Thank you for sharing such great news! It would be very helpful if you could repost this news or post updates…
You're already very diligent!! I live in the West and it's more difficult to obtain such precise and qualified information here, I frequently see people asking where to get this information. I thank you doubly for such dedication! We all appreciate it!
Love on the Turquoise Land's achievement in the Mainland.#1 for Overall Popularity Ranking drama on Kuyun for…
Thank you for sharing such great news! It would be very helpful if you could repost this news or post updates at least twice a day; it's the best repellent for haters, and we would be very grateful! 😆
thank you for this review. competition and fandom wars have become so toxic it even extended to international…
Thank you for your comment! We are part of a universe of people who use the power of words to discuss, honestly and healthily, whatever it may be. We need to be more present and firm in our worldview, giving voice to the noble and enlightened mission of art, in opposition to the haters, slaves of mediocrity and confined to the swamp of obsession. Being present, strengthening and expanding ties with people who share inclusive visions and, to a certain extent, ignoring crawling intentions, are effective antidotes, mitigating weeds and giving space for flowers. Have a great Sunday!
I'm eager to write a full review, I've already written an updated part so far, but I want to say upfront that the charismatic Dilraba's performance reached a level of maturity and magnetism rarely seen in actors, especially those of her generation. It's no wonder she's so persecuted, as people only throw stones at trees bearing fruit.
It's challenging to define Dilraba's performance in a few words, but even so, I dare to highlight her ability to convey a multitude of subtle microexpressions that carry a powerful emotional charge that kidnaps and mobilizes the viewer's emotions to the very limit. Her abilities range from the most delicate and feminine to wild vigor. This forcefulness is also magnificently embodied in the expressiveness of the body.
It's regrettable that social media platforms, especially those dedicated to discussions about dramas and films, allow their statistics to be based on the clear movements of fans who aim solely to demolish productions and actors.
Our role here, in addition to sharing impressions and opinions and eventually denouncing these movements, is to pressure and demand from these networks, such as MDL, the delivery of reliable statistics that are based on facts and technical data, otherwise, these networks cannot be considered a critical reference, but merely a stage for wars between fandom, diverting potential watchers who decide to watch a series based on the ratings that the social network provides, MDL included!
I also want to praise Chen Xing Xu's fabulous performance (he has the body of a Greek god!), equally powerful in his ability to convey an intense and diverse palette of feelings and emotions: these two dear ones have explosive chemistry!
The link below will take you to a 56:26 video (English subtitles). It's not a typical BTS video. This is the most…
You're welcome! I agree with you and I also searched exhaustively. I've seen many videos about film production showing the drawing boards/storyboards of the works, so I believe it's a matter of internal policy for each production company. It's regrettable, judging by the aesthetic quality of LOTTL, this visual material is art in the vein!
Wow,! Eps 6, the fiend looks visually disgusting but stunningly good! The concept of Earth Fiend from drawing…
The link below will take you to a 56:26 video (English subtitles). It's not a typical BTS video. This is the most interesting video I found because there is a presentation by the series director in the first 10:26 (he also acts in the series, in the role of NJL's agent). Tian Li presents the concept of the story and the Chinese cultural sources that inspired the art design of the sets, in addition to presentation from the leads about fundamentals of the series and characters. Following this, there is a sequence of BTS showing the complexity of producing certain scenes, as well as scenes from episodes that don't even have trailers yet. There are countless videos that can only be found through Mandarin searches. As for the drawing boards and storyboards, you won't find them, they generally don't publish them. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QVqNuDxw4hI
why is the rating so low? I thought it's pretty good so far. I can understnad it could be a bit confusing but…
What kind of production and actor do haters persecute and vandalize? Answer: anything of quality is their target. Therefore, haters are a thermometer of a series' success and how talented and beloved an actor is by the public. Don't consider this classification, because it's artificial, fabricated, and always overcome by the value of the work and the talent of the actors. Everything that has the seal of quality and consolidates itself as a legacy resists malicious attacks and endures for millennia. The power of haters is momentary, they have the strength and duration of a mere matchstick. Soon after, it goes out, while the light of what has value shines and propagates without obstacles. Don't worry! Enjoy the excellent show!
I like how concise this is. Would like to see your review when this ends with both the positives and negatives…
Hi, Aryamine! TYSM for your comment. Your sensitivity and critical sense are noticeable. Yes, I'll write a review and I'll be happy to talk to you again. I intend to put this text in the Discussions section of MDL, precisely to allow for a debate that broadens this critical perspective. You will be very welcome to share your perceptions!
》Contains spoiler for a single scene (episode 11)《
So far, 12 episodes, my first impressions:
•7.9 is an artificial rating that should be banned by platforms, haters are not film critics, but demolishers of works of art and reputations. I gave LOTTL a 9, with the prospect of giving it a 10 if the quality holds until the last episode.
• Quality production
• Competent director and writer who explore the narrative with depth, rationality, originality, with rare clichés.
• Very well-structured aesthetics and cinematographic aspects that act on the viewer's emotional universe, with meticulously explored environments, enhancing the viewer's immersion, in addition to atmospheres that range from luminosity to shadow, from dim light to darkness, but always strongly contrasting with the light (Example: scene of Guo Ya's execution, episode 11).
• The series has an almost dizzying pace that balances action, emotion, tension, violence, humor, anxiety, love, delicacy, lightness, and density.
• An intelligent, engaging, and easy-to-understand plot, for now, unpredictable.
• Impeccable costume design.
• Solid characters with well-structured characteristics, well-articulated and believable emotional and psychological aspects.
• Perfect chemistry between the leads, the direction explores sensuality without trivialization, and develops the relationship between the leads with an engaging progression.
• Impeccable acting from all the actors.
• Impactful fight scenes that don't exploit excessive blood, but well-coordinated blows with good choreography.
■ My very personal impressions:
It is not a simple task to discuss the sources of Chinese cinematographic production, since even science fiction works resonate with the ancient roots of the country's culture, notably the influence of "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" (山海经, Shanhai-jing), a Chinese classic text and a compilation of mythic geography and beasts.
The series blends mystic, legends, history, science fiction, suspense, horror, romance, and adventure, in a cocktail that reminds me of the atmospheres of Alien, Blade Runner, The Shining, Rosemary's Baby, and The Name of the Rose.
These impressions make no comparison between these works and Chinese cinematographic narrative, structure, and aesthetics, whose creative process is supported by its own technical elements, is inspired by national sources that have consolidated their own standard, in a movement that starts from within the country and extends outward, with a life of its own, because it's free from Western formulas.
Good morning to my lovelies here 🌻For those who are curious about how this drama is doing so far in the Mainland.Love…
Thank you for giving us such great news!! It's undoubtedly a high-quality production! We would all be grateful if you could keep us updated on these information! Have a great day!
Yeah, it's been a long time, sorry for the delay in replying. I'm taking this opportunity to confirm that yes, I love K-dramas, especially modern ones. It will be great to be watching the same series and sharing our perceptions. I'm loving the chemistry and fantastic performances of the leads, the intelligent plot, and the pacing that keeps me glued to the screen! 😅
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It's challenging to define Dilraba's performance in a few words, but even so, I dare to highlight her ability to convey a multitude of subtle microexpressions that carry a powerful emotional charge that kidnaps and mobilizes the viewer's emotions to the very limit. Her abilities range from the most delicate and feminine to wild vigor. This forcefulness is also magnificently embodied in the expressiveness of the body.
It's regrettable that social media platforms, especially those dedicated to discussions about dramas and films, allow their statistics to be based on the clear movements of fans who aim solely to demolish productions and actors.
Our role here, in addition to sharing impressions and opinions and eventually denouncing these movements, is to pressure and demand from these networks, such as MDL, the delivery of reliable statistics that are based on facts and technical data, otherwise, these networks cannot be considered a critical reference, but merely a stage for wars between fandom, diverting potential watchers who decide to watch a series based on the ratings that the social network provides, MDL included!
I also want to praise Chen Xing Xu's fabulous performance (he has the body of a Greek god!), equally powerful in his ability to convey an intense and diverse palette of feelings and emotions: these two dear ones have explosive chemistry!
So far, 12 episodes, my first impressions:
•7.9 is an artificial rating that should be banned by platforms, haters are not film critics, but demolishers of works of art and reputations. I gave LOTTL a 9, with the prospect of giving it a 10 if the quality holds until the last episode.
• Quality production
• Competent director and writer who explore the narrative with depth, rationality, originality, with rare clichés.
• Very well-structured aesthetics and cinematographic aspects that act on the viewer's emotional universe, with meticulously explored environments, enhancing the viewer's immersion, in addition to atmospheres that range from luminosity to shadow, from dim light to darkness, but always strongly contrasting with the light (Example: scene of Guo Ya's execution, episode 11).
• The series has an almost dizzying pace that balances action, emotion, tension, violence, humor, anxiety, love, delicacy, lightness, and density.
• An intelligent, engaging, and easy-to-understand plot, for now, unpredictable.
• Impeccable costume design.
• Solid characters with well-structured characteristics, well-articulated and believable emotional and psychological aspects.
• Perfect chemistry between the leads, the direction explores sensuality without trivialization, and develops the relationship between the leads with an engaging progression.
• Impeccable acting from all the actors.
• Impactful fight scenes that don't exploit excessive blood, but well-coordinated blows with good choreography.
■ My very personal impressions:
It is not a simple task to discuss the sources of Chinese cinematographic production, since even science fiction works resonate with the ancient roots of the country's culture, notably the influence of "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" (山海经, Shanhai-jing), a Chinese classic text and a compilation of mythic geography and beasts.
The series blends mystic, legends, history, science fiction, suspense, horror, romance, and adventure, in a cocktail that reminds me of the atmospheres of Alien, Blade Runner, The Shining, Rosemary's Baby, and The Name of the Rose.
These impressions make no comparison between these works and Chinese cinematographic narrative, structure, and aesthetics, whose creative process is supported by its own technical elements, is inspired by national sources that have consolidated their own standard, in a movement that starts from within the country and extends outward, with a life of its own, because it's free from Western formulas.