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So far So Good - very surprised
This rom-com is actually pretty decent. The actress, although much older than ML, is convincing and funny. They are convincing as a couple. They do have chemistry.The story is a time travel one where the FL, who just won a French culinary competition, was transported to the era of the king who has sensitive taste buds to food.
Every step of the story is simple but convincing. It's fun and funny to watch the story of the couple unfolds.
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Review up to 11
I am only interested in the story of the aunt and uncle of the narrator. This part is about the pre-communist era. I am not interested in subsequent stories as I grew up in a communist country, escaped it: watching stories about the oppression of the system is depressing and not entertaining for me. Brings back too many bad memories.As I am heading to Shanghai next month, I am interested in the old Shanghai before the communists took over. It's a typical story of gangsters except this one took on the communist theme - all for the country.
The chemistry between the ML and FL is amazing, unlike (Legend of Female Gen - no chemistry and story was terrible). I think ML acted well in this story.
I dropped the rest of the episodes after the story of the old shanghai ended. I gave the story full marks - not that there was nothing to complain about - but as a whole, it was entertaining and convincing.
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Good solid comedy
Ever since Glory, I stopped watching K drama ... I feel it's getting too graphical and having needless violence, gearing towards abusive relationships. I saw Castaway Diva ... again it was more skewed towards abusive relationships, which took over the drama and made it unwatchable for me.So I am looking for comedy without the trendy abusive stories. This one seems to have the good acting, the story line, and all the funny jokes. I like it so far after 2 eps. The audience is being surprised with unexpected events. The jokes are not physical jokes so the writers are doing a terrific job here using irony to make me laugh.
Of course, the story is going to be predictable with happy ending because it's a comedy. But the writing makes it entertaining and not too stressful to watch.
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Repetitive
This is the problem with C dramas (and to some extend, K dramas too)... if a person is famous for a role, she/he gets to repeat it as many times as there are fans to watch it.I was a huge fan of YM in Eternal Love ... amazing story, actors, chemistry, songs, ... everything... perfect 10+
But do I need to see it in re-iterations and in a plot that's so trite? Probably not, especially, the same actress playing a similar role.
I gave up after 3 episodes ... she acts very wooden in this drama. Side-by-side, she looks like his teacher or older sister. While mismatched age in itself is not a problem if there is chemistry, I just don't feel it ... story is predictable.
I guess what it is that the plot is not fresh - same old story that has been shown many times. And the intro doesn't make the story engaging ... I didn't feel invested in the characters ...
I guess I am NOT some one who watches drama because of an actor/actress ... I watch for content and acting. So even if my favorite idol is in the show, I am not going to waste my time. I rather rewatch the show that she/he was good in than watching new ones. Yes, I have rewatched Eternal Love at least 5 times. :-)
I am going to wait for better ones in June ... meanwhile, K drama is killing it this year with 2 amazing shows: Queen of Tears and Lovely Runner.
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Not watchable after 2nd episode
People said that if you don't watch the entire story, you can't give review. I disagree. Well, this is NOT a review of the whole story. JUST the first 3 episodes (I didn't lie - all the information is marked according to kisskh specs) that turned me off regardless of the fact that I like both actors/actress.I don't randomly sample dramas. I don't watch dramas with actors that I don't like and then give negative reviews. For example, I am not watching the current Immortal Ascension and Sword Rose. I already know I will not like them so I won't even try.
Please don't challenge my review otherwise you will be blocked because I don't have to time to argue. Let's face it: it's just a drama. It's not your life or anything so important that we have to spend time defend the drama.
Reason why I dropped this story:
The framing around the story is ridiculous:
Ep 3: FL said, "only reason I let you live is to hear your story"
Ok so why did she harm him before giving him a chance to explain? She is supposed to have grown up in an investigative home, understands how investigation works, loved him for a long time, understand him so well, etc ...
And what's so annoying is the doctor giving the "wrong" poison. Very contrived!
She didn't give him the benefit of the doubt...
Then as soon as he tells her the real story, she says I don't believe you.
He even said, there should be at least 1 person, who can believe his story -well he's right! rolling eyes!
I feel like this is a rewrite of THE SMILING, PROUD WANDERER when the ML who loves the master's daughter is framed. In this case, the framing is believable. She's not in love with him and believes her new boyfriend!
When the FL acted so illogically, I don't think I can change my perspective to believe that they have chemistry and love each other. Not convincing. Watching 20 more episodes will not convince me that they chemistry.
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Can't get over the First Actress
I've tried to watch this drama a few times because I think the story is really good. It's about true love regardless of the facial appearance.After the first 2 episodes, I realized that I love the chemistry and acting of Zheng He Hui Zi and Liu Xue Yi. They just look like they belong together regardless of the scar on her face. She embodies wholesomeness and goodness. She looks natural and like a healthy woman. She interprets the role convincingly.
I have enjoyed Ju Jing Yi's dramas before. However, I feel she doesn't belong in this drama. The hair, her thinness, and acting just don't match up with LXY. They don't seem to have chemistry. This role belongs to the first actress, whom I have NEVER seen before this drama. She just matches up with the acting of LXY better.
Ju Jing Yi fits a less serious drama. She always acts the same too.
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Not Watchable and dropped
Sorry I am not an antifan: this story is not for me. I knew it and dropped early.There are many time travel plots/writers writing themselves into the stories, etc. But this one is not as expected and just not entertaining for me.
While the ML and FL are attractive and good actors/actresses, the plot is just not to my liking. I hope to see them in the future dramas.
Please don't bother to argue with my review. Everyone is entitled to give reviews. I have seen enough to know I don't like the drama. And I've said as much. I didn't lie. If you like the drama, good for you. Go ahead and write what you like. I promise I won't waste my time arguing with your review.
Those who want to take away my right to give an honest reviews will be blocked. Sorry I don't have time to read or deal with your negativity.
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