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This type of drama works better in vertical format
This type of drama works better in vertical format. When adapted to horizontal format, it becomes heavy-going and repetitive, and that shows in the overall pacing of the story. If Quite the Girl had long episodes of 40-50 minutes, I would probably have dropped it.
In its favour, the acting is much better in this version than in the various horizontal adaptations of the story. Both Ryan Ren and Xu Meng Jie do a good job with the roles they were given, and they are the most noteworthy part of the whole.
Where it falls shortest is in the direction. The director’s style wasn’t to my taste: those upside-down shots and camera spins struck me as ill-judged and, in my case, took away more than they added to the experience.
In short, this is a drama that is only held up by its short episode length and the good work of its leads. The direction and the sense of repetition leave me feeling little more than indifferent.
In its favour, the acting is much better in this version than in the various horizontal adaptations of the story. Both Ryan Ren and Xu Meng Jie do a good job with the roles they were given, and they are the most noteworthy part of the whole.
Where it falls shortest is in the direction. The director’s style wasn’t to my taste: those upside-down shots and camera spins struck me as ill-judged and, in my case, took away more than they added to the experience.
In short, this is a drama that is only held up by its short episode length and the good work of its leads. The direction and the sense of repetition leave me feeling little more than indifferent.
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