hmmm...I found the positive but also open ending a bit frustrating...but I'm OK with that frustration. I was also frustrated with Minase at the wedding party, but impressed that Haruki so masterfully backed off without making a big deal out of it. Minase wants what he wants so badly, but he's also not ready...which is...frustrating. But life is often frustrating.
Some of the kissing throughout the show was lacking, but this is Japan, after all. However, that lackluster smooching was all the more jarring because the acting and emotional connection that led up to it each time were so genuine. Passion, electricity...mannequin kiss. No, please.
That said...SEQUEL PLEASE.
I hope to see a lot more from these two fine young actors, and not just in BLs. It was nice to see them both in hairstyles that flatter their good looks. Asia should ban bowl cuts. :)
What phenomenal acting; some of the best I've seen in a BL over the last four and a half years. Both leads are tremendously invested, in the moment, and in the character. I rarely if ever, saw them "acting." The most defining element that takes their work together to another level is that there is no rushing of lines. Many times one or the other takes time to react and/or formulate what they're about to say before they say it. But unlike in countless Thai BLs, those quiet moments are full because you SEE on their faces and in their eyes the process they are going through. Rather than slowing down the dialogue, those full-to-the-brim space expand and deepen it. Truly remarkable.
The two of them in bed together, bare-skinned, was a beautiful thing to behold. And there again in that scene, there was a loooooooooong moment of silence between dialogue during which they simply drank each other in with their eyes. Extraordinary. I do wish the director had allowed us to go with them a bit further into their lovemaking. It would be lovely to see these two physically expressing what they feel for each other. I would have had to get out my paper towels for sobbing, but I'd be perfectly fine with that.
Minase's drunk scene was especially masterful. I saw none of the lame over-acting or cliche "I am really drunk" mannerisms most actors fall back on. Yet he was believably, calmly drunk. That's not easy to do.
I'm gay as the Christmas goose, weirdo. And you need to consider getting over yourself. You're a hysterical fanatic, every bit as all-caps crazy as any dick-phobic fujoshi. No one died and made you Queen of Queers, qualified to make decrees and issue orders.
What an embarrassing, shrieking stereotype you are.
Lame. The dad seems only slightly annoyed that his daughter has disappeared, quite possibly into the realm of the dead, rather than being nearly-mad with grief and fear that a parent would be, even this mostly absent one. Then, once the kids come out to play, we get into STUPID territory. What you CANNOT see but suspect is there is far more terrifying than child actors in haunted house makeup. I'm a big fan of Kim Nam Gil, and Ha Jung Woo's no slouch, but they can't pull this script off, especially since we don't get to see KNG naked.
Potentially engaging plot betrayed by the problem at the heart of all such cross-dressing sagas: No seeing-eyed person would fail to recognize this young "man" as a young woman on first sight. It's absurd to pretend otherwise, yet that pretense is the core of the film. The outcome is predictable from the start.
Beautiful sets, costumes, and cinematography are wasted in service of an insulting premise often conveyed with over-the-top melodrama and spotty acting from the FL. Her crying/grief scenes were embarrassing.
The star of this show is Kim Nam Gil's butt, butt we don't get to see enough of it. His charm and charisma are effective though. Kim Young Ho as the master is quite good too.
Overall, a fail. 6/10, and two of those points are for KNG's ass.
History goes way before Oct 7, you ignorant moron. Go look up "nakba" and read some more history. I'm sorry that…
lol How many people have "BEEN FUCKING KILLED" since October 7th, you tiny-brained, ignorant moron? It's long past time for "Palestinians" to quit playing victim and start acting like adults who are ready to establish a government and exist in a stable, civilized way alongside Israel, which is never going away, instead of throwing disastrous temper tantrums that get thousands of their own people killed.
When do you leave to join you Hamas buddies in fighting the Evil Israeli Occupiers in Gaza instead of throwing spitballs from behind your keyboard?
open your eyes and wake up!!!Israel has been bombing Gaza for yearsjust watch the news thousands of children in…
Good day to you, loser Jew-hater!
Could you point out for me on a map the borders of this "country" you call Palestine? I'm curious to see where they are.
Thanks for another laugh at your silly little genocidal, anti-Jew chant "From the river to the sea...blah blah blah blah will be free..." It's cute, especially because it will never happen. lol
Also, could you share your opinion on why it is that Egypt nor any other Arab country will accept your "Palestinian" countrymen into their lands, not even on a temporary, emergency basis during the ongoing situation? Could you explain your understanding, or lack thereof, of what has happened in the Arab countries that DID accept "Palestinians" into their borders during the last 76 years?
Oh well...I'll save you the time: Palestinians bring with them mayhem, murder, and chaos everywhere they go. They are uninterested in improving the lives of their "people." They live for war, killing, and treachery. Lebanon allowed Arafat and his vermin into the country and soon had an armed uprising against the government on its hands.
Repeat that story a few times and now you know why NO Arab country is taking in Palestinians from Gaza. Now you know why Egypt has STRENGTHENED its border with Gaza and has spent the last 14 months destroying the rat tunnels Hamas used to smuggle arms and munitions in from Egypt. NO ONE wants the "Palestinians" because they are a destabilizing, vicious, maniacal mob of killers.
October 7th proved that once again: For a few hours of murdering Jews that accomplished NOTHING, all of Gaza has paid with devastation. THAT is how Palestinians think.
Finally, can you explain when you will be hauling your cowardly ass to Gaza to help kill the Zionist Occupation Invaders?
open your eyes and wake up!!!Israel has been bombing Gaza for yearsjust watch the news thousands of children in…
You're a liar. Israel has NOT been bombing Gaza for years. That is an outright fabrication. Nor am I arguing with you about "women and children" because the made-up casualty count out of the Hamas PR department refuses to count civilians separately from Hamas terrorists, and is likely deliberately inflated on top of that.
In 14 months of war, fewer than .06% of Gazans have died, even if you accept Hamas' BS numbers. That is not genocide, no matter how often morons like you scream that it is. Israel could have killed 2/3 of Gazans by now if it wanted to do so.
When are you leaving wherever you're hiding out and going to Gaza to fight alongside your Palestinian brethren?
Shutup! You're clearly a fcked up Zionist. Reporting on entertainment news on an entertainment website is "fanning…
Wow, everything you wrote resonates with me and I have asked myself those questions over and over since October 7th. The only answer that makes sense is that Hamas has gotten exactly not only what it deserves, but what it WANTED. Their hatred of Jews and Israel is so intense that all rational thinking goes out the window. Right up until the old bastard was killed, the leader of Hamas had said he was GLAD for every Palestinian "martyr" because it was one more public relations point in their favor. It is insane thinking, and yet I think it is truly how they think. The hatred outweighs compassion for their own people.
A few months ago a reliable news outlet did a poll showing that Gazans, despite the hell they've been through in the last 14 months, STILL are glad Hamas did what it did on October 7th. That little bit of sadistic temper tantrum, that little bit of pointless lashing out, has been worth it to the majority of Gazans. And yet they bitch, moan and whine about their horrific living conditions. Well yes, they ARE horrific, and they're that way because Hamas refuses to lay down its arms and surrender or even agree to a ceasefire. Yet, none of the Jew-haters on this thread mention that.
This is why Hamas refuses to distinguish its dead fighters from dead civilians in its bogus body count it releases to the press, which is all too eager to reprint the number despite it mixing civilians and terrorists together. "45,000" dead women and children my ass. I bet that number is more like 20,000 and at least half are Hamas terrorists.
The only thing that's been accomplished by the October 7th attack was the complete destruction of Gaza, the near-elimination of Hamas, and long-term misery for survivors living in squalor.
The hostages have been dead for a long time. That's my take. At this point its silly to pretend otherwise. But hey, it's all good to Gazans because they got to dance in the streets for a few days before Israel moved in. It's been hell ever since and they've been enjoying playing victim for an eager and brainless press from all over the world.
A beautiful and heartbreaking film that pulls no punches. The opening battle scene is among the most intense/realistic I've seen in Korean cinema, and that is high praise.
You need to update your new sources because not a single thing you mentioned above is accurate or true. The oppression…
Joke's on you and your terrorist-loving kind, Muhammed. Israel's been kicking your terrorist asses for 76 years and it's not going away any time soon.
You really should haul your cowardly little Jihadist butt to Gaza and sign up with Hamas. Put your money where your hateful, lying mouth is and do some fighting, keyboard warrior.
Shutup! You're clearly a fcked up Zionist. Reporting on entertainment news on an entertainment website is "fanning…
ummm...I'm an agnostic white dude who lives in Kansas, USA. I am not now, nor have I ever been a Jewish person or followed the Jewish religion. Go spew your bile at someone else. "spawn of the devil..." hahaha...you sound like a nut case.
You really ought to educate yourself about your prophet. He was a warlord who led armies that murdered thousands of people, jews, christians, and pagans, for having the nerve to not convert to his made-up, new religion. He also launched a few wars for purely political and geographical purposes. Muhammed was awash in blood. He bathed in blood.
The CURRENT decimation of Gaza came about following the little temper tantrum thrown by your Hamas buddies, and they knew exactly what would follow. No one said history began on October 7, 2023, but this ongoing war certainly did, now didn't it?
You need to update your new sources because not a single thing you mentioned above is accurate or true. The oppression…
You're either incredibly stupid or deliberately uninformed or just a hateful liar. I suspect it's the latter.
Of course, Lebanon is a sovereign nation...and Hezbollah has been lobbing rockets and missiles into Israel since Hamas started this current war. That is, until Israel started kicking its ass and invaded/bombed southern Lebanon. Israel has a right to attack Lebanon when it is not controlling what is being done on its territory.
But then, you're mainly about hating Israel and Jews. It has been shown time and again that all Palestinians are good at is hating Israel and Jews. Hamas has spent countless millions of $$$ building 500 miles of tunnels and other terrorist infrastructure under Gaza over the years. All that money could have gone toward schools, hospitals, streets, bridges, power stations, a thousand other things to improve life for Gazans. But instead, they spent it playing soldier and getting ready to throw a little tantrum that has resulted in the utter devastation of their land. The blood is on Hamas.
Did anything happen on October 7, 2023 that you can think of that just might have kicked off this current round of fighting? Think hard...does anything at all come to mind?
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Goodness...the PASSION. In a Jbl, no less. Bravo!
hmmm...I found the positive but also open ending a bit frustrating...but I'm OK with that frustration. I was also frustrated with Minase at the wedding party, but impressed that Haruki so masterfully backed off without making a big deal out of it. Minase wants what he wants so badly, but he's also not ready...which is...frustrating. But life is often frustrating.
Some of the kissing throughout the show was lacking, but this is Japan, after all. However, that lackluster smooching was all the more jarring because the acting and emotional connection that led up to it each time were so genuine. Passion, electricity...mannequin kiss. No, please.
That said...SEQUEL PLEASE.
I hope to see a lot more from these two fine young actors, and not just in BLs.
It was nice to see them both in hairstyles that flatter their good looks. Asia should ban bowl cuts. :)
What phenomenal acting; some of the best I've seen in a BL over the last four and a half years.
Both leads are tremendously invested, in the moment, and in the character. I rarely if ever, saw them "acting." The most defining element that takes their work together to another level is that there is no rushing of lines. Many times one or the other takes time to react and/or formulate what they're about to say before they say it. But unlike in countless Thai BLs, those quiet moments are full because you SEE on their faces and in their eyes the process they are going through. Rather than slowing down the dialogue, those full-to-the-brim space expand and deepen it. Truly remarkable.
The two of them in bed together, bare-skinned, was a beautiful thing to behold. And there again in that scene, there was a loooooooooong moment of silence between dialogue during which they simply drank each other in with their eyes. Extraordinary. I do wish the director had allowed us to go with them a bit further into their lovemaking. It would be lovely to see these two physically expressing what they feel for each other. I would have had to get out my paper towels for sobbing, but I'd be perfectly fine with that.
Minase's drunk scene was especially masterful. I saw none of the lame over-acting or cliche "I am really drunk" mannerisms most actors fall back on. Yet he was believably, calmly drunk. That's not easy to do.
On to the extra ep!
What an embarrassing, shrieking stereotype you are.
The dad seems only slightly annoyed that his daughter has disappeared, quite possibly into the realm of the dead, rather than being nearly-mad with grief and fear that a parent would be, even this mostly absent one.
Then, once the kids come out to play, we get into STUPID territory.
What you CANNOT see but suspect is there is far more terrifying than child actors in haunted house makeup.
I'm a big fan of Kim Nam Gil, and Ha Jung Woo's no slouch, but they can't pull this script off, especially since we don't get to see KNG naked.
Dropped.
Beautiful sets, costumes, and cinematography are wasted in service of an insulting premise often conveyed with over-the-top melodrama and spotty acting from the FL. Her crying/grief scenes were embarrassing.
The star of this show is Kim Nam Gil's butt, butt we don't get to see enough of it. His charm and charisma are effective though.
Kim Young Ho as the master is quite good too.
Overall, a fail.
6/10, and two of those points are for KNG's ass.
When do you leave to join you Hamas buddies in fighting the Evil Israeli Occupiers in Gaza instead of throwing spitballs from behind your keyboard?
Could you point out for me on a map the borders of this "country" you call Palestine? I'm curious to see where they are.
Thanks for another laugh at your silly little genocidal, anti-Jew chant "From the river to the sea...blah blah blah blah will be free..." It's cute, especially because it will never happen. lol
Also, could you share your opinion on why it is that Egypt nor any other Arab country will accept your "Palestinian" countrymen into their lands, not even on a temporary, emergency basis during the ongoing situation? Could you explain your understanding, or lack thereof, of what has happened in the Arab countries that DID accept "Palestinians" into their borders during the last 76 years?
Oh well...I'll save you the time: Palestinians bring with them mayhem, murder, and chaos everywhere they go. They are uninterested in improving the lives of their "people." They live for war, killing, and treachery. Lebanon allowed Arafat and his vermin into the country and soon had an armed uprising against the government on its hands.
Repeat that story a few times and now you know why NO Arab country is taking in Palestinians from Gaza. Now you know why Egypt has STRENGTHENED its border with Gaza and has spent the last 14 months destroying the rat tunnels Hamas used to smuggle arms and munitions in from Egypt. NO ONE wants the "Palestinians" because they are a destabilizing, vicious, maniacal mob of killers.
October 7th proved that once again: For a few hours of murdering Jews that accomplished NOTHING, all of Gaza has paid with devastation. THAT is how Palestinians think.
Finally, can you explain when you will be hauling your cowardly ass to Gaza to help kill the Zionist Occupation Invaders?
BTW, "Palestine" is not now, nor has it ever been a country. It is a region and Jews have lived there for thousands of years.
In 14 months of war, fewer than .06% of Gazans have died, even if you accept Hamas' BS numbers. That is not genocide, no matter how often morons like you scream that it is. Israel could have killed 2/3 of Gazans by now if it wanted to do so.
When are you leaving wherever you're hiding out and going to Gaza to fight alongside your Palestinian brethren?
A few months ago a reliable news outlet did a poll showing that Gazans, despite the hell they've been through in the last 14 months, STILL are glad Hamas did what it did on October 7th. That little bit of sadistic temper tantrum, that little bit of pointless lashing out, has been worth it to the majority of Gazans. And yet they bitch, moan and whine about their horrific living conditions. Well yes, they ARE horrific, and they're that way because Hamas refuses to lay down its arms and surrender or even agree to a ceasefire. Yet, none of the Jew-haters on this thread mention that.
This is why Hamas refuses to distinguish its dead fighters from dead civilians in its bogus body count it releases to the press, which is all too eager to reprint the number despite it mixing civilians and terrorists together. "45,000" dead women and children my ass. I bet that number is more like 20,000 and at least half are Hamas terrorists.
The only thing that's been accomplished by the October 7th attack was the complete destruction of Gaza, the near-elimination of Hamas, and long-term misery for survivors living in squalor.
The hostages have been dead for a long time. That's my take. At this point its silly to pretend otherwise. But hey, it's all good to Gazans because they got to dance in the streets for a few days before Israel moved in. It's been hell ever since and they've been enjoying playing victim for an eager and brainless press from all over the world.
The opening battle scene is among the most intense/realistic I've seen in Korean cinema, and that is high praise.
Highly recommended.
9/10
You really should haul your cowardly little Jihadist butt to Gaza and sign up with Hamas. Put your money where your hateful, lying mouth is and do some fighting, keyboard warrior.
You really ought to educate yourself about your prophet. He was a warlord who led armies that murdered thousands of people, jews, christians, and pagans, for having the nerve to not convert to his made-up, new religion. He also launched a few wars for purely political and geographical purposes. Muhammed was awash in blood. He bathed in blood.
The CURRENT decimation of Gaza came about following the little temper tantrum thrown by your Hamas buddies, and they knew exactly what would follow. No one said history began on October 7, 2023, but this ongoing war certainly did, now didn't it?
Of course, Lebanon is a sovereign nation...and Hezbollah has been lobbing rockets and missiles into Israel since Hamas started this current war. That is, until Israel started kicking its ass and invaded/bombed southern Lebanon. Israel has a right to attack Lebanon when it is not controlling what is being done on its territory.
But then, you're mainly about hating Israel and Jews. It has been shown time and again that all Palestinians are good at is hating Israel and Jews. Hamas has spent countless millions of $$$ building 500 miles of tunnels and other terrorist infrastructure under Gaza over the years. All that money could have gone toward schools, hospitals, streets, bridges, power stations, a thousand other things to improve life for Gazans. But instead, they spent it playing soldier and getting ready to throw a little tantrum that has resulted in the utter devastation of their land. The blood is on Hamas.
Did anything happen on October 7, 2023 that you can think of that just might have kicked off this current round of fighting? Think hard...does anything at all come to mind?