Really good.. The episodes go by very fast. There is a lot of going back and forth between the two 'lives' she is leading, as well as time jumps, especially in the last episode. They did a really good job with the idea of 'what if I had made this other choice for my life's path', but the time jumps did make the story a bit disconnected. It definitely helps to watch it marathon style I think. Esp if you are old and forgetful like me. Very Enjoyable.
I won't start because I won't be able to stop myself. One great performance cannot make up for all the rest of the problems I had with this thing. But there are plenty of others here that have listed those. I'll just settle on a couple. The one MOST egregiously irritating thing about this drama was the insane over use of shaky cam. The WORST camera work of any show I have ever seen. I would gladly strangle the camera operator. Ji Chang Wook has said he is never going to do another action show. Understandable. The overuse of action scenes in this diluted their effect. It moved into ridiculous when they had a guy who was bloody, staggering, and falling taking on a dozen guys at a time over and over again. RME
A very nice short film, under an hour. I watched for D.O. I am never disappointed. It's obviously a motivational film. Towards the end our protagonist says in a voice over that his dreams or goals are not just his own, but his friends' and family's also. It's really true. Those who love you, your friends, your mom, your dad, whomever, are just as invested in your dreams as you are. Even if they are against them. Because those who love you worry about you, about as much as you do about yourself. Whatever it is that you are dreaming of, when you give up on it before fighting to obtain it, you not only fail yourself, you fail them too. Because they want you to succeed in whatever it is you are willing to fight for, willing to put yourself out there to achieve. Failure isn't not succeeding....it's quitting before giving yourself the chance to succeed or fail.
I agree...amazing, amazing show. Fantastic over the top chemistry, insanely good dialogue and script, perfect production. I was thrilled with every minute, could hardly wait until the next episodes posted. I dreaded finishing these last 2 because I knew I would be so sad it was over. But the cure is right in front of me. I'm starting over tomorrow! I rarely give 10's. But, for the unmitigated joy this show gave me, I'm caving. A 10 it is.
Unremittingly depressing. Movies that deal with children as subjects of abuse, especially as horrific as this one was, are very difficult to watch. They did a good enough job of showing, yet not showing, what what happening to her. But, it's still very very disturbing. Maybe it's my mood, but I found myself FF through the last couple section of the movie on Gooddrama. I just wanted it over. Performances were good. Uhm Ki Joon is eternally typecast as the psychotic evil monster. He is too good at it. I don't know how he stands to continue with roles like this. 7.5
Another very special story from Drama Special. This series never loses its quality and diversity. Every hour is definitely...Special! It always tells stories that are unique and unconventional. Characters that might be throwaways in a traditional drama are given full lives for us to contemplate. Noodle Shop Woman is another such drama. It tells the story of a man who has let his own decisions and failures turn him into a petty, cowardly man. In him we see that character so often portrayed as the loser, the bitter middle management guy who is always angry and visibly weak, who takes out his frustrations at his own failures on everyone around him, blaming them for decisions he made himself. His jealousy is so visibly displayed against anyone who is successful. This story opens up this man to himself and to us. The implosion of his life is a turning point that he must embrace and grow beyond or risk sinking further into the mire of misery he has created for himself. Another terrific show.
Another really well done episode of a series that never fails to bring quality production, writing , casting, acting, as well as telling great stories about surprising subjects. This drama touches on some very taboo areas, especially by Korean standards. It was thoughtfully done, presenting characters and situations in a realistic and considerate way. Another winning episode for me.
Very much enjoyed this. It's nice to see a sci fi episode once in a while, but especially when it is done well like this one. It's kind of an old fashioned tale, I think I remember an old Twilight Zone or Outer Limits program that was similar. Also reminded me of Total Recall a bit. Same kind of idea. The ending, for me, was very predictable. But I enjoyed it anyway. I really appreciate the effort on this and just the fact that there are people in kdrama that want to do sci fi and do it well. I'll watch anything with Sang-Yeob. He can play good and bad characters so well. He was perfect for this part as his character kept me guessing at his agenda from start to finish.
An unnerving drama that somehow manages to combine hilarity and brutality in a very different take on school bullying and one young man's innovative and desperate solution when faced with it. The viciousness of young men has been portrayed in many excellent and depressing dramas and movies. The ability of this one to have me horrified and sickened in one moment and laughing until tears are pouring from my eyes in the next moment was brilliantly done. It says something about the writing and direction that can balance two such disparate feelings in a drama like this.
Absolutely lovely story of a teacher who learns what it means to be one and the student who taught him. If you know a teacher, share this with them. If you are a teacher, watch this.
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