Amantes da Lua (2016)

Harem power!

Kolejny raz zanim zabrałam się za oglądanie, nie spojrzałam kto jest scenarzystą, ale biorąc pod uwagę jaki rozgłos zdobyła ta drama plus jakim castem się urozmaiciła miałam cichą nadzieje że zapewne to Kim Eun Sook albo scenarzystki od może Minami Sineyo a tu proszę.. mamy nowicjusza który mógłby współpracować z panią od Heirsów.
No i w sumie to jestem pod wrażeniem, bo dawno nie oglądałam tak skomercjalizowanego shitu jakim jest Moon Lovers.

Cała fabuła jest kolejną pustą historyjką z naciskiem na ROMANS pomiędzy niewinnym dziewczątkiem i grupą książąt w czasach Goryeo. Jak się można również domyśleć, w międzyczasie zdarza się kilka walk, bitew i tłuczenia się o tron. Ale jak już wspomniałam, Moon Lovers skupia się głównie na wątkach romantycznych pomiędzy Hee Soo (IU) i dwoma książątkami Wang Soo i Wookiem (Lee Jun Ki i Kang Ha Neul). Ale jak spojrzycie na okładkę to nie musze mówić ani kto wygra ani który duet będzie wam ciskał na emocjach najbardziej. I to w zasadzie tyle jeśli chodzi o taki główny motyw. Ale żeby nie było tak "nudno" (a było w cholerę nudno jak Boga kocham) to twórcy przygotowali wam mnóstwo rollercoasterów, czyli trochę śmierci, trochę płaczów i oczywiście zerwania i skakania z księcia na księcia! :D Ja zdążyłam osiwieć z nudów i ku#icy tak mnie szlag trafiał :D :D
Także emocje nie do zapomnienia. Nie pamiętam kiedy ostatnio się tak zmaltretowałam i na siłę oglądałam tak zmulonego tytułu. A zrobiłam to wyłącznie! dla Lee Jun Kiego. Przysięgam D: I zrobiłam to po raz ostatni panie Lee.

Przyglądając się od strony bardziej technicznej nie idzie oślepnąć od ilości gwiazd występujących rolach głównych i drugoplanowych. W roli głównej laleczka IU vel Hee Soo, nie wiem czy aktorstwo IU jest tak okropne czy postać Hee Soo miała tak być. Nie pamiętam również iście tak dwulicowej postaci głównej żeńskiej grającej na emocjach prawie wszystkich tam otaczającej jej osób. W pierwszej części jest różowiutką głośną dziewczynką a po nawiedzonych wizjach z przyszłości, zamienia się w wymordowaną zjawę swojej własnej osoby. Nie mogłam autentycznie przecierpieć jej pustego wzroku i napadów "szoku" przerażenia zarówno gdy grała te uroczą Hee Soo jak i damę dworu. Już nie wspominając że była kompletnie niestabilna emocjonalnie i nawet lata na dworze nie zmieniły jej perspektywy do postrzegania rzeczy w bardziej rzeczywisty przyziemny jak na tamte czasy sposób. Własna służka robiła jej od lat rogi narażając wszystkich życia a ona nie mogła przecierpieć faktu jej śmierci na którą zasługiwała. Romantyczne relacje jakie nawiązywała z książętami zawsze pozostawały w dwuznacznym znaczeniu i zawsze to powodowało problemy. Potrafiła z kamienną twarzą kokietować Wang Soo jednocześnie kręcąc się koło Wooka. Potem odtrącać Wang Soo i kręcić koło innego. Znów latać za Wang Soo i po kryjomu szykować ślub z Wookiem ewentualnie Wang Jeongiem. Na końcu mieszkając z Wang Soo rzucić go żeby hajtnąć się z Wang Jeongiem i przed śmiercią pisać bezczelnie że zawsze kochała Wagn Soo. Autentycznie współczułam Wang Soo że ktoś go tak wykorzystał, ale chłop dorosły więc musiał się sam ocknąć. Ale że również miał beznadziejną przeszłość więc przywiązał się do beznadziejnej typiary która na końcu zostawiła go z niczym. (Chyba że ta córka na końcu to była jego?) Whatever.
Lee Jun Ki nie wiem czy sam sobie wybiera rolę czy nie jest w stanie odmówić ewentualnym splendorom z grania słodziutkich męskich postaci, ale robi sobie krzywdę i marnuje talent.
Reszta książąt poza ściąganiem swoich fanów przed ekran, dużo ambitnej roboty nie odwala cóż. Aczkolwiek miło było zobaczyć takiego Beakhyna z EXO i chociaż grał tego najbardziej niewinnego nadpobudliwego, to mam jakieś wrażenie że może i by byli z niego ludzie jakby się podszlifował. Nie wiem, to jakiś mój dziesiąty zmysł do aktorstwa lol. Ale piosenka im wyszła, chociaż zagrali ją raptem z dwa razy to kij tam. Ważne że wpada w ucho, szkoda że będzie mi się z tą pozycją kojarzyć mehh.

Podsumowując:
Moon Lovers przyciągnie do siebie grono fanek japońszczyzny (tych od shoujo romansow) ckliwych romansów które więcej pokażą wizualnie aniżeli produkcyjnie. Jak lubisz ładne obrazki i ładnych ludzi którzy się nawzajem adorują, to myślę że możesz się przekonać. Dla fanów ambitniejszych pozycji, polecam tylko dla ciekawości albo żeby ewentualnie pooglądać czyjąś klatę :D Hmmmmm klata księcia koronnego byłą całkiem całkiem :v

Leia Mais

My first reaction to the drama teasers was “What’s with the mask?” and just like that, I was drawn to watch this historical K-Drama with an unusual title – Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. One of 2016’s most anticipated shows, Scarlet Heart Ryeo was in the news mostly because of its star cast that boasted of popular K-Pop idols and acclaimed actors. I am new to K-dramas so I wasn’t fully aware of the popularity of each actor. For me, the storyline and the fact that so many good-looking men were in one single drama was enough to pique my interest.
 
Let’s weigh this interesting historical drama on our show beam balance and see if the show is worth watching or not.
 
Good Weights
Lee Jun Gi (Prince Wang So): First let’s talk about the character Wang So. Wang So is the bad boy who generates fear in the minds of not only his enemies and but also his friends. He punishes all those who harm his loved ones but sadly ends up earning their fear. He isn’t a jerk. He is not mean. He is just a little misunderstood. Wang So is the quintessential good guy who hides under the garb of an evil, ruthless man only to protect himself and his people. He is aggressive and ferocious yet kind and loving. A dominating character like this required an ace actor to pull it off convincingly and Lee Jun Gi’s portrayal of 4th prince Wang So was simply flawless. The drama has several popular faces but lead actor Lee Jun Gi just stole the show not just because of his character but also because of his strong screen presence and fine performance. This may be because he is a much-experienced actor compared to the rest of the cast and Jun Gi can be credited for having kept the audiences engaged for 20 episodes. Even with half of his face hidden behind a mask, he manages to convey So’s feelings so effectively that I fell in love with both the character and the actor. The mask suited him so much that I liked him more with it than without it. Had it not been for Jun Gi I don’t think the drama would have been as interesting as I found it to be especially when we had a pale and expressionless face for a lead actress.

Direction: As you start watching the drama you will notice that every second shot is a close-up shot of the actors. The director seems obsessed with close-ups. Initially, I found these close-up shots annoying but then the same thing starting appealing to me. I especially appreciated these close-up when the scene had the stoic Wang Wook in it. Now, 8th prince Wang Wook is a shy, reticent prince who does not speak a lot. Actor Kang Ha Neul’s close-up showing his subtle expressions worked extremely well for the story. Similarly, Jun Gi as prince Wang So is often scowling or grimacing and the close-up shots effectively captured his not-so-subtle expressions. The only nightmare was lead actress IU, who plays Hae Soo. She is pretty but her face shows no variation in expression. Tears would trickle down her eyes and you still won’t be convinced that she is actually crying. You see, she was that bad. Other than that I think the direction was quite good.

OST: ‘Can You Hear My Heart’ by Epik High and Lee Hi is my favourite of all the songs used on the show. The music is stirring and emotional and suited Wang So the best. Then we have the mournful ‘Wind’ by Jung Seung Hwan and ‘My Love’ by Lee Hi. So melodious these songs are that you will love it even if you don’t understand Korean. That’s the power of Korean soundtracks.

Lee Ji Eun (Hae Soo): When you have bagged a role to die for don’t you think people will have high expectations from you? Scarlet Heart Ryeo revolved mostly around Hae Soo’s character but sadly actress IU was the weakest link of the show. Hae Soo is a complicated character as she goes through a lot of emotions in the story and at times it is difficult to understand her choices and actions. For such a character, it was very important that the actor portrayed emotions that would convey her inner feelings with only her face. Sadly, IU just remained a white face with big black eyes. What’s worse is that she had most of her scenes with actors Lee Jun Gi and Kang Ha Neul who are masters at facial expressions. IU often fell flat before such skilled actors further highlighting her lack of acting skills. I not only hated Hae Soo the character for being so fickle minded, but I also disliked IU for almost ruining the show for me.

Ending: This always happens to me. The dramas I love watching end in the most disappointing way. Previously it happened with Healer and now this drama. This show was so cool throughout but its climax was so bad I almost cried. Happy or sad ending didn’t matter I was just looking for a conclusion that made sense and did justice to the story. But all I got was a drab finale episode.  

The show beam balance is heavy with good weights and I must add here that the drama isn’t perfect script wise but highly remarkable performance wise.I enjoyed every episode and loved every character on the show. Hae Soo did test my patience but I will let that slip as Wang Wook and Wang So managed to rule my heart through the weeks the drama aired.
 
Originally posted on Alphagirl.in.

Leia Mais

The story is great as in the beginning it started in a comedic way and as she started to fall with the 8th Prince (by the way I hated him since the beginning) and how the the cold 4th Prince fell for her and didn't give up on her. The story was great and I loved it for a tragic story as the tragedies came one by one not all in one episode

The acting cast was great they made every emotion the characters have reach me like how they feel happy or sad or angry as IU was very good in showing her character's emotions

The music was perfect I liked it the most and I like how they made it know that the character is dead by the song they play when every character dies it took me sometime to realize it but when I found out I knew that the character is going to die now and the song that shows you that they love each other, anyways I liked the music most

The rewatch value, well don't take my rating for the rewatch value confidential as I don't like rewatching anything even if the drama or the series is good

Leia Mais

If you have watched the original Chinese drama of Scarlet Heart and have loved it, you would be a bit unsatisfied watching the Korean version.

Although I was hesitant to watch the Chinese drama since I was not used to the language and (honestly) the baldness of the male charactersㅋㅋㅋ, but Chinese version of Scarlet Heart indeed made me change my views of Chinese drama. Indeed it was a drama with great story with skilled actors. The language that I thought was hard to adjust was so smooth, and that's how much I was moved with Scarlet Heart.

When I heard that they are making a Korean version of the drama, of course I would be so excited to hear one of my favorite drama being made in Korea, and the main role would be IU! Sadly, the drama was not able to beat the original like many others.

I don't think IU's acting was bad. She did well despite this being her first fantasy historical drama. The funny and cute scenes were adorable to watch, but to see the romance scene between the second and first male leads with the main girl and other serious scenes in the Korean version did not really move my heart. It's just the story of the original and the actors/actress was really good in the Chinese drama that it was a bit hard for me to watch. In my opinion, Chinese drama emotions are hard to copy, so it's hard to exact the same emotion or make it better (it's a bit hard to explain).

Overall, I would say with the cute scenes of IU and other actors/actress the Korean version would be rated as fair. Also, if you haven't watched the Chinese version, I think some will enjoy watching a fantasy drama version like this :)

Leia Mais

Gripping and heartfelt

If you are like me and very late to watch this series - let me say that I had read the endless reviews about the sad ending before I decided to watch it. So I watched 19 episodes preparing myself for the worst - trying to keep a level head about what will come. I ended up watching all the episodes with a diehard addiction. This series sucks you in, grabs you and then keeps you hanging on until the end. The actors have done a fantastic job, the plot, chemistry, action and romance - all are there. Including the sad ending, which somehow ends up being worse than what was probably anyone's worst scenario.
It is not perfect, and some parts feel a bit long - others are just painful - but it is definitely worth a watch.

Leia Mais

You will not be able to forget this one.

One of the best K dramas I have seen and if I may say so this is the first show I have come across that really stuck to its guns when it comes to being merciless with the plot. And I mean this in a good way because it made me respect the show more. A show doesn't have to be all sun and roses to be satisfactory but at the same time the it also shouldn't be all gloom. There was a good balance. I tried my best to predict the plot and googled a lot about Goryeo history during this time period but still the show was built well enough that all my research, which I assumed would give me spoilers, had no bearing on the story. The plot kept me on my toes. Not all dramas can pull off the wide array of themes, emotions and perspectives. The show is quite tightly packed( no useless fillers) and good direction I must say, because the drama really held up its shape. Scenes were meaningful, wonderful music, strong writing and good acting.

There are some shows that are people-pleasers and then there are some like Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo that are assertive in their quality. If you want the first one then you would do better to leave this one out. But I suggest you to be courageous and watch this one because it is fantastic. Scarlet heart is a drama that will stay with you for a long time,and that's what makes it special. I have a new found respect for K dramas. Now go watch it.

Leia Mais

One of the best K-dramas I've watched...it has been around 3 years since I watched this and I can still remember most parts, that's how much of an impression it made on me. The first half will make you laugh and the second half will make you cry, and the whole journey will make you smile... The characters, actors, and ost are all amazing....
Here I am watching this for yet another time while waiting for Korea to make a second season like China did... Don't know how long it'll take or if it'll even happen but HOPE (the ever present demon) won't let me give up on the idea...

Leia Mais

Still heartbroken

Scarlet heart ryeo is the reason why I'm hooked with historical dramas. I learned that historical dramas rarely has happy ending, however, it's still addicting to watch.

Now, if you want a drama full of amazing visuals, this drama is for you.

If you want happy endings, well, this aint for you.

If you want romance, this can be for you, depending on the level of romance you want that is.

Pros:
1. Amazing visual
2. Great humor
3. Fantasy setting of time travelling
4. Easy going, funny and lovable FL.
5. Amazing character interaction
6. You cant call yourself an IU fan without watching this!!

Cons:
1. Heartbreaking ending
2. Lots of heartbreaking deaths. (All the handsome prince died, except for joo hyuk, ji soo, and joon gi.)
3. A lot of cut episodes. ( I saw a lot of edited scenes in youtube that wasn't in the drama itself)
4. An urge to flood whoever made this drama, tons of letter to request for season 2!!!

So, there you have it. I honestly loved this drama, cause not only they have great visuals, it also has an impactful drama and I can't stop rewatching again and again, plus, I'm an IU fan so I loved it even more.

Leia Mais

I watched the original cdrama and loved it. This one on the other hand was captivating, mesmerizing and haunting. I kept feeling i was in a fantasy world and hated whenever i was interrupted from watching as i was brought back to reality. I don't know it it's the cast, characters, cinematography or the OST, but this drama had me with so many feelings; happiness, overjoy, sadness and many more i don't know how to explain.
This drama left me with so many Wow moments and heartaches and it still haunts my mind. That's just how amazing it's.

What I liked:

The cast, characters and OST especially: Lee Hi - Can You Hear My Heart and Jung Seung-Hwan - Wind.

What I disliked:

What happened to some characters although I knew it was inevitable as i watched the original but this a kdrama I knew it was going to be different, but i was still taken by surprise again and again and again. And what Hae Soo's been through is much more and worse than in the original. Also this version lacked the close relationship between the 13th prince and 4th prince and 13th prince and Hae Soo as in the original.

I will definitely rewatch it again but not so soon as the story is still stuck in my head and heart.

fun fact:

I had to start watching this drama 3 times before completing it. The first time, i knew i was going to love it so after watching 4 episodes i stopped and waited till the drama is completed. the second time, i watched maybe up to ep 12 or 14 then i stopped because i was afraid of what's going to happen and didn't think i could handle it. The third time i said to myself that this time I'm going to finish it no matter what and so i binge watched it for 2 days and experienced the feeling of being sucker punched in the gut and heartaches so many times but i don't regret watching it.

if you are not a kdrama addict, then this drama will make you one.

Leia Mais

Honestly, the only reason I wanted to write a review on this is to point out how well this drama depicted a reverse harem, most especially the main love triangle. (a reverse harem is basically the one girl + a lot of men who like her kind of trope.)

Personally, I dislike love triangles because I always have the 'second lead syndrome", and sometimes I get more attached to the second lead rather than the main. But the way this drama managed to, in a way, make you ship the heroine with BOTH of the leads in the triangle, is very well written and structured. The whole story flows very well and you get pulled along with it.

I think the charm of this drama is really the story and character development. It really isn't your standard cliche romance because there are also themes about friendship, family, power, death, regret, and many more. It ties in happiness and tragedy together very well.

The cast is very star-studded, the acting is great, the music as well.

There were just some aspects of the drama that I found a bit unnecessary, as well as some parts of the story that should have been explained more.

Overall, I do recommend this drama, especially if you want a tearjerker because this made me cry a lot. (I think a lot of people have as well hahaha)

Leia Mais