Of course the typical ending for a TW drama was not there, leaving us questioning and or confused with what went on. There is so much more to say..... JUST WATCH!
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Not only is the story completely depressing, but it was also stretched out way longer than it should have been. What kept me watching till the end were the performances. The characters in this were great in their younger, and older versions. Yeo Jin Goo was particularly impressive, and was a strong act for Micky Yoochun to follow. Yoon Eun Hye is one of my favorites, so I knew she would give a great performance, although her character was a little dull. I liked Yoo Seung Ho playing such a sinister, yet sympathetic, role as well. I think the only appeal of this drama is in the complicated characters. The overall writing, however, left much to be desired.
From the very beginning, this drama sets itself up as a tearjerking melodrama, with very few lighthearted moments. Of course the story is a romantic one, but the romance is bittersweet.
Once the characters are adults, the story switches to more of a revenge thriller. All the focus is suddenly put on finding who committed what crime/murder, and making them pay. Again, the romance is still part of a story, but it remains bittersweet, and now incorporates a standard love triangle. As much as I liked the 3 main characters, I was bored with their triangle, and thought it was way too predictable. Of course it's obvious who will end up with who, and watching the third wheel whine about it episode after episode was annoying. Both male leads sure knew how to obsess over a woman... geez!
Even the thriller elements became boring. All the evil actions of the characters are revealed early on, so many of the episodes are spent watching characters find out what is already known to the audience. This got very old, very quickly. Instead of having that eagerness to watch the next episode, I felt like I had to force myself to finish many of the later episodes, hoping that something new & exciting would happen. It never did.
I did like how the last episode wrapped everything up, if only it ended at least 5 episodes earlier, then perhaps my review would be a little better. Many dramas become repetitive towards the end, but this one was unbearably so.
I won't be rewatching this, and I can't recommend it, yet I can't bring myself to call it bad either. If you are a fan of the cast, and don't mind a slow/predictable plot, then maybe you'll be entertained enough, and these 21 episodes will be worth sitting through.
As for me, If I knew then what I knew now, I would have chosen to miss missing you.
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I love Lee Hyun Woo and I wish he could have been SunWoo the entire drama. That's the only thing I don't like about it.
So the only reason I didn't give the plot a 10/10 is because I was confused. I was confused how long time had passed and stuff. They kept saying different times so it confused me. But other than that, this drama is like the best ever.
Also, just a side comment. There was a certain scene in here where UTW did something that was sad/hilarious. I was crying really hard, but I was laughing at the same time. I felt bad for laughing but how could you not? My friends laughed too from the way it sounded.
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Drama Special Series Season 1: White Christmas
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The premise is really interesting because of the suspense and continual questioning of what's going to happen next. However due to the slow and long scenes that were totally unnecessary, I was bored (I actually watched it in 2x speed and fast forwarded it a lot). This being said, I especially loved the development of each of the characters. It is so deep and detailed. I loved how parts of the story connected. There were definitely holes in the plot and there were times that I would facepalm due to the idiocy of the characters choices. The reactions of the students were realistic and representative of society. The ending did make me think a little bit. Common themes were betrayal, friendship, love, and death.
Acting:
Well done for this young group of people. Nicely acted altho most of the emotions were pretty placid.
Overall:
I'm glad to have have seen it but I probably would not recommend this to a friend.
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And then i saw how long this drama was. 72 episodes? Does anyone want to sit through all that?
I still wanted to watch the drama, but at the same time I wasn't ready to sit through all 54 hours. So I came ti the solution that I would skim through this show. I watched it in linear order, but skipped through parts I deemed unnecessary or boring. That saved me a ton of time and I still found this show amusing and heartwarming.
Story: "Love, now" is unrealistic in it's views of love. But then again, most dramas are. This show kind of goes with the idea that people are destined to fall in love and love each other at first sight. But for the sake of this drama, i went with it. The writers weren't exactly skilled in the progression of showing how people fall in love, but the writers were skilled in showing how it changes people. I liked how as many characters found their better halves, they became better themselves. However, that isn't exactly enough plot to fill 72 episodes. Many episodes went by with little to no plot progression. Minor incidents were made to last longer than needed, and characters were sort of wishy-washy with their decisions simply for the sake of the plot. I remember in one episode, a male character said he knew his heart and wasn't in love with a girl, only to contradict the statement 15 minutes later.
Acting: The cast had really cute chemistry- they all felt like one big family. Annie Chen and George Hu had sizzling chemistry and it made me wish that they really were a couple off set. I also enjoyed the chemistry Bobby Dou had with the rest of the Yang family. The four of them made me smile at my computer screen. All the other couples of this show were really cute together, but it was the platonic relationships that really made you feel. I liked Qi Ming's and Yi Qing's brother-sister relationship and how they acted like little kids around each other. I also loved Grandma Lan's relationship with all the other characters. She was surprisingly bright and lively.
Music: My biggest pet peeve with the music was that the same song played before all the commercial breaks. Not to mention the commercial breaks sometimes cut in at the most dramatic moments. For example, one character might say that he/she has a terminal illness, dramatic music comes on, then BOOM- commercial break. That pretty much ruins any mood the show sets. One time I was seconds away from bursting into tears, and then the song comes on. That's like the equivalent of your parents getting you this amazing gift, telling you for weeks what an *amazing* gift it is, then giving you five dollars and a pack of gum.
Rewatch Value: The show has a lot of amazingly creative scenes. I will definitely rewatch those.
Overall: This show felt a little too long for its plot. It could have easily been compressed into 25 or 30 episodes. A tighter story and better directing would have done it wonders. I wouldn't recommend that you watch it ALL, but rather do as I did and skim it. But if you want to, then it's your choice. Overall, it was a nice story about people's lives and how love changes them. There aren't any serious challenges the main characters face in the first 60 episodes of the show, and after the main couple got together I sort of lost interest, but it was a nice experience.
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Excellent acting. Tamaki Hiroshi looked really handsome and sweet. and the girls or should i say the ladies were brilliant.
this isn't one of those chirpy high school dramas. so if you're looking for one, it might be the wrong place. this one is more mature and deep. a little slow at times but each episode has a lesson to learn!
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Sumire the career woman and MatsuJun the obedient dog: Together they are one of the cutest onscreen couples I’ve ever seen. And when I say cute, I do mean cute as in ‘puppy dog’ cuteness. So cute it’s downright awkward.
Yet the strength of the show lies in this very strained and awkward relationship. On one hand, the players are perfectly happy to pretend like it makes sense. He needs a home and someone to feed him, she’s lonely and likes the companionship, especially at the end of a hard day. To come home from work to find a happy pet waiting anxiously for its owner? Tail wagging, happy and desperately giving out the mixed signals of ‘I love you - Feed me!’ No questions asked, no stressful conversations, and no obligations.
It’s a borderline perfect friendship, laced with a dangerous hint of sexual tension. Especially once Sumire begins an actual dating relationship with another man, and neglects to tell him about the ‘pet’ she keeps at home. Tanabe Seiichi plays the ideal boyfriend Hasumi Shigehito, tall and even more career bound – perfect for the haughty Sumire whose shorter ex-boyfriend suffered an inferiority complex. Yet the person that begins to melt Sumire’s cold exterior is not the boyfriend she’s crushed on for years, but the warm and huggable stray living away tucked up in her apartment.
In case you’re worried that this isn’t enough conflict already to see this plot through to the end, fear not. Despite the wtf-premise of boy acting like dog, not everything is always fun and games with this couple, nor is the real issue behind their mutual farce completely ignored. Takeshi/Momo may act like the perfect dog, loving and obedient, but behind the antics is a real human being, sadly cognizant of the reality of the situation. How long can they keep this up and how long he can keep his own feelings hidden drives the plotline of the latter half.
Do I recommend this? Absolutely. Just shut off your brain for a tiny bit and roll with it. It’s a unique romance story adapted from a manga – but unlike others of its origin, the drama’s characters are rarely overdone or overly dramatic. Even MatsuJun as the dog exhibits some depths of character as he switches between the happy-go-lucky puppy and the lone artist, dissatisfied with himself and his life. Sumire is the real face-palming mystery of the show, unsure of herself and her feelings. And yet, her strange behavior could not dampen how fun the drama is overall. I’m already in a re-watching mood, and at 10 episodes, this seems eminently doable.
For some select screencaps, see my original blog article at http://shinealightrose.blogspot.com/2013/02/jdrama-review-kimi-wa-petto-2003.html
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Ese invierno, el viento sopla
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They really give justice to the role they portray! They are a good match not only in limelight but in real ife as well..
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Storyline- The writer really know how to make people feel curious. The more u watch the more u curious. I've cry over the last 3 episode.
Actor- Lee Yo Won act 2 character very good. Jung Il Woo as a funny scheduler :)
Music- The music is very match with storyline. Every-time i listen to OST make me wanna rewatch this drama.
I recommend this one is worth to watch. :D
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I read episode guides and I think people really overrated it. There are still many dramas deserve high rates than this one.
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TOKYO AIRPORT ~Tokyo Kuukou Kansei Hoanbu~
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Why did I take up on this drama? Well, maybe to cure my fear...
Did it work? Hum...I cannot say that I am not scared of flying anymore, but I also have to admit that I'm not more scared after watching ;)
It was interesting to get to see how air traffic control works. I am sure that some of the things are not from the real world and the scenarios are thought of, but still, you get an idea about what those people in the Tower do the whole day...
Additionally, the plot seemed realistic to me. Maybe a real traffic controller would start to cry, but to me there weren't any storylines that I thought of as completely unrealistic. This made it fun to watch the drama.
Furthermore, I liked most of the supporting characters. Their relationships were nicely portrait. They had scenes were they were teasign each other, but in the end you saw that they all were a big family.
I am not so fond of Fukada Kyoko's acting as I have the feeling she was just added to look pretty or worried. For me, she didn't really give the impression of that dtermined woman she portrayed, but due to her great supporting actors, it was fine to have not such a dominating main character. Maybe this was even intended by the writers.
I also liked the teamwork that was showed throughout the whole drama. To ensure the safety of the airplanes and with that the safety og the passengers and the crew, a lot of people have to give their best each day. It was so nicely portrayed how they all supported each other and helped each other through hard times. That's what I liked about this drama the most.
In short: You won't make a mistake watching this drama and even if you're not a big fan of airports and airplanes, you shure find something enjoyable about this drama.
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While the story is cliche in all aspects, it has a certain charm to it. Rainie and Show both played their parts very well. I loved their chemistry and they were fun to watch together. I would say the last episode was a bit cheesy for my taste but the rest of it was fine. I particularly liked Rainie Yang. I've never been a fan of hers before but she seems quite different from her 'Devil Beside You' days. I liked her acting as well. Show also looked hot in this.
Anyway- if nothing, this show is worth watching just for the amazing camera work. I have to say whosoever the director was did a great job of it. He actually made me want to visit Australia. I think mentioning this is relevant since this movie seemed like a big promotion for Australian tourism. LOL.
Worth a watch and maybe some time in the future, a rewatch. Definitely recommended for Rainie and Show fans!
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Anyways, back to the drama - WHY DIDN'T I WATCH THIS SOONER?! WAE WAE WAE??? This is just amazing. The plot is so intriguing. Not just the romantic parts but also the stuff about mental illnesses and stuff. It's very thrilling. I LOVE VIC CHOU! I seriously cannot believe he didn't win the best actor award for this drama. Same for Barbie Hsu. I mean, their expressions (once again I'm not talking about expressions of love and longing.)were just so beautiful. Gave me goosebumps the whole time.
The kind of characters they built for this drama really impressed me. Ling is the most perfect guy in the most imperfect sense possible. His shades of his personality and different layers of his character, the laugh, the tears, the past. It just moved me, I don't know why. Same goes for Qui Luo. I love the way her character developed after Ling came into her life. I loved their little shack that they made for themselves. I loved the music of the show. I have most of the songs on my phone.
Coming to the rewatch value, I'll definitely give it a 10 because I already watched it twice (no kidding) and I am definitely going to go watch it again for sure. Especially a few favorite parts for which I even remember the episode numbers now (lol).
I'd say if you are an Asian Drama fan, don't skip this one!
PS- Still can't believe Vic Chou didn't win the best actor award for this. My faith in the world of righteousness is shattered. But I'll try not to dwell on that.
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