SandGirl_Nicky

I feel you! I agree with you. It was full of pain, and Xu Kai really knows how to cut out our hearts, but it was wayyyyy too dragged out. I love Legends! Bai Lu & Xu Kai have got some of the best kisses in C-dramas, indeed it’s pity about the last arc /sigh

CLJ have been very smart about their execution, and the superior production as well as impressive acting (let’s be honest nobody expected such a huge improvement from Wang Hedi) have truly made it stand out.

The Glazed Fire has got the most beautiful visuals and CGI

- Before sacrificing themselves, the CP is either getting ready to get married or actually got married: Qing Mu to Houchi, Orchid with DFQC;
- Following lover’s sacrifice (Qing Mu / Orchid), the significant other is unable to stop their love from dying and falls ill (Houchi / DFQC);
- Qing Mu is reborn as Bai Jue True God, Orchid as Goddess of Xilan. They both retain all of their memories but are pretending not to remember their significant other ie Houchi and DFQC;
- Houchi and DFQC are doing their best to have Bai Jue and Xilan Goddess, respectively, acknowledge them and their love, but the latter refuse to do so;
- Bai Jue and Xilan Goddess both marry other people they don’t love as subterfuge, so that the both of them could sacrifice themselves to save the realms so that their significant others wouldn’t be affected by their sacrifice (which is a BS idea, since it never works)
- At this point the plot diverges, as DFQC chooses to sacrifice himself instead whereas Shang Gu (Hou Chi’s true self) had no idea what was going on until it was too late

The last few episodes of Cang Lan Jue are basically Ancient Love Poetry, with the plot executed from the female’s perspective instead. For more detail check spoiler :D

P.S. It’s angsty, but I do like this type of plot even if it’s kind of cheesy, at least when it’s executed well it’s good. The CLJ execution is better as the plot doesn’t drag as much

The ML & FL were both in relationships that had long stopped making them happy, but they were comfortable so they continued on. It was pretty obvious that they aren’t cherished by their respective significant other.

The chemistry between ML & FL was palpable even when they barely knew each other, passionately arguing about their areas of expertise.

The ML obviously took a liking to her first, what happened in ep 2 doesn’t surprise me at all. While he was sad to be dumped by his girlfriend, it was sadness due to being cheated on, not the breakup itself.

The FL is usually too cautious, but after winning her very public argument with her shameless ex, getting rid of those shackles of feeling guilty and perhaps even at fault that he cheated on her, is it any wonder that she threw that cautiousness to the wind?

I’ve only watched 2 eps so far, but I enjoy the dynamics between the MC. It’s both mature and immature at the same time lol

He denies it though…

Unfortunately the bit about the law enforcement in Korea is quite on point…
I agree on the uselessness of the bodyguards.
I believe Ha Jin had to deal with a lot of guilt and she hadn’t thought things through properly before making the decision to push him away or not.

I started watching the drama because of Shooting stars. I loved it!

I’m honestly baffled about your attitude. I simply gave my opinion as everybody else, without dissing anybody or making personal attacks, unlike you. You truly lack basic education. I won’t continue replying to you, it is useless.

To be fair, the new GOT and LOTR (which isn’t even based on the books) aren’t worth watching anyway. I’m a fan of both, especially LOTR but I can’t be bothered. The storyline in Cang Lan Jue is already better than in those two shows lmao

I’m fan of nobody in particular. I’m a casual watcher. Instead of watching dramas, get a book on basic manners and read it.

I have no idea what you’re talking about. About 90% of what you wrote is entirely alien to me. Having respect for quality doesn’t make me a snob, perhaps you should go research what that word actually means?

Creating sets is pretty expensive, so a lot of the time, CGI is used to compensate for that, as it’s cheaper by comparison. Nowadays loads of films use it as a substitute for stunt work, set creation, etc (I.e. latest Thor has appalling CGI use). I do agree that without the actors pulling their weight, as well as a good script, it would be impossible to enjoy a story. Yet the CGI, even if not top-notch, shouldn’t distract me from the show as I’m watching it, but unfortunately it did :(

Watching ep 29 right now. Wang Hedi’s acting is so on point. The shots of him writhing in pain are very good, super impressed. Didn’t expect that

I actually don’t expect amazing CGI either tbh, just good enough that it doesn’t take me out of the story as I’m watching it. An example of pretty amazing CGI is Love Like the Galaxy, and quite good - Cang Lan Jue (though it does have its so so CGI moments once in awhile)

I’m also watching on my phone tbh, but in HD, so it’s pretty obvious when the CGI is not done that well, to me anyway

No worries, I’m glad we understand each other. I am continuing watching it, but I must say I can’t wait for the two to get together already. This whole “you can’t fall in love” business is tiring after so many reiterations :D

Wu Lei smashed it out of the park with his portrayal of Ling/Huo Buyi. He acted so well, when his face was full of confidence, those eyes were so full of pain and vulnerability. The scene at the Ling banquet was just wow… the cinematography alone is worth an ovation. Of course, his prowess at stunt work and radiating the murderous aura required to play a general who’s seen much blood shed, truly added depth to his character. His physique looked very on point as well.

Zhao Lusi has improved LOADS! I was fully emerged into her pain, her abandonment issues, her laughter and joy, her tears and sorrow, her dreams and hopes. She looked so pretty too in the latter half of drama, with her whole being alternatively radiating joy and grief. It’s like from the moment she truly fell in love with Ling/Huo Buyi, she truly came into her womanhood, full of confidence that she’s good enough, that she’s cherished unlike in her previous relationship experience with her family and Lou Yao.

All of the actors have done really well, especially the Emperor, Empress Xuan, and Consort Yue. They were so good, it was a treat watching them on screen. Empress Xuan in particular looked and acted exactly like the”Mother of an Empire” should act.

I loved the plot points touched upon in the drama in addition to the love and character growth of the ML & FL, including the establishing of a new dynasty and how precarious its foundation is in the first generations, becoming a royal overnight and all of its consequences for the people involved both internal and external, the Officials’ ambition and the lengths to which they’re prepared to go to achieve their goals, no matter the collateral damage. It was truly great.

Rated 10/10, will definitely be watching it again.

XKC, playing the ML, didn’t look like he was trying to act properly, that super narrow forehead coupled with some weight gain certainly took away from his charm and created weird proportions on camera. ZLS, playing the FL, was quite enjoyable, at times her acting was a bit overboard, but wasn’t too distracting. I certainly liked the costumes and sets. As I fast-forwarded loads (the plot was getting boring) I don’t think I’d watch it again, though I did like some scenes very much.

There’s a difference between bashing and providing criticism, it seems that you’re not acquainted with that notion. Please read the edited comment and see if you’re able to ultimately understand said difference.