A 10/10 SHOW AFTER SO LONG!!!
VINCENZO CASSANO *chefs kiss* from his first look in episode one i knew my heart is gonna be in trouble now..... Song Joong-ki oozed power, cold alpha male energy throughout the whole show and YES its PERFECT.Its about an Italian lawyer and Mafia consigliere of Korean descent who is the adopted son of the late boss of the Cassano Family, a mafia family. During his visit to Korea tangles up in a fight against a conglomerate.
Let me just start off by saying this show was not AT ALL what I expected. I really didn’t know what to expect, but I loved this drama a lot more than I thought I would. I loved everything about it. It was so engaging, so fun, and so funny! With each passing episode it got more and more interesting and it makes a person get hooked literally HOOKED, one will legit be left with a hollow feeling when one episode ends coz it makes you want to watch it more and more and know whats the gonna happen next.
I LIVED for the chemistry between Vin and Cha-young they were like the epitome of perfection, the chemistry? off the charts like seriously it was even better than the one SJK had in DOTS!!! IT WAS LITERALLY THAT GOOD *screaminggggggg and crying that i ca't watch them anymore* There are just a few romantic scenes but when it happens for sure it’ll make your heart skip a beat. I love when Vincenzo gives her those heart eyes, he legit is wipped for her.
It's brilliant. The characters, cinematography every single thing is perfect. Everyone played their roles beautifully.
Cha- young is a chef kiss. Her character legit got me fangirl for her bad..she is sassy, witty, savage, funny, literally the whole package in one!
Taecyeon as Jungwoo, he is the kind of character who makes you fall in love with him but at the same time, he’ll make you feel the hate. I would have loved to see more of his interaction with Cha- young as ep 19 got me like go crazyyyyyyy !!
It has the perfect amount of thriller and comedy that makes you take a step back at the brilliance of it. The plot was never boring and even the villains had a sharper, darker edge compared to what I've seen in most dramas, it seemed much more realistic and truly fit the theme of evil vs evil. Our dear male lead was never a hero from the start and that aspect remained true to itself till the end.
Let me just say this for one last time, if you are thinking to watch it ? PLEASE GO AHEAD AND DO THAT IMMEDIATELY !! this show made me cry for an hour when it ended and it deserves every bit of success that it is receiving<3
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Action, Humor, Romance, Suspense, and LOTS OF GOOD LOOKS
My actual rating for this show would be a 9.5 but I don't mind rounding it up to 10 because:Everything about this series was dripping in sheer Quality! From the visual effects, the script, the instrumentals and songs, the editing, the costumes, the sets, to the performances of the actors, each scene was oozing with magic. Each episode felt like a movie - I was satisfied with the plot that unfolded per episode but was also left with a yearning to see the next one.
The baddies were so colorful and basically pure evil and even though you hated them you appreciated them anyway. This show had a lot of supporting roles but I was invested in every single character on this show. They were a lot, but it never felt crowded. Each character had a soul and identity and it shows throughout this show's 20 episode run.
And lastly I want to highlight the outfits in the show! Everyone was SO classy! Especially, SJK and JYB! SJK served his looks in literally EVERY SCENE. Both his and JYBs outfits were on point all the time, I was constantly blown away because they looked so good!
This show is almost perfect. I say almost (and the reason for my 0.5 point deduction) because I wish there were more fluff/romantic scenes between the two leads!!! After everything these characters went through (and because my thirsty inner-self craved it), I wanted to see more PG13/R action between V and HCY. I'm not saying I'm not happy with the scenes they had (I am), I just wish they had MORE.
Anyway, this is a solid Drama and you should watch it!
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Friendship
This is my first kdrama so it will always have a special place in my life. It came on my Netflix suggestions and I finally decided one day to give it a shot. I was so excited and overwhelmed from the first episode itself. It has a good story, an amazing cast and the antagonist does get on your nerve. The thing I loved most about this drama is how they portrayed developed friendships. Vincenzo came to live in this quite nit community. At first he was not welcome but due to his helping nature and inner purpose he helped the community and became each member’s close friend. Since it based on a mafia environment. It has a proper blend of stealth, heists, action and suspense. It also teaches you lessons about life and behavior. The antagonist wasn’t raised properly and neglected by his family. Still it doesn’t give him the excuse to harm others. Whereas the protagonist was raised in a Mafia family. He still had morals and didn’t harm innocent lives. So, I recommend you watch this show to explore a story about friendship & morality.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
EXTRAORDINARIAMENTE EXTRAORDINARIO Y MAGNÍFICAMENTE MAGNÍFICO
¡Véanlo porque Vincenzo está buenísimo! (El drama y el protagonista) ¡Que drama tan bueno! amé demasiado al protagonista y ahora que terminó el drama siento un vacío en mi corazón y estoy triste porque no veré más a Vincenzo. ¡Es imposible que no te guste!¡es un drama innegablemente bueno! De mis favoritos definitivamente.I love you Vincenzo Cassano.
¿Quien hubiera pensado que Vincenzo fuera un drama tan cómico? Por lo menos yo no.
Ahora entiendo a cada persona que recomendaba este drama como locos y que amaban al protagonista porque ahora yo soy una de esas.
Después de ver True Beauty no creí encontrar algo que me llegara a gustar tanto y que se igualara a ese nivel. Por eso ambos se encuentran en el primer puesto de mis favoritos.
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Really Loved It!
What can I say...I really loved Vincenzo and I am honestly not quite sure why. It was definately a rollercoaster ride. One minute so serious and the next slapstick comedy. I would go from cringing to laughing out loud. I noticed some said it was classified by netflix as a rom-com but I checked and that is not the case. It is definately more a dramedy as their really is very little "romance" in my mind. You spend the whole series waiting for the romance...I loved Song Jong Ki and how he played his character. I loved all the little side characters who were so quirky and ridiculous but you learn to love them and start rooting for them. The show portrayed how corrupt and disgusting society is and Vincenzo is part of that brutal world and yet you cant help cheer for him. He is the epitome of an antihero. Ok Taec-yeon, Kim Yeo-Jin were incredible. It is rare for me to root for a character to die but boy they made me do it! Kwak Dong-yeon was also amazing in his role. I must say the leading lady, Jeon Yeo-been, did not really do it for me. While she was not horrible, she was not, in my opinion fabulous either. That of course could be the writers fault but I found her personality a bit annoying. I get the writers were trying to make her very outrageous, loud, quirky, and smart but I never got the smart part. She just looked annoying most of the time and she was someone whose mouth worked faster than her brain. I would have given 10 stars, almost unheard of from me, except for the leading lady and the ending. That did not quite do it for me either. Give this show a try and I think you will entertained.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
With the right sprinkle of comedy, action, thrill and romance, this drama is a full on entertainer and has the perfect cast to deliver action packed episodes. The OST is also extremely fitting to the show and are absolute bangers. Personally, when I began the show I was intrigued by Vincenzos character but slightly put off by the lowkey cringe comedy that the Geumga plaza people offered however, the show really picks up pace and excitement by the 4th/5th episode and the Geumga plaza people grew on me just like they did for Vincenzo himself.
The drama really shows how the best color to depict humanity with is the color grey, as we can see all characters, (including the protagonists) as different shades of grey, making us as the audience question the concept of morality, justice and law as well. Apart from this philosophical wisdom, the drama also sheds light on building relationships and feeling part of a community. We become part of Vincenzos journey as he finds his own attachment to people he can call his own community, in a place he least expected to, which is honestly very endearing. Also, I love the romance in this, sprinkled in the right amount as you never really find that is is unnecessary. Cha young becomes a bridge that connects Vincenzo to a warmer world which he is unfamiliar to and both of them support and protect each other in their own ways which just makes it such a lovely bond that I couldn’t help fan girl over.
I’m going to miss my weekly dose of Vitamin-cenzo and I know for a fact this drama will always remain one of my favorites, as I was obsessed with it throughout its run. Would definitely recommend everyone to give it a chance and trust me when I say there is no escaping from Vincenzo Casanno’s charm!
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I found it to have a really slow at the start but then BOOOOOOM
Was looking for a different genre of drama to watch. you know, something like a breather. And SJK and JYB were the main casts so more the reason to watch.The first few episodes, I was trying to grasp what's the main plot and for me, I found the first few episodes a little bit too slow in terms of phasing. So I started to question whether or not this was worth the 20 episodes. Because you know, even for some dramas, 16 eps is a bit too long if the plot was static.
But then after episode 3 everything started making sense for me. Bit by bit the story gets more and more dynamic and before I knew it I was hooked.
Vincenzo is not really a perfect drama, it has its loopholes. One of which is that, they keep branding the male protagonist as a "psycho" but they kept on portraying him as someone who is capable of emotions, which is really contradicting. But you know what, overall I'm willing to turn a blind eye on those small loopholes because the charms of this drama outweighs them.
The ending was really satisfying. It was literally brutal. But anything else would have been a dishonor to the "mafia" image that they kept on building up since the first episode. It was sad to see Jang Han Seo die but I think if they all lived in the end, it would've been too good to be true.
Anyway, I'm not sure if this drama will get a S2. If it does, I hope Netflix does a fine job on it.
Kudos to everyone!!!!!
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Compelling plot and execution (litteraly) with lots of laughs
This drama's stars are without doubt the Writer and Director, without whom this sterling cast could not have so well displayed their mettle.And to say that the behind the scenes 'actors' nearly outshine those on the screen is no small accolade. The performances are without exception outstanding, from the main stars, to each minor character. However, the quality of plotting and slick production allow them to shine.
Vincenzo himself is a dark and disgusting character, but the writers along with Song Joon Ki manage to present him only as a reasonable and skilled man using extreme measures to achieve natural justice, or to simply do business with brutal men. Somehow they manage to conceal his brutality behind that beautiful face, elegant frame, great clothes and impeccable manners. And while doing this build in many moments of pure comedy.
A man embittered by his youth, and out only for his own gain, he comes to Korea to collect a massive cache of gold, intending to make a surgical strike and leave pronto to return to Italy. But, as soon as he lands in Korea, the whole eccentric timbre of the film sets in, and he finds himself in a ridiculous situation of immense comedic punch. He was lucky he was left with his designer suit on - I'd have left him in his underwear ... or swapped it for my own clothes, and sold it! But, then, given the visual potential I might have opted for just the underwear...
He's faced with a deeper dilemma than simply sorting out his wardrobe though - nothing goes as he planned. He has to deal with threats from developers, a collection of hapless and helpless tenants who consistently frustrate his plans, and of course, the benevolent lawyer devoted to helping the underdog (who we all know pays peanuts) against their chaebol aggressors, while facing determined criticism from his lawyer daughter who acts for those very oppressors. And then there's that damn pigeon stopping him from getting a night's sleep!
The Mafioso and the Lawyer strike up a friendship, a death leads to an alliance between Consigliere and the daughter, and the plot hits its stride. And the pigeon comes in surprisingly handy at a crucial moment, too.
The brutality is brutal, and made more so by the elements of psychopathy in the main villains - each of whom has their own well developed personalities - which also at time make them the butt of humour. But most of the violence is suggested rather than painted bloody in your face. Most of the victims are the bad guys - though the good guys do get hurt. The threat and violence are extremely finely judged. Somehow the writers and actors manage to provide a "hero" who is a murderer but remains a sympathetic character.
Our female lead is elegant and beautiful, able to look after herself and brave in the face of real risk to her life. She is also mildly insane - a complete clown, throwing herself into extravagant gestures and bodily contortions to cast contempt or humour at her opposition. She uses her body like a wild child dancing in the rain - but at some quite inappropriate moments, which is hilarious to watch. But fiercely intelligent, supposedly making the courtroom her playroom as she defeats villainous lawyers with virtually no material to work with. I'd say that every courtoom scene is simply played for laughs. I can;t think of any actres who could have carried this off so well as Jeon Yeo Bin.
Other characters in the new Korean "Cassano family" slowly reveal their true natures as gifted fighters, organisers, and including a computer hacker who could not be more serendipitously placed, nor more essential. They blossom and realise that they had not formerly known their own strength. They appear to become a warm and supportive family. This was rather lovely, not because of the family metaphor, but because drooping, trembling, weak people grew into themselves - and that permitted their relationships to deepen.
Thank goodness the predictable romance developing between Vincenzo and Cha Young was muted, and remained so to the end. They are a beautiful pair, but their roles in the plot remained unencumbered by neediness between them. He respected her autonomy and she somehow accepted him as he was, a mafia thug, using his skills for his own ends, but in the process working for a good cause in Korea. That tolerance of each other's autonomy is pretty rare in Korean Dramas - the trope being that a man shows his developing feelings by being possessive, demanding and bossy and the woman starts being huffy and jealous. A nice relief!
Yes, there were some clichés, but they were minimal. There are many plot twists and setbacks, and many dark moments amid the bonhomie of the tenants association and the wacky humour. You might think the humour in such a drama would be dark Well, I didn't find it so. Sometimes it was defiant, sometimes ridiculous, but I never thought it was just plastered onto a situation either. The greatest originality in this drama is its use of humour which always comes as a surprise and a joy.
At a time in which Korea is releasing a particularly rich crop of dramas, this one seems to be, rightly, dominating the screens. I don't think I have ever awarded marks as high as this for any other drama. It deserves every accolade.
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‘Un diavolo scaccia l’altro' that means ‘A devil punishes another devil.’
AS THE HEADLINE SAY, THERE'S NO HERO. EVERYONE IS EVIL AND THAT'S MAKE THE STORY MORE INTERESTING TO WATCH!!Firstly I wanna say, Don't judge a drama just by our reviews, because NO DRAMA CAN FULFILL EVERYONE'S EXPECTATIONS!!! Just remember this and we all like/dislike/drop the drama only bcz of our interest and mood.
Those who love a drama which has lots of twist and turns, mixture of different genres then you'll definitely gonna like this drama.
Coming to the story line, then according to my pov, I must say this drama will grow on you, the more you'll watch the episodes. The story is a slow burn but each scene will make an impact ( as I have said it's a mixture of diff genres). The story is unpredictable to think what will happen in next episode. Everyone has their own way to win the battle and I must say this is the best thing they have portrayed in this drama that no one is perfect and if someone has done something wrong, then that person should be punished by having the same thing done to them. And that's what I'm gonna call the theme of this drama.
The characters are so fitted for this story. Each character has something unique and also has a very great importance and you will get to know when you will watch the episodes. From being totally suspicious/crazy to becoming a part of something big, you'll see the growth of each character and will fall in love with each character originality.
I'm not gonna exaggerate more about this drama freshness and creativeness because I believe if I'll do, it will loose it's own charm. Just wanna say go and experience it in your own way!!
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a bit biased reviews
first of all, i am a fan of Song Joong Ki and when i watch this drama i feel a little anxious about the outcome because i’m expecting it to be loved. I don’t underestimate the quality they will give viewers, but more to i was worried i’m expecting it too high. I follow the drama on-going and i worried if there many bad reviews but then it turns Vincenzo got it on the top list. so many low rating i’ve read but overall this one have 9 point in here is good enough. Ofcourse i feel so happy but storywise, some scene is a bit exaggerated. the romance they try to put also feels a bit vague though i still can accept it. well, it is like both male and female lead is great at chemistry but there still obvious space to reach the “click” point for main lead. Overall, this drama is fine and fun to watch. behind the story videos amazing too.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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few illogical scenes
4 illogical scenes in this movie1.Vincenzo would have saved his mother if he had placed more guards and the feeling of invincibility would not have clouded Vincenzo’s mind
2. Jong Seok's brother, Han So, could have knocked the gun out of his brother's hands with a hockey stick or hit him on the back with a hockey stick rather than stand and watch while he spoke. Then it would all end without drama..
3. The same younger brother could have prevented the shot at lawyer Hong and saved himself by hitting his brother with a bandy
4. Well, since Han So had already snatched the gun, he should have pointed it not at himself, but at his brother Jong Seok, or simply thrown it to Vincezo..
Then the amazing series would have turned out to be truly amazing, but these illogical blunders only complicated everything .. an ill-conceived raft .. although you can attribute everything to the screenwriter’s idea of “drama and the fact that “invincible heroes also make mistakes”, but this looks illogical and unnecessary .. could I wish I could end these scenes beautifully
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Definitely a masterpiece.
I saw this kdrama in April 2023, but I'm just now writing a review. And I think it's a good thing, because some time has passed, but Vincenzo remains in my heart forever.It was something unique and special.
I was still at the beginning of watching kdramas and this series gave me a unique perspective on them.
My honest opinion is that it can be different for each person, but for me Vincenzo was the best series I've seen in my life and the cast, the story, the background music, the locations, the acting were absolutely brilliant.
From the very first scenes you feel a vibe of a special series, and the mafia idea was an absolutely magnificent one, the actor Song Joong-Ki perfectly suited his role and did something special. I see this series as unique compared to all the others, it really has a totally special vibe.
This series also teaches us some important things about evil, corruption, friendship, trust, intelligence, revenge and the list goes on.
Especially the scenes at the end of the series seemed to me to have a strong message despite the fact that it is only a fictional story.
Again, the role of Vincenzo is the most badass and intelligent I've ever seen, and I think it was a perfect role for this series.
Let's not forget the fact that this kdrama had everything. Comedy, drama, action, revenge, friendship, justice. But this idea of mafia and revenge were invincible.
There are people who haven't seen anything interesting in this Kdrama, but I think it's worth trying until the end, it really is something unique.
I recommend everyone who has not seen it to try it, there will certainly be people who will feel the same unique energy before, during and after watching this series. All the actors were wonderful, and Vincenzo and Hong Cha Young were an extremely suitable couple, both as roles and as actors.
In conclusion, I highly recommend this series: please, give it a chance! I will never forget this kdrama, I will probably remember it forever and I will go back to see it again for I don't know how many times in the future. It had an important meaning in my life, I felt a change in life after watching this series. It seems ridiculous, but probably all kdrama fans know that these series give you unique emotions. I don't have all the ideas at the moment, there would be a lot to say, but I tried to be as precise as possible. I hope this review helps someone!
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