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Could be better!
I have to admit this drama had been on my list for years because of Deng Wei. But I also like the whole casts in general, and seeing them altogether is such a pleasure. I'm super happy to watch this one after it was shelved for three long years. Even after watching and I do have disappointments, I am grateful that we are able to watch it finally. And I am now relieved it is over. I will still recommend it to those who like the cast, not mind old school feel unserious drama.
The good thing is that I do like Deng Wei's character Zheng Shi&Lou Qi Yan a lot. It is just precious to see Deng Wei in this vibe, the cunning man who is morally gray although he had people he genuinely care that is his grandfather and Fan Yun. Moreover, him being a merchant is a bonus charisma. I am really glad to him together act with venteran actor who played his grandfather. Their scenes are my favorite in this drama, although they are brief the emotions were played out so well that made me impressed. (as well as the whole Zheng clan in Jing City arc in few last episodes is the most enjoyable for me), And maybe because I am a little bias, I am actually a little sad that he was loser in love here. Besides I also wished to be more convinced why he fell in love with her aside from he was fond of her playing erhu. And oh that ending tragedy of his doesn't make sense and after all this is a lighter tone drama, they should not cut the ending scene of him coming back at all. This is one of main reasons why I cut score from my rating.
(I'd love to see Deng Wei take more more projects as ML in upcoming days).
P.S I am very delighted with Liu Yuning song being played at his last scene. This song is truely for Zheng Shi.
I just finished Mysterious Lotus Case book not so long ago, and generally very fond of Joseph Zeng there. I like his acting in general. But I will blame the character writing here. That is absolutely feel like something is lacking. Joseph could bring out Qi Zheng, the character to a fun young emperor who looks idiot but is actually smart. I actually do appreciate on Fan Yun(female lead) and inspired to do as her. However the drama fail to convince me about his wholly being smart with him folllwing and stalking female lead to a ton. (I don't mind this in some other dramas but in this one it is unnecessary and feels more annoying than touching.) Moreover, they also make him jealous in such petty way throughout to the ending episode that didn't even stop when the other person was dead alread. And yeo the likely promisng of his back story seems cut outecd. This is another main reason I do cut some scores.
As for Fan Yun, I have less connection with her. I should be cheering her in her journey to being female official, that brings equality to woman in Rosy Cloud. I couldn't go in details for now why I think I am doubtful of sometimes as a smart woman. Besides while she thought about reforming on people and gender equality, why couldn't she open up her heart to someone who support her. And she looked so " icy cold" towards romance that it is so difficult cheer the main couple in the series or let say I do not see development as much as I want to see. And this is another one of three main reasons why I cut some scores out. Li Yitong is beautiful and cute, especially in A Dream Within A Dream back then. If her upcoming dramas are interesting I would like to try too.
All in all the main plotline is actually strong, the drama tells it in an a little unengaging way with choppy editing and some plot random plot that got loss such more scene for Male Lead background story, the random brief appearing of Tian Xi sister, and the whole scene of main cp sticking in burning house and he kissed and made her play erhu is rather ridiculous than romantic,.etc
Other than that I quite enjoy many support scenes such as 2nd CP scene in which she chased him and he finally give in. I like Riley and DaiLuWa chemistry. They need a good drama together as main cp. I adore the the elders who look after Qi Zheng. The man in mask I think is charismatic. The two main subordinates of Qi Zheng are fun , especially Tian Ji Rui character who lack sense of direction. And the Wei bro who play flute in lead life in his way. I think i want to see more of these character. I'd say apart my bias Zheng Shi, they are (their acting) main reasons why it is mostly enjoyable.
Okay..I will finish my review for now. This drama has excellent casting from main to support but choppy in storytelling. The production on cinematography is generally fine for me but it is bit old school and low budget. The costume are beautiful and the songs are nice. Nonetheless I feel this story of a inspiring woman who fight for human rights and woman rights is not touching enough. It actually failure for me as a love story. But i do have certain that keep me till the end and that I enjoy of. So overall I will rate it 7.5/10.
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My previous review
**
I am now half way through The Legend of Rosy Clouds. It was such a long waited drama. I believe many of us come to watch this show because we like the casts. We had been waiting for this to come out for three years. Despite all the low ratings, once this one meets the right audience, it's going to be a worthy watch and absolutely entertaining.
This drama is old school. Visually, it would mostly remind us of those older dramas before 2020s. There are certain themes that might be turn of to modern audience such reverse heram, male leads stalking and chasing and courting female lead who is hard to get, because she has other proirity. These theme are more common back then even though nowadays we have them too, they are more subtle. For me who used to watch these types before , I am very fine with these stuffs in TV dramas.
Our female lead, Fan Yun was a teacher and born not so rich. She had this compassion towards people equality. She wants to promote gender equlity in which she wants to become official at government office to inspire others. She was successful in persuading the governor, our male lead establishing commoners being able to take exam to became government official. Its obvious, our male lead fell in love with her and willing support her ideas and policy change in 9 cities he governing. There is also a second male lead who did fall for Fan Yun after hearing her music. The man who hold two identities. One noble, and another ruthless merchant. This is a love triangle indeed, that one needs to lose.
Apart from our three main characters, we also get the second couple which is very refreshing. That is Gao Ran and Wei Shi San, in which she did chase him throughout. And when she had to stop. He missed her. This second cp is super cute. Riley Wang and Dai Lu Wa chemistry is superb.
So far this drama doesn't really have evil hateful villain so far. All the characters have their own point of view in life. Changing policy sometimes tak e times. And sometimes people wont want to change when their lives are seen as good already.
The acting from the whole cast is majestic. But i do have to admit this drama suffer bad edits and cuts that can turn off some audiences too. However, the main plotline is still understandable which is why I won't ever say this is a bad drama.
The drama is light and comedy even with some politics and some of point of views to think about if you catch it. But not in a very serious way. And all the characters had their funny side. I normally like easy going drama and I like casts here so this drama is just for me. Im very happy we can watch it after all the issues in three years. I recommend it to anyone who likes the casts, likes comedie, noting minding being old school. Just try it.
The good thing is that I do like Deng Wei's character Zheng Shi&Lou Qi Yan a lot. It is just precious to see Deng Wei in this vibe, the cunning man who is morally gray although he had people he genuinely care that is his grandfather and Fan Yun. Moreover, him being a merchant is a bonus charisma. I am really glad to him together act with venteran actor who played his grandfather. Their scenes are my favorite in this drama, although they are brief the emotions were played out so well that made me impressed. (as well as the whole Zheng clan in Jing City arc in few last episodes is the most enjoyable for me), And maybe because I am a little bias, I am actually a little sad that he was loser in love here. Besides I also wished to be more convinced why he fell in love with her aside from he was fond of her playing erhu. And oh that ending tragedy of his doesn't make sense and after all this is a lighter tone drama, they should not cut the ending scene of him coming back at all. This is one of main reasons why I cut score from my rating.
(I'd love to see Deng Wei take more more projects as ML in upcoming days).
P.S I am very delighted with Liu Yuning song being played at his last scene. This song is truely for Zheng Shi.
I just finished Mysterious Lotus Case book not so long ago, and generally very fond of Joseph Zeng there. I like his acting in general. But I will blame the character writing here. That is absolutely feel like something is lacking. Joseph could bring out Qi Zheng, the character to a fun young emperor who looks idiot but is actually smart. I actually do appreciate on Fan Yun(female lead) and inspired to do as her. However the drama fail to convince me about his wholly being smart with him folllwing and stalking female lead to a ton. (I don't mind this in some other dramas but in this one it is unnecessary and feels more annoying than touching.) Moreover, they also make him jealous in such petty way throughout to the ending episode that didn't even stop when the other person was dead alread. And yeo the likely promisng of his back story seems cut outecd. This is another main reason I do cut some scores.
As for Fan Yun, I have less connection with her. I should be cheering her in her journey to being female official, that brings equality to woman in Rosy Cloud. I couldn't go in details for now why I think I am doubtful of sometimes as a smart woman. Besides while she thought about reforming on people and gender equality, why couldn't she open up her heart to someone who support her. And she looked so " icy cold" towards romance that it is so difficult cheer the main couple in the series or let say I do not see development as much as I want to see. And this is another one of three main reasons why I cut some scores out. Li Yitong is beautiful and cute, especially in A Dream Within A Dream back then. If her upcoming dramas are interesting I would like to try too.
All in all the main plotline is actually strong, the drama tells it in an a little unengaging way with choppy editing and some plot random plot that got loss such more scene for Male Lead background story, the random brief appearing of Tian Xi sister, and the whole scene of main cp sticking in burning house and he kissed and made her play erhu is rather ridiculous than romantic,.etc
Other than that I quite enjoy many support scenes such as 2nd CP scene in which she chased him and he finally give in. I like Riley and DaiLuWa chemistry. They need a good drama together as main cp. I adore the the elders who look after Qi Zheng. The man in mask I think is charismatic. The two main subordinates of Qi Zheng are fun , especially Tian Ji Rui character who lack sense of direction. And the Wei bro who play flute in lead life in his way. I think i want to see more of these character. I'd say apart my bias Zheng Shi, they are (their acting) main reasons why it is mostly enjoyable.
Okay..I will finish my review for now. This drama has excellent casting from main to support but choppy in storytelling. The production on cinematography is generally fine for me but it is bit old school and low budget. The costume are beautiful and the songs are nice. Nonetheless I feel this story of a inspiring woman who fight for human rights and woman rights is not touching enough. It actually failure for me as a love story. But i do have certain that keep me till the end and that I enjoy of. So overall I will rate it 7.5/10.
****************************
My previous review
**
I am now half way through The Legend of Rosy Clouds. It was such a long waited drama. I believe many of us come to watch this show because we like the casts. We had been waiting for this to come out for three years. Despite all the low ratings, once this one meets the right audience, it's going to be a worthy watch and absolutely entertaining.
This drama is old school. Visually, it would mostly remind us of those older dramas before 2020s. There are certain themes that might be turn of to modern audience such reverse heram, male leads stalking and chasing and courting female lead who is hard to get, because she has other proirity. These theme are more common back then even though nowadays we have them too, they are more subtle. For me who used to watch these types before , I am very fine with these stuffs in TV dramas.
Our female lead, Fan Yun was a teacher and born not so rich. She had this compassion towards people equality. She wants to promote gender equlity in which she wants to become official at government office to inspire others. She was successful in persuading the governor, our male lead establishing commoners being able to take exam to became government official. Its obvious, our male lead fell in love with her and willing support her ideas and policy change in 9 cities he governing. There is also a second male lead who did fall for Fan Yun after hearing her music. The man who hold two identities. One noble, and another ruthless merchant. This is a love triangle indeed, that one needs to lose.
Apart from our three main characters, we also get the second couple which is very refreshing. That is Gao Ran and Wei Shi San, in which she did chase him throughout. And when she had to stop. He missed her. This second cp is super cute. Riley Wang and Dai Lu Wa chemistry is superb.
So far this drama doesn't really have evil hateful villain so far. All the characters have their own point of view in life. Changing policy sometimes tak e times. And sometimes people wont want to change when their lives are seen as good already.
The acting from the whole cast is majestic. But i do have to admit this drama suffer bad edits and cuts that can turn off some audiences too. However, the main plotline is still understandable which is why I won't ever say this is a bad drama.
The drama is light and comedy even with some politics and some of point of views to think about if you catch it. But not in a very serious way. And all the characters had their funny side. I normally like easy going drama and I like casts here so this drama is just for me. Im very happy we can watch it after all the issues in three years. I recommend it to anyone who likes the casts, likes comedie, noting minding being old school. Just try it.
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