
The female lead, incompetent and thoughtless, but very brave and tries hard is a character I'd rather not see again. I kept having to stop and take a deep breath at how many times she did the obvious wrong or careless thing and often ended up needing rescuing. It's the type of thing where she announces a life or death secret right where everyone can hear, where she jumps in and ends up ruining the mission instead of going and getting help as she was asked to do etc. etc.
I am a big fan of rescue scenes. A man sacrificing himself or something he wants most for the woman he loves is one of my top romantic tropes - but not this way.
The love triangle was great, the backdrop of WWI an important reminder of tumultuous and violent times and what it means to try and make a difference. The costumes, makeup, sets and historical items and/or replicas were incredibly well done.
It's a shame, but I'm dropping.
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