Se Tiver Coragem, Me Ame (2015)

Adrenalina e un protagonista magnifico

Una produzione adrenalinica, che conosce pochissimi punti morti e una solida trama, per quanto forse leggermente troppo allungata nel finale. A parte la solita logica che vuole sempre permettere ai cattivi di fare il loro discorsetto e ai buoni di spiegare quanto sono stati furbi a incastrarli (spesso permettendo a detti cattivi di scappare), uno dei pochi punti negativi di questo drama risiede negli ultimi 10 secondi, che vorrebbero – forse – gettare una nuova luce su tutta la vicenda. Dicono tutto e niente. Dato che non esiste una seconda serie, propendo per il niente.
Altra cosa fastidiosa è il fiorire gratuito di tante coppie negli ultimi 5 minuti, ma accettiamo la cosa in nome del lieto fine. Si tratta comunque di quisquilie.

La solida realtà è che questa produzione è sicuramente una tra le migliori che abbia mai visto. Il Big Boss finale non è che non possa essere mai sospettato, e in effetti l’idea viene, durante la visione, ma così come si sospetta di tantissime altre persone. Semplicemente, la storia è complessa e ben condotta a livello di sceneggiatura. Il commento musicale aggiunge pathos alle scene più pregnanti, è veramente ben fatto.

Ma, soprattutto, è la recitazione a rendere indimenticabile questa serie. Non solo Wallace Huo è molto piacevole da guardare, è un attore coi controfiocchi e i pappafichi. Sandra Ma ha recitato alla grande e Yin Zheng, per essere all’epoca praticamente un novellino, se l’é cavata benissimo. Anche gran parte dei comprimari e secondari ha recitato sopra la media, pur se qualche finto americano lasciava un po’ a desiderare. Alcuni possono aver trovato sconcertanti i dialoghi mezzi in inglese (non ottimo) e mezzi in cinese. Posso capire lo scombussolamento, ma essendo italiana per me sono tutti stranieri e, seguendo comunque i sottotitoli, la cosa non mi ha disturbata più di tanto.

Avendo seguito questa serie a botte di 10 episodi al giorno, mi sento ora in crisi d’astinenza. Le vicende si svolgono in maniera pressante, incalzante, senza lasciare allo spettatore il tempo di tirare il fiato, si arriva alla fine ansimando… L’unica cosa che veramente mi delude è il fatto che ci sia una stagione sola. Ho adorato il complesso di superiorità del bel Bo, che ne ha ben d’onde: un Q.I. di 180 non si trova ovunque. Pazienza. Dovrò cercare qualcosa di simile. Buona fortuna a me.

Leia Mais

I think the main couple matched each other quite well because because the man is rather cold and the women is warm. In my opinion they match each other also quite well from their looks. From the first episode on I was so into the story that I didn't even want to stop it.
Up to now I've watched it over 4 times and I plan to watch it again soon because it was so nerve wrecking and I felt like this drama was real because the actors did such a great job with their acting. I also liked the mysterious part of the drama and also that you're able to think with them and also make your own thoughts about who the murderer is.

Leia Mais

Simply Brilliant!!!

Should you? Would you? Could you?

You should watch this one (YES! )
You would recommend this to others. (YES!)
You could watch this again. (Depends!)
Ending: Happy

This drama depicts the perfect balance of romance and mystery. What a great psychological thriller this turned out to be! One of the best I have seen. The performances by everyone are top-notch. The only disappointing factor for me was the revelation of the main villain but that's because I was expecting it to be someone else (duh, me). The lead pair is awesome. They share brilliant on-screen chemistry. I just love the fact that she has unwavering faith in him and vice versa. You cannot sit still from episode 18 onwards. It takes what a fab turn! The mystery is just brilliantly depicted.

Don't miss this one. It should be a must-see on everyone's list.

Leia Mais

This was a great show with some minor annoying and bad parts. Here is my detailed review:

The good:
It makes you addicted! After watching the first episode I got immediately hooked and literally couldn't stop watching, I stayed up all night just to finish it. The story is exciting, there are separate cases in the beginning while in the end we have one big case with an ultimate villain.
The acting of the main actors are also very good Wallace Huo never fails to deliver a complex personality and multi-layered character. Jabber Xie Han crazy character is also very interesting to watch, and Fu Zi Yu is the perfect side kick best friend character, super smart and funny. Andy the car is one of the best characters as well!
The music is superb, really helps to create the atmosphere of the show.
I loved the references to the Sherlock and Knight Rider and I even got a hint of Poirot in the show.

The bad:
The American actors were awful, except for dr Barnes. I don't exactly get why a native English speaker talks like a robot, I found their slow placed way of speaking to the Chinese characters offensive, it sounded like they were force-explain things to 5 years old and expect they won't understand a thing. It sounded very UNNATURAL! Susan was semi-bearable but the actress seemed to not be able to decide whether she wants to play a flirty hot blonde or a professional FBI agent. Also can't really get the scenes where they talk in English and the Chinese actors reply in Chinese? Like wtf, how does that make sense?
I loved Jian Yao character first, she is smart and brave, and a challenging character for Wallace Huo. However after mid-season, Sandra Ma started speaking in a very hollow voice, (as in the voice someone uses when they are on their death bed, high and overly soft), this annoyed me sooo much, she also had soo much crying scenes, her character was literally useless in the second half of the series. The only shining point was that she did act again smart and brave when she was abducted but that is all.
There are some useless overdramatizing in the show, what I mean is without giving spoilers is the continuous question of who is behind the crimes. The very last scene just simply pissed me off, it was unnecessary, the typical "we are shooting a horror so let's put a cliffhanger scene in the end so people can get confused what really happened. WHY??? There is no need for useless hints and such.

All in all I very much enjoyed the show, especially the first half. I preferred the individual cases ad the series had a bit of downfall after they started focusing on the main villain arch. The acting was mixed, the main chinese actors were good, the secondary characters especially the English speakers were horrible. Still the story was exciting enough to keep me watching, so all in all this is a very well delivered show with some annoying details.

Leia Mais

Wallace Huo saved this from being rated lower by me

I would have given the first half more than 10 stars, if possible. Wow, was it ever good! So well-written, with smart dialogue, excellent acting, mystery and tension throughout. The music was very successful in addition to the tension.
Their voices were good and not screech-y (why do most C-dramas insist upon dubbing?). This was my first time of seeing Wallace Huo in anything, and I was impressed. his character, Simon Bo, was a criminal profiler and seemed able to pull the answers to clues out of thin air (suspend disbelief here). The developing relationship between the male and female leads was a pleasure to watch, and so amusing, since he had no people skills whatsoever. I didn't feel that them sleeping together that first date made any sense, since she could barely even kiss him on the cheek. However, her describing to him how he kisses? That was hot! The writers would have been better served to extend that "will they/won't they" tension, because the couple got boring after that. I loved that they were working on new crimes every couple of episodes, which kept it fresh. I also really enjoyed Andrew Yin as Simon's assistant/secretary. He and Simon had a wonderful bromance relationship going on and a lot of his lines were very amusing. I had to downgrade my rating because of the second half of the story when they were in America. Really bad American actors, and they kept changing the female lead's name. And the Chinese actors spoke in only Chinese, but everyone was able to understand one another? However, I'll definitely be watching the first half of this again sometime soon.

Leia Mais

Take the plunge! Love Me if You Dare is great.

First: there is Wallace as Simon making white button downs look Amazing. His face is a joy to watch in this show, he makes the best expressions, especially later in the show when he's gotten comfortable around her.

Secondly: Simon has the BEST friends:

1. A talking car that likes to play mood music to match the conversation until chastised and it sometimes follows Simon around like a big puppy.

2. A turtle that apparently shares his bed.

3. A wealthy, ultra smart tech guru of a best friend who supposedly has a job because we see his office suite, but really seems to just play laser tag, help Simon with his housing issues, give Simon all the best tech toys (like the car), and work with Simon when the case requires a computer guy. And be sweet and charming and supportive at all times.

Plenty of mind games and creepy psychos too, but all the great supporting characters and the charming romance keeps it from getting too dark.

Leia Mais

Hmm where do I start on describing this drama..... intrigue, excitement or mystery with bites of romance something a long this line of thought. Boy I love Bo Jin's character and actor he is sooo smooth; yet, cute when he means to be. I'm sorry I'm going into fan-girl mode (>o<). Wait a moment, I shall control myself ummm. ............. Oookay I'm back on topic - yes the acting was awesome, original and very well developed with out the wasted effort on unnecessary episode. Now that I'm on this idea every episode made sense. Hence very enjoyable moment at every critical junction, even he English actors did a good job in their roles. On soundtrack, I can't and will never complain cause it had this mellow, jazzy vibe that just worked with the story line in mind; because, I'm telling every note transferred each case issues that had me on constant alert of what will happen next. This needs to re-watch several time the only reason I haven't is it a psychological crime drama so be warned about scenes.

There is just so much I could talk about in this drama, but I will not get start instead i recommend this drama to anyone interested in criminal investigation viewed from the criminal behavioral psychologist. Anyone who love a good thriller without the whole intense horror associated with the genre. Anyone who loves not just a good mystery, but a great one that just keeps you guess till the very end.- What, Why, When, Where and Who - the five 'W'..

Leia Mais

Mindblowing is the word for this drama!
The story is pulling you in...right away! It makes you use your brain...lol...it makes you think while you watch it... about what's happening, what is going to happen. Your brain is full of questions and you want answers! There is romance, crime and everything else you would want in a drama.
At some point 24 episodes were too much for me, i think it would have been better with 16 or 19 at most, instead of streeching the story to get more money. Anyway, the acting soo on point. You cant say that they are not good actors, perfect for the roles.The music is perfection it goes well with the story and it sets the mood. I would watch it again and you would too. Overall its the perfect drama to get you into chinesse drama's if you aren't already! ;)

Leia Mais

Love Me if You Dare is a criminal, mystery/action drama that is unlike what I have seen before. I usually don't watch Chinese dramas unless they are historical. As a personal taste I prefer to watch Korean dramas instead, but when I do stumble upon a good Chinese drama it is usually mind blowing.
The story plot was epic, the first time I read the summary I was hooked but I did not watch right away due to me being judgemental because it was Chinese. I regret not watching it sooner, because as soon as the first episode was over I could not stop myself. The plot did not revolved around the romance as much as people would think, there was a perfect balance of romance and the actual plot. Unlike some other modern dramas this had a lot of suspense, and the action in this movie was not gangster like, it was quite sophisticated, and let's be honest with a hot actor like Wallace Huo anything looks sophisticated. Sometimes I did feel like some puzzles did not fit, like how the two main serial killers were related. There were obvious connections on how they were related, but it still felt like something was missing, which is why I gave the story a rating of 9.5. Also there was not the usual love triangle, there were two love interest, but one of them coolly decided to let the main lead girl go. For the first few episodes there were different cases and different killers, but eventually everything came together and you realize that it was all connected. I must say that the ending was a big BOOM!!!
The reason why I don't like to watch Chinese dramas as much, is because for some reason the acting looks awkward to me, but recently over the years, it has not felt that way, it is actually nice to watch chinese dramas now. Love Me if You Dare definitely had one of the best acting in Chinese dramas in my opinion. Each actor portrayed their character very well, and it just seemed so natural. Throughout the drama not even once did I think they should change the main leads like i have with some other dramas. There was not any big character development other than the usual "cold-hearted guy is actually warm-hearted and opens up to the world type of thing," like I said not very much character development. Even though there was not a lot of character development, each character was very interesting and had their own unique story with nightmares to overcome, which is why I did not mind that there was no big character change. In overall I gave this category a 10 because I did not find anything lacking.
Music is always important to me, especially in dramas because it helps me set the mood, and of course it makes the scenes more dramatic. Music is hard for me to review, because all the styles and different genres can make something beautiful, so I usually give this category a high ranking, the lowest I remember was probably an 8.5, but this drama definitely gets a 10. I believe there are 12 soundtracks total, including songs and background music. The songs were beautiful and sad, especially if you watch the ending and opening they always give me goosebumps. The music definitely made me feel the suspense of the most intense scenes, and that's something that I don't feel a lot of times. I always feel the warm sweet feelings with music, but I don't usually feel the drama and the edge on my seat feeling when it comes to action dramas, but Love Me if You Dare has accomplished this difficult task.
I would 100% rewatch Love Me if You Dare. I could never get tired of the thrill that comes to figuring out the murders, also the love scenes are always so cute, especially since Wallace Huo's character is this narcissistic person but he is always trying to win the main lead over, which adds a comedy feeling to things. The reason why I gave this category a 9 instead of a 10 was because in my personal taste I usually don't rewatch dramas, because it is difficult to experience those special moments all over again, but Love Me if You Dare made me rethink my way of thinking. I just did not want it to end.
This frustrating feeling that I can't get rid of is all because of this 24 episode journey. I will definitely treasure this drama in my heart and in my memories of love.

Leia Mais