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I am so sad, yet emotionally fulfilled !!!

The sweet and pleasant relationship established between the two leads, helped by two wonderful central performances, is more than enough to get you engrossed in the story at hand, and when push came to shove in some of the more emotional moments, I was genuinely being pushed close to tears, something that I could never have expected after that opening scene, which is why I’m giving Tomorrow I Will Date With Yesterday’s You a 8.5 overall.

The cute thing is that Emi fukuju will cry each time that a good thing will happen. But later on you would finally decide why emi was easily moved to tears, the part which i love. & i loved how the film's title appears forty-one minutes into the movie.

P.S Takatoshi and Emi fit each other so well, it is good to see them being together. Their relationship is adorable. I do agree that the whole idea of different timelines moving is amazing, but I'm not quite sure how to make it when it comes on screen. Nana Komatsu's eyes illuminated by sunlight are enough to make anyone fall in love at first sight.

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Tomb Raiders in Japanese Occupied Manchuria

An ancient tomb full of treasure guarded by traps and demons! Fanged Zombies! Ninjas! An evil milk-drinking villain! Jenny Zeng in a black leather body suit! What more could one want? Abandon all plot-logic, ye who enter here.

That being said, if you're willing to go into the film with low expectations for it making any kind of sense, it's not a terrible romp in the genre. Five mutually antagonistic adventurers seek to liberate the treasure of an ancient Chinese emperor, and encounter unexpected twists along the way. Who will make it out alive? And will the writer remember what they were looking for to begin with?

Expect terrible CGI, shockingly slow fight choreo and one surprising guitar ballad that absolutely does not fit the moment.

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A gripping emotional roller-coaster with bumps on the tracks

I knew this was a disaster movie going in. Like most disaster movies of any kind, you brace for a wild ride and this movie did not disappoint.
Though it had a few flaws in terms of believability for certain actions of the main characters, the overall picture painted is a stunning piece of cinematography.
The absolute best part of this movie for me was how absolutely terrifying it was to watch the fire spread everywhere like a monster attacking. The low growls and roaring sound effects used were amazing and effective, making it seem like the fire itself was alive and fighting to claw it's way through every obstacle like a monster. Yet not in an overly exaggerated way. I got chills watching the fire scenes unfold.
Next to that there are also a few scenes that pulled me out of the story again. The exaggerated performance of a firefighter staying amidst fire and smoke for hours trying to close a valve while his protective gloves have burned away, seems a bit unrealistic to me. As is the death scene of my favorite actor Zhang Zhe Han. He delivered it well enough, but it was drawn out and quite fake. I get they want to make it emotional and really wreck the viewers with sad feelings, and trust me i had them. But it's a point that is a glitch in this otherwise fantastic movie.
Next to the patriotic theme and the complexity of heroes culture, this was an amazing film. I would watch it again. 9/10

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this was so bad, it was good!!!

it was ridiculous - over the top crazy and yet so much fun!!! i enjoyed every minute of this crazy ride - and there a ton of character's to love, like Ozaki's subordinate's, the President who it totally extra and Tsuburaya's fan-boy. the friend and the crazy stalker, ironically weren't that funny just crazy.

but i have to say for me the dude that kept stealing the spot-light was Ozaki - he was hilarious - donno him (the actor playing him) from Adam but he really took this character/plot and ran with it... he was everything fun and good - animated and wild - from one scene to the next, he dominated - even though donno if he will "land" the Seme position, given how hell bent Tsuburaya is to dominate his ass - literally lol - but this is hilarious and for sure a multiple rewtach...

btw i get this a whacky comedy, but Ozaki gets freakin stabbed by Tsuburaya's fan/stalker - Tsuburaya get's choked out by Ozaki infatuated friend and everything is just brushed off like meeh no big deal... get this is "out there" but still those were WTF moment's - that weren't as fun.
but other then that, this was really good - highly recommend for anyone looking for something light and fun that will keep a smile on ur face, cause of the absurdity u see - a while after the viewing.

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An amazing film about self-determination

I watched this film twice, and both times have really left an impact on me at the end. For me it is an amazing story about self-determination and accepting ourselves.
At the beginning it can be difficult to familiarize with the direction, which is a bit different from most typical dramas, but I really loved it. It really is one of the best direction that I have ever seen in a japanese drama.
The director also did a wonderful work into adapting the manga into the live action, and in my opinion in this movie the introspection of some characters (like Akane, for example) is better than in the manga itself. Nevertheless, some parts are explained a bit quickly, but I think it is due to the lack of usable screen time in the film.
The cast also does a very good job into representing the characters on screen. I absolutely recommend this film (despite the bad rating and reviews that it generally has on internet), and if you want to understand better the story I recommend reading the manga before watching the movie.

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considering some of the movies i've watched and dropped, this was a balm to the soul - it was so cute and endearing from the word go... liked both leads - well loved Togawa from the sec he stepped into that elevator, with a devil may care attitude. also never knew i had a thing for the constant half smirk/smile - totally added to his charm.

but what i loved more was the fact that he wasn't the typical ML - he didn't cater to his partner, just cause he was the Seme so he was supposed to let the uke use him as a psychological punching-bag to vent all the wrong's he has suffered up to this point in life. that not the type of relationship i like or am looking for in the romance genre (straight or gay) so loved that even if he was the pursuer and pushed and prodded Shima into admitting his attraction, let alone him being gay. he also made him confront his demon's and didn't go over board and left Shima to figure out what he wanted at the end.

personally i didn't like Onoda, yeah he had good intentions - but i felt that he was too intrusive in a relationship he had no part in. but that's the minus in getting involved in ur work-place, there no boundaries and everyone in the workplace makes it their business to keep updated in the couple life - so was kinda shocked that Shima having been burnt once, still couldn't distance himself from Togawa - but u can't help who u r attracted too so i didn't blame him. but it was plain to the eye to see and kinda funny.

really enjoyed this and really connected with the character's and this for sure a rewatch and happily recommend to all

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This could have been a really good movie. It was ok, but the timeline was a bit confusing. The scene in the beginning really confused me, and doesn’t even tie into the story. If anyone watches this, and could explain it to me, I would really appreciate it. It was a very serious movie about suicide, and what family and friends go through when someone decides to take their own life. I don’t want to give the story away, but one suicide was not even discussed during the end of the movie. I felt it made the movie feel un- finished. I wish it was a bit longer so these loose ends could have been explained. Still, it was worth the watch. I did shed a few tears. I even watched the beginning scene again thinking I missed something important, but nada…

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What is actually happening?!

The story is good actually look strong but actually there's lot plot hole. The story go smooth but lot scene make a views must be wondering. At the last scene we don't know what happen to Eun Young as she left. Did she just run from home or try to attempt suicide. This part didn't clear and make me wonder what happen to her did police find her or not?!

As the two woman want to go to the hospital with they car they nearly hit antler. And at the moment they realize what is actually happening that night. Hee joo's husband actually want to avoid antler from getting hit by car and did cross the another lane and at the opposite lane there's the car who are heading toward them. Hee Joo's husband hit Young Nam's husband car and accident, that's make Hee Joo's husband died at the scene. The culprit is antler actually.

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aish - well redundant to point out, i didn't like this - and until the half way point i was bored or rather uninterested in everything going on - the mains didn't help me like this any better. get Tozaki is the sweet imbecile in love, or rather blinded by love (and he not that unique, a lot of people men and women alike - let themselves be used, abused and taken for granted cause their emotions r involved, and they can't seem to think straight). so yeah he was sweet, but the way he let Kurata treat him - all cause he was his first love - just frustrated me. seeing how at first Kurata treated him like a one-night-stand and then a booty-call, didn't help me like either character - especially when Tozaki always welcomed him with that stupid, innocent, expectant smile, i wanted to slap some sense into him.

the point i really started liking and connecting with this movie, was when Tozaki lost it and point-blank asked Kurata what he considered him - that was a moment of growth - where Tozaki at last demanded some respect. he stopped being an enabler and forced Kurata to come clean...

the fact that little by little (throughout this movie) u get that Kurata was as infatuated with Tozaki, when they were teens - and they were each others first-love doesn't sweeten or justify Kurata treatment of Tozaki. and u didn't get any back-story as to why he was the way he was - just cause he didn't want to be "out and proud"?!? and his fits or rage where he almost raped Tozaki (twice) - cause he was jealous was ridiculous.. especially when we talking about grow-ass-men not teens with raging hormones. so enjoying or liking this is beyond me, and i didn't have any problem with their looks - but have a major problem with the character's personalities and the plot in general - this screamed more abuse then romance - so a one off

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Unique style technique 2 solve an abduction case

An american remake -Investigative journalist, Dae-Ho, is searching for his son who was abducted three years ago. With the help of a detective and a psychiatrist friend, he retraces his memory of the incident through the use of lucid dreaming techniques.

I was seriously entertained. The best thing about "Lucid Dream" is its lead actor Go's persuasive emotional performance as a father. The movie wins with thrilling twists .

VERDICT_ The way they present the concept of dreams is very simplistic and understandable. Fast paced screenplay is the major positive thing in the movie. And the investigation scenes are really nail biting.The way they portrayed the relationship between father and son is really impressive. The climax twist is decent.

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I did not expect to laugh as hard as I did watching this movie LOL. I was initially drawn in by Wallace Chung but when I saw that Zhou Xun was the leading lady, there was no doubt I would have to watch :) I'll start by saying what a rollercoaster this movie was! The range of emotions this movie brought out in me was a very rare combo; from full-blown secondhand embarrassment to a deep & somber bittersweet sadness then to hysterically laughing -just to name a few! This movie definitely had it's moments that's for sure. The romantic themes really captured how selfless love should be... and how selfish one might become to obtain it. All in all, "Meet Miss Anxiety" made for a pretty good rom-com that can manage to pull off being deep and pensive while also catch you off guard and make you belly laugh haha. xx

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TWISTY, SEMI-DARK - unfolds in a very mysterious way

Moments of eeriness, goriness and tension are brilliantly scored and backed by. Performances do stand out here by Kang Ha-Neul and especially Kim Mu-yeol, who takes the most amazing piece of the cake.

Forgotten is that film that won’t be easily forgotten and even after the credits roll down, it will stay with you. It has its emotional share and mysterious thrilling part, combined well to land a good thriller on its proper runway. A good mysterious thriller with a pinch of emotional moments to fill your visual kitty.

VERDICT _ The mystery reveals that are enough to hook you around. Yes, the latter half or the third act of the film dips but still provides a fair share of curiosity and the answers to inquisitive questions built in the first half.To conclude, this is a film which succeeds in striking a near-perfect balance between both revelation and suspense.

https://dramacool.pe/forgotten-episode-1.html

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If you don't cheat, life will cheat on you !!

Bad Genius turns out 2 be a simple story of student cheating - that will make you lose your breath. It’s also applauded for subtly tackling more serious topics like social class and Thai education.
Bad Genius is a refreshing attempt at the heist genre that tackles one of the most mundane and boring tasks on planet Earth and makes a fantastically entertaining film out of it. I WOULD LIKE 2 APPLAUD THE WHOLE CAST 4 their impressive combination of elaborate visuals !!!

VERDICT_ Gave me an ADRENALINE-DRIVEN watch!!! A cleverly executed thriller that passes the test....TICK....The film flourishes through its simple narrative and taut editing.

https://dramacool.pe/bad-genius-episode-1.html

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Wattpad story as a film...

I honestly don't know what I was expecting from the synopsis given. I saw the trailer on iqiyi and thought it was going to be a steamy romantic love-hate relationship film and it simply didn't deliver. There were a lot of directional and script-writing decisions that were terrible and I felt bad for the cast to have to act them out. I have no idea if the main actors themselves are bad or if the script being bad made them seem terrible. The major issue is that the hate in love-hate is so overdone and aggressive that the female lead looks so dumb for still loving him. This is worsened by the fact that it's framed as sexy. It was not at all and I also blame the director for this. The director decided at some point that in every scene the male lead must corner, grab, and be five centimeters from the female lead's face in order for the scene to be interesting. However, when there's no sexual tension/chemistry between the leads and it's obvious they aren't going to kiss it's pointless and weird to do it so often. It is obviously done to make up for the lack of quality of the script and to keep viewers watching. I could go on and on which my issues with the plot but I think this is enough for anyone interested to get the jist. I wouldn't recommend this film, even if you're just looking for a quick something to watch. It was not good.

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This was a good BL, with a cute story, and a quick 45 minute watch. It was mostly music with a bit of story attached. I thought the actors were excellent. Really not much of a plot, but well written. Basic story is a singer who wants to succeed, a man he met in the process, and they fell in love. A little more to it than that, but not much. I am satisfied with the ending, which I can’t say with some BL’S and dramas in general. I don’t think I would watch it again, once was enough. I maybe would have liked a little more romance between the two main characters. All in all, I liked it, and would suggest watching it.

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