A subtle but impressive short story about all those people who struggle to live 'normally' their everyday lives, trying to find a safe and comfort place to be themselves.
Bittersweet, delicate and affectionate love story with an unexpected but well-matched pairing between Haru and Nino. It may be slow-paced and with a somehow awkward editing, but the acting and the wonderful cinematography made up for those mishaps.
A refreshingly charming sismance-centered story (at least the first half of it), with strong retro vibes, lots of character development for most of its leads, and a great female friendship and camaraderie depiction. An entertaining watch that could have been much better if the ending wasn't rushed, the focus was on the team's quirky business till the end, and not too much screen time was lost in the mystery subplots and the lukewarm romance.
A very entertaining drama with many hilarious moments, lots of touching scenes and some intriguing cases in a unique approach of an investigation/action centered story. The cast did a very good job portraying their eccentric characters and personas, as well as their commendable team work, and they definitely had a great time while filming this. Highly recommended for some good laughs and a lighthearted, not-so-serious watch.
A heartwarming coming-of-age story, full of dance, sports, youth and sismance. With nostalgic, retro vibes and some great dance scenes, this was a feel-good, angst-free and very entertaining watch. Time well spent.
From time to time I watch one of the kdrama oldies for the nostalgic feeling, the classic tropes and clichés they come with, as well as to see some of my fave actors in their early works. This 22 years old drama offered exactly that but, though it was a real pleasure to see young So Ji Sub and Kwon Sang Woo's talent and charisma, it soon became a real chore to finish, mainly because the main love story was too repetitive, frustrating and inconclusive, unlike the secondary one that was much more entertaining and fulfilling. Overall, not something memorable - and I'm afraid I'd have felt the same even if I'd watched it back when it aired.
Park Shin Hye was the reason I was hesitant to watch this drama, but she turned out to be the reason why I had such a blast watching it! She gave life, spice and grandeur to Bit Na's character like no other actress probably could, perhaps because this was the polar opposite from all her previous roles. Though there were some plot mishaps here and there, overall the story was refreshingly unique, fast paced and well-acted, while the settings, the special effects and, especially, Bit Na's wardrobe were a feast for the eyes. Time well-spent.
An slow-paced yet engaging thriller with Ando Sakura performing an one-woman show with her strong aura, sexy magnetism and impeccable talent. Though the film is flawed, in terms of storytelling and editing, and too long for it's own good, she successfully managed to carry all of its load on her shoulders.
Pleasantly surprised by this funny, angst-free and heartwarming drama. Full of positive and somehow bubbly vibes, even though all the protagonists were more than 60 years old, this was definitely a cozy, relaxing watch thanks to its refreshing unique story, great acting and camaraderie from the veteran cast, magnificent scenery - and the most adorable dog.
Having read the book and watched the 80’s miniseries, I was a bit skeptical about what this new drama could offer, but I really enjoyed it a lot. Exemplary production, picturesque settings, lavish costumes, top-notch acting from most of the cast members (Blackthorne’s character and actor I'm not talking about you!) and, especially some new perspectives/changes in the story about the characters and their actions, gave this drama more depth and weight than its predecessor. Toranaga and Mariko were undoubtedly the real stars in this Shogun. Both their characters and acting were amazingly multilayered as well as imposing, and their Emmys well-deserved.
A bittersweet slice-of-life story about parenthood, as well as loss, grieving, healing and moving on in life. With some emotionally heavy moments, some frustrating ones, and a pacing that became too slow during the second half, this was a demanding but also a comforting watch, mainly thanks to Meguro Ren and Izutani Rana's chemistry, bonding and superb acting - can you imagine this ray of sunshine is only 7 years old?
Based on a dark moment of Korea's history, this was a captivating thriller full of tense, powerful and devastating moments. The stellar cast and their compelling performances, the gripping built-up and the tight storytelling, and especially the knowledge that it was based on true events made this a fascinating as well as demanding watching experience.
Pleasantly surprised by this funny and heartwarming drama. Refreshing story, great acting and chemistry between the veteran cast, magnificent scenery and an adorable dog. A great watch so far!
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It may be slow-paced and with a somehow awkward editing, but the acting and the wonderful cinematography made up for those mishaps.
The main focus was on sismance and friendship.
An entertaining watch that could have been much better if the ending wasn't rushed, the focus was on the team's quirky business till the end, and not too much screen time was lost in the mystery subplots and the lukewarm romance.
The cast did a very good job portraying their eccentric characters and personas, as well as their commendable team work, and they definitely had a great time while filming this.
Highly recommended for some good laughs and a lighthearted, not-so-serious watch.
With nostalgic, retro vibes and some great dance scenes, this was a feel-good, angst-free and very entertaining watch.
Time well spent.
This 22 years old drama offered exactly that but, though it was a real pleasure to see young So Ji Sub and Kwon Sang Woo's talent and charisma, it soon became a real chore to finish, mainly because the main love story was too repetitive, frustrating and inconclusive, unlike the secondary one that was much more entertaining and fulfilling.
Overall, not something memorable - and I'm afraid I'd have felt the same even if I'd watched it back when it aired.
She gave life, spice and grandeur to Bit Na's character like no other actress probably could, perhaps because this was the polar opposite from all her previous roles.
Though there were some plot mishaps here and there, overall the story was refreshingly unique, fast paced and well-acted, while the settings, the special effects and, especially, Bit Na's wardrobe were a feast for the eyes.
Time well-spent.
Though the film is flawed, in terms of storytelling and editing, and too long for it's own good, she successfully managed to carry all of its load on her shoulders.
Full of positive and somehow bubbly vibes, even though all the protagonists were more than 60 years old, this was definitely a cozy, relaxing watch thanks to its refreshing unique story, great acting and camaraderie from the veteran cast, magnificent scenery - and the most adorable dog.
Exemplary production, picturesque settings, lavish costumes, top-notch acting from most of the cast members (Blackthorne’s character and actor I'm not talking about you!) and, especially some new perspectives/changes in the story about the characters and their actions, gave this drama more depth and weight than its predecessor.
Toranaga and Mariko were undoubtedly the real stars in this Shogun. Both their characters and acting were amazingly multilayered as well as imposing, and their Emmys well-deserved.
With some emotionally heavy moments, some frustrating ones, and a pacing that became too slow during the second half, this was a demanding but also a comforting watch, mainly thanks to Meguro Ren and Izutani Rana's chemistry, bonding and superb acting - can you imagine this ray of sunshine is only 7 years old?
The stellar cast and their compelling performances, the gripping built-up and the tight storytelling, and especially the knowledge that it was based on true events made this a fascinating as well as demanding watching experience.
Refreshing story, great acting and chemistry between the veteran cast, magnificent scenery and an adorable dog.
A great watch so far!
Too bad it's too short.