I've seen four so far and while I won't comment on one or the other in terms of quality, acting, directing or any of that, I have to say one thing that just annoys the heck out of me, in both versions. Why, why, why, do they take so freaking long during that one minute they have to talk to each other on the radio?? I mean, they have these long pauses, where I just get so frustrated with them for not thinking ahead of time what they plan to ask or say. So much could have been done and lives could have been saved if Lieutenant Saegusa had a list written out of the times, dates and names of the women killed so that Detective Oyama could have prevented them. But instead, it's just mostly radio static with an occasion phrase that pops up. Really lowers the enjoyment of the drama, in both cases, for me, because if I had the chance to talk to someone in the past, and they actually believed me and would act on what I said, then I would tell them as much as I possibly could about things to prevent, especially if I had multiple chances and they were in a position to change things. Oh well, I'll just try to ignore how annoying it is and keep watching.
We were talking about Goodbye Mr. Black, in the recommendations list, if that's what you were asking about. Side note: From 5 to 9 is great, I loved it!
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surprisingly good and I got really hooked this early (rare for me to be like this for a jdorama). I love edogawa…
I know, right? Tenma's smart and good-looking and kind and generous and loyal and --- too perfect! I honestly hope he has a dark side or something because right now I don't think I would know who to choose because I love both of them. (But probably Haruto, because he's just super sweet in an odd way. And that little bit of funny dumbness about him reminds me of his idol Domyoji.)
Well, after reading the comments and reviews, this is going from On-hold to Dropped. I made it half-way, but I just couldn't bring myself to continue. Now I know that was the right choice. OCN should really stop trying to do romances, because they really don't work.
Well, I got halfway through and it was ok but when I realized that two of my favorite characters were not going to be in this, (namely, Kaito and Kou) I just couldn't bring myself to finish. It's not like I didn't know how it would end anyway, since I've seen both seasons of the anime, but I thought that his interactions with Kaito and Kou were fairly important to the story (and Kei's development as a character) so I really don't think they should have been cut. It was the main thing I wanted to see in the live-action, so since they're not here, then it's kind of a waste. Sadness.
(Oh, and Satou should have been played by someone older, like he was in the anime. I love Ayano Go as much as anyone, but even though he's a great actor and did his best (and dyed his hair a weird color of grey) some roles should be played by people in the correct demographic. I know, I know, an older person would not have been able to move around as easily, but hey, that's what CGI and stunt doubles are for, right?)
Ah yes, a true psychological thriller! A favorite genre of mine that I can never find enough of.
I must say, I did enjoy the first half more, but that's just because there was more of the 'thriller' aspect there. It was a sad movie, but it was a sadness that I can take, because when all the affected individuals in a tragedy are gone, there's no one left to grieve. Except us, of course, but I like to watch something light and fluffy after something like this and it helps.
Oh, and as everyone else has noted Kang Ha Neul did a truly outstanding job here. It wasn't an easy role, but I was there with him and felt every emotion he did. (Kim Mu Yeol was also great! Love him!)
I put it on hold. It had potential but...couldn't keep my interest. Not sure whether I should pick it up again.
Yeah, it definitely had potential and I loved the cast. That's why it was such a letdown. If the writing had been better, it could have been great. I don't know how these dramas that are based on such wonderful source material fall flat sometimes, but I always hope the next one will be a worthy watch. Maybe Monte Cristo will be. :)
Just when you thought something interesting might be about to happen ... it doesn't. Sad, really, that they played it so safe and it ended up so terribly average. I liked the cast, but the writing was bland and so was the story.
Oh, and the directing! Why do we need to see a scene five times times in slow motion to make a point that it's romantic or touching? I mean, seriously, we're not idiots, we get it, you can just show us once and that's enough. (Other directors have done this a lot too, I know, but it always bugs me.)
See, I don't get that surprised when people say they love "Meteor Garden" IF they're strictly talking about season…
Yes, you are so right about the second season. Man it was painful and I just kept wondering why it had to drag out the PAIN so long when the manga was not like that at all. Happy ending, less frustrating.
It was really nice to see a smart female lead here and I wish we could see more intelligent heroines in Asian dramas and movies because I've seen enough to know they're a rare breed, sadly.
Be forewarned: Jackie dies pointlessly in the end. The whole movie was great up until that point but to me, that just totally ruined it. If I wanted to watch a serious Chinese movie about war, I would have. This was supposed to be a comedy, and it was, in several scenes, but his death took all that straight out for me. I wish I had known before hand, so I'm just warning anyone else who cares to know.
Side note: From 5 to 9 is great, I loved it!
(Oh, and Satou should have been played by someone older, like he was in the anime. I love Ayano Go as much as anyone, but even though he's a great actor and did his best (and dyed his hair a weird color of grey) some roles should be played by people in the correct demographic. I know, I know, an older person would not have been able to move around as easily, but hey, that's what CGI and stunt doubles are for, right?)
I must say, I did enjoy the first half more, but that's just because there was more of the 'thriller' aspect there. It was a sad movie, but it was a sadness that I can take, because when all the affected individuals in a tragedy are gone, there's no one left to grieve. Except us, of course, but I like to watch something light and fluffy after something like this and it helps.
Oh, and as everyone else has noted Kang Ha Neul did a truly outstanding job here. It wasn't an easy role, but I was there with him and felt every emotion he did. (Kim Mu Yeol was also great! Love him!)
Oh, and the directing! Why do we need to see a scene five times times in slow motion to make a point that it's romantic or touching? I mean, seriously, we're not idiots, we get it, you can just show us once and that's enough. (Other directors have done this a lot too, I know, but it always bugs me.)