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Though it had some pacing and balancing between genres problems (school aspect was more developed and 'realistic' than the investigating one), overall it was an interesting watch.
Nothing memorable, but adequate.

Refreshingly unique blending of slice-of-life, coming-of-age, sports, friendship and romance genres.
Exquisite production, superb acting and a story that could have been a masterpiece if not for the sloppy, rushed closure for most of the characters...

So adorable and heart-warming!
Though the story was quite predictable, Matsuyama Kenichi and Ashida Mana's impressive acting, their chemistry and body language interactions made this film a wonderful experience, full of happy tears and silly smiles :)

Interesting concept, cute execution.

A heartfelt remake of a familiar story with only a few changes, with a great cast and a wonderful music score.
Definitely this couldn't surpass one of the greatest cinema classics, but it was worth watching.

Beautiful visuals, lukewarm storytelling.

A slow-paced story of friendship, love and loss, divided into too many different subplots and genres that eventually felt disconnected, inconsistent and unbalanced.
The strongest elements were the trio's performances (especially Jeon Mi Do's) and the elegant cinematography, while the weakest were the romance subplots and the unequal screen-time and story progression the three FLs had.

A poignant social commentary about loneliness, self-isolation, luck of human connection.
Gong Seung Yeon's nuanced performance and the bleak filming tone were among the strongest pros of this slow-paced yet piercing story.

A worth-watching introduction to the world of Wong Kar Wai, which is full of loneliness, longing, melancholy, passion, desperation and thirsty for love people.

Extreme in violence, sexuality, emotions and revenge, as well as depicting the depths of the human heart, hatred and desperation.
Masterfully scripted, filmed and edited, with a haunting music score and outstanding performances, this is a shocking, twisted & disturbing revenge story, a traumatising but unforgettable watching experience.
Definitely not for everyone...

A tender, bittersweet coming-of-age movie, with a nostalgic vibe, wonderful color palette and exceptional performances from the child actresses.

"The Korean war was nothing compared to this! Egh, hyo, hyo, hyo, hyo"

With a totally frustrating, illogical, superficial and over-the-top plot, lukewarm love lines and too many (selfish and materialistic) characters not particularly worth rooting for, this family drama was strangely entertaining in its outrageousness, oversimplicity and challenging morals and ethics.

A quiet, slow-paced and emotional melodrama with two beautiful love stories: the sweet, adorable first love of the young couple and the challenging, angsty love of their mature selves.
All four leads did a great job portraying their characters, while the cinematography, the colouring, the scenery and the perfectly-fitted music made the story more enjoyable.

Strong start, weak middle and a disappointing end, but a charming Roy Chiu that helped me get through it till the end.

A rom-com with a poorly-written story containing every single cliche anyone could ever think of and a supporting cast much better than the main leads, especially the unrealistically naive and annoying FL.
It had some beautifully decorated macarons and cupcakes though :)

Quirky and witty, with lots of light-hearted and deep moments - a brilliant mixture of skit, satire, family bonding and Yoshida Kotaro's charms!

on dramacool: https://www1.dramacool.fo/drama-detail/the-poet-and-the-boy

A slow-burn but intense and very engaging story, with a well-writen, tight plot and a stellar cast with top-notch acting, especially from the talented and charismatic chameleon Kim Nam Gil.

Not for everyone, since it's not the typical action-packed story, but rather a procedural and slowly rewarding, yet fascinating, journey of some ordinary, flawed but hard-working police officers towards understanding and thus successfully profiling the twisted minds of some evil serial killers.

A must-watch for those who like psychological, procedural, intriguing stories :)

Funny, touching, affectionate, heartwarming (without becoming overly dramatic) and very entertaining, this movie is inspired by the life and work of Masashi Asada and his wholesome family, the continuous support of which helped him realise his dream and become a successful family portrait photographer.
A great story, paired with a wonderful, talented cast - perfect for a comfort weekend watch!

A light-hearted, eccentric comedy with a simple, predictable story focused on sports and college life. Nothing spectacular, but feel-good and entertaining :)