A slow-paced and delicate approach of some very deep, traumatising and disturbing subjects presented through symbolisms and different points of view. Intriguing, intense, thought-provoking, with poignant performances, especially from Tiffany Hsu & Alyssa Chia. Definitely not for everyone...
A dramatic (and pragmatic) romcom, full of sarcastic, quirky and witty dialogues, heartfelt as well as flirtatious moments, sincere disclosures. Fantastic performances and chemistry between Ge You and Shu Qi, picturesque cinematography of Hangzhou, Nanjing and Hokkaido scenery. Refreshingly unique and entertaining.
In fact, it was more of a Comedy action than 'Violence Action'. Too convoluted, incoherent and absurd, clearly showing that it's based on a manga. Worth for the visuals and bright colours...
Less engaging and more confusing than its prequel. Too many characters, poorly written and developed, too little suspense and twists in a story that, frankly, doesn't make much sense until the last part. Let's hope the third film will deliver a satisfying conclusion to the main story.
'Somebody' that is not for everybody... A huge letdown after a promising start, a missed opportunity of a great cast and production team. A messy attempt to mix too many story arcs and genres, with many things left unanswered, leading to confusing intentions, obscure motivations and illogical actions. Kim Young Kwang delivered an outstanding performance, but the one who stole the spotlights was Kim Yong Ji, as Im Mok Won the shaman, the most down-to-earth character (an oxymoron and a fact!).
A very interesting premise that could have been so much better if not for the very superficial approach. The best things were the well-fitted slow and quiet pacing, but most of all the beautiful rural landscapes and scenery.
Bingo, well put together thoughts. I had seen enough exactly in the halfway mark where it foreshadowed those exact…
Agreed! Short duration definitely benefited the story - if longer, these issues might have caused significant problems and an average outcome. Let's hope season 2 is as good as this one.
Dark, violent, frustrating but very compelling! Though the pacing and the plot had some issues during the second half and it felt very unrealistic at times, I really liked the story, the production (especially the fight scenes and the music) and, most of all, the friendship/bromance and the superb acting from all those young actors! Time well spent.
Light and cheesy romcom, with a predictable story but short enough to be entertaining. The cute child actress made up for the cringy flashbacks of 30-something actors playing high schoolers... Enjoyable for a one-time watch.
Full of nostalgia, longing and that unique heart-fluttering feeling of first love... Though the story isn't something groundbreaking or cliche-free, it definitely grew on me and made me root for all main characters. Top-notch cinematography, production, music and acting were definitely a great plus, while the best advantage was the refreshing, scene-stealer Kido Taisei and his genuine smile! And what can I say about Mitsushima Hikari, this talented elegant lady who excels in all her roles, gifting us with superb performances every time she appears on screen...
Slow-paced, character driven, heavy on dialogues, narration and internal monologues, this is a uniquely bizarre drama, not always easy to follow. Abe Hiroshi and Ono Machiko, the M(ale) and F(emale) characters of this story did a splendid job.
Perhaps I'd like it much more if I had watched the movie first, but even so it was surprisingly good. After all, Ikeda Elaiza, Odagiri Joe and Ito Kentaro are always a pleasure to watch. Too short though... I wouldn't say no to more episodes/ghost stories, as well as Miko and Akito's romance!
An intriguing, gritty noir story, with a tight plot and fantastic dynamics between the main leads. Beautifully written and directed, superbly acted (especially from Lee Sung Min), with one of the most powerful ending scenes I've recently watched. Highly recommended.
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Intriguing, intense, thought-provoking, with poignant performances, especially from Tiffany Hsu & Alyssa Chia.
Definitely not for everyone...
You know me too well...😊
Fantastic performances and chemistry between Ge You and Shu Qi, picturesque cinematography of Hangzhou, Nanjing and Hokkaido scenery.
Refreshingly unique and entertaining.
Too convoluted, incoherent and absurd, clearly showing that it's based on a manga.
Worth for the visuals and bright colours...
Too many characters, poorly written and developed, too little suspense and twists in a story that, frankly, doesn't make much sense until the last part.
Let's hope the third film will deliver a satisfying conclusion to the main story.
A huge letdown after a promising start, a missed opportunity of a great cast and production team.
A messy attempt to mix too many story arcs and genres, with many things left unanswered, leading to confusing intentions, obscure motivations and illogical actions.
Kim Young Kwang delivered an outstanding performance, but the one who stole the spotlights was
Kim Yong Ji, as Im Mok Won the shaman, the most down-to-earth character (an oxymoron and a fact!).
The best things were the well-fitted slow and quiet pacing, but most of all the beautiful rural landscapes and scenery.
Let's hope season 2 is as good as this one.
Though the pacing and the plot had some issues during the second half and it felt very unrealistic at times, I really liked the story, the production (especially the fight scenes and the music) and, most of all, the friendship/bromance and the superb acting from all those young actors!
Time well spent.
The cute child actress made up for the cringy flashbacks of 30-something actors playing high schoolers...
Enjoyable for a one-time watch.
Though the story isn't something groundbreaking or cliche-free, it definitely grew on me and made me root for all main characters.
Top-notch cinematography, production, music and acting were definitely a great plus, while the best advantage was the refreshing, scene-stealer Kido Taisei and his genuine smile!
And what can I say about Mitsushima Hikari, this talented elegant lady who excels in all her roles, gifting us with superb performances every time she appears on screen...
Abe Hiroshi and Ono Machiko, the M(ale) and F(emale) characters of this story did a splendid job.
After all, Ikeda Elaiza, Odagiri Joe and Ito Kentaro are always a pleasure to watch.
Too short though... I wouldn't say no to more episodes/ghost stories, as well as Miko and Akito's romance!
Beautifully written and directed, superbly acted (especially from Lee Sung Min), with one of the most powerful ending scenes I've recently watched. Highly recommended.