How does one even objectively review such a movie?
We are dropped into mid-conversation an injured high school student is having with a christian father about his “love quarrel”. And yet that conversation isn’t just between these two characters; that conversation, playing out throughout this movie, is between this movie and the audience.“Why is it a sin to love someone?”
“So you can like girls, but I can't like boys? Is your love bigger than the love I give? Tell me. What's the difference between your love and mine? Tell me the difference!”
“Help me go to hell then. I'd rather go to hell now. Don't all homosexuals deserve to go to hell? Maybe more people would understand me in hell.”
With this conversation alone, the movie critiques society, religion, and our heteronormative understanding of “love”.
Set in the 80s, every time Birdy and JiaHan are alone, you too start worrying for their safety, hoping for their happiness, and mourning their love. Just like they don’t dare say their feelings out loud, the movie too, for quite a while, doesn’t explicity announce them as more than friends. But you, as a viewer, notice it so easily.
“When I looked at her (him), she (he) was already looking at me too.”
“If what you give me is the same as what you give to others, then I don't want it.”
You notice, as they themselves come to terms with their feelings, and then decide to hurt each other in order to protect each other. And oh, it is devestating.
And then, you smile as you hear them tell each other “wanan” at the very end of the movie, again and again, because “good night” (晚安/wanan) would never mean the same again.
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The female leads smile is everything.
Sweet communiy, predictable story, adorable female lead and a male lead that looked a lot better when he had facial hair .... Still it is an easyromcom. The female leads smile adss a star or two, the gangsters/debtc olletors deduct a star or two but over all it was an easy watch with decent representation and great kisses. I won´t say it is actually worth a watch but if you don´t have anything better and are in the mood for some colourful cringe.Go for it
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My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
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Boring at Lv999
It's been awhile since I read the original manga, but I swear it was a lot more charming and sweet than the live-action made it out to be. It's a shame because I feel like the main couple visually matched their manga counterparts really well, and I was excited to see what Ryuto would do with his character since I enjoyed him as the younger man in Nagatan to Aoto, but in my opinion, this movie put all its energy into the visuals and saved nothing for the actual story, which I found to be the case in most of this director's other projects that I've watched, especially Jack O'Frost and Koi wo Suru nara Nidome ga Joto. I feel like one of the most difficult aspects of movie adaptations is that you have to make the most out of a limited runtime, so tell me why we wasted time watching Tsubaki's glasses fall dramatically to the floor and her and Yamada getting pelted by the rain when they weren't even the main couple?? A lot of the shots are strangely framed and linger too long on unnecessary things, too, like the closeup of Akane's foot as Yamada was helping her put on her shoe.Above all, the romance just has no build-up and is devoid of chemistry. I thought Tsubaki's confession to him was way more romantic than anything Yamada and Akane got up to, and even that was just standard shojo fare. All Akane did was get belligerently drunk (twice!) and constantly rely on Yamada to help her - what reason does he possibly have to fall in love with her?? The gaming aspects aren't well-utilized, and the characters have no substance, not to mention there are too many of them that have little to no impact to the story. Like, I'm always glad to see Maeda Oshiro on my screen and I'm glad he's getting his bag, but what was he there for????
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Movie just made to "compete" against Solo Leveling's anime
As someone who read the novel, and was, in a way, saved by it, Orv holds a pretty important place in my life, which makes this live adaptation even more disappointing.While at the very beginning, I was really disappointed when I saw who was going to act as Yoo Joonghyuk, one of the main protagonists, in this live adaptation, it seems like he is actually the best actor out of them all ?
Not only has the director butchered, spit, stomped, shat, burned the original story, but he took everything that made Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint so iconic and important in the eyes of the readers, and just swapped it out for some generic, stupid, male-main lead of any random isekai, and didn't even bother to try to do something decent with it. The main actors don't seem to understand even the most superficial things about their own characters. I'm not going to delve into how the use of gun is also going against what the author, SingSong, wrote in the novel, but damn the CGI was utterly trash too, but the script sounds AI made and has a few plot holes too, which makes the whole movie unbearable to watch.
Here's a few examples:
-Kim Dokja was a lonely reader who kept living for THIRTEEN YEARS just to be able to see the ending, even though TWS was literally the most boring novel in the world, so much that KDJ was the last and sole reader of the novel. It's explicitly written a the beginning of the novel that he was disappointed that the novel was ending but he was really grateful to the author tls123, and was very polite to them. SO WHY WOULD HE READ THE NOVEL FOR 13Y IF IT'S JUST TO TELL THE AUTHOR THAT IT WAS ASS. It doesn't seem like Kdj appreciated the novel at all ?
-Kim Dokja was, again, a very lonely guy who didn't have any friends, and he basically hated life smh. Anyway, he's not someone that really looked forward to living, and is a morally (very) gray character, which made him a lot more relatable that the typical mc. Why would he start to want to save the world ? Out of pure compassion ?? Compassion he doesn't have ??????
-KDJ has a few skills that are extremely important to the plot but they don't seem to exist (like omniscient readers viewpoint, yk the name of the WHOLE STORY)
-The name of the movie doesn't make any sense since kdj says he ISN'T a prophet in the novel
-Kdj straight up lies by saying he's a prophet (which he isn't btw, he's just a READER) FACED WITH A LIE DETECTOR
-Constellations weirdly enough don't exist so the whole plot can't actually be called an adaptation ?
-Butchered the characters of JHW, YSH and everyone basically.
-KDJ trying to save the character he hated the most in TWS and that he killed in the original novel lmfao ?
-Kim Dokja and Yoo Joonghyuk whole interactions, of a reader and his favorite protagonist, being weird, unnatural, unnecessarily homophobic (they're not gay, but you can feel that they REALLY wanted Kdj to be "straight")
-Missed the whole central point of the story of friendship
While the movie had an enormous budget, the results are more than disappointing, be it from the directing, the acting, the CGI and everything from start to end. The movie can only leave the readers upset after watching the movie, and the non-readers confused, about the plot.
Even by forgetting the misogyny that's hidden in the LA, the directing team made Kim Dokja (a lonely and pitiful reader who only wanted to discover the epilogue of his favorite story) a writer. By doing that, they entirely missed the whole point of the story, that was thought and written for the readers, for them to be able to relate to the main character.
I'm not going to keep trashing the story because my review is in fact very long, but I'll say, the story left me in tears, not because of how good or sad it was, but because of disappointment and anger.
The utter lack of respect from the directing team is truly maddening, and I hope, I really hope that SingSong-nim isn't too disappointed by this.
Because it can be felt that this LA was made just to compete the anime of Solo Leveling, made with money in mind and not the audience.
Thank you a lot for taking the time to read this, and please DON'T watch the live adaptation of Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, it's a waste of time.
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What is this movie?!???? Its definitely not Orv
This movie is just disappointing and a disgrace to the author who put a lot of work in their novel like how can you change everything about ORV and call it ORV like no??!, changing the important things that makes it ORV and call it a day no?? ORV has such a good story that why we love this story they are just using the characters names and making it their own thats not ORV if you r going to watch this movie just don't. just read the novel instead or the manhwa but this is unacceptable.Was this review helpful to you?
I'm ORV fan
Bruh wdym Lee Jihye holding gun, Yoo Joonghyuk not grabbing Kim Dokja by the neck, Kim Dokja hating on WOS, Kim Dokja is not a reader, Kim Dokja hating on Yoo Joonghyuk, Kim Dokja writing the epilogue himself, Jung Heewon is the main character, no Biyoo, Yoo SangAh is a healer, Lee SooKyung relying on Kim Dokja, Kim Dokja is ordinary, Bihyung is labubu or Doraemon, Kim Dokja saving Kim Namwoon, no deus ex machina, Kim Dokja killing a kid back when he was bullied, no Broken Faith but a core instead ❓ 这部电影像是狗做出的一样，人不会这么做。T sẽ ở dưới gầm giường ông nào sửa nát nguyên tác ~MỗI đÊm~ 🤡 hãy tận hưởng đc ải chỉa suốt đời nhé broWas this review helpful to you?
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Touching story, worth to watch ⚠️ contain spoiler
It’s my first time writing a review because no one seems to does it, and this movie truly deserves more attention. I started watching for Karry Wang, but the young actor did a great job too. Both of them convey their emotions beautifully, especially Karry Wang—his eyes say everything, and he delivers a subtle yet impactful performance. Definitely worth a watch.Life is hard, and some people really have no choice but to live the way Ma Liang does (though it’s not an excuse to do it anyway, and I appreciate that this movie doesn’t try to whitewash it but simply shows why he has to live like that). Ma Liang is trapped in a cycle of poverty, doing illegal jobs to survive, yet he still protects the small kindness in his heart. I love how, even while walking such a thorny road, he never wants Xuanxuan to follow the same path as him. Their relationship starts from a place of caution but gradually grows into something deeply tender. Even when the world gives him nothing, Ma Liang still chooses to give warmth to the little kid, who slowly finds his way into Ma Liang’s heart. Ma Liang himself never found a good adult to rely on, but he surely knows how to be one.
Their acting is so good that it feels natural watching their simple daily life. So simple, yet so genuine and filled with unspoken trust between them. Although some parts of the movie move at a slower pace, it never affected my view enough to lower my rating because the overall story is so beautiful, and every quiet moment matters. Even the supporting character gang, despite their limited screen time, have well-written relationships that add depth to the story.
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⚠️ Below here are some touching moment that I love. It contains spoilers, so beware:
The part when Ma Liang sings a lullaby to Xuanxuan is so sad; his voice genuinely broke my heart. And it’s the first time seeing him so vulnerable. He has to act as an older brother here, but the truth is he’s also a teenager that not much older than Xuanxuan and have to live such a hard life.
And the last scene—god, the last scene—must have been a very hard decision for Ma Liang, but he still chose to do it for Xuanxuan’s sake. The scene where he crouches down to tie Xuanxuan’s shoes at school is so heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same times, because Ma Liang still smiling gently, giving the boy the freedom he deserves, even if he’s about to cut off his own freedom. Like I said before, Karry Wang’s eyes truly say everything.
Love this story, super beautiful.
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BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT!
as an original orv fan, this is such a disappointment. it’s not that orv fans hate your faves — it’s just that the way the director RUINED the original work (the novel) is beyond frustrating. HE RUINED THE WHOLE LORE OF ORV. we’re angry because this adaptation completely disrespects the heart of the story and characters. i said what i said, COMPLETELY!i’m sorry, but this is one of the worst adaptations i’ve ever seen. it’s NOT THE REAL omniscient reader’s viewpoint.
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DON'T WATCH IT
Don't watch it... Cheap ahh cgi and lol probably spent more on the actors rather than actual output of this adaptation. I'm not hating the actors or anything (even though some characters they're portraying is wayyyyyyyyy of from what they're depicted on the novel) I'm just pissed at the director for butchering OUR(THE FANS) novel.Was this review helpful to you?
not worth the watch even as a standalone movie.
From the beginning we knew that they would screw up the adaptation and won't be faithful to the original novel. But they didn't even try to make it look or sound good.The script? Terrible.
The graphics? Cheap.
The plot/story? It's all over the place.
The acting? Awkward.
Even as a standalone movie they didn't bother to even try to explain the story's universe/setting. It will be so damn confusing to anyone who watches it.
If you wanted a cool action movie, atleast do it properly. This is just a poorly executed nonsense. Wouldn't recommend at all. If you are actually interested maybe give the original novel a try cause this story is one of the best fiction ever.
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Just read the novel instead.
This movie has changed and disrespected the original source material to the point where it's completely unrecognizable, from the little details to the overall messages and symbolism that ORV tried to convey, everything had been completely butchered. As an adaptation, it fails in every aspect. As a movie, the cinematography is amateurish, the script sounds AI generated, the CGI is a joke, and some actors with major supporting roles are just completely sidelined for no particular reason; it's underwhelming, to say the least.This isn't a matter of an "accurate adaptation" anymore. This is setting a precedence for future adaptations to completely mess up a beloved story by removing all the aspects that make it good in the first place. ORV isn't loved because it's a generic male power fantasy, it's loved because the story subverts this. By stripping away everything to adhere to the general audience's expectations, there won't be anything left to love. There is genuinely so many things wrong with this movie from the erasure of Korean history to even misogyny (which wouldn't be noticed if viewers don't know the original story).
ORV is a love letter for its readers, but this movie spat on it, tore it with a paper shredder, stomped on it repeatedly, burned it, and threw the ashes into the ocean.
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CASH GRAB ADAPTATION
I don't understand why korean production like to ruined everything from original work. You can tell this is just purely cash grab. I understand if they cut some parts or change some character designs but to the point changing unnecessary thing that should not be changed? WHY? All the females characters got misogyny treatments. Chae soobin's character supposed to be someone who is promoted in her job but in the movie they make her resigned? Then Nana's character changed backstory too. How can you make the main character who was bullied to someone who bully others 😭. Such a disappointment.I hope the actor fans be open-minded at how bad this script is because it's farrr from the original story.
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WORST ADAPTION
I’m honestly disappointed with what’s supposed to be an “adaptation.” This version completely strips away the soul of the original work. Watching Kim Dokja lose all his presence and depth was exhausting, and it’s hard to believe the production team even glanced at the source material. If this is what you call an adaptation, then honestly, even Wattpad fanfictions have done a better job respecting the core of Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint.Let’s talk about the inconsistencies. The Kim Dokja portrayed here feels like a stranger. He would never say “this novel is the worst”—that line alone already betrays his entire worldview. And what’s with the firearms? Both Kim Dokja and Yoo Joonghyuk have extensive knowledge of their world; they would absolutely know better than to use weapons that don’t work.
And one very important trait: Kim Dokja doesn't save people out of kindness. He saves them if, and only if, they serve a purpose in his plan. That’s who he is—calculated, practical, and always thinking several steps ahead.
All these overlooked details make the story feel like a shallow shell of what it could’ve been. It’s not just about “changing things for the screen” it’s about losing the essence that made the original story powerful.
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girl what is this
Girl… where do I even start? “I Would Rather Kill You” really had the aesthetic, the moody lighting, the steamy stares — but that’s literally it. It tried so hard to be dark and sexy but ended up feeling like a Wattpad fanfic with a K-drama filter and zero plot. Like... who greenlit this?The actors actually ate with what they were given — I’ll give them that. They served intensity, mystery, tension — but for what? There was no story to carry it. Just scenes of almost-hookups, dramatic breathing, and the occasional "deep" line that felt like it was pulled from a Tumblr post circa 2012.
It kept teasing like something big was gonna happen, and I was patient, okay? I really gave it a chance. But by the end I was like, “That’s it?” No climax (pun very much intended), no twist, no real conflict — just vibes and thirst. It’s basically soft porn that’s too shy to commit. No plot, just pouty lips and prolonged eye contact.
It wanted to be edgy and psychological, but it’s giving aesthetic over substance. It had all the ingredients for something spicy and intense, but forgot the actual recipe.
Watch it if you’re bored and just want background noise with pretty people fake-panting in slow motion. Otherwise? Girl, don’t waste your time.
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LA that sit on same table as AOT LA and Drangon Ball LA
I’m SCREAMING. WTF is this?! It'd like the director read half the source material, said “nah,” and decided to yeet the soul of sNs masterpiece into the void. They changed SO MUCH, and I’m not okay! Kim Dokja deserves better, and this mess is sitting at the same cursed table as the Attack on Titan and Dragon Ball Evolution LA!! Let’s talk about how they fumbled this bag and why it’s giving the same vibes as those other disasters.First off, WHY THE HELL are they giving everyone GUNS?! Like, are you kidding me? They’re out here handing Hee Won daggers like she’s in an Avengers flick and giving Lee Hyeon-seong some high-tech gauntlet nonsense. And don’t get me started on Yoo Joonghyuk’s sword looking like it was forged in a sci-fi lab. This ain’t the apocalyptic struggle we signed up for! It’s like they saw the Attack on Titan live-action films and thought Let’s copy their homework and make it flashy but soulless. This is not My ORV!!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
