Though I wrote a review on this series as well, I completely forgot to mention the excellent quotations from this series. "What's wrong with crying when I want to cry," that also touched me deeply. Thank you for mentioning them! This was quite the series.
You know, I've never seen a web series before. My first choice would probably be Lee Jun Kai, considering how I feel about Peter Ho.... Thanks for the article, it's an interesting thing to recommend to the community~ I figure it'll become a more popular medium in the future too.
You know the funniest thing, I saw Stoker without realizing it was a Park Chan Wook some time ago. Halfway through I'm squinting at all the little details wondering why it looked so much like his work (even the scissors!) but there it was in the credits, haha. Glad to hear he's producing a new work.
A fine review, though I disagree with certain points (it's a favorite after all, haha). But one thing you mention that I find important for potential viewers: Ryoma is definitely edified in this portrayal. Many less-flattering details are glossed over (for instance, he was a terrible swordsman and even worse with reading/writing, he stole several family heirlooms upon leaving Tosa for the first time, etc). However, his spirit and importance to Japanese history are both captured beautifully. I don't know if it was quite as accurate as other taiga for this reason, since like Ryoma himself the drama is mostly about how it makes you feel than anything concrete, but it's definitely one of the most entertaining. What historical is perfectly accurate, after all?
I found the very last episode difficult to watch and Ishikawa's boxed character wasn't helping. I felt as frustrated…
Thanks for reading it~ I would love a sequel as well! I think they could have done so much with even a few more episodes in this season, really. But with how busy Oguri Shun looks to be lately, ah....just a dream for now :,)
From the list: King's Daughter, Cruel City, and Nine were all excellent. Some of the others I did not watch, and what I did fell short of my taste in one way or another. That Winter the Wind Blows, Golden Empire, Knife and Flower (no, really), as well as several others were much more enjoyable and unique. But most of all, they felt sustainable beyond their initial airing; they'll still be watchable next year, for example.
Odagiri-san seems to have gained a new wind around MDL these days. Over the last few months, I've noticed many…
Mm! I've jokingly termed this year Godagiri Watch 2014; we've been seeing so much Ayano Go and Odagiri Joe all the time, in the most unexpected places.
A fabulous drama until about episode 16, then a mediocre one after. Golden Cross might have been a sleeper hit in 2014 but for this slip in focus and quality. It's difficult to call anything that has been consistently good for most of its duration "bad;" five messy episodes out of twenty hardly constitutes wasted time. Yet when a talented writer promises something unique and great in as tired a genre as "revenge" is, little is more disappointing than receiving just that--but for a limited time. What appears to be the main issue is that this story could just not occupy 20 episodes. This seems to be the likely answer to the later issues, especially how the plot turned tail and ran right back to everything it previously shirked: pretty much every revenge cliche ever.
I still loved this series, particularly for its incredible cast. It's just hard not to think about what it might have been. My rating tumbled to 7.5, even with this much affection present.
Odagiri-san seems to have gained a new wind around MDL these days. Over the last few months, I've noticed many users beginning to meet and marathon this talented actor's works. Of course, any gained popularity is deserved. He is an excellent artist, a bit quirky when it comes to chosen projects, but worth watching regardless.
My favorite performance with Odagiri-san must be his character in My Way. It was a difficult role to play with any pathos, but he managed it all the same. Thanks so much for your guide. It's clearly written and easy to traverse.
This Pandora appears to be related to an overarching series, other SPs included. Each deals with a possible evil brought about by advancing medical science, the "Pandora's Box," from which the title is derived. As the synposis suggests, "Eternal Life" sets its sights on cloning and the aftermath of obsessive/reckless scientific practices. While I admit good production values (from music to cinematography) and an excellent villain in Sakai Masato (when does the guy ever act poorly?), this story came across as cheesy and predictable overall. There were some beautiful shots particularly near the beginning, and moments of real interest and entertainment. But it unfortunately resembles the TV movie it is when taken as something of true substance. Good, but not great. Fans of Sakai-san will have a bit more fun.
Mm! I found the last few episodes much improved from the first ones too. The biggest problem might have been that episode with the accidental death and the salesman. It was just a strange story when compared to others in the series.
An odd little miniseries. When one sees the word "coffee," perhaps the smell comes to mind first, then the comfort and warmth tied to that beverage. In "The People of The Coffee Shop," however, it's more like a wake-up call and underlying bitterness takes the forefront. This watches like one of those shop-related human stories, only the Coffee-ya-san doesn't solve anyone's problems. He merely lends them an ear, while dealing with issues of his own. I liked that the narrative makes no judgments and that many of the troubles are realistic, however it's also rare that the afflicted characters actually find a solution at all. All in all, a little too short and a little too ambitious.
I'm glad to hear it was as good as I thought. Where did you watch it?!
Ah! On the movie page, somebody listed a few places in the comments. There's both a streaming and download link depending on what you like to do :) You'll really like this one, I think~
This is a wonderful contest! I love that our community is being given a chance to expand our horizons to Asian culture through literature.
I still loved this series, particularly for its incredible cast. It's just hard not to think about what it might have been. My rating tumbled to 7.5, even with this much affection present.
My favorite performance with Odagiri-san must be his character in My Way. It was a difficult role to play with any pathos, but he managed it all the same. Thanks so much for your guide. It's clearly written and easy to traverse.