Meninos Antes de Flores (2005)

¡Sorpresivamente disfrutable!

¡Hello, gente bella! Hoy por fin me paso por acá para hablarles de un dorama que (sorpresivamente) me encantó: #HanaYoriDango o #BoysOverFlowers.

La trama, como ya sabrán, va de una chica llamada Makino que, a pesar de ser de clase trabajadora, asiste a un colegio de gente millonaria. En esta escuela hay cuatro chicos, los F4, que se destacan entre el resto y que tienen carta libre para hacer lo que quieran. Por cosas de la vida, Makino termina siendo marcada por los F4 y su vida se complica aún más... al menos hasta que el cabecilla del grupo, Tsukasa Domyoji, se fija en ella.

¿Ya les dije que amo a los japoneses con todo mi ser? Porque en serio los amo, más cuando se trata de este tipo de historias que, si estuvieran hechas de otra manera, serían inmirables. ¿Por qué digo esto? Porque en Hana Yori Dango hay un montón de cosas que están mal y, si la serie se tomara en serio a sí misma, sería un problema, pero genuinamente no lo hace, entonces es imposible no morirte de risa con todo lo absurdo que va pasando.

Les juro que no lo puedo creer, pero amo a Tsukasa con todo mi ser, y puede que sea porque Jun Matsumoto lo interpreta mejor que nadie (al de la versión animada no lo puedo ni ver y, por lo poco que vi de Min Ho, tampoco me cierra). Es un loco, sí, pero es tan nabo y adorable que es imposible no dejarle pasar todo. En este momento soy el fan de Wanda, pero con Domyoji jaja.

Makino también me gusta, no es algo que me encante, pero es una buena protagonista. Además, la pareja que hace con Tsukasa es todo lo que está bien, hace mucho que no amaba tanto a una pareja.

Los personajes secundarios son simpáticos y me gusta mucho cómo se van construyendo y desarrollando los vínculos entre todos ellos. Los F4 son un grupo de amigos muy bueno (aunque individualmente mi menos favorito fue Rui, el second lead, ups) y todos los demás se integran muy bien en la trama.

Puede que la primera temporada sea mi favorita, pero la segunda no está mal (empieza floja, pero el final es HERMOSO) y la película es un cierre fantástico para la historia (les recomiendo ver el corte del director).

Nada, eso. Muy divertida y disfrutable.

•IG DE RESEÑAS CORTAS: @altoplottwist

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BOF vs HYD

I started watching this straight after Boys over flowers. I mentioned this in my review for BOF and I also believe that it applies to this show a little, the story is a outdated. Obviously. It is based on the manga which started around 1992, wow that's 30 years ago.
What's good about this version is that, even though some scenes are still too old fashioned to be believable, they are better than the Korean version because they kept it simple. The majority of the plots just happened naturally, and quicker. It was interesting to see the production decisions to make a scene happen in a certain part of the season rather than later or overcomplicated.
I felt that Domyouji was meaner than Gu Jun Pyo; Makino wasn't as whiny and came accross as a much stronger female character, that I could see as a potential role model; Hanazawa Rui wasn't as prince charming as Jihoo was in the beginning, but he started to show his own charms as the story unravelled. F4 was still F3 for a while but not as much as in the Kdrama version. I didn't feel a stronger connection for Sojiro in here as I did for So Yi Jung, maybe because his side story doesn't take so much screen time. Something in Akira made me like him a lot more than Woobin, I mean they were both meant to be the mediators of the group and did that just fine, maybe the fact that we saw his mother and twin sisters, or that he had a crush on the dango owner shop? Those details made him stand out more.

Unfortunately I spend so much time comparing the adaptations, that I can't give an unbiased opinion, and while I feel like some of the friendship elements weren't as strong in the Jdrama, the romance build up was more satisfying, to the point that I actually started cheering up for the main couple, which I could never in its Kdrama version. Jihoo will always be the best one for Jandi, but Domyoji and Makino simply belong together.

Ok now onto season 2!

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Hana Yori Dango (Japan) (2005) - the Japan version of Meteor Garden and lahi pud ang atake sa Japan version. Though the DNA is there like the main plotline is makita jud, with of course a hint of culture that only Japan can portray. What I like about this version is that kanang direct to the point lang sya, and dali ra ang flow sa storyline, walay unnecessary details and mostly focus jud sya sa main leads, wala gani halos other characters na highlight but I like it. Ang characters pud though villain jud ila role, naay hint of being human japun comparing it to the Taiwan version and the Korean version though la pa ko nahuman sa Korean Version.

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Ну как вы поняли по описанию, тоже самое что и в корейской версии.
То же. Да не совсем. Вот почему... что так неуловимо меняет впечатление от фильма? волшебство? Не скажу, что абсолютно, но получились разные сериалы.
Больше легкого стёба, особенно при показе школы и семьи. Мамашка Цукасы не такая жуткая, до нее хоть можно было достучаться - не было такого беспросветного отчаяния в этой семье. Начальница- хозяйка кондитерской, где работала главная героиня Макино, вносила юморную нотку. А уж ее воспоминания о своих мужчинах - не только ликбез для молодежи, но и просто отличная разрядка в напряженных местах.
И да, Цукаса совсем отморозок в начале. Огромное спасибо Матсумото Джуну, что он сумел сыграть так, что было по настоящему страшно, Чувство, что ты заперт с тигром в одной клетке и не в курсах, тигр сыт или нет. Потом его ярость тоже выплескивалась, но "одним щелчком пальцев" Макино превращала ее в противоположное чувство. И за это спасибо актрисе Иноуэ Мао. И вообще - именно эта парочка сделала кино.
Сериал более ровный, чем корейский, который очень четко делится на две части. Здесь же все логично. Понравилось то, что более внятно разжевали нам экономическую подоплеку всех перипетий, с Корпорацией было все совсем нехорошо и именно ответственность за судьбы многих беспокоило и Макино.
Пару слов об остальных из Ф4. Рюи не совем то, что я ожидал, после великолепного корейского. Можно сказать - не верю я в его чувства, ну вот ни грамма. В первом сезоне он вообще не высовывался, во втором вроде бы второй претендент, но блекло как-то. Остальные двое ровно шли весь сериал, вот и всё.
Оуу, а уж хеппиэнд, всем хеппиэндищам хеппиэнд Но я так распереживалась за эту парочку. что это было именно ТО. что нужно

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Possibly my favorite HYD adaptation that I've seen

As someone who hates the poor girl/rich boy trope, the toxic male lead trope, the amnesia trope, the kidnapping trope, the disapproving parent trope, and more, I went into this adaptation of HYD with a lot of doubt and trepidation — especially since I'd watched several other versions before (BOF, 2018 MG, F4 Thailand in that order) and not really enjoyed them for a multitude of reasons, from cringy writing to weak acting.

To my surprise, this was actually really fun to watch, and dare I say it, this might be my favorite version of HYD that I've seen.

The main reason is really the two main leads, who not only had insane chemistry but also managed to balance serious dramatics with humor really well. Domyoji was really lovable despite his toxic flaws, and Makino was a particularly impressive, being a strong female lead who stood up for herself and her friends without ever coming across as being naive/stupid, brainlessly impulsive, judgmental, or wishy-washy (which had been my criticisms of other HYD FLs).

I think the pacing was also a benefit. The fact that there were so few episodes meant that annoying misunderstandings weren't dragged out; arcs flew by fast, making this a better adaptation for people who already have some knowledge of the original story. I do think, however, that if a viewer is going into this story blind, it might feel too fast, as there are a lot of subplots with new side characters that aren't really given time to marinate.

Basically I loved the main leads the most in this version, but the side characters better in the others. Nevertheless, I actually would recommend this! It's short, it's quick, and it's fun.

Link to my review of part 2: https://mydramalist.com/profile/7498003/reviews/280275

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Well, I see why this is a classic

This drama is almost 15 years ago, I enjoyed is SO SO MUCH! I only watched the 2018 chinese version of this and I have to say, I can totally understand why many rank this version the first. Even though this is so old, it doesn't actually feel old? Expect for the styling and technology, it doesn't feel out of place like older dramas often do. The leads were amazing, I mean they are way better actors than the chinese ones (I have to add that they were rookies tho).
And I have to say, this story has some pretty questionable storylines, but for some reason if you can overlook that, you can feel that the love between the leads and the friendships feel so sincere and heartwarming. This is definitely a classic. Also I loved that it only has nine episodes.

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MAKINOOOOOO

I loved it sm when I watched it a couple years ago and I still do. I think I hold it on a high pedestal because it’s one of the first dramas I ever watched, but I love the story and the characters and the way they’re portrayed in this adaptation! i’ll admit some of the story drags on, but i think that is also what keeps you watching. the new york parts in s2 were definitely interesting tho ? anyways i’ve seen both seasons & the movie and honestly you could watch the beginning of the movie and then skip to end lol … but all of it is very cute!!!! best adaptation idc

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One of the earlier japanese dramas i have watched, "Hana Yori Dango" changed my world totally with its magnificent story-line where two different people from different classes become enemies and later turns to fall in love. The famous F4 are four rich guys everyone fears, where no one can say anything against them, not even the teachers. The leader of F4, the dynamic and cruel Anti-hero Tsukasa Domyjoji sends a red card to every guy he wants to punish and lets the whole school bully him. But our heroine, the poor but determined Makino Tsukushi becomes the first person and girl ever to stands up against Domyjoji and declare war against F4. Domyjoji shocked but soon insistent and full of rage will try everything to make Makino`s life a living hell to get her to leave the school...but he had not seen the strength in Makinos heart from the start..and he will against his will fall in love with her with all his heart and throughout the journey he fights for her. He is a young man who had everything delivered at his feet...a cold and violent soul..and his first love will be the only thing he ever wants, but it is a unrequited love as the girl he loves are in love with his bestfriend.

There are many adaptions based on this the manga "Hana Yori Dango" but the japanese version in MY opinion are the best one. It stays true to its story and the characters. Makino and Domyjoji are characters i love with all my heart and their blossoming love-story stays beautiful the whole time. They have an incredible chemistry, and the brotherhood of F4 always leave me to tears, they are such good friends, and by stealing the leaders heart, Makino also become a great friend to the all other guys. I have lost count on how many times i have watched this drama. I L.O.V.E and A.D.O.R.E this series with all my heart..!

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Where it All Began

Usually I don't like watching school drama's but since this series was popular enough for two other remakes, I needed to find out why it was so appealing. I suppose if you are a young, 15 year old girl, this would have some kind of appeal. However, I have always thought that any girl who picks a bad boy over the one that treats her like a queen deserves whatever she gets. Luckily this is done in an entertaining, albeit, cliched way.

The entire premise is completely implausible, the characters one-dimensional, and the storylines contrived. The cast is cute but it isn't enough to save the stinky plot and the acting is atrocious. Makino is a really sweet girl, but she is a doormat when girls bully her, yet tough when boys are the bullies. Perhaps she has figured out just how demented mean girls can be, and far more evil. I think the worst message this show can have is to make young ladies believe that they can change a bad boy with just a little TLC. People like Domyogi don't change.

It has entertainment value to some degree, but everything is on the surface. The characters were just not believable enough. All I know is that everyone is shallow and crazy with the exception of Makino. The bullying is way over the top here and just not realistic. There is a lack of authority, but perhaps this is the way the manga is written. It is definitely better than Meteor Garden, so thank God for small wonders.

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