Xianxia masterpiece about true love, friendship, sisterhood and good vs evil
At first I was hesitant to start this drama as it's freaking 59 episodes long and I was afraid there would be dull moments and filler episodes. The first two episodes didn't immediately wow me but were interesting enough for me to continue the show. I'm glad I did continue because the rest of the episodes instantly hooked me up. There was never a boring moment so this drama is truly binge-worthy. The plot is done so well, with lots of twists and turns + tons of romance, angst, mystery and heartbreaking scenes.The male lead stuttering is a bit weird at first but it only lasts 2-3 episodes. The female leads at first, looks like your typical naive, girly girl. However I promise you both are much more than that and have wonderful character development. In fact the male lead is now one of my top favourite c-drama characters. The chemistry between the main couple is off the charts and I truly felt so invested in their relationship till the end. It's one of the most loving and beautiful relationships I've ever watched. The side couples are also very cute. All the characters and I mean all, are great, including the villains.
The acting is top-notch, especially the male lead performance captivated me. Music ties in everything really well and especially during the cool fight scenes is very different and memorable. Special effects are great. Truly I cannot find even one thing I dislike about this drama which is so rare. I don't typically rewatch dramas but I can definitely see myself doing that in the future. In short, this xianxia drama is a masterpiece and I 100% recommend it.
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Another word for Perfection
If there's another perfect word to describe perfection then this drama is that word. Never have i seen such a strong female character and a perfect loving male character. Honestly why King Bailing character was annoying and evil and everyone was calling XuanJi names and all, i completely understand her actions. She is the most pitiful character, in all and all she was really pitiful and heartbroken. Although Si Feng love is admirable, i can't find any flaws in him as well. Both suffered so much, I finished this drama and became speechless, i have a lot of thought going on in my head and as someone who doesn't like to write long essay i also can't find the perfect words to express my feelings. Love and Redemption really stood up for itself, balanced itself as well. The emotional ride was worth it, i didn't cry maybe because i understood their characters. As for WuTong, right from the beginning i thought since he was being an asshole he will be paired up with LingLong, the chemistry was there and i was expecting them to fall in love with each other. Kudos to the writers and the actors,they played their roles so well. I will be watching this drama again in the future because of how awesome it is.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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Best drama for me
I tried to leave this drama behind for so much but suddenly decided to watch it and so far it's my favorite. It's so much better atleast in my opinion than eternal love and ashes of love. The acting, the story and the romance was chef kiss for me everything was perfect. Like most cdrama usually the girl is highly manipulated but since I've tried my best to see who the actual bad guy in here is not the female lead but hao Chen ? which HE IS THE MAJOR FAULT OF All if you watch the series to an end you'll see why he screwed everything up. The romance between the leads is amazing it can't even compare every single problem that happens between the leads is solved so quickly between minutes apart or in the next episode and this happens like in the first 30 episodes until you reach the point where the female lead is highly manipulated and yes incase you wonder this is a happy ending ❤️ love and redemption made me cry of sadness, happiness and the mostly how sad it made me feel once I finished it cause I loved it so so much.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
A very good Xianxia, but with some lengths.
An excellent Xianxia with Cheng Yi (ML) and Crystal Yuan (FL)PLOT: 9th life (tribulation) of 2 immortals (FL = Heavenly General and ML = Golden-winged Phoenix), who love each other in each mortal life, but are always separated, notably due to the stubbornness of Lord Bailin (Heavenly Lord ).
In this 9th life, everyone is part of a sect. Sifeng (the ML), from the Palais de Lize, wears a mask and is not allowed to be in love. The FL, heiress to the Shao Yang clan, is "deprived" of her senses. The FL will make the mask fall and trigger the lovers’ curse for the ML. Little by little, they discover their common past, and try to thwart the tragic plans of destiny that the heavens have traced for them.
PROS:
+ great casting.
+ High quality special effects and action scenes
+ well-developed and endearing 2ndary characters (some bring a touch of humor, wich is welcome to balance out the drama).
+ cute side romances
+ Very good OST
CONS:
- The narration is a little slow at times and the story is complex, with multiple narrative arcs (some of which are a little too long) => Impossible to binge watch all 59 episodes!!
- I find unbearable the final repentance of super stubborn villains, who plot dirty tricks for thousands of years, but suddenly realize their mistakes (it doesn't work like that in real life :) :)
=> It was a pleasure to watch, but I don't think that I will rewatch it (bcz 59 episodes !!)
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Excellent Xianxia avec Cheng Yi (ML) et Crystal Yuan (FL)
PLOT : 9e vie de 2 immortels (FL = Général céleste et ML= Phoenix aux ailes dorées), qui s'aiment dans chaque vie chez les mortels, mais sont toujours séparés, notamment en raison de l'entêtement du Seigneur Baihou (Seigneur céleste).
Dans cette 9e vie, chacun fait partie d'une secte. Sifeng (le ML), du Palais de Lize, porte un masque et n'a pas le droit d'être amoureux. La FL, héritière du clan Shao Yang, est privée de ses sens. La FL va faire tomber le masque et déclencher la malédiction des amoureux. Peu à peu, ils découvrent leur passé commun, et tentent de déjouer les twists du destin que les cieux leur ont tracé.
PROS:
+ super casting.
+ effets spéciaux et scènes d'action de qualité
+ personnages 2aires bien développés et attachants (certains apportent une touche d'humour, bienvenue pour équilibrer tout le drame).
+ romances secondaires mignonnes
+ Très bonnes OST
CONS:
- narration un peu lente par moments et story complexe avec multiples arcs narratifs (dont certains sont un peu trop longs) => Impossible de binge watcher les 59 épisodes !!
- je suis agacée par la repentance finale des villains super entêtés, qui mijotent de sales coups pendant des milliers d'années, mais prennent conscience subitement de leurs erreurs (ça ne fonctionne pas comme ça dans la vraie vie :) :)
=> Un très bon Xianxia, mais avec quelques longueurs.
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A Beautiful Tale ? Let's find out!! Keep on reading..
So this is my first time writing a review, please correct me if I'm wrong somewhere.So, let's get to the drama.
**Before reading my review, kindly notice that it may contain some minor spoilers.**
Getting to the drama~
Story: 9.0
The story was abnormally amazing, I have watched many wuxia dramas but I feel like this one is the best one I've watched till date. The story has many twists and turns and you can't predict what's going to happen next unlike many other wuxia dramas. It's to some extent somewhat like a detective series I would say, although I'm sure many wouldn't agree with me. Just the way Yu Sifeng needs to figure things out about what's going on and Chu Xuanji misunderstands him again and again. Their both personalities are not a mystery, it's quite understandable what's going on. ❣
What was really good with the story:-
The constant misunderstandings are what it makes a drama although sometimes, it was quite emotional which is a good twist, I hoped it would have a little less misunderstandings, it was really nice though. I don't want to give any major spoiler so I'll leave it here. But most of all it had a happy ending. (for those little cute people who don't like dramas with sad ending like me.)
What I think should be improved :-
It would be better if it's a little bit more mysterious that's to say I don't like the way we know what's going on in the demon sect and what they're going to do next, what Yu Sifeng is doing while trying to protect Xuanji which also hurts her and all. The way nobody knows who really is Rahu Ketu till the mid was quite exciting although we just got the suspense over too soon, I would say that was a better part. It would have been better if just like in some detective series, we saw it as from the view of one person and then flashback. Like, we see what's going on from Xuanji's view or Sifeng's view then at some episode, they show us the back story. That would make it a little more inviting.
The story was pretty beautiful anyways. Lots of romance. So just go ahead and watch this blissful drama.
Acting/Cast : 9.0
So we have,
⨠Cheng Yi as Yu Sifeng, talking about his acting I would say it's really nice. He truly fits the character, the pain, the happiness is very properly portrayed.
⨠Yuan Bingyan or Crystal Yuan as Chu Xuanji, she totally fits the 16 year old her, the innocence she portrays at the starting is so realistic and so is the dominance she shows as the War God later on. She fits really properly into the two-faced character.
⨠Zhang Yuxi as Chu Linglong, from the dominating character on Little Six to the little puppet of Wu Tong, so beautifully done.
The acting was very satisfying overall.
What I didn't like was the editing in some scenes.
I would like to especially appreciate the acting of two of the support actresses:
⨠Yang Xi Zi as Lu Yan Ran or Little Silver Flower, the headstrong personality was strongly and perfectly portrayed, so was the sadness. Wicked!
⨠Liu Meng Rui as Yu'er or Liu Yu Huan's daughter, the stubborness to kindess and love was portrayed so beautifully.
** Please do tell me which of you like the acting of which particular support actor/actress and what exactly made you like it.**
Music: 10.0
I just can't describe it, I truly loved it. It was very related to the story and the scenes. My favourite one was the starting the song.
Rewatch Value : 8.5
The misunderstandings are too much, watching them again and again makes it boring so the rewatch value is only for the sweet scenes.
Overall: 9.5
Suggestions are welcomed.
Do comment and tell me where you agree and disagree with me.
Hope it wasn't boring.
Lots of Love <3
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Our Sifeng and Xuanji <3
Gotta leave some review because this is my first xianxia!As someone who can lose focus easily this amount of episodes is too much for me, that's why when it's 35+ drama I watch it on-going so I'll feel the anticipating and hype but anyways let's get into the point. From ep 1-10 the story really attracted me with the amount of sweetness we get from the lead, the building of friendship and more. But when they get separated and Hao chen appeared I can't help to feel like it gets draggy for some reason because I want my cp in the same place tgt as fast as possible. Idc what will happen but I just wanna them to be tgt. After that, the story got more and more interesting until the part when linglong get abducted. Everyone gone insane at this point. The only person who you'll not hate was the lead. One thing, the 9th life story was too short for me that I couldn't get emotional instead feel confused. They should make it longer. I can say the story didn't have much filler but more to draggy. I mean linglong's abducted was so long that if not mention we watchers might completely forgot about it? but around episode 35+ the eps got more interesting though, I feel like strangling hao chen every time he talk? If I need to talk about the lead, they own one same characteristics; stubborn af!
Yu Sifeng. He is such a sad boy who's hurt everytime. I thought he will be a cold character but he is a mix of soft, calm, and strict man. What I love about him is, the way he is teaching and explaining everything to xuan ji in his own way while others only know how to take advantage of her. The way he never hurt her make him remarkable and sure, I know sacrifices = loves but *sigh* he got hurt and spit blood so many timess that if he die in the end it's not that weird? I mean he is lize's palace head disciple, why make him dying so many times?☠️ but no, don't let him die, I want him to get all the happiness he deserves?
Chu Xuan Ji, she doesn't have 6 senses. I almost thought she is blind? Without that 6 senses she is still clever to me. She know exactly what she want. She just doesn't know how to decided but when she know it will cause misunderstanding to sifeng she will hold it upright. My girl I know she changed later part but I'll still love her? though, hao chen try many things to separated them she's still going strong trusting her own feelings! (yeah I will put all the blame on haochen brainwashing and using her)
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This drama broke my heart and put back together so many times
This drama was always on my to watch list for a while now and I finally got to watching it and it was a lot better than my heart can take.There is literally so much to say about this drama because there was so many good things.
Si Feng's love for Xuan Ji is the type of love anyone would wish for. It's good that Xuan Ji finally was able to fully reciprocate her love for him in this lifetime- their 10th lol.
The only two things I annoyed me was Xuan Ji's trust for Si Feng and the abuse Si Feng got. I understand Xuan Ji finally understood after going into the river but they let that misunderstanding go on for so long and it was frustrating to watch Xuan Ji listen to others compared to fully trusting Si Feng. And when all the other Sects were abusing Si Feng was really upsetting :(
I also wish they explored more of Si Feng's storyline- like his moral parents and his role in heaven- cause apparently he was the son of the heavenly emperor; honestly must of missed that detail.
Overall, I love the moments between Si Feng and Xuan Ji; they have great chemistry. I love Cheng Yi as an actor and I will definitely watch more of his dramas but later in the future because my heart can't take him in another drama with a female lead yet lol especially when it's Xuan Ji's sister in this drama.
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Top 3 in my list for wuxia drama
One of the best wuxia drama i come across with. The plot, acting and most importantly the chemistry are superb. The main leads really gave their best. This is the kind of performance that should inspire future actors specially the leads. At times despite the cliche it is really how well actors show emotions . Sifeng delivered well u can tell how strong his feelings for her all througout. It was something splendid and heartwarming to watch. The FL is one of the best actresses in china. She has natural talent. Her charisma is very strong. The chemistry of both is something u would love to rewatch over and over again. I wish them both and the rest of the cast to do just as well in their future dramas. It would be really nice and lovely and rewarding to have them both on screen again.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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Wow
Love and redemption One of the best historical dramas I've seen in 2020 and probably won't be surpassed by any other.Crystal Yuan and Cheng Yi have shown how good their acting skills are in this drama. Cheng Yi in the role of Si Feng was nothing short of outstanding. I've never seen the male lead endure so much in a drama.
I really like the bond between the two of them despite the constant struggle. The supporting roles in this drama were excellent. Most of all I liked '' Flying Snake ''. The actor who played him really has talent. I just like the way he was portrayed with the hissing and moving head.
Another point why the drama is so good are the costumes. You can usually see directly in dramas whether the traditional costumes are well made and high quality or cheap. In this case the costumes were overwhelming. I've never seen such beautiful costumes, just the clothes of Xuan JI / Crystal Yuan with the color gradient or Si Feng's whole clothes cupboard in general.
I really liked the many different places where the story took place. By and large, it was a very high quality and expensive production. Especially the last few episodes have pushed the level of the drama up. I am very happy that the drama has a happy ending. I couldn't have expected anything else.
One point of criticism for me was simply the length of the drama In my opinion, there could have been fewer episodes, but otherwise nothing really bothered me .
Let yourself lead into the world of Xuan Ji and Si Feng, you will not regret it.
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A Beautiful Journey. One of my Top 10.
This drama was one of the first that I watched in early 2021 when I was just venturing into dramaland. I have seen a few others prior, not xianxia though, so it was the first in that aspect. I had been trying to get my mom to watch dramas with me for weeks and we just kept fighting about it because she didn't want to read subtitles. But...she came in while I was watching this and got hooked. Now she watches more dramas than me.Things that I still remember liking to this day:
- Cheng Yi. This was the first drama I saw him in and his performance cemented him in my heart. It was beautiful.
- The acting. Everyone worked really well together and the chemistry reflected that. I couldn't spot any on screen awkwardness. It is one of the best acting teams I've seen thus far. (I say team because there are quite a few characters who tend to appear in various dramas together so it's always a treasure hunt. LOL. You'll see.)
- The story. It was a beautiful rollercoaster. It scared me a couple times and I thought this would shred my heart to pieces, but thankfully, it had a happy ending. ^_^
- Bai Shu's character Teng She. He is hands-down the best part of this show. I've haven't seen a character quite like him before and it was a highlight for sure. I think he's part of what captured my mom's attention. LOL. From this role alone, Bai Shu needs more main acting roles. I also enjoyed the bond and tension between him and the Green Dragon. <3
- The cinematography and CGI. While not perfect and it can't stand up to more modern ones like Ancient Love Poetry. It's still really great and was probably considered an advancement when it first came out.
- Oooh. I almost forgot. The villain, Yuan Lang, in this is my favorite drama villain to date. Love him.
- The music is stunning. I listen to it all the time.
Things I remember un-fondly:
- Crystal Yuan's hairstyle. It was horrible to me. When she was in god form though, it looked alright.
- Little things didn't always align. For example, in the beginning, the FL had no emotions, but was able to clearly express all of the emotions...yeah. Like a sociopath? No. Not really. I think it's more like they forced her to be that cute and dumb combo despite the fact that it made no sense with the character's profile. Thankfully, it didn't last too long. ^_^
Overall, this is one of my top ten dramas. <3
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breathtaking xianxia drama with a hint of youthfulness
Please don't let the 59 episodes dissuade you from watching this masterpiece. I tend to avoid watching xianxia dramas because I don't like that they revolve around deities and heaven, but this show completely changed my perception of the genre. The plot revolves mainly around the lead couple, not much screentime given to the side couples in my opinion. It is 59 episodes long but fast-paced since it is based on a long novel.Love and Redemption focuses on the growth of the lead couple. The first part of the show focuses on their teenage years. It is extremely sweet and perfectly showcases teenagers crushing on each other. If you're looking for a heart-fluttering show, Love and Redemption is for you. In the later half of the show, the main conflict begins, and the selflessness of the sifeng really shows. There are a lot of misunderstandings and backstabbing side characters but characters like tengshe appear to liven the mood. There is so much character growth in this show that towards the end, I almost find it hard to believe that these two characters had such an innocent past.
Another good part about this show is its strong female lead. After watching too many dramas that claim to have strong female leads but end up needing the rescue of the male leads, I can say that this show is not like the rest. The female lead starts off weak but as the plot progresses she realizes her powers and eventually becomes one of the strongest characters in the show.
If you are looking for unwavering love between the lead couple, this show has it. I can say it is one of the best chinese historical dramas I've watched and the first drama I followed since the start till the end. It has a good plot, attractive leads, and a high budget. The wait for this show was long but totally worth it, seeing how the CGI was also well done (graphics were done by a gaming company). I will definitely rewatch this show when the subtitles are all done up :)
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