fantasy and crappy type shows’ but the drama isn’t even out yet, nor do we know what the story is... so why…
Just because you don't like fantasy or sci-fi does not mean these type of dramas are crap. It's just YOUR preference. I'd suggest adding "Personally" in your comments next time.
I really want to watch this but is the acting as bad as everyone is making it out to be? is it distracting from…
Majority of the acting is good because of the experienced and veteran actors but I personally think the male lead's needs work. It can be distracting because his facial expressions is just ridiculous in certain situations cause he doesn't move a muscle. It's so bad that I don't see any chemistry with him and Hanyan. Hanyan has better chemistry with her assassin friend, Chai Jing than the male lead. People say that's his character because he's suppose to be stoic, I call it terrible acting. 🤣
Their death had no witnesses so no one knows. Hanyan did not announce it yet, she's planning her revenge before making that announcement and finally writing her mother's name on the tombstone.
I have seen Chen Du Ling in at least six dramas, and she stands out in this role. I finally appreciate her acting…
For me, she convinced me as an amazing actress when she played both villain and protagonist roles. She proved she can adapt and display a variety of emotions. Well deserved spotlight she has right now. :)
I thought he would be a good fit but his acting just didn't make up for it. There's a reason why cnetizens think other actors would've fit because of their aura and acting.
He did a great job. And follows what the director say.
A director directs how the scene is played out, but facial expressions is really up to the actor. if the actor can't use his facial muscles subtlety then he needs to work on it. Your expectations of a "great job" differs from mine obviously.
I respectfully can’t agree with you. I think Xi Yun Lai is following the direction he’s being given. I love…
I think following the direction he's given is just an excuse of a poor actor. Yes, directors give direction on how to act scenes out, but facial muscle acting is that of the actor himself. There's a difference. CDL does a lot of subtle acting compare to the actor.
I think he is doing a wonderful job. Enjoying his acting a lot.
Good for you, i am not. I had high expectations but he's not doing very well in my book. A stoic character does not mean the actor needs to be blank all the time. To compare, a recent stoic character I've seen is Wen Yi Fan played by Zhang Ruo Nan. She brought her character to life with subtle facial movements and great eye acting, instead of just looking like a lost puppy. I don't see that here with Yun Lai's acting.
Xi Yun Lai's acting is a such a huge disappointment. I was excited to watch more of his acting but all he has to show is being an eye candy. Chen Du Ling is carrying the acting for both of them at this point. EDIT: It's clear that some people cannot dicepher between a bad actor and a stoic character and that's fine. Being a stoic character does not excuse the actor from not acting with their face. There are plethoras of stoic characters in c-dramaland, and those who are considered one of the best actors are the ones who's able to do subtle acting with their facial muscles. What I expected was not some frivolous acting, that is not it, I expected some facial muscle movement, even if it's just eye acting but there's none coming from the actor. His face is either just blank majority of the time, looking like a lost puppy, or just angry, that's it. Heck, his lips barely move - yes lips can give expressions as well. There's no versatile subtle expression that give the audience a hint of what his character is like. It's because of his acting that some c-netizens think the leads don't have any chemistry. They're even thinking of other actors that could've done better. lol I don't think he should be replaced, but I expected him to pick up on the acting, but alas he did not.
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EDIT: It's clear that some people cannot dicepher between a bad actor and a stoic character and that's fine. Being a stoic character does not excuse the actor from not acting with their face. There are plethoras of stoic characters in c-dramaland, and those who are considered one of the best actors are the ones who's able to do subtle acting with their facial muscles. What I expected was not some frivolous acting, that is not it, I expected some facial muscle movement, even if it's just eye acting but there's none coming from the actor. His face is either just blank majority of the time, looking like a lost puppy, or just angry, that's it. Heck, his lips barely move - yes lips can give expressions as well. There's no versatile subtle expression that give the audience a hint of what his character is like.
It's because of his acting that some c-netizens think the leads don't have any chemistry. They're even thinking of other actors that could've done better. lol I don't think he should be replaced, but I expected him to pick up on the acting, but alas he did not.