Hated how Jeong Guk's mom detained him and then forced him back at the lake instead of responsibly assisting her kid to reach out and help save his friend's life in that emergency. He'd be scarred if they died in front of him. 🤦
The movie is more wholesome than what the synopsis makes it sound like. I was pleasantly surprised. It somehow felt like a role reversal from the usual highschool-shoujo plots lol. We need more main leads like this guy and girl~
Great message about values, love how she went all-in for the rabbits and how Fang Yuke said he liked her for her kindness, courage and authenticity. Totally agree, I'd find her attractive too. Like how they were both nerds, their geeky moments were super cute. It wasn't shallow and I like that.
It was kind of fun but then some things bugged me so I will comment about that. It's a drama with the-woman-works-hard-to-be-deserving-of-the-man trope. Grading people by their looks and smarts isn't cute. Nanase isn't unattractive at all. The way she had to constantly prove herself got tiring.
is no one going to point out how toru, a 20y.o was hitting on and dated a "minor"? doesnt matter that in reality…
I'm past the point of being shocked, because I've seen it so much in Japanese media and real life. I wonder if it's not illegal in their country....Creepy ugh.
I wish the ending was dragged and not rushed like it was, something feels very incomplete. Mori's acting was good, Matsumara's not so much unfortunately. The friend's advices were seriously inconsistent...
The family situation is weird of course but the movie was done well. I admired the realistic portrayal of the main characters, they felt more like actual teenagers you'd see rather than fictitious shoujo manga characters. I also loved the artistry shown through the color schemes, locations, architecture and music. Captured the growing up, fragile teenage spirit very well.
This is the healthier and cuter version out of the manga and prequel movie~ Both Shusei and Aoi are way more likable and genuine characters. I didn't get the appeal about Yamaken's Shusei when he's rude, and this Aoi is stronger too. I wouldn't mind watching more of them minus the triangle situation with the cousin. The leads have a fluffy chemistry and height difference that reminds me of recent Chinese romcoms. An exciting teen lovestory. Overall one of the better highschool jmovies that doesn't feel problematic lol.
Why do people like this... I am dumbfounded at those saying this adaptation is better. Seriously,?! Tsundere or not, Shusei's unkind, overbearing and Aoi's a pushover. I'm not convinced being with a guy like that is actually fun and I don't know what she liked him for- his looks? His character is unattractive, wouldn't be excused in the present day and age, and didn't redeem himself by the end of the movie. I know it's cultural but even reading the manga years ago, some of the toxic and unfair things were passed off with weird logic. Also lol @ the trope where the ML's love rival is a nice guy while the FL's love rival is a villain.
/Sorry for the rant... Anyway, I am thankful that they have made a sequel movie that is miles better and more enjoyable since they adjusted it to be less problematic lol. The main characters are cuter too in that.
She's cute af, has a powerful voice and acts really well too! I fell in love with her talents in The Liar and His Lover. Hope the world sees her in more amazing roles like that one!
Probably no other show has moved me so much. Rewatched after 8 or so years, and still the deepest slice-of-life I've ever seen. Soulful, pure, nostalgic and relatable. Plus, true friendship.
/Sorry for the rant... Anyway, I am thankful that they have made a sequel movie that is miles better and more enjoyable since they adjusted it to be less problematic lol. The main characters are cuter too in that.