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All Tension, No Payoff
⚠️ GL Grading Disclaimer
My ratings are “for a GL,” focusing on the love story, chemistry, and plot. I grade on a curve, recognizing the production context and genre norms. A 10 means it fully delivers in one or more of these: undeniable chemistry, high enjoyability, or a standout storyline.
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Review
This one just wasn’t it for me. My Marvelous Dream Is You felt like a long, drawn-out will-they-won’t-they that leaned too hard into tension without delivering the emotional or romantic payoff.
The chemistry was lacking—really lacking. The kissing was stiff and awkward, and it completely undercut the romantic build-up. Yes, there was plenty of tension (you’d expect that in a slow burn), but not enough spark to make the payoff worth it. And honestly, the setup was ridiculous: these two women live together, work together, share dreams—and yet somehow never talk about their feelings for years? Not believable. The shy, overly cautious dynamic didn’t match how close they were in every other way.
Kim’s constant self-sacrifice was another sticking point. It wasn’t endearing—it was frustrating. She kept putting everyone else’s needs ahead of her own, even when no one asked her to. It came off less like kindness and more like a flaw that kept dragging the story down. And Wan? Kind of an asshole. It felt like she didn’t want Kim until someone else did, which made her hard to root for.
The “dream” element didn’t hold much weight in the story either. The idea had potential, but it never really mattered—at least not in a meaningful way. They see each other in dreams but barely acknowledge it until the end. It just felt like an underused gimmick.
Final Thoughts
My Marvelous Dream Is You had a slow burn that never really caught fire. Weak chemistry, frustrating character choices, and a dream plot that didn’t deliver left this one feeling more like a missed opportunity than a love story.
My ratings are “for a GL,” focusing on the love story, chemistry, and plot. I grade on a curve, recognizing the production context and genre norms. A 10 means it fully delivers in one or more of these: undeniable chemistry, high enjoyability, or a standout storyline.
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Review
This one just wasn’t it for me. My Marvelous Dream Is You felt like a long, drawn-out will-they-won’t-they that leaned too hard into tension without delivering the emotional or romantic payoff.
The chemistry was lacking—really lacking. The kissing was stiff and awkward, and it completely undercut the romantic build-up. Yes, there was plenty of tension (you’d expect that in a slow burn), but not enough spark to make the payoff worth it. And honestly, the setup was ridiculous: these two women live together, work together, share dreams—and yet somehow never talk about their feelings for years? Not believable. The shy, overly cautious dynamic didn’t match how close they were in every other way.
Kim’s constant self-sacrifice was another sticking point. It wasn’t endearing—it was frustrating. She kept putting everyone else’s needs ahead of her own, even when no one asked her to. It came off less like kindness and more like a flaw that kept dragging the story down. And Wan? Kind of an asshole. It felt like she didn’t want Kim until someone else did, which made her hard to root for.
The “dream” element didn’t hold much weight in the story either. The idea had potential, but it never really mattered—at least not in a meaningful way. They see each other in dreams but barely acknowledge it until the end. It just felt like an underused gimmick.
Final Thoughts
My Marvelous Dream Is You had a slow burn that never really caught fire. Weak chemistry, frustrating character choices, and a dream plot that didn’t deliver left this one feeling more like a missed opportunity than a love story.
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