Must-watch!! Although not everyone might love it as much as me. I loved the series because it was not a cliché romance or cliché high school slice-of-life and contained vital pieces of memory and knowledge which often go unnoticed by many whom I've witnessed watch this (with me, or through social). The characters were prone to change, teen-like, hilarious and understanding. They weren't all :v_tone2:godly:v_tone2: and looked pretty human most of the time—I hope you get me~
When We Were Young is a refreshing, enjoyable and healthily-entertaining watch. All in all, I recommend it; not to everyone, but a must!
Great take on a classic character, unexpectedly good and with the best song soundtrack in a while
After reading all the hate reviews surrounding this movie, I've really come to pity the Millennials and their successors, These generations have become so jaded to life, while never having any actual exposure to an environmental revolution other than what they've been indoctrinated to believe, are now so tainted that they can't simply enjoy a new experience like Avatar. Every character is shallow unless they constantly preach an agenda-driven mantra of extreme global cooling/warming man-made destruction, trans-bisexual anti-homogeneous gender nullification or some other left-wing dribble involving renewable energy, a meat-free diet or that somehow one race's life matters more than another because of the indignities they suffered centuries ago. Now, you have to deny that 4k eyecandy graphics are BORING to fit in with the new generation of beatniks and that CGI is killing the movie industry, even though all those that insist on it would never sit down and watch a standard definition B&W film from the 1950s, even if their life depended on it.
Creating a self-sustaining universe is something ever so difficult. Only a few (Tolkien, Lucas, Roddenberry & Stan Lee come immediately to mind) have been able to pull it off with success. The DETAIL that you need to weave is so intense that only a few Masters have been able to pull it off and have their legacy extend beyond a single work. The world of Avatar could easily be included into that mix. Just watching how the unique creatures breathed, their interactions with the surrounding environment and how life on that planet communed with itself was enough to make me want for more. Yes, the graphics today in 2021 might not be that impressive, but for something a decade old, they truly were breathtaking. Of course, this is coming from a person who grew up during the Beta-Max - VHS war, in an era when your home phone broke, you had to get to the Ma Bell Telephone Store to get a replacement (because you only rented your home phone from the utility) and where 4-bit video game graphics were groundbreaking.
There are 2 aspects of graphics that are the most difficult to program: running water and the human hand. These are the two things that the industry grades the most difficult and expects to expose the weakness of substandard work. Both of these are flawlessly done in the film and come off as exceptionally lifelike. After that, everything else is gravy and is believable to the standard eye. The amount of background activity is breathtaking and if you happen to look beyond the main protagonists on the screen, you can get lost with the environmental interaction. Unfortunately, most people won't be able to see the forest from the trees and never enjoy the graphical ballet going on in the background.
While those less-versed might not see it, Avatar is a modern version of the American Western; where the white-male protagonist is adopted by the native tribe and instructed in their ways of life and existence. It has been done time and time again (Bianco Apache, The Savage, Little Big Man, The Light in the Forest), and this film follows the doctrine to the letter. Avatar is nothing more than a new-age telling of the same old story of Empire vs. Indigenous people on a planetary scale, albeit with better graphics and new age technology. Yes, it's not a new tale. But honestly, after millennia after millennia of humans telling stories, how many original tales are still untold? Besides that, everything else about the film is almost perfect. The cinematography, the editing, the graphics and even the dialog fits the movie like a glove. If you weren't impressed, then go take a peek at Cool World or Who Framed Roger Rabbit and see how far we've come in just a few short decades. While not the perfect film, it definitely entertains and leaves the viewer wanting for more. Highly recommended.
It was a eye-candy, literally. The animation or whatever it was, was beautiful and the story was also painfully believable. The depiction was all interesting and realistic to the point of me rating it 10 hearts!~
Edit: I'll be changing my rating to 8 stars instead of 10, because I realized it's not great to be high on emotion all the time when it comes to ratings. Lol?
If it wasn't for the visuals and the amazing 3D, it would have been a let-down. However, it was made for the effects and I think it did justice to the 3D world and what a world it was.
Vincenzo is all about that poetic justice and I couldn't have asked for more. Well, maybe...Jang Han Seo deserved better, but otherwise, this was near perfect and I'll definitely miss waiting for new episodes every week!
I'm a sucker for mafia stories and just knew I have to watch this. I honestly was not planning on watching it since Song Joong ki is not my go to actor ever since I watched DOTS. I forced myself into watching the first episode and was not disappointed. Its really gripping and enjoyable (when violence isn't there). I also loved the whole villian/mafia thing. There are times when I felt it was a bit mediocre for ex. early on when the geumga plaza shop owners would keep pushing Vincenzo and using him. But looking at it from an overall perspective it was a great kdrama.
I enjoyed this! Except some of "flying" scenes which the Anime portrayed very well (of course), the entire movie was a fairly entertaining treat and I liked it. I especially liked that Raku's harem was made into a jolly friend circle where everyone appreciated earnest sacrifice and were pure and understanding characters. This changed the original story a bit, but no doubt it was a great watch. I was laughing throughout (well, deliberately leaving out the cringe) :joy::fire:
I'm giving this a slightly higher rating than what I meant to because this was my first ever watching of a live-action adaptation of an Anime~
My weakness is cringy anime/manga live actions and god did I enjoy this. It was nice to watch and enjoyable. I'm not saying its a 10/10 but it is fairly decent and nice.
I love this series. It's one of my go to feel-good-fluffy series when I'm down or not feeling to well. This can always magically make a smile appear on my face no matter how depressed or terrible I'm feeling. It isn't a high-standing series, but to me it has it's purpose. ^^
It's wonderful to see some great new talented young actors. wonderful new take on the story as well.
I expected something completely different, something mediocre and cliché and to my surprise it was actually really good and dealt with very serious topics. I thought this would be more of a romcom and from the start it showed all the signs of it but by the middle it got more serious and I'm honestly shocked at how invested I was while watching.
It ended on a light note which was nice.
LIKE TRAIN TO BUSAN BEFORE THERE WERE TRAINS.
This drama explores the many aspects of school life beautifully and comically, along with of course, the perils and bitter-sweetness of teenage. Yezi's imagination in all episodes has been portrayed in way which will crack everyone up, eventually if not immediately. However, the first season showed more of Ye muxi's (or Yezi, as her brother calls her) relationship with other students of her class and how they overcame many difficulties posed by the other "higher up" classes; yeah, they followed a class hierarchy too. It focuses on how all the students of her class, although initially diverse, ended up finding solace in each other and became united. Cliché way to put it, but it was undoubtedly adorable. I especially loved the bickering between Yezi and Liao Danyi, it reminds me of Tom & Jerry~
The second season was filled with these imaginations of Yezi, like the class fight regarding wearing of the school uniforms was depicted in a group of 6+ episodes. Surely, one needs more than only imagination to pull that off. Also this season ended with a heartbreaking cliffhanger to all shippers of Yezi and Liao Danyi, but again [read the highlight at the end]. The scene where, they indirectly apologize to each other and assure each other that they now understand the former's situation and problems, was heart-touching on an elite level I tell you. It showed how strong their feelings were for each other. My true Tom & Jerry :star_struck:
Although I really don't want to, I have to give it 9 stars. This would be because despite being a great story, for some people it could become boring if they don't appreciate sprouting romances, as was the case with the two leads. Still, as they already mentioned that it wouldn't be one, I would only reduce one heart. Nevertheless, The Big Boss would remain one of my C-favorites!~
In the beginning of the very first episode of this favorite drama of mine, Yezi mentions that this isn't a love story. And true it wasn't one.
This is bad. A bad, slow, poor adaptation from the comics. And, hell, I watched it through 4 1/2 seasons... I mean, c'mon, 1st season is great! 2nd is ok. 3rd is meh. But 4th? 4th is "what the hell are the producers doing to this show?" horrible. And now they announce that the 6th (FU*&%ING 6TH!!!) season will have... ZOMBIES?? Isn't this SUPPOSED to be a ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SHOW? And they announce zombies as if it was a great turn of events in the show... Really? o.O
No, don't bother telling me what happened to the show after the first half of 4th season. I'm pretty sure I can sum that up in only three syllables: "bla bla bla"...
I give it 2 hearts. And that is because 1st and 2nd seasons really entertained me, despite what they did to some characters (like... what? 19 episodes to kill Shane? Seriously? Why? And why is Lori so annoying? Someone please kill her!! \o/ YESSS! Thank you Carl! That's my boy!! Now I can stop watching this crap! Oh no, wait! The Governor appears! YESS!! ............. Aaaaand, he's boring. -_-' ).
I'm not really a fan of the zombie genre and for me to say this it's because it truly amazed me
Kingdom is by far the best series of the genre
This show has everything. The scenography is awesome! I believe the cultural aspects are respected too, though i am not an expert at all, just a feeling. Most importantly: THE PLOT. Is not some sort of shitty plot like: there's zombies, let's do stuff (yeah TWD). The plot is consistent, there are zombies and there is a reason, also their strenghts/weaknesses are defined, and we discover them with the characters. Is not 100% clear yet, but there is a sense of progress of the plot, not just a repetition of the same stupid mistakes and dumb characters. Every character here has his own story and personality and as of now, you'll be surprised, IT MAKES SENSE. This show literally saved the zombie genre! Must watch.
I loved the show. It popped up on my recommendations screen and instantly had me hooked. What I didn't know was that I'd be much more than hooked with this show: I love it. I am not a huge fan of gore and zombies but after watching this, I am rethinking my preferences. The fantastic graphics and props added to the terribly mind-blowing acting and made it an awesome combo! Still I regret watching it all in a day because now I'll have to wait a year for the next season.
Never mind, anything for preference and quality shows :pleading_face::wink:
Kinda sad that we have to deal with an American remake for every successful non-american movie
This is a show that proves there's still life in zombies (pardon the pun). Kingdom proudly wears the horror badge, and it's undoubtedly deserved. In a time where the genre got stale and is plagued with jump scares, this little Korean gem manages to get under your skin and make you afraid to turn off the lights. I lost all my fingernails watching this...
It you're into horror, this is a must watch!
Really enjoyed this one. Being a period drama is what lured me in, and I don't wish to call it a zombie series nor compare it to TWD. The show is more than just a plagued medieval country and the fight against the diseased. Looking forward to the next season.
Collect the Trash and Farm Pure Gold
Vincenzo is a ruthless Mafia consigliere (read as Corn Salad ) who has taken up the mission to clear garbage in the society by being the Ravana (Vaiśravaṇa) . He wasn't initially not planning to do but forced into this situation by Babel Group and its leadership . He leads the Guemga-Cassanova family to put evil to the test into this fun-filled horror , action , comedy and revenge story that keeps you on the edge of seat every minutes of its 20 hrs airing and countless hours spent in Reddit Theories
Mind you I have been watching K-Drama's over a year and this is the first show I was waiting for every weekend for 11 weeks. Vincenzo will have you dying of laughter one minute and on the edge of your seat the next and then crying a minute later... It's so good and all the actors are perfect for their roles. And what I noticed was the fact that the suspense continues onto the next episode and doesn't just finish at the end of that previous one, it was refreshing and definitely gave me something to look forward to, as I knew it would be just as thrilling each weekend.
The story is unique ; an Evil Consigliere escapes to korea due to some unforeseen complications in his familia's leadership struggles. He comes to Korea to retrieve the GOLD he hid away for a dead Chinese Client and encounter bunch of weird tenants. His journey with them and the Lawyer Cha-young unfolds with a series of (un) forseen tragedies , hardships and fun-filled revenge that brings smiles upon your faces if its not making you sad.
The refreshing part of this show it takes the good from all revenge (Money Flower) or corruption-fighting ( Chief Kim , Fierry Priest) shows and delivers a delicious Spaghetti. You will love the plot, characters, action, dialogues, and style of story-telling here. It's absurd, wacky, funny, but also very serious in its themes of crime, corruption, revenge, and justice. There is a good-mix of lovable characters and crazy evil villains (the main bad-guy is perhaps the biggest surprise, definitely takes the crown for the most iconic villain reveal!). The plot twists, comedic timing, chemistry between characters, and anti-hero vibes are immaculate. Also, so many great one-liners!! ( you can write a book with them and it would sell out)
We have commend the script writers for the excellent characters as much as we do the cast that plays it.
Joong-Ki ; no need to introduce him, he show why is the A-list actor and why his shows always deliver well. He has eased into the roles of consigliere and anti-hero . I am glad the writers didn't change his character and he as consistent in his principles that he is a trash that clears the trashier trash because he doesn't like someone to be more trashier than him .. meaning evil has its limits
Jeon Yeo Bin , as Cha-young , initially felt like over-action as I have not see her in Be Melodramatic or any other shows but she was perfect for this roles . If Lee Dae-Hae in My Girl introduces the comedic-al female lead to K-Drama , Cha-young just imprinted upon us a new future for Female Lead that were always shown as morally up-right and being compass to the hero or being a damsel or over-shadowed .
Song Joong Ki and Jeon Yeo Bin's companionship is just everything, they'll definitely become an iconic duo in the drama world and rivals the chemistry seen in DOTS with SOng Hye-kyo .
Ok Taec Yeon's acting is just incredible, his characters duality though?? I never liked him as a protagonist ; so i think he found his blueprint for future roles . I have also need to mention Kwak Dong-Yeon the idiotic Ex-chairman/Chairman and half-brother who delivers a convincing performance that's commendable to stand-out in a star-studded show.
Of course I can't forget to mention the plaza residents, I love how their bond grows stronger and stronger as the story unfolds. The Cassano-Guemga Family (°◡°♡). I like the depth in each character and their relationships, they aren't just black and white, more like different shades of grey, you just don't know what to expect next. One of my favorite castings of both main and supporting characters.
Now the evil Wusang ; Yeo-Jin plays Choi Myung that get under you skin much more than other character I have seen to the point that i enjoyed her death at the end and only hers. She was evil because of greed and not made by society or family unlike the other. . Han-Chul depicts a comedic villian that really didn't deserve that ending.
And An honorable mention to Hong Yu-Chan white truck of doom that removed the screws to the plot and set everything up for the exciting 20 hours . Jae-mung always play impactful and unforgettable characters ( like Stranger )
Thrilling, catchy, exciting....This has to be one of the greatest OST Collection for a drama , the Italian/opera-inspired music just lifts up spirit and the BGM is perfectly positioned in every scene , minute and frame with vibrancy of the OST and played whenever something funny happens too.
Here is the OST ranks :
Adrenaline- Solar :musical_score:
Adrenaline (Italian) - Aalia :musical_keyboard:
Ombra mai Fu - Sung Hoon Choi:musical_note:
Lacrimosa - LA POEM
As i repeat this is the first K-Drama I enjoyed while its Airing . Although its very unlikely for me to forget any scene (unless i get amnesia) I would definitely binge as there were some moments and scenes definitely worth re-watching .
Are you looking for a drama that gets more and more addicting with every episode? Big cliffhanger endings? Plot twists? Smart main leads that make the best decisions, are perfect partners in crime and have great chemistry? Scenes you can't help but rewatch at least 50 times because of how cool or sweet they were? Well then you're in luck! This is the perfect drama for you! It takes atleast 4 episodes to warm-up to the main lead and another 4 episodes for the plaza member and but you will right-away hate the villians (Evil)
I would humbly request not to make a Season 2 (and spoil it like Stranger ) and not to sign any petitions the ending is perfect as it is.
Thus i end this review with Vincenzo's last words :
La giustizia è debole, vuota e non può vincere contro il male .... Justice is weak , empty and cannot win against evil
Il male è Prevalen e Vehement .... Evil is Prevalen and Vehement
It's going to be difficult to write about this one
I have mixed feelings with this drama, I love the acting of the three main leads (althought Teacyeon on the first episodes was so cringey), I like the story and every technical aspect but on the other hand plot development was sometimes all over the place and I didn't quite like the rest of the characters wich is a shame because that will make me love this a little bit more, I enjoy the fact that Vincenzo was a real gangster and he actually took revenge, it would've been so bad if he just forgive them so praise to that.
I guess this is one of those dramas you either hate it or love it but you can't deny it's worth watching, I mean, look at the production, not only super expensive but well used of all that money.
Highkey don't want a second season because I don't feel like writing was that good to have a sequel.
Rating: 8.2/10
i dont want to rate it 10, but every time they make a close up shot of SJK's face i just waver. Im sorry pls dont judge me
I've had an amazing experience watching the movie premiere in Venice, I've been waiting for this movie for a long time and I was not disappointed in the slightest.
It's a gorgeous movie, it's disturbing but moving at the same time, violent at times, but also subtle. It's a different and fresh spin on the character and on the cinecomic genre as a whole and Phoenix delivers an amazing performance portraying a version of the Joker we've never seen before, he's not the villain of someone else's story, he is the hero and villain of HIS own story, and the audience can be orrified by him, but we can't help but feel for him at times.
Without giving anything away I would recommend to go and see the movie not expecting to go and see an action packed, but gritty cinecomic, I suggest going in and watch it pretending that it's not even about a famous comic villain, but simply a movie, I think that people will appreciate it more in that way, not comparing it to the cinecomics we've seen before, but thinking of it as a normal movie.
P.S.: People will of course compare Phoenix to Ledger, I don't think it's possible, they give a totally different percormance because they portray totally different versions of the character, and I think it's going to be hard to compare them, you either prefere Ledger's version or Phoenix's but only based on the character, the actor's performances cannot be judged by comparison, they're both great. Just enjoy the movie
This was a very beautiful and moving film by Makoto Shinkai. As the title suggests, it is a story about a growing separation and the effects it has on childhood sweethearts, Akari and, in particular, Takaki. Even though it was only an hour long, by the end I felt like I was truly feeling the pain and longing that had dominated Takaki's life for so long. I was initially disappointed by the ending (what can I say, I'm a sucker for happy endings) but after rewatching the film, I really appreciated that they didn't go with the cliché finish. Takaki not being reunited with Akari and finally deciding to move on from his past, which till that point held down and ate away at his life, was far more powerful and resonated with the themes of the film. The animation, art and music were beautiful like in all Makoto Shinkai works. I can't think of a better way to spend an hour of my time (except, of course, maybe sending a text to my long forgotten fling).
Heartbreakingly beautiful. Chokes me up everytime I watch it.
I think this film had a bit of a "slow burn" to it. You could feel the tension and the sadness building in Takaki as the story progressed. All the way up until the ending where he finally sets himself free from wishing about "what could've been." It feels almost painfully slow at times because that's what it felt like to Takaki.
The animation, art, and music was phenomenal; as we come to expect from Shinkai. It was a worthwhile film to watch, and while it doesn't leave me in awe of it's power, it still shared its emotion with me.
