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The acting with brilliant...even though I've never seen most of the actors before...I loved them all...they fitted their roles will...and the KISS was so good
There were only 2 songs but they fitted the story pretty well and liked them a lot :)
Once I'm bored, or in need for a nice loveable moments in my life...I'll definitely watch this and I'll enjoy it again...even though what happens won't surprise me again...I'll still enjoy the cute/funny/romantic moments :D
If you haven't watched this special yet...start it now...it will only cost you an hour and you won't regret it :*
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Hye Seon gave justice to the role. Best casting choice.
GOD no wonder Hye Seon was nominated (although it is much better if she won). Honestly, this is the genre I love watching Shin Hye Seon. She got a wide range of acting capabilities, but I like her best in female-lead dramas or movies. Though she still got limited filmography yet, she always outshines her previous works. She got the aura that easily captures the viewers. I bet if she will eventually be paired with a male who has a weaker personality, Hye Seon would probably eat him up. Lol.Regarding the story, that's where I gave the movie an imperfect score. I think I need to rewatch the movie to totally grasp the strategy employed in the trial (sorry I know I might be looking for something technical, but maybe as a producer, they must at least deliver even the simplest, correct procedure). I was just confused how the case shifted to another murder suspect in the same case being heard. But I think it was just wise to shift the 'blame?' to another. Nevertheless. they still had circumstantial evidence (meaning weak case) for the prosecution, making it easy to refute.
Overall, the execution of the cast, especially Hye Seon, is really good. Hats off.
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Some dreams should just stay dreams
I've seen this a few years ago, and maybe I can somewhat understand the direction this drama was trying to take, but it doesn't convince me in the very slightest, and shouldn't even be called a romance, maybe a sad, ill-intentioned drama with themes of romance. I dont know what it is with writers and romanticizing bullying and abuse, but to put it plainly, its sick and not normal. ML is consistently a constant trainwreck, treating the FL like sh*t, then realizing he has feelings, apologizes, takes her out, then treats her like shit again. in all honestly, if a fortune teller told me that this drama was my future, i'd tell her right back that i'm just gonna have to die single then.Was this review helpful to you?
I always like quirky shows so this was right up my alley.
Although there is a series ARC of trying to become the "Math Boss", each episode is pretty much a standalone. Each episode presents a "rival" (emboldened by their signature "move"), quirkiness ensues, as well as various math problems and explanations - leading me to revisit my own high school math past and shudder lol. (I have NO clue what they were talking about with the math - didn't hinder the fun though.)
I think the story is what it is. It seems to try too hard sometimes to be *squeeee* and doesn't quite pull it off. It is definitely lacking in something. I honestly can't put my finger on what it is lacking, perhaps it's that there really doesn't seem to be a connection to the main character.
The acting cast is pretty one dimensional. They do an ok job at their roles, but the roles are so flat that there really isn't much room to do anything with them. (read as if each one is nothing more than a catchphrase). Nina doesn't really have enough pull on the audience. There is no investment. There are so many characters (both main and supporting) that it's like going to a random party and meeting everyone. It's overwhelming and kinda fun but you know you're never going to see them again, so there is no deeper connection.
The music is fine. They have random little let's burst into song times, but they could have done more with it.
Rewatch - can't really see the point.
Overall this is an ok show. It's cute. It's the kind of show you can watch one episode at a time as "filler". Got 25 mins to spare - catch an ep. Want a little laugh - watch an ep.
What is the probability that you will like this? I have no clue I stink at math lol. But go ahead and give it a try - and please remember to SHOW YOUR WORK! (partial credit will be awarded.)
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When I read the plot, I didn't think it was anything surprising or special. Although, I began to watch the film and realized that there was so much more to the story and the plot was much more interesting than I thought. Many twists and turns occur along the band's journey and there are lots of laugh to be had. I really enjoyed the sweet moments too!
In terms of acting, I thought it was well done. I never really realized how young the actors were until I read their profiles on MDL! They are still quite young so it is surprising to think about what age they would've been when this came out! Either way, kudos to them! Also, they fit their characters nicely and it was easy to relate to them. As I just stated, relating with the characters happened a lot as I felt how they may have felt in that moment and I really like that.
The music was pretty good! I have not heard music all that often in Thai films I have seen before, but since this film includes a lot of it I was in for a good treat! I really enjoyed it and I thought it was funny how they would always have the singer follow whichever character was listening to a certain song... because music is like having a friend by your side, right? Anyway, I do not rewatch movies all that often so I gave it an 8, but I feel like I would rewatch it maybe if I was in the mood for some music genre film!
Overall: 8/10 ! Enjoyable!
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Accurate Lgbtq+ Representation
I feel like I found put a review for this film, since no one else has.I absolutely loved this movie, it had accurate sapphic representation. It’s pretty hard to find decent wlw films/dramas that don’t fetishize those relationships... I was balling my eyes out near the end because it’s accurate, and a ton of non-straight people experience similar thoughts and relationships. It kinda makes you snap back to reality after watching happy ending, always perfect relationship romances.
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THINGS I LIKED
1. accurate lgbtq+ representation // they showed how it can be difficult for some lgbtq+ people to be in a relationship. (ex. being scared of other’s thoughts, not trusting anyone)
2. the soundtrack // absolute perfection. I was on YouTube listening to the main song and I was sobbing ahaha. It’s calming yet heartbreaking at the same time.
3. the plot // the plot isn’t messy, it’s not confusing, and it makes sense.
THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE
1. that it’s underrated // I have seen NOBODY talk about this film. I found it because I was looking for sapphic films in mydramalist.
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I promise this movie is worth the watch :D
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The main con that I had with this show is that occassionally it just fell flat. The acting, the script, or the pacing tended to be at fault--and I usually blame the pacing. Because the show's running time is short and the series is episodic, I always felt as though things did not get to develop "naturally", and it bothered me.
That aside, I still give this show an overall rating of 7, because the overarching plot and characters were interesting.
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If you love to watch misunderstandings jealousy spicy drama.. Then This is a good drama
Actually i liked it cuz.. I don't like drama which shows that luvey duvey,Cute drama....i just get bored when drama shows they are happily staying nothing bother them in life.. I ... Cuz life is not that simple as they putting in all cute drama...but i liked this cuz it have some spicynessIt's a good happy ending.. But there is something missing in logic when they fly Shanghai to Beijing so fast .
If you like to watch misunderstandings, jealousy, reality, then yes you can give it a try...
Unnecessary :yes some story plots they gave unnecessary they just put some cringe scenes which made drama unnecessarily lengthy..
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Sweet, light and funny drama!
It is an unpretentious drama, a simple story, without big surprises but a delight to watch. If you are looking for a drama to watch without any sorrow or stress, this is the one!Song Ha Yoon is an excellent actress and has a great comedy timing, I really enjoy her reactions. On the other hand, Dong Hae is wonderful in this return to dramas playing a successful CEO, but inexperienced in love. I hope this comeback to acting is to stay!
This drama is a classic cliché, but it's still a pleasure to watch two people who love each other in such a pure, naive and true way. I loved it in all episodes!
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Make your own
I'm so glad that I ignored all the negative ratings and comments and watched this.I don't know how so many people ignored the story when it's really touching. Everyone had their own agenda and amidst all these people, we have our protagonist Kim Min Jae who didn't realize he was being used and fell in love, his' and Kahee's love story is probably the best part of this movie, especially seeing Min Jae's devotion and care, he proved his love with not just words but with his actions as well.
Honestly, every character was important in giving the story substance. Revenge, Politics, Greed, Lust and Love all played their part in giving us a movie with a great story.
I wish people would stop focusing on the soft porn and watch it for the story and acting.
The story still might not be everyone's cup of tea but it's actually not bad as the reviews and comments would have you believe. The only reason I'm writing this review is coz there's just so many negative ones, I hope to convince a few people to watch it and like it like I do. If you still don't like it, then well we all have different tastes anyway hehe. Also, try to watch it with good subtitles, bad subtitles is probably the reason some people didn't get the story.
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Heartbreaking time travel fantasy romance drama
After waiting months for this to be available online, I have finally watched it!! It thankfully met my expectations from watching the trailer and the MVs. You think it's the usual time travel plotline but it's different in a way. It is pretty refreshing watch since I've never seen this kind of time travel used (might just be me though).Plot:
Our male lead goes back in time (in a way) to save the life of the woman he loves. As a consequence, he ages and is forgotten every time he resets the timeline. He does this multiple times and it's utterly heartbreaking. I feel so bad for him and his ill-fated love with Qiu Qian. The entire movie goes back and forth between present and past as Qiu Qian unravels the truth by reading his journal as he lies in the hospital unconscious. I won't spoil the ending since I've already said too much but definitely a bittersweet one. If you want to watch a fluffy happy ending, do not try this. This will not be right for you. On the other hand, if you're down for sad-ish ones, please do watch this! (prepare a few tissues)
Cast/Acting:
Excellent, amazing, fantastic.. I ran out of compliments. This is my first time seeing the male lead but he was so great. The emotional scenes when he cries just broke my heart. He made me cry a few times, especially when he talks with his dad. And as for Li Yi Tong, I've seen her around but this is my first time seeing on her on the big screen as well. She did just as great and the chemistry between these two leads were off the charts. They looked so cute and sweet together, so it really hurt to see them suffering. The supporting cast were awesome too.
Music:
Wow, the songs are just beautiful. I believe there are two? One by Aska Yang and the other sung by our very own male lead who plays Lin Ge. Both are very fitting songs for this movie, especially Aska's that was played in a scene.
Rewatch Value:
Just random since I don't usually rewatch movies.
Overall, good watch for me. I am satisfied with how it ended. You may not be if you prefer solid happy endings but otherwise, give this a go!
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one of the best asian dramas
I have finished this show a long time ago but I completely forgot writing a review about it.I am not the kind of person who would rewatch a show only if it was THAT good.. well, this show was indeed, that good. A few months after watching it for the first time I binged watched it again and I have a feeling I will re-watch it sometime soon. I started reading the books after finishing a show and I loved it! I would recommend reading Grandmaster Of Demonic Cultivation because it is really great and has a lot more romantic/cute scenes between Wei Wuxian and Lan Zhan.
Anyway, back to the show.
I usually skip through scenes when I get bored or just simply drop a drama if it has way too many filler episodes but with The Untamed I did not have to do either. I loved every single episode of it and I am pretty sure I would never get bored watching this show. I do not think that I will ever find another Chinese drama that I will love this much like I could talk about my love for WangXian for hours.
I do not want to spoil anything or talk more in-depth about this show, but I hope anyone who watches it will enjoy it just as much as I did.
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Drama Special Season 14: TV Cinema - Behind the Shadows
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Nice one
The characters and the whole story had me hooked. They were great, except for the ending. It left me feeling a bit let down.
But hey, besides that, I enjoyed everything else about it. The actors were fantastic! They really brought their characters to life. You could feel what they were going through. That's what made it so good. It's like they were made for those roles.
I guess that's why I felt a bit bummed about the ending. I got so attached to the characters and their journey, and then the ending just didn't match up to everything else. But you know what? If they showed Jaewoon's emotions more, if they let us in on his side of the story, It would've been amazing, It's not like the story was bad—it was actually pretty good. It's just that little bit missing about Jaewoon that would've made it outstanding.
So yeah, I'd say it was a good watch overall.
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Too Short but Super Cute
The Love of Winter was a too-quick watch that took me less than an hour to finish. There was so much good about this little mini-series, and I hate that it ended right when it just began. Beautiful scenery, gorgeous looking leads, and a plot basic enough to fit into 2 20-minute episodes; The Love of Winter is a simply sweet and lighthearted BL that gives you enough feels to not mind that you blink and it's over.Let's Dive In.
The plot is again, rather simple. A city guy comes to the countryside to take a break from the big city when he meets a local and they hit it off instantly. We also meet these two girls that add some comedy to the show. Although their roles were not as important, they were likable enough to watch since they helped Thitnuea get with Kinn and supported him throughout. I believe the company behind this series is brand-new and just trying to create a platform for themselves, which they do decently with, and why I wasn't all that mad at this being a very short series. if this is the content that we can continue to see from them in the near future, then I'm not upset. This BL was super cute, and just something nice to watch that doesn't have any complicated parts, or anything off-topic. It goes straight to the point, and I loved it.
What I liked: The acting was pretty good. I think Kinn's actor could've done a bit better. He has this stare thing that makes it look like he doesn't want to be there (and imagine the irony in that), but overall, it wasn't so bad that it was unwatchable. Everyone else's acting was satisfactory.
The moments between Thitnuea and Kinn were super cute. Again, they didn't have much time to cross out of the story into something else, but it just leads to some fantastic moments that were super endearing. My favorite was probably them at the tint and the almost-kiss.
Production is way better than expected from a brand-new company, It was giving "1000 Stars" feels and I will take that anytime I can. The scenery was gorgeous, the wardrobe on the actors was excellent, and the cinematography of it all was just so beautifully done. The only argument I have is that the subtitles get pretty wacky in the midst of the first episode. It's not so bad that's unwatchable, but just a little annoying.
What I didn't like: In the last few minutes of the second episode, we see Kinn struggling with his seem to be ex-boyfriend. It was pathetic to put something so out-of-the-blue into the last 6-5 minutes of the series. There was no need for any type of conflict in a series like this where it's so short, and it served to be irrelevant as Thitnuea basically forgives him at the drop of a hat. I hate when plots like these are introduced, especially when a series is almost over. It feels like lazy writing, which I'm sure it was. Again, I hated how short it was. I can imagine this being a 12 episode 40-minute series that could add so many little details and bigger characters to make this even better.
Ratings:
Story: 7.5 - The story was as simple as it could be, but with the time that this series had, it was okay.
Acting: 8.5 - Again, the acting is satisfactory, Kinn's actor could use more work.
Music: 5 - decent, nothing spectacular, but it wasn't distracting.
Rewatch Value: 1 - this series is really short, so there's no point in rewatching it.
I recommend this show. simple? Yes. Short? Yes. But it's a cute and lighthearted watch that can take you out of whatever bad time you're having to dive into the lives of these characters.
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