Literally a Thai live action version of the Japanese Anime Hell Girl.
Short stories of temptation and human lengths to act upon those temptations and the consequences of.
Jealousy, Lust. Etc.
Hell Girl.
A perfect score for a perfect movie.
The aesthetic of the film has my heart, not to mention the message and depth that each and every damn character had. It is usually hard to see in Hindi films these days, and then there is this masterpiece of a movie. The way it explores character development (a bit rushed at the end, but unnoticeable because it's just too beautiful) like Pallavi and Pam's, which were the turning points of the movie, is exemplary.
Esha is a conventional rich girl character, who also broke my stereotype and remained an angel of a character till the end. All actors really brought out the best in their roles, be it being an irritating presence or supporting, there's no way one wouldn't fall in love with the cast (I mean, I did). If I go on, this will probably I wish they had delved more into Pallavi and Kanchan's past relationship (which I believe hasn't died down now either) as it was both precious and something an audience like me would have loved to watch.
“I'll be born as a man in my next life. Will you run away with me then?”
“No, in my next life also I only want Kanchan” :heart:
I know the first thing you see is the bad rating. But i ask you to trust me when i say this is a good movie - actually a great movie. And the actors are amazing, like Rajit Kappor made me want to become violent because of how annoying they were, and i don't care what you say, being able to make people want to kill your character is a skill. I'm gonna be honest the minute i heard the whitewashed Hindi (being compared to the normal Hindi) i knew this would have a lot of detail, and it did.
I think the only real problem is that they focused on the coming out a lot, but barely explained the backstory like the kiss behind a wall (with a little peek window) was not enough, i needed to know more about Pallevi's younger days
Came back here just to ask: you guysssss - 3rd season WHEN?? We need 3rd season, okay??
Super cute and hilarious. I'm loving it so far!
Ok, so edit after finishing season 1: yes, this drama is cute and hilarious, but it's so much more than that. Here I am jumping through the roof, excited, worried, angry, annoyed, happy and heartbroken, as if all that's happening were happening to me. Changed my rating from 9 to 10 because this one is a genuine gem, a precious darling that's going straight to my favorites.
Second edit after finishing Season 2: I'm even more excited, swooped, annoyed, happy and heartbroken this time. Not sure how this could be possible, but here we are. It's still a 10, and I really hope we get season 3 because otherwise I have no idea what I am to do with all these feelings.
Oh, and p.s. to Yumi: Honey, if you don't want Yu Babi, can you please send him my way? Thanks!
That was so good!
I love how it touched upon the various controversial aspects of the original's story in a tropey yet entertaining way! There were several new characters, all with their own backstories and unique screen personalities, and I truly enjoyed watching their journeys in this fan-made sequel to Zootopia. The main case around which this sequel revolved around was a piece of art! Although the animation was not in a film-like style, it really hit the spot with expressions and everything visual! The music was amazing and the voice acting? It was spot-on.
I don't remember the last time I watched a fanfiction that was this good. A must-watch.
I got introduced to the manhwa "July Found by Chance" through this adaptation and fell head-over-heels in love with it with my first reread. It's simply a story that has charms and overall quality.
While Extra-ordinary You was initially fun to watch, it pales in comparison to its source material. The manhwa essentially has a very different story from the drama adaptation. Against the manhwa, many changes were made in the drama. But in my opinion, it doesn't make it any better. Here's why.
• The concept of creator and "heads & tails" (in the manhwa)
In the drama, the characters did not have any physical control over their body during a "stage" and yet characters not involved in a particular scene could change the scene as they liked (like Haru). When this happened, the story would get altered both in the comic and the comic world. In reality, though, it would be nothing more than characters switching places/dialogues.
The creator was never shown in the drama. Apart from the fact that each major interference in the plot was noticed and later addressed by the creator, there was no presence of the "omnipotent writer". It was almost like a fleeting existence that assigns a fate to each character and that's it. In the manhwa, there were snippets of the "real world" showing people reacting to the comic and the writer reaching out to readers through FAQs. I think it would have added to the appeal if the drama did not just focus on the in-comic, but also the outside-of-the-comic world. In that sense, Extra-ordinary You's worldbuilding was crap.
The "stage & shadow" aspect was handled much better in the manhwa, where there were at least ground rules regarding heads (stage) and tails (shadow). During a head, no character involved could leave or act voluntarily. So even if there was active interference, the result in the heads would not change. It could be delayed due to tails but never changed.
• Characters
Eun Danoh: A character stripped of her originality and butchered over time. One reason why the drama Danoh was a bad character was how she loses her grit over time and becomes all about romance and Haru. The original Danoh was mature and thought far ahead. After realising the truth behind Squid Fairy's story, she recovered quickly and instead of pulling the "change my fate" card like a spoilt princess, she admitted it as an inevitability. She probably knew that it was more than enough for her having lived through so many surgeries despite being so ill. And in the drama? She refuses to admit the reality and vows to undo all the miracles that kept her alive so far; only to get back at the writer. Fair much?
Haru: He was turned from an incredibly understanding and sensible person to a simp who could see nothing beyond his feelings for Danoh.
Dohwa: Not only his story but his entire concept changed. I like the manhwa version better, but I'll let it slide because drama Dohwa was a sweetheart.
Squid Fairy: It's honestly such a shame his original backstory had to be changed.
• Finally, "Secrets" and "Trumpet Creeper". The drama added an element of past life in the plot, which was pretty cool. That is until problems like "where are the secrets?" and "what's the point?" arose.
The one major turnoff was in fact, how poorly the drama was executed. Being a manhwa enthusiast, I was disappointed big time. Not only were the good points taken and twisted, but even the additions to support the remaster were weak. Flat characters, "mediocre at best" acting and lost potential. Could it get any worse? The first few episodes sure had a powerful build-up. Too bad it was thoroughly destroyed due to unnecessary changes to the plot for over-dramatisation.
A cute story with great acting, zero drama and with no hateful characters, this will make your heart flutters... for real!
I'm very thankful that Japan as well as other asian countries are being more open to make LGBT+ stories, this was a huge project with a lot of budget and great actors and for most of us it's one of the best BL's of the year if isn't the best one.
I'm not gonna be dissappointed by the last scene because I'm expecting a second season.
A delightful, ambitious and fun Disney animated film. Definitely their best politically correct movie. That has a smart story about racism while being entertaining without making you roll your eyes.
I was one of the lucky few to attend an early screening, and I must say, this is one of the best Disney movies EVER! The quality of the animation is beyond compare. The story is balanced with deep moments and really great comedic bits, and I couldn't stop myself laughing at each joke and meta-joke the movie threw at me. The cast is great, it's uncanny how much life they are able to give to these anthropomorphic animals. I'm definitely going to see it again when it premieres in a few weeks!
One of the best movies that Disney has made. The visuals and animation is incomparable to any studio (except Disney itself with Pixar) and the story is so well balanced, with (meta-)comedy and drama/suspense mixed so well together. The voice actors really makes you believe in a world where animals can be anthropomorphic and live in a society. A must-watch for children but also anyone who appreciate the beauty of animated storytelling.
Watching the trailer, I knew this was going to be a funny show. While it was as funny as I thought, I wasn't expecting to be hit with the feels so hard. Also, her dad was awesome and I wish I had a dad like hers.
Simple yet therapeutic. It does not have that complicated kind of plot but you will learn a lot about how to be a decent human being.
First of all, AWESOME OST. Secondly, I'M FREAKIN' IN LOVE!
The ratings are no joke, this show totally did not let my heart take a break even once. It's exciting, cute, emotional, comedic and detailed; all at the same time. GO watch it! (I'm at a loss for words, actually)
The OST, background music, acting, direction, cinematography, casting, dialogues, cut-scenes. Everything about this series was right!
There are so many things I could cover, I don't know where to start due to the sheer perfection of this show. Apart from the incredible acting and cinematography, one that surpassed many good dramas and was also my favourite, the storyline was well-thought and the ending fulfilling. FreenBecky's on-screen chemistry was too good for their first time, and the character dynamics were just amazing. The show actively addressed the problems faced by the LGBTQ community and the fact that there is retribution for all homophobes, very adequately (and more solidly than any other drama I've watched).
I'd definitely reset my mind to rewatch it if I could. Must-watch!
I been waiting more than a year to this drama to air, I can’t believe is already there:sob: The first GL in Thailand im so excitedd. This will make history and definitely open more doors to others GL proyects:heart:
One of my favourite Thai BLs of all time. This series is so cute and I love the acting, I can tell that this pair is off to great things!
This is a high school series in the truest sense, it’s very clean in terms of explicit content so if you’re a fan of spicy BLS, this may not be the one for you but the story is so sweet that I enjoyed it regardless.
This is also one of few shows where the songs in the show are genuinely AMAZING, one of the songs is now my most played song of the year. Highly recommend!
Adequate, Baleful, Inconsistent
Freddy is a satisfactory romantic thriller which works mostly because of Kartik Aryan's solid character study , a sinister tension and chilling sound design. With a shoddy screenplay, the film loses its edge in the second half but serves as an acceptable thriller which is equally dark and alarming. Kartik Aryan dominates yet again.
Freddy primarily fails as a romantic thriller as the writing is extremely inconsistent, the screenplay is mostly unengaging and drags along in the second half. The cinematography, and music is something which needs appreciation as these elements are what makes it watchable. The back and forth fight between the leads seems like a childs play at many moments and doesn't really give you the feeling that you are watching something extremely sinister or dark which this film intends to transition in the second half.
The film is entirely shouldered by Kartik Aryan's elevated and solid performance. His character study of a naive, repulsive, introvert Parsi who seems to have low confidence is just beyond a few lines of praise. His image of being just a choclate boy ends here is what i believe. Alaya F performance at most of the parts is hammy and doesn't necessarily give you the sense of hating her. She just looks like a pretty face who is very new to acting and doesn't really justify this character. Protein Shake on the other hand is on the same line is pretty average in his performance.
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This movie was an interesting take on mental illnesses and their awareness. Since I have only watched the movie, I only know about the story from it. The ending was not something I would have expected, that is the fact that that the worms and humans could actually coexist and the doctor probably had some sort of scheme going on. Although sweet-sounding like a happy ending, I have my doubts about it. I don't know, but I liked the movie anyway.
Overall, it was a good watch. It started off promising with amazing acting, cinematography and an interesting plot. But ended up as an average sci-fi romance with nothing more than a mediocre ending instead. The first half had me quite invested, which is also probably why it was hard to stomach its simple ending. Honestly, I had expected a bomb ending which, happy or not, satisfied the logic and quality that the film had adhered to so far.
7 is a pretty good score either way
Now that I've watched the series, I somewhat agree with the popular opinion about this series: lost potential.
I thouroughly enjoyed the course of 12 episodes; there was drama, acting was superb, OST was good, most characters were very well fleshed and lastly, I loved how by the last episode, all of them had built a good dynamic. Knowing about the original story, the drama had noticeable differences (like, making the drama a straight story which it originally wasn't, misleading hints about Soo-hyun's possible crush on somebody, and many more). There were key incidents and characters which could have been utilised to improve the storyline; though it didn't take away from the enjoyment.
For me, this was the kind of drama I could just go in and find myself hooked despite the tropes being used multiple times. I think it was because the other aspects of scenes make it worth watching, no matter how many times. Giving basis to the fabulous chemistry between you-know-who and you-know-who would have made this drama a definite 9.0+ for me. I do agree though, given the MC Jun, “At a Distance, Spring is Green” sure was a healing drama.
This is a drama that nobody should miss, and serves its purpose well. But I guess, don't place your expectations too high.
It is pretty good if you're looking for a ~cringy teenage~ drama, but if you've read the webtoon history you'ill be a little dissapointed srry to tell u :/ However I recommend it if you're looking for a drama to enjoy and see some good looking faces
I feel the need to scream this: SHOULD'VE BEEN GAYER!
Entertaining, enriched and inspiring
This show had the effortless quality most TV shows cannot pull off these days. As an audience, I felt like the story content in the drama was at par with that of crime thrillers—and this was just a rom-com!
Slice of life meets animation meets reality
Yumi's Cells achieved something we rarely see on K-dramas, capture life as it is, with an outstanding adapted screenplay, flawless direction and edition and perfect characterization, both Kim Goeun and Ahn Bohyun deserves all the praising from the media and the public as well as every person in the making of the animation and voice actors. This drama will be forever in my heart, if I could gave it a 1000 I would.
Don’t trust the good reviews. 80% of this show is the equivalent of watching paint dry. You. Will. Feel. Every. Minute. That. Passes. Unnecessarily long and boring.
Too many fillers ruined the story and characters, I found myself forcing me to finish this, waiting for something good to happen but never came, the main couple was boring and lack chemistry, Lee Rang's story was way more entertained so only the story around him was kinda enjoyable, a huge dissappointment.
My score: 5.8/10
An ambitious attempt: started off well but the bad writing did it
Season 1 (8/10)
The short series that feels like a gush of fresh air, that I finished watching in a single sitting.
The stage was made with light-hearted events and fulfilling details, and the characters too kept me entertained throughout. I'd say the acting was pretty on point as the two leads made me understand their respective characters, fleshed out and crisply. The music was minimal and alright, and its timing was just right. Many aspects of the series were quite predictable though. I liked how the context of the series tried to normalise bisexuality (or gay) greatly; almost maybe why they did not include the whole "coming out" aspect of BLs.
Season 2 (6/10)
The second half of this season contained more storyline than the entire franchise combined.
I won't consider this a great sequel to its predecessor, at least in terms of overall quality. The first half had no coherence and many scenes had bad tropes/stereotypes, while the second half of it had me taken. By episode 4, I found myself not wanting to continue at all. Yet I saw it through till the end and I didn't regret it.
The acting was superb as always, by both the main leads and the supporting characters. The core story in this season was more mature than the first, and I was pleasantly surprised by the second half. Especially so after the disaster, the first half was. As a result, it felt rushed. The direction and writing for this season could have been better; that was the real bummer. Overall, I am not sure whether I'll re-watch this season, although the story is worth a mention! Besides, the music and cinematography were on point, undoubtedly.
As long as you have some patience with dramas, I think it deserves a chance
The second half of this season contained more storyline than the entire franchise combined.
I won't consider this a great sequel to its predecessor, at least in terms of overall quality. The first half had no coherence and many scenes had bad tropes/stereotypes, while the second half of it had me taken. By episode 4, I found myself not wanting to watch further. Yet I saw it through till the end and I didn't regret it.
The acting was superb as always, by both the main leads and the supporting characters. The core story in this season was more mature than the first, and I was pleasantly surprised by the second half. Especially so after the disaster the first half was. As a result, it felt rushed. The direction and writing for this season could have been better too. Overall, I am not sure whether I'll re-watch this season, although the story is worth a mention! Besides, the music and cinematography were on point.
As long as you have some patience with dramas, I think it deserves a chance!
I love this movie! Calling this a cartoon makes me feel ashamed, so I ended up adding it to two lists. Everything about it was perfect. The music, the animation, the animated emotions, the fluid movements, the setting and storyline, and EVERYTHING in between! I loved Anya and Dimitri's duo dynamic, both before and after; not to mention Vlad and Pooka's chemistry was the best cute relief!
The score-reducers were the smaller details, like how Dimitry accepted his love for Anya only after her "transformation" into a princess and subsequently, how his behaviour towards her also made a 180-degree spin. But given the time during which this movie is set and given all other specifics, I can understand how his behaviour was not really offensive, but rather quite understandable. So that brings me back to where I started: this movie is perfection!
Must watch for all age groups!
This movie rendered me silent...speechless. To think that people actually did this, still do this. To think that kids actually went through this, still go through this. Humans are so freaking disgusting and disappointing, and this movie portrayed that so. damn. well. The leads were terrific, especially the child actors, and the movie portrayed everything so well- albeit heartrendingly so. WATCH!
