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!
Have you watched Not Cinderella's Type [https://trakt.tv/movies/not-cinderella-s-type-2018]? It is an impressively unique retelling to the Cinderella classic, with a modern touch of course. And I have to say, quite an interesting list you have there! :thumbsup_tone2::star_struck:
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
Absolute banger! Although I cringed hard over the clichés and shook my head for not ditching the series [initially], I eventually found myself enjoying it much more than I thought I would. I loved how the comic scenes made me laugh until my stomach hurt, and the acting brought emotion to my eyes. The OST was also decent :smile_cat:. I do feel that the series had plotholes and loose ends to name a few, but I suppose they intended to keep it that way for a reason.
I wondered whether I should just give it an 8 because of the utter enjoyment, but I guess 7 is not a bad score either. Overall what I do know undoubtedly is that I loved the series! I can't say I recommend it strongly, but I think it'll be worth the watch. It is light-hearted but also filled with time-tested clichés, entertaining and inspirational but lacks coherence [at times].
But I liked it lol
A second season? I wouldn't take a no for an answer, thank you!
I absolutely loved this masterpiece (judging from the score), until the internet decided to traumatise me and I realised some possibly shady stuff going on behind the screens...
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 it's 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.
Grotesque and scandalous, this had me at the edge of my seat for all the wrong reasons. Although in some parts the acting piqued my interest, I would not particularly recommend this movie to anyone.
For the rest, I'll let my rating do the talking..
Something I loved about the drama was the authenticity of what I watched. I loved how every character was shown as equally empowered regardless of gender, status or personality, till the very last episode. There was this quality of coherence in the script that had me amazed and gave away almost no opportunity to criticise it. The goal of the drama was clear, to offer a thrill and melodrama-filled touching story of an estranged heir, a deceived woman and a big jewellery company. The acting was pretty good, the background music was fun, the cast was cute, and the plot twists for the first time did the job they're supposed to do.
The chemistry between the main leads was so good that at times it made me go like, "I'm gonna recommend this"! Regardless of those outbursts, Fah Mee Tawan is a great example of a drama-studded soap opera
I don't think I'm exaggerating anything though. Although they could have added more songs and the direction could have been better, with the audience base of such a drama, I think it was good enough. I still feel like I should add it to my recommendations (the most recent one being Yumi's Cells), but I'll see.
I think people should give this drama the chance it deserves! Must watch ^^
Although pretty un-eye-catching in the start, the display of terrific acting skills and sentiment and conveyance of the meaning of 'love' in it's own language, has earned a special place in my heart. The lead couple's pairing and their relationship progress at the end (literally) was like, muaah! I always end replaying the last 20 minutes of the movie every time I re-watched it.
As a movie, there is not much to it except the acting and music (that too, not all of it). The thing which many people like it for is the dramatic yet touching background music (you read that right) and Sravani. I've met many people and seen several characters in my life, but this woman.. This girl Sravani has been the only one so far who has ever reminded me of Naruto, my best boy and of course, Purna reminded me of Sasuke, the make-up kid.
Like, it's really funny how much more vast the diversity and genius of South Indian cinema is than any other Indian culture. I loved the movie~
I liked how intricate the storyline was with respect to Karthik's love life, but the movie overall was such a let down
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!
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.
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!
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
If only life were as honey as was shown in this movie, I would have killed for it.
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!
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.
It's a family-friendly and heart-warming story which I thoroughly enjoyed every second of. I especially loved the chemistry between Nagarjuna and Shriya, and the second couple (Chaitanya and Samantha) gave a delightful performance. There were times I found myself looking away from the clichés used, but I still enjoyed them as a part of the movie. This is one of those movies I'd wholeheartedly rate on the basis of only enjoyment.
Overall the one thing I loved the most was the romance dynamics and the music, which complimented all scenes just right.
Great take on a classic character, unexpectedly good and with the best song soundtrack in a while
It's not supposed to be taken seriously, and that is great. It's not as /dark/ as the original Teen Titans tvshow (or most of DC tvshows, to be honest) but it's silly and funny and that was probably the point. It's a great silly show that makes you laugh. There's nothing wrong with that.
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.
I was there when this show invented bisexuality
The first season especially is a cinematic masterpiece. The acting, the music, the cinematography and the writing. The show made me nostalgic of Phuket and I've never even been. I wish I could bleach my brain and experience this for the first time again
Nothing much to say, I don't want to spoil anything, just watch it!
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
UPDATE: I saw a movie so beautiful I started crying™
Stop rating movies before you even know they are in production!!!
Everyone out here complaining about the ending. I’m just really upset my dude died his hair that hideous red color
