WHAT THE ' BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ' SHOULD'VE BEEN ABOUT :)
One of the funniest and weirdest plots.This is the 3rd time I've come across such a movie, Taiwan really makes marvellous coming-of-age movies.
What an excellent movie it was.
With the bottom line message of :
You take your chances, and you pursue what you desire.
In dating, in life, in anything.
5 minutes is all you need, which turns to 5 days, to 5 years and so on. :)
Chen Bo Lin nailed his role.
Ivy Chen is one of my fav actresses of all time.
Her script selection is outstanding.
What a lovely movie, with a fantastic plot twist.
Although a bit overbroad,
This movie makes you realize how normal and mediocre each and every one of us is, in the race for standing out against each other.
The imperfections are what makes us, US.
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THE RIGHT EXPERIMENT WITH TIME TRAVEL
Where do I start?This drama used its potential to the fullest and is definitely under rated.
By the name only you've come across what the plot is gonna be about exactly.
The only horrible thing about this drama is the starting 2-3 episodes.
It's f slow and has zero plot development which left me frustrated and I was about to drop it .
From EP 4-20 it's really good.
The hype kicks on, every possibility is tested, and the ending is open which is one of the best things about this drama .
The acting is amazing, none of the actors disappointed me , the direction could've been better but then again they really did wonder with the budget.
Go and watch it if you're in the mood for time travel.
And yeah you can fast forward or skip the first 2-3 episodes, they're a pain in the a88 to watch.
ENJOY! I won't reveal much as anything else would be a spoiler .^^
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THEY DON'T MAKE EM LIKE THIS ANYMORE !!
They don't make movies like this anymore.This is a rare gem.
It appeals to you in every manner right from the get-go.
The story is simple, but the way it has been presented, acted and directed is mind-blowing.
The chemistry is too good to be true.
There's a breeze of authenticity to everything this movie has.
The casting was spot on.
Watching Cho Seung Woo as a young naive boy was so much fun.
Similar for Soo Ye Jin, she pulled it off amazingly.
Overall, I totally loved the first 100 mins of the movie but the last 20 mins are where the problem lies.
It was messy, not needed and could've been written in a much better way.
The last 20 mins disconnect from the whole idea and the smoothness with which the movie proceeded till that point.
It leaves us with a bitter taste in the mouth when it ends coz it's too far-fetched from what started as a simple story.
That is not to say it wasn't good, but when you've honey in your mouth, eating a spoon of sugared jam doesn't sit well with the taste.
The BGMs were effective, and the songs were miraculous especially the folk dance scene.
Aww, I just love this movie.
Truly a Classic.
While watching it, I pondered why it's named ' the classic ' , thinking it was a ridiculous name for such a movie.
But by the end, I realized why it was named so.
SPOILER AHEAD:
It's named the classic, coz it's a classic love/ romance story where the ML and FML try to fight against the moral and social odds, and still don't end up together.
Hence the name 'the classic'.
Kinda cool, right?
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When a once in a lifetime script meets an impeccable cast ( Except the FML Ji Soo) A gem is created!
Snowdrop has to be one of the best-casted dramas ever. Each and every actor was outstanding!The story is based on the real-life diary of a north Korean defector as the synopsis says.
When you start this drama, it continues to grow on you.
Right from the first scene.
It's not easy to control, direct and provide with such an amazing screenplay with such a huge casting.
All of them had a role to play.
I hadn't read the synopsis and rather started this on a whim which made it much more wonderous to watch.
There are many reasons why some Koreans protested since this deals with the technical phase of their modern revolution in the government system.
They call it the '5th republic' which came in 1987 on which the current Korean society is based on.
~ The scripting is your normal government-spy linkage and espionage-involved thriller which some subtle romance.
Every character shines in this drama, they literally outgrow their characters through brilliant writing.
Overall, SnowDrop is a must-watch.
Truly a gem!
PS: Albeit, I do feel they stretched the plot at various junctions for absolutely no reason, it would've well off-settled with 12 episodes.
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PATHETIC FALLACY
Before you decide to watch this movie,Read this carefully.
I'm gonna be brutally honest
This is the worst Korean movie I've ever seen.
A huge blunder.
There was no plot, it was so boring, I could just skip to 1:16:00 and watch it for 20 mins to understand what happens.
The direction was pathetic, the narration was even poorer and all above the acting was bland.
Now if you're a person who can watch anything as long as it's on-screen, I highly doubt this review is for you, but if you do care about a good plot and direction, this movie is just a waste of time.
Coming from ' A Man From Nowhere ' this movie is a huge disappointment. Ugh!
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Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) Season 2
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MIRAGE
This drama is like a toy xDAnnoying but a bit of entertainment.
It's a NETFLIX money-making machine with a low budget surpassing the viewership.
A 100 episode melodrama turned into 2 seasons with 16 episodes each.
Infidelity is an interesting concept and you can't help but watch it thinking the revenge concept will come into play but it doesn't.
Any viewer will continue to watch this hoping things will change but they don't which is exactly what happens.
It fulfils the producer as it gets viewership as well as
Moreover, the writer cleverly stretches the plot and nothing happens.
It's total BULLISH**t at this point.
Totally disappointed with the 2nd season except episode 11, it was a good episode.
PS: I only watched this since Netflix produced it otherwise I wouldn't have. Seems like you can't Netflix these days on such things either.
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ONE OF THE BEST SPY SPOOF, PUT YOUR BRAIN ASIDE AND ENJOY
This drama has it's moments.The first half is more melodramatic and slow, the second half is fast and fun to watch.
This is one of those dramas that you can binge-watch.
Again this is one of those which would've been perfect with a 12 episode run but been stretched to 16 was overkill.
The most surprising aspect is the screen time of almost all the cast including the supporting cast is nearly the same.
I would call this drama better than ' Man to Man ' coz of its unique involvement with every character.
The ending was perfectly balanced.
Even though the spy angle is quite confusing a becomes a joke at times, the humour is what keeps this drama alive.
In b/w the relationship angle is an added charm, I would on top of that add the very fact that this does have some great focus on the relationship aspect of both the couple.
Terrific involvement in that regard could've added space for more romance but being a SPY drama it just remains as a wish.
Overall this is a perfectly balanced drama in all aspect, neither too bad nor too great.
Just a good simple watch :)
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Machiavellianism in a comedic semi thriller
The above clause I would use to define this drama.One of the greatest, most meticulous and manipulative drama you'll ever see.
It starts slow, in fact very slow, but rarely I've seen it happen that the start that's been slow and by each and every episode it attains the best pace and theme possible.
In fact, the last episode was the best episode of this drama.
TBH , I was going for an 8 or even a 9 rating for this drama, until I saw the last episode changed everything, It Just amazes you.
The way this drama sparks your curiosity is phenomenal.
The casting is spot-on, acting is god level and the characters are so distinct.
The direction is absolutely stunning.
Cinematography is full of details.
The plot is kinda in reality check zone.
One of the best dramas I've ever seen.
The way this has been written is its absolute strength.
Such an interesting and fun drama to watch.
It's PERFECT.
You'll love this only if you're into mature things.
I would say by the looks of other reviews this drama is way too underrated.
If you're one of those you get confused with depth of direction and plot, this ain't for you. PEACE!
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It demands maturity from the viewers , if you're here to entertain yourself with non sense action and stuff , better stop here .
When you think of a Bodyguard and all the plots you must've ever watched .
The real depiction is off from far , considering how there are so flashy and unrealistic .
A man protecting and fighting all the people alone .
This drama is on another level in terms of depicting how this field of bodyguard works .
After all even they are human .
The fights and plot progression are to a point professionally dealt which is the highlighting point of this drama .
There's a sniff of romance, but the writers just snatch it off whenever the point comes .
It's the kind of romance which makes you crave for more .
As far as the acting is concerned , there's hardly any negative point .
They made use of the whole cast which was limited phenomenally which is surprising .
All of them were just excellent .
A perfect drama with a bit cliche' ending , but that's fine .
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This drama is an ART .
You won't realize it when you're watching this .
Reply 1994 is so surreal that watching it might not make you like it instantly .
It's so slow at the beginning that you might find it boring .
But as gradually it progresses there's a kind of addiction you'll feel to it .
There's hardly any drama that focuses on all the characters. I mean this is so hard to even write.
I think they have pulled a masterpiece here.
Moreover the character development .
Gosh , it never stops .
You'll feel your own growth with the way things progress from when it starts to when it ends .
One of the best series I've watched .
I would say each and every episode had a lesson .
Something to learn , it's not only entertainment .
But they have shown the phase of life .
How it changes when time change , people change .
The relationships , the friendship in the most powerful way .
The realism of this drama makes it cringy at times .
I mean you find certain traits annoying but that's it speciality .
I wouldn't say I loved all of the things but as you know such drama comes in package .
It was so surreal as in terms of acting that you do tend to dislike somethings .
You should watch this drama if you're looking for something nostalgic specially the 90's .
I can proudly say I learnt alot
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If you're looking for a drama that shows
"The co-relation b/w the medical and corporate sector "
How they both work and merge . How dirty is it actually . How it's exploited .
What role the doctors play in this and how's the situation .Then this is it .
Rarely do I see such dramas . It's really serious at times .
This drama was excellent , but it had it's ups and downs .
The first episode was just boring and wasn't even needed .
It got paced after that nicely but again was hollow after episode 7 or 8 I think .
The problem this drama had was character development .
While this was the drama's strength but it ended up being it's biggest flaw .
The writer tried so hard to give equal screenplay to everyone in this drama ,
I mean every character had it's own importance , their own perspective was shown .
Every single character out there .
The problem lies in the fact that the mid plot was hollow and the writer tried to cover it up which I feel was absurd .
She wrote a good start and a good end but the mid part was just jumping from serious to casual romance and what not .
But then it diverted ,
In simple terms it lost it's depth and tried to regain it in the ending episodes .
But anyway , the writers tried to make it seem as realistic as possible which is a good thing .
The plot is open I mean it's unpredictable in a sense that it takes the realistic approach so well that you'll be surprised how normal things are .
People are people after all .
How we judge them and how they really are .
Acting wise all of them were awesome .
Specially our Lead Jo Seung Woo(Mr.Goo) . He's a real star and after watching him in 3 dramas now he's done till now .
He's the best Korean actor at the moment . Just phenomenal .
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The perfect imperfect Drama
NON SPOILER REVIEW :' Return ' The perfect imperfect Drama
This is the most ironical and circumstantial CRIME drama I've ever watched .
This drama has the best start one can get . Totally gets you in the grip , on the edge of your seats . I mean watching a group of delinquents , I swear the thrill you get is seriously out of this world .
The acting is phenomenal . It's like nothing ever seen before.
Just perfect .
I mean you never come across such interesting characters.
I would say the speciality of this drama sort from crime is it's character setup.
The first 15 episode are gem in that case .
But after that it gets a bit too low with some unfortunate circumstances such as the female lead leaving the show and being replaced which I found to be the right decision as the second female lead suits the role more . But I think this was surely a trap as for the first 15 episodes the first female lead is best suited .
The sole star and antagonist of the Korean industry would surely be Shin Sung rok after this drama forsure . What a villain . He's the villain you love to see and that's the difference b/w him and the others .
The acting is phenomenal , the plot was excellent halfway but average after that .
Final Call :
7.5/10
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DILUTED CHARM
It's strange, I rarely write reviews on dramas I've dropped but Que Sera Sera is different.It has one of the most classic and fascinating plots, and it's worth watching in the first half.
The 2nd half is where the problem begins, it turns into a disdainful melodrama which is pathetic to watch.
The writing is top-notch although it fades away in the 2nd half.
All 4 characters have been given equal screenplay time which is fascinating to even think of.
The tone is solemn,
What Irked me most is the fact that it starts with a fixated plot but the change of characterization into disdain is pathetic.
It ruined the drama for me enough to drop it.
There could've been a different timeline for this drama to achieve much more success , sadly it focused on the pity part .
~ Also this is the first time in a drama where the 2nd FML had complete domination over FML simply due to her role.
She was better at acting, better dialogues.
FML was shadowed by the 2nd FML.
~ Coming to the soundtracks, My goodness where do I start, the sound director of this drama deserves an award.
Such great soundtracks, you could literally feel the jazz and pop theme around the mid-2000s.
Overall this drama is a great package, the ending is predictable still worth watching in the 1st half.
PS: Some people who're overly sensitive might feel the intensity of this drama, but that's how people are.
Remember this isn't a fancy drama, it's a toned drama based on realism at times, it's not the best out there but it's fun to watch.
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Don't Look Back: The Legend of Orpheus
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I have never been this disappointed in a revenge drama , but from the start it was flawed .
Idiotic killings , Identity swap , bad female lead who's always crying , a villain whom you're telling all your plans . --_-- Ugh Utterly Disappointing .
Now this is my 2nd Kim Nam gil revenge drama .
If you wanna know how good a revenge drama can be watch ' Bad Guy' also by Kim nam gil .
This is how you do it . All things planned without any flaw .
But remember that the consequence of a revenge is always bad .
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Justifies - Don't Judge a Book by it's cover
Chocolate isn't any extraordinary drama.The writer of this drama is sly and cheeky.
I'm dropping this due to inconsistent plot development.
There really isn't anything much to it.
The starting first 2 episodes are great which might make you think! Ohh wow!
And then after that, the writer simply drags it like nothing, nearly zero plot progression, and starts playing with deaths one after another.
For sure it has phenomenal cinematography but you can't solely depend on that.
The plot is scattered here and there.
This drama has a straight target for the female audience, it just somehow forces you to like it since it's brimming of sadness.
Everybody is sad in this drama, like seriously.
I liked it initially but halfway stage it's enough,
Or maybe people have become too much of an emotional fool to like this.
Only watch it if you've nothing to do and just want to pass the time.
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