So…I watched the movie. And all I’m going to say is the following:
- I was rooting for Alan Ng. He didn’t deserve what he got, and to be honest, he wasn’t really a playboy. Yet, when he said he dropped out of school for a girl, but later got dumped…it spoke volumes to why he treated girls the way he did. I was actually sympathizing with his character, even when he got kind of obsessed and vengeful towards the end with an oddly heart warming and earnest integrity.
- Even though JoJo’s actions were questionable, I truly believed she was somewhat smitten with him before they even met. Like, maybe, drawn towards him when she spied on him for the experiment. She wanted to humiliate him, and harm his ego, yet, I think she showed a side to Alan that she couldn’t with her fiancé and her snobby intellectual friends. Alan was willing to change and better himself, hence learning Japanese and working hard at his family’s arcade, and the clothing store. Maybe he’d study to become a businessman (entrepreneur) in the future, with JoJo’s encouragement of course. If some don’t think they’d make it in the long road, perhaps they would…She was just as kooky as him, it showed at the very end.
- JoJo’s fiancé was pretty decent on paper. Yet, I believe he got what he deserved in the end. Why would he willingly put his girlfriend/fiancée as “Woman B” in the experiment? Why would he have her be the person to date Alan? He didn’t win me over from the get go. Especially when he was trying so hard to get JoJo to get rid of Alan (by ignoring him, and giving him back the ring, and throwing out the 180 flowers). And then he humiliated Alan at the party…it left a very bad taste in my mouth.
- Overall verdict, college students in 80s Hong Kong were very dislikable and arrogant, the fashion actually mimicked the early 2010s with an 80s twist, Alan Tam’s songs were very nice, Brigette Lin has a timeless beauty, and…the professors and scholars who oversaw the experiment were the true villains of the story.
In other reviews, people mention how Alan’s ways were exhausting and that he was the only one in love. Yet, you can’t play with someone’s heart like that. Everyone was crazy.
I was a bit disappointed on how she lived her life after leaving. I was hoping she really used that time to explore…
I know what you mean. But I didn’t get that. I thought that after she broke up with her husband she went back to being the person she had to leave behind when she married her husband. Like how she went back to painting her finger nails a crazy color, and exploring the Amour Island. I thought that it was depicting how she did things on her own terms. The main dude liked the quirky sides and the aspects that her husband didn’t like. Four years were important because it showed that she worked on herself while keeping the ML on her radar.
One of my favorite movies ☺️ I always come back and watch it from time to time. Despite what the summary describes, it’s a lot deeper and romantic than they’d give it credit for. 10/10. Happy ending.
Cecilia Cheung is one of my favorite actresses. Every time I think of Hong Kong and its cinema, she’s one of the people who come to mind; it’s her distinct voice and toothy grin as well as her natural and everlasting beauty.
Despite not acting as much as she used to, I understand it’s due to the fact that she wants to be a good mother to her kids.
In contrast to what others say, when it comes to her ex-husband and his recent girlfriend (you know who), I believe she’s a good mother and I don’t think much people in the entertainment industry can make such a feat.
Yet, in terms of the media scrutiny and her “rivalry” with her ex’s recent girlfriend, I truly think it’s non-existent. People like to make mountains out of mole hills.
Lastly, I think her and actress Kang Hye jung look alike. This was recently brought to my attention, and I agree. But for awhile I thought she bared a strong resemblance to former actress Maggie Cheung (“In the Mood for Love). I actually still do think that.
Louis Koo has a truly distinct voice. No matter what role or language/dialect, his voice catches me off guard each time…but in a good way. One of my favorite Hong Kong actors.
I don’t like Giddens Ko, but I did enjoy this movie. I think I mainly watched it for Louis Koo and Vanness Wu, and I was pleasantly surprised. I was prepared for the ending, and it still gave me feels…But what truly made this movie a knock out was the special effects, themes/message, and Stonewall’s fighting spirit.
I truly enjoyed ML’s and his guy friend’s friendship. The girl was cool too, but I didn’t like how at one point she failed to lift him up when he needed the encouragement the most.
Also, the movie reminds me of “Tomorrow’s Joe (Ashita No Joe)” in terms of the ending. And despite what others say, Stonewall’s purpose was fulfilled no matter how irrelevant it may have seemed.
I personally enjoyed this drama. I actually thought the romance made it better. It gave the ML a moral compass, and I liked seeing his genuine adoration for the FL. Lawless Lawyer reminded me of an anime. Like, it could actually be an anime! ❤️ 10/10 !!
Did you watch till the end?
I genuinely wanna know ‘cause I’m weighing my options.
“Prince Who Turns into a Frog”, “Tokyo Juliet”, and “Hi My Sweetheart” are good contenders too.
“Fated to Love You” always garners praise, but I haven’t actually seen this one.
And these might be dramas you’ve already seen, so, yeah XD
- I was rooting for Alan Ng. He didn’t deserve what he got, and to be honest, he wasn’t really a playboy. Yet, when he said he dropped out of school for a girl, but later got dumped…it spoke volumes to why he treated girls the way he did. I was actually sympathizing with his character, even when he got kind of obsessed and vengeful towards the end with an oddly heart warming and earnest integrity.
- Even though JoJo’s actions were questionable, I truly believed she was somewhat smitten with him before they even met. Like, maybe, drawn towards him when she spied on him for the experiment. She wanted to humiliate him, and harm his ego, yet, I think she showed a side to Alan that she couldn’t with her fiancé and her snobby intellectual friends. Alan was willing to change and better himself, hence learning Japanese and working hard at his family’s arcade, and the clothing store. Maybe he’d study to become a businessman (entrepreneur) in the future, with JoJo’s encouragement of course. If some don’t think they’d make it in the long road, perhaps they would…She was just as kooky as him, it showed at the very end.
- JoJo’s fiancé was pretty decent on paper. Yet, I believe he got what he deserved in the end. Why would he willingly put his girlfriend/fiancée as “Woman B” in the experiment? Why would he have her be the person to date Alan? He didn’t win me over from the get go. Especially when he was trying so hard to get JoJo to get rid of Alan (by ignoring him, and giving him back the ring, and throwing out the 180 flowers). And then he humiliated Alan at the party…it left a very bad taste in my mouth.
- Overall verdict, college students in 80s Hong Kong were very dislikable and arrogant, the fashion actually mimicked the early 2010s with an 80s twist, Alan Tam’s songs were very nice, Brigette Lin has a timeless beauty, and…the professors and scholars who oversaw the experiment were the true villains of the story.
In other reviews, people mention how Alan’s ways were exhausting and that he was the only one in love. Yet, you can’t play with someone’s heart like that. Everyone was crazy.
JoJo and Alan deserved each other. 🫤
Despite not acting as much as she used to, I understand it’s due to the fact that she wants to be a good mother to her kids.
In contrast to what others say, when it comes to her ex-husband and his recent girlfriend (you know who), I believe she’s a good mother and I don’t think much people in the entertainment industry can make such a feat.
Yet, in terms of the media scrutiny and her “rivalry” with her ex’s recent girlfriend, I truly think it’s non-existent. People like to make mountains out of mole hills.
Lastly, I think her and actress Kang Hye jung look alike. This was recently brought to my attention, and I agree. But for awhile I thought she bared a strong resemblance to former actress Maggie Cheung (“In the Mood for Love). I actually still do think that.
Fighting!
I truly enjoyed ML’s and his guy friend’s friendship. The girl was cool too, but I didn’t like how at one point she failed to lift him up when he needed the encouragement the most.
Also, the movie reminds me of “Tomorrow’s Joe (Ashita No Joe)” in terms of the ending. And despite what others say, Stonewall’s purpose was fulfilled no matter how irrelevant it may have seemed.