They have saved the best for last!
Having watched MGB since April, its 1st episode, I feel like the series has managed to pull me into a certain JossGawin zone. There is something magical about the tandem of Joss and Gawin. I admit that MGB is not a groundbreaking BL series. But I think MGB has managed to carry out the elements of what BL is.
Having been a consumer of BL since 2006, beginning with Haru o Daiteita, which I think Joss and Gawin can land the roles if there is no resistance since it is kind of 'porny', I believe MGB showcases what BL is in a supernatural setting where vampires and vampire clans exist.
It is a low-budget production because the production company seems to find JossGawin to be a gamble. It lacks high-quality CGI because it is a low-budget production.
Is the plot too poor?
I don't think so. It rather demonstrates another angle of a love story between a human and a vampire, not typically seen in Western entertainment media.
It showcases a modicum of horror, thriller, suspense and angst. But it is mostly filled with love, fluffiness, lust and yes, love. The value of friendship is there, as well as the ugly faces of deception and betrayal.
But MGB is mostly about Tong and Mark while the others hold the supporting roles and the villains are rightfully highlighted, while the rest comprise the backdrop. It conveys the world-building meaningfully without making it too fantastical.
Despite fewer than a handful of plot holes, I still commend the director of MGB for good direction (8/10) and great cinematography(7/10).
For the actors, I give a rating of 8.5/10. Meanwhile, JossGawin's chemistry is 11/10.
The last 2 episodes are surprising twists. I got to see superb acting from the cast.
And yes, I got to see more skinship after the fated tragedy, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Mark and Tong.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I initially wanted to rate this at 7/10. But the last 2 episodes changed my mind.
I can't say it is a BL masterpiece. But the love story of Mark and Tong perfectly portrayed by the lead actors made this BL more memorable and I would have to say, GROUNDBREAKING!
Having been a consumer of BL since 2006, beginning with Haru o Daiteita, which I think Joss and Gawin can land the roles if there is no resistance since it is kind of 'porny', I believe MGB showcases what BL is in a supernatural setting where vampires and vampire clans exist.
It is a low-budget production because the production company seems to find JossGawin to be a gamble. It lacks high-quality CGI because it is a low-budget production.
Is the plot too poor?
I don't think so. It rather demonstrates another angle of a love story between a human and a vampire, not typically seen in Western entertainment media.
It showcases a modicum of horror, thriller, suspense and angst. But it is mostly filled with love, fluffiness, lust and yes, love. The value of friendship is there, as well as the ugly faces of deception and betrayal.
But MGB is mostly about Tong and Mark while the others hold the supporting roles and the villains are rightfully highlighted, while the rest comprise the backdrop. It conveys the world-building meaningfully without making it too fantastical.
Despite fewer than a handful of plot holes, I still commend the director of MGB for good direction (8/10) and great cinematography(7/10).
For the actors, I give a rating of 8.5/10. Meanwhile, JossGawin's chemistry is 11/10.
The last 2 episodes are surprising twists. I got to see superb acting from the cast.
And yes, I got to see more skinship after the fated tragedy, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Mark and Tong.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I initially wanted to rate this at 7/10. But the last 2 episodes changed my mind.
I can't say it is a BL masterpiece. But the love story of Mark and Tong perfectly portrayed by the lead actors made this BL more memorable and I would have to say, GROUNDBREAKING!
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