This is how the novel is ... very slow. But it's coming soon. I think it's more believable that way because she's been hurt and longing for independence. He has to know how to earn her trust. He starts out very domineering ... it's not going to work. Both of them need to compromise.
Excellent job in both scripting and directing in 25-26. Really loved these two episodes, especially the humorous ending of 26! The script again exceeded my expectation. I loved the way the director showed humor, not just through words but also through the filming angles and the closeup of motions! I especially loved the ending at 26! So much better than the novel! I am looking forward to the coming episodes!!!
Finally, the plot moves on! I felt too much time was spent on the first engagement. I would like to see more time…
She breaks her engagement with Yao. This marks the beginning of her exposure to life in the palace. Overall, the plot is moving on. I wish they would not drag on with the grandma's scenes. At this point, I tend to get impatient and fast forward her scenes.
The emperor, on the other hand, is a lot more humorous. His involvement in LBY's love life is hilarious... the scene was fun to read too.
Finally, the plot moves on! I felt too much time was spent on the first engagement. I would like to see more time spent on CSS and LBY's story. At least now, we are heading in the right direction!
Avenue X is about the story telling. I'm surprised she gave it 1 gold mine. I agree with her view on ML. He could…
She likes dramas based on actors/actresses! Her favorite is Zheng Ye Cheng! I don't think ZLS is her favorite. What she needs to do is having an open mind: female empowerment now a days is not just about looks!
The biggest joke of the year.. she is a joker.. I stopped taking her seriously when she points outs all silly…
The script gave him so much screen time already compared the book. I think he will definitely get more screen time later on. That's when his acting skill will be tested.
Yes, Leo is a little bit stiff but I think for this role (again she doesn't read the book), he's good with ZLS…
I agree that his acting is stiff. The last scene in episode 20 clearly shows this ... ZLS is very natural. His is a little bit stiff. His hands holding her head ... the angle of his head as he looks down at her. It's a little nitpicking... but you can see the quality of acting: ZLS makes you feel like she's in the moment while Leo is acting out a scene ... But chemistry is not base on this ... it's based on his eyes looking at her. As I said, in later episodes, he will need to show more emotions towards her besides the current longing love looks.
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He starts out very domineering ... it's not going to work. Both of them need to compromise.
I especially loved the ending at 26! So much better than the novel! I am looking forward to the coming episodes!!!
Overall, the plot is moving on. I wish they would not drag on with the grandma's scenes. At this point, I tend to get impatient and fast forward her scenes.
The emperor, on the other hand, is a lot more humorous. His involvement in LBY's love life is hilarious... the scene was fun to read too.
Zheng Ye Cheng! I don't think ZLS is her favorite. What she needs to do is having an open mind: female empowerment now a days is not just about looks!