the underwater kiss, I'm screaming!!! I haven't seen a real underwater scene in a Chinese drama in so long!
I hate when they make "underwater" scene but it's so painfully obvious that it's CGI/fake based on the hair/clothes etc. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw this was actually done under water.
So, I read some xFx talking that TLP might be Xiao Zhan's last costume drama. Do they mean like his last xianxia…
I really hope not. I don't want to watch him in only The Youth Memories/Ace Troops type of dramas, I want something spicier.
I think the fact that he chose that movie as his next project is promising. I wouldn't mind more historical roles (with no fantasy elements) either, lol.
Shi Ying/Xiao Zhan really looked like a helpless kid after receiving news about his mother in episode 3. I genuinely could see a heartbroken teenager in his acting.
Also, Zhu Yan may have an annoying voice (according to some people) but Ren Min can act! Not to call out anyone specific but she's a better actress than some of the more popular ones.
I really believe that behind them is more than hate, the high popularity of xz and his works are not a source…
IMDB and MDL matter for international audience, it's where we look for new dramas to watch & ratings play a significant role to a good number of people. The ratings on all three are equally sqewed tho.
It's a trope, like enemies to lovers, friends to lovers etc. There are many dramas and tropes to choose from,…
I haven't watched many student/master romances, if any, but maybe they'll spice it up later in the drama. It's still early to say, in my opinion. Most xianxias I've watched became interesting only around episode 15 😆
It is not bad but master and student romance are so overdone. They need to think else or have some interesting…
It's a trope, like enemies to lovers, friends to lovers etc. There are many dramas and tropes to choose from, no need to watch something you don't like. (I'm saying this in the nicest possible way, don't take it as me trying to be confrontational 😅)
Finally finished it. I'm too lazy to write the whole review but I'm gonna say a few things.
I love how they portrayed estrangement between friends who were as close as brothers and even risked their lives for each other in youth. It's so heartbreaking when you think about it, but also very realistic. In fact, the whole drama was just really realistic, to the point it even became tedious at certain points (f. ex. the long business conversations when XCS set out to start his own business). However, I would say realism is still it's strongest (and best) characteristic. The acting was also exceptional on all sides. This was not something I would usually watch and I probably won't watch something similar in the future unless someone I like acts in it (the period is just not my cup of tea) but this was, objectively speaking, a good drama.
Am on episode 7 why is the supporting characters get more scenes than the fl ?
FL will have more screentime in later episodes when she gets closer to ML. In the last two episodes I watched (23 & 24) HHL didn't have a single scene.
I guess the story revolves mainly around XCS so we're shown people who are important to him in certain stages of his life. At least that's how I see it.
This is not for those who don't like slow burn, or want lovey-dovey type of romance. I'm only on episode 22 but so far couples haven't been touching each other, let alone kissing.
With that being said, I love the story and character development so much. Watching XCS growing up and changing together with his friends is satisfying. I also like all the characters in a way that even though I dislike their actions I can see reasoning behind them. They're not annoying for the sake of being annoying.
I have a lot more to watch (so this may change), but I also like the friendship between XCS and YGH. I have to compare them to Ace Troops' characters and say that here it actually feels like they're friends, not some dudes who barely tolerate each other.
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And just when I thought we would get some hair combing, they end it. SMH 😠
I think the fact that he chose that movie as his next project is promising. I wouldn't mind more historical roles (with no fantasy elements) either, lol.
Also, Zhu Yan may have an annoying voice (according to some people) but Ren Min can act! Not to call out anyone specific but she's a better actress than some of the more popular ones.
I love how they portrayed estrangement between friends who were as close as brothers and even risked their lives for each other in youth. It's so heartbreaking when you think about it, but also very realistic. In fact, the whole drama was just really realistic, to the point it even became tedious at certain points (f. ex. the long business conversations when XCS set out to start his own business). However, I would say realism is still it's strongest (and best) characteristic. The acting was also exceptional on all sides.
This was not something I would usually watch and I probably won't watch something similar in the future unless someone I like acts in it (the period is just not my cup of tea) but this was, objectively speaking, a good drama.
I guess the story revolves mainly around XCS so we're shown people who are important to him in certain stages of his life. At least that's how I see it.
With that being said, I love the story and character development so much. Watching XCS growing up and changing together with his friends is satisfying. I also like all the characters in a way that even though I dislike their actions I can see reasoning behind them. They're not annoying for the sake of being annoying.
I have a lot more to watch (so this may change), but I also like the friendship between XCS and YGH. I have to compare them to Ace Troops' characters and say that here it actually feels like they're friends, not some dudes who barely tolerate each other.