L.O.V.E.D it.
Story:
It was nothing I've never seen before, well except the fact that the child was his Granpa's illegitimate kid (that is really awkward). Nevertheless it was still a very very enjoyable movie to watch. I loved that he took her in when no one else would and then the next morning his like, "WHAT THE HELL did I get myself into." Unlike most in his situation he didn't give up, he kept going on. And the child, Rin was just gorgeous. She was shy at first, like a flower that is struggling to bloom. To see her start opening up throughout the movie and bloom to a gorgeous little flower was just so heart-warming.
Acting:
*CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP* Amazing! Matsuyama Kenichi, I seen him in Death Note and he is just gorgeous. When you see his name in a movie, you know that you will receive quality and the movie (well the acting side) would be flawless. He acted as the perfect 30 year old guy, who decide to take custody of the child. He really adapted himself well into the situation. Seeing him sacrifice his job so he can spend more time with her, the smile he gives her, the raw emotion of hwne he thought he lost her. That was seriously amazing.
Ashida Mana, she is going to be BIG when she;s older. Her acting skills was top, from the sad lonely young girl to a happy, smiling one. The pure joy in her face when she's with him, the fear in her face when he leaves her in the nursery school because she believes he would not come back for her. I have not flaws to point out.
The vibe between Matsuyama and Ashida was bloody awesome. You really did feel like they were father and daughter.
The other actors/actresses were really great as well, especially that young boy who acted as Khouki (Rin's friend).
Music:
I really didn't pay attention to the music, I guess it was good because music does aid in the creation of the atmosphere/mood of the film. The only piece of music I remembered was this german(?) one. It was so absurd to hear that in a Japanese movie.
Rewatch Value:
I would rewatch it any day. So heart warming :3
Overall:
You, reading this review better add this into your plan-to-watch dramalist or better, go watch it. It is a movie that would make you feel warm and fuzzy. The acting is amazing and the story was great. Just go watch it! GOGOGOGOGO
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The issue I had with this drama was that nothing really happens?
If people are that worried about the 'incest' part, don't be because Haruka does not realise it himself that his actions are because he is in love with her, not because she is his younger sister.
I found Haruka so damn good looking! He gave me tsundere vibes and I love how he is just soooooo sweet to Setoka.
Setoka on the other hand is a type of female character I don't really like. Falls in love with boys too easily, but in a way I liked her positive attitude, which is the reason why she is so bullet proof to males rejecting her love confessions.
The other love interests for Setoka were appealing to the eyes, but their characters were not developed well enough for me to really care about them. Yes, they are love rivals, but let's be real, I'm rooting for Haruka to get Setoka!
Overall, it is good and very short drama to watch!
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The acting was alright and the music I enjoyed to some extent.
The story is completely unoriginal but they could have totally owned it if it weren't for the person who edited/directed this movie. I mean it had so much potential to be a good movie but it failed to deliver at the end.
The biggest problem for me is that this movie did not FLOW. It was all over the place and I HATED IT. WHO THE HELL EDITED THIS MOVIE, they need a severe scolding.
And yes I did watch the Japanese drama of this movie and I recommend you. NO PLEAD YOU to watch this Jdrama of this instead of this movie.
What a waste of my 1:50:11 hours of my life.
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Mi Ho played by beautiful Shin Min A was just SO FRIGGIN CUTE and so innocent. I love how she was simple minded in terms of "I really really like him" and she never gave up on him and he slowly falls for her!
And man, Dong Joo aka NO MIN WOO. I am IN LOVE with him! He was just OMG he was like a bad ass who was in pain for a thousand years because he killed the love of his life. I just wanted to jump into the drama to hug him and never let him go. Did I tell you how GORGEOUS he is. ALL his airing time made me drool.
The ending of the drama was a tad disappointing, I mean that was so FAKE. Have they just decided to go cheap because it was the end of the drama?
If your into some Rom-com with a bit of fantasy mixed into it. Well here's your drama!
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Watch it NOW!
I have been in a drama desert where I was interested in dramas but just didn't actually feel like watching it. This is the first drama this year that made me stop everything I was doing to finish it.The story, the acting and the MUSIC is just astounding.
The premises already would make most of you desire to watch it.
- A handsome, black bellied, cold-hearted blind male protagonist.
- A persistent, strong and caring female protagonist.
- A second chance romance.
Although the synopsis drew me into watching it. I stayed for their story/acting which was made even better by the OTP acting. I cannot believe that this is Evan Lin's first drama - he is phenomenal and I cannot wait to watch him in new dramas. Wan Peng has consistently delivered good projects so her acting in here is a given.
The OST of this drama is on a level of its own, there is honestly no bad song and what makes it better is Evan Lin sings it. Makes the viewing of this drama much more pleasant but songs do constantly get overplayed (but that is okay because they are beautiful to listen to).
The only reason why it is 8/10 and not 10/10 is the way the drama dealt with disability could be much better. For example, I think it would have been a much better drama if Su Nian Qin remained blind, showing that disability is not an inability. But that is just personal opinion and seeing him enjoy life being able to see was a joy to watch too. Also there was some storylines/plot devices that started and we never receive closure for.
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Minami-kun no Koibito - My Little Lover
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I actually enjoyed the drama so much! The story was interesting but I wanted more then what was produced. What I mean by that is, I wanted more character development, which I believe was not shown enough through the drama. However, it was enough to satisfy me as a viewer who waited each week for the episode to air. In terms of the acting/cast, I believe it was perfect! The characters suited the actors/actress but they definitely can do better in terms of the acting department, especially Nakagawa Taishi who plays Minami-kun. His acting at times could seem very robotic, but I'm sure with more practice and work his acting well become natural. I didn't pay that much attention to the music, though the theme opening and ending of the song was really catchy and was on point! I definitely will watch this again, especially those cute scenes between the OTP that literally made me swoon! There will be scenes that you will stop and rewind because it is absolutely adorable!
I recommend this for people who are into high school romance and something fairytale like. It is also for anyone who needs something easy to watch if their watching "heavy" dramas, this drama will be a breath of fresh air for you people!
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Although the drama was disappointing in terms of plot wise. The actors and actress are pretty lovable, I absolutely adore the abs guy in this drama he is just absolute eye candy (besides Yonghwa) there should have been more scene with him. Yonghwa's acting was a tad too stiff for my liking, most of the time he looked dead though I thought he seriously improved in the last episode.
And is it just me or was the kisses between Yonghwa and PSH awkward LOOL, its just didn't work for me.
I absolutely LOVED the OST of this drama. The songs 'Because I Miss You' and 'You've Fallen For Me' both sung by Jung Yonghwa are my favourites from the OST.
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Club Friday Season 5: Secret of Classroom 6/3
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I love a good romance story, especially when it's borderline forbidden. But what nonsense is this?
The teacher-student romance trope has been done numerous times. Some are so damn good that you can't stop watching and some are just okay. I think the problem with this series was that it spanned 4 episode so there was a lack of character development and fractured story line.
There was something about the teacher Orn that I did not like. She acts all high and mighty but when the situation presents itself, she takes "immature" route. I think the reason why I felt no understanding of her actions was because what she said was completely different to what she did. And when things got difficult, she decides to "run away" instead of dealing with the problem like a responsible adult would do. It's wrong but why stay at the school when you know your sense of professionalism and ethics of being a teacher is undermined by a student.
The student Tee played the typical teenager boy falling for his teacher. Yet again due to time constraints we don't really understand why he likes her besides for superficial reasons that she is pretty, and possibly as a result of helping him get a lighter punishment for his actions at the beginning of the lakorn. Also his outfit during their "dates" consisted of Micky Mouse jumpers and Spongebob Squarepants shirts. I just felt completely awkward watching them date around with him wearing those outfit and in public places. How are they not worried of being seen by someone if they go on outings at PUBLIC PLACES.
Overall it was an alright lakorn. If you want to watch something mindless to pass time, then this is okay. If you want something more substantial that revolves around this theme, please go check out, Chugakusei Nikki. It is worth every moment of your time,
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I really really enjoyed the entire story, and really loved that each episodes was based on a theme. Through this set up, the characters and story was able to unravel beautifully. There is also a lot of heart to the story, and what I really enjoyed was that it was more than just a romance/love triangle. The drama explored important issues about family, growing up and life in general. Not every episode was 10/10 because there were a few that felt draggy. Those episode really did make the 1 1/2 hour felt longer than it already was!
The cast absolutely fitted the character they played! I felt so connected to the characters that the actors/actress portrayed. Talking about characters, seriously guys if you don't fall in love with Taek well I don't know what's wrong with you or maybe it's just me. When he smiles.... I'm a goner. He is just beautiful! Okay, on a more serious note I loved that we saw each character grow in front of our eyes. I think that's the beauty of the Reply series, the fact that we are able to see people grow up and face issues that people their age still face today. It's a different era but I always find it interesting to see that the issues the previous generations faced remains prevalent today. For example there was an episode about dreams which made me really reflect on my life and my own dreams and ambition. It takes a special drama to make you think like that.
The music was completely nostalgic and I wasn't even brought up in Korea during that period. I can only wonder how those that did grow up during that time would feel watching this drama. It would definitely bring out many forgotten memories of their youth!
I won't watch the entire thing again, but there are a few episodes that really touched me so I will watch those again!
I recommend this drama for people who want to watch a drama that want to revisit their youth, even if their still in it, just past it or are way past it. It's a very sentimental drama with a story that makes your feels go all over the place, and endearing characters that make you fall in love with them.
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It was cliche that's for sure. But I'm one of those people who don't mind the cliche (as long as its not TOO predictable). The storyline was confusing for some parts and whoever did the editing for me did a good job. I could tell that they were going back and forth from the past to the present.
The acting:
Every character did a fairly decent job of acting, well maybe not Jo In Sung. The guy is just a brick wall. I mean seriously buddy you need MORE EMOTION, MORE FEEL but he is kind of pleasing towards the eye, so I guess it kind of ok? XD
For me, Son Ye Jin stole the limelight. She bloody well deserves a 10/10 for her acting. Ye Jin ssi had to act as two characters, Joo Hee and Ji Hae and she did a FANTASTIC job of it. When she cried her heart out, I cried along with her. TT____TT
The Music:
As soon as I heard, Canon D Major by Pachelbel. I knew that I wouldn't be hating on the music used through the movie. I mean who the hell on this earth doesn't love that instrumental masterpiece.
Rewatch Value:
It's not a movie that I would watch again in the near future but I may.
Overall:
It is not the best movie I ever seen but it was worth my time watching.
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