Never repay hatred with hatred, it'll never bring peace to mind

This was a damn unexpectedly satisfying movie. I was seriously mind-blown about how this movie turns out. It hit the back of my head like crazy. This is definitely one of the movies that I can say, you can never really tell until it's over. The movie started as stated on the plot and it wasn't even half of the movie so I was thinking, what else could be there to tell. I literally fell asleep during the first 30-minute of the movie and decided to continue watching it after I woke up.

Apparently, there's still much to tell. The plot tells the point of view of the teacher however the latter part dives on the point of view of the students involved. The way they reason out things, the life they had that made them that way. It was very thrilling to see the story from their perspective. From this part it just went from 0 to 100 real quick. Everything became exciting and this movie became one of that movies that I will remember.

One of the biggest contributor for making this a successful movie are the excellent acting of the casts. I was a bit skeptical at first because they were just a bunch of teens and the plot is really dark however the young age actually made the impact even bigger. Kudos to them really. The very dark message of this message is definitely something I'll keep in mind all the time. If you let your negative emotions turn into evil deeds, everything will just turn out evil and chaotic. It will definitely come back to eat you alive.

I don't want to spoil the major KABOOM of this movie so it's better for you to just watch it. Trust me it will get better in the middle. Think of the start as the calm before the storm. I am so glad, I have found this movie.

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Definite MUST WATCH school drama. A classic really

At the time of writing, it's my 2nd time watching this drama. To be honest before I re-watched it, I forget most of the little details on this drama as I've first watch this years ago but I know that this is a drama I really wanted to re-watch.

After watching this again, I don't have regrets. This is still one of the greatest drama I have watched so far. I just have a bit of issue on the story upon re-watching it. Let me dive into it. By the way, there might be SPOILERS along this review, so consider yourself warned and stop here if you haven't watched it yet.

The plot is one of the things that caught my eye on this although I mainly watched this because of Kim SoHyun. The concept is quite interesting having this quite mystery among twins wherein one of them has to pretend to be the other twin. It made me curious and excited as to what could possibly happen. Then we are treated with 2 male leads which is unexpected. I didn't know much about JooHyuk and SungJae when I first watched this. I'll add my sentiments about these leads towards the end. What actually amazed me with the plot is the characters of EunBi and EunByeol. We have one character who ignored the one being bullied and ended up miserable because of guilt and another character who saved the one being bullied and ended up as the victim herself.

Aside from the story about the main casts, the drama covered bullying, pressure from helicopter parents, friendship, dreams and all sorts of things happening in school. It's pretty much the same concepts that appeared on School 2013. I feel like the romance and mystery just added a bit flavor on this one. Although this time, I cannot forgive the bully, SoYeong. Other bullies really had terrible upbringing that forced them to be terrible but SoYeong is just a plain brat. She had everything. She has brains, money, parents with power. She just simply knew her privileges and decided that she can get away with anything. I hate her character but not the actress. She did so well as the protagonist for me to hate the character.

Another factor that made me love this drama is the OST. It is truly golden. I had lots of times where I got goosebumps because of the OST. I keep listening to them ever since and I feel like this made up half of the awesomeness on this drama. A lot of scenes will probably look bland without the background music.

So for the spoiler, of course it's about how intense is the second lead syndrome on this drama. I seriously wished that we'll have 2 happy couples here. Ian+EunByeol and TaeKwang+EunBi. Afterall during the first few episodes, we're made to believe that Ian likes EunByeol and EunByeol likes Ian. I can still remember the time when Ian went to the hospital to see EunByeol and said that "If it's your choice to step back, it's my choice to step forward. Fine, we've grown so much and many things changed. So what? It's okay now since you're back, EunByeol." Then it turns out he hugged a different person which is EunBi.

I understand that EunBi fell for Ian. We fall in love not being able to explain why anyway. It's pretty common that we don't fall for that person who's always there silently caring for us. I just feel bad towards TaeKang. I feel like he deserves more than he was credited for.

I imagine what if EunByeol returned to school as herself but brought EunBi with her, I bet TaeKang will still fall for EunBi and Ian will still like EunByeol. I doubt that Ian will pay attention to EunBi at all. In the first place, Ian only interacts with EunBi because he thinks that she's EunByeol. If EunByeol and EunBi is there, there's no way that Ian will develop feelings towards EunBi. Those are just my thoughts anyway. I feel like the ending is decently acceptable. I just can't get over that they could've made 2 couples instead of one.

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Must watch comedy heist

Who doesn't love heist movies, right? I can say that this movie is almost on the Hollywood level movie for heists. What's interesting about this is there were lots of comedic scenes throughout the movie. But of course while building a big picture story that makes sense. There's also a twist towards the latter part so watch out for it.

The casts' performance also made this movie fun and great to watch. All of them have unique roles to fill and the chemistry is undeniably good. I really wish that there will be a sequel for this although I am not sure if there were talks about it.

You can watch this on Netflix. It's a good movie to watch on a weekend when you just want to relax.

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What a journey for this school drama

9 years after this was aired was the first time I watched this. I actually finished watching School 2015 and 2017 before this. I would say that the plot on this one is not as intriguing as the other School series I have watched but this one sure has almost everything.

From friendship, parenting, being a student or teacher everything's here. I felt like I have witnessed the characters growing up, learning from their mistakes and try to do their best in everything.

I particularly wanted to see Lee JongSuk and Kim WooBin in this drama that's why I watched this but I am surprised because there were a lot more interesting casts that I found here like Jang NaRa, Lee YiKyung, Shin HyeSun and other familiar faces on recent dramas. Most of them I see frequently on other dramas and it's interesting to see their younger faces.

This drama will give you roller coaster ride of emotions from laughing, to crying, to feeling angry, to feeling forgiving and a lot more. No wonder this is considered as a legend during its time.

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Hidden gem with a very heartwarming story

I accidentally found this hidden gem while I'm browsing through Netflix. I saw the reviews and it was mostly good so I decided, 'why not give it a try?' So far, it's one of the great decisions that I didn't  regret.

The storyline is definitely interesting specially when the story about the father has been revealed however I do believe that it was the wonderful acting that made this whole movie a success. The father and daughter's  chemistry is so amazing that it's already touching just seeing them together. They really made the character alive which is the reason why the audience will definitely be smitten by this movie.

I really recommend this movie because it's heartwarming and it's really worth the watch. I really love how they portayed good deeds as something that comes around one way or another. Also, prepare to wipe your tears as it will surely make you feel vulnerable  and just want to cry everything  out.

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Simple drama yet sent me lots of butterflies in my stomach

Usually, what I would say is that the story is cliché but this drama made me feel otherwise. The story is just basic and simple and this is a common plotline but for me what stood out the most is the way that the story is being portrayed. This reminds me the good old days of 2015 dramas, it's the year when most dramas I've watched is pretty solid.

Before watching this I saw a lot of reviews about the chemistry of both leads which I immediately noticed since the first episode. It looked all real to me. Most of the time I find kissing scene gross but on this drama I really really loved it. Those sweet little peck and kisses between the character sent butterflies to my stomach and reminds me how sweet dating someone you like can be.

It doesn't have much of twists and turns on the story. Just plain scenario of what a normal couple has to overcome. (Although this one is an extraordinary couple which has an entirely different lifestyle) One thing I noticed as well is that there are too many supporting characters that I don't really know why they're included on the story. I mean I kinda hoped they have more story about why they're there. Nonetheless, it's still great.

I really love and appreciate this storyline. I have nothing much to ask for. I recommend this one, I believe that this could be a hidden gem in the KDrama world.

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Story that makes sense but the lines are just too greasy

The story about this movie is pretty predictable. There's nothing really extraordinary about this film at all. The story just makes sense but no much impact.

The casts acted decently, nothing outstanding really. The script also made me have goosebumps at least several times during the whole movie duration. The male lead, Joseph Marco is seriously an eye candy and it's obvious they are really trying to sell his abs. They were exaggerating the lines trying to make it into something more but the story itself is lacking. The songs used in the movie is at least better and it's good to the ears.

Overall, I really don't find anything that gives impact to the audience. This is just kind of a movie you would want to watch on days where you want to watch anything even if it's good or bad. I am personally not a fan of our local dramas and movies because I always feel like it's exaggerated all the time without depth on the story or characters and it doesn't feel genuine at all. But you can try this one. It's still a feel good movie anyway.

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Typical family oriented movie with a twist of LGBTQ+

Movies from the Philippines usually have a story line which is family-oriented and this is a great depiction for it with the comedic twists.

As for the plot, it's quite simple and there's nothing new or unique to expect aside from the intriguing premise where a gay discovered that he has a son from the past. Mostly, the positive side of this is that it's realistic and also easy to relate to. Just a feel good movie.

The casts also performed exceptionally specially for the cute child they had. He's really smart and talented. If there's something I am disappointed, it's the character personality of Manu. I get the culture of spoiling kids in the Philippines but I just don't really get why he lets his son watch a soap opera that is for adults. Aside from that all the characters did the roles perfectly.

I haven't really noticed any particular songs or music in the movie so I really can't tell. At least it didn't ruin any particular scenes in the movie.

Well, overall if you want to watch a family-oriented movie over the weekend or if you're just finding a feel good movie to watch on Netflix, I would recommend this one. There's not much Filipino slangs in this movie so even non-native would be able to appreciate the movie.

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As ridiculous as the plot sounds, welcome to the school full of monsters

Let me start with, this isn't just comedy. Also I don't recommend this to people who are already down or depressed because some parts might trigger you (although it's not visually graphic, the theme is too dark.) Viewer discretion is advised.

So to give you a backstory, I've watched this years ago and I remembered liking this series (but I already forgot what it's all about) so I decided to re-watch it. I realized that the reason I forgot about it is because of all the dark matters that's in this drama.

I admit that the drama started really well making you curious how far will this ridiculous idea go through. There are also funny bits here and there but as the story starts to uncover the secrets of the school, you'll realize that this mom opened a Pandora box. The issue in this drama is really heavy but it was able to relay the message that sometimes this big issues of bullying became unnoticed because the adults are not listening or paying attention to the students and also selfish and greedy adults exploits students' innocence.

The characters in the series are also wide variety. From this strong mom, to the innocent students that have different attitudes and have different ways of coping up based on their circumstances. The villains that will really piss you up and also the characters in the grey area. I love that most of the characters was given reasonable depth and character development. Although, the one I really loved the most is BokDong's character. It had lots of variation throughout the series and also the source of most comedic relief.

The songs used in this series is really catchy however there were a few times that it actually ruined the mood of the scene.

Overall, I really loved the drama and all however I already grew tired of corruption and heavy dramas. I felt like everything is being dragged on because all this type of drama usually gets resolved only at the last episode.

The message is good and all but maybe not for me. For those who's into this kind of heavy drama with all the good guys trying to bring this bad guys down, this is a decent story that portrays that. So I recommend you to watch this.

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Not lovely but horribly

I won't go into much details but this drama really disappointed me. I was kind of curious why this drama get negative reviews and to be honest I watched this purely because Song Ji Hyo is in this drama (although the characters are really disappointing that I don't feel like her acting talent was given justice).

The plot is very complicated not making sense. There are lots of elements coming from left and right but it just doesn't make damn sense. The characters are too shallow and there are no chemistry between the main leads. Their decisions are just plainly stupid that you start getting frustrated every now and then. I find the male lead's acting very disturbing. I just don't see what emotions he's trying to portray and basically ruin the whole drama for me.

I don't see myself re-watching this really and if I can save your time, I would suggest not to watch it. Just watch something else. At least I still like the fact that Ji Hyo is in this drama so I really tried my best to finish it but the rest is a mess.

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Good moral lesson but messy execution

This is one of the comedy-family movie that is really created for wholesome family entertainment. The comedy is mainly based on absurd comedic events.

The plot is seriously messed up though. It jumps from one thing to another making no sense. The humor is there but aside from people who knows the Filipino language well, other people might find it weird. A lot of the word play, puns and jokes are directly related to local language, local personalities and local events so it's understandable that some people might ask, "What's funny about this movie?" but trust me, Filipino people surely love it. The story plot though is very flat. The graphic quality is low as well (which is expected in most Filipino fantasy movie or shows).

On a positive note though, the moral lesson is heartwarming and very family-oriented although the rest of the execution is too over the top. Do I recommend it? Yes, for Filipino audience. For foreign viewers, I still recommend it with a disclaimer that it might not be as funny from your perspective.

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Eeriely confusing but also intriguing

This mini-series is short yet impactful. The storyline is repetitive as if it's trying to emphasize a point. Although, I admit I've been lost after watching it as if I forget everything that I watched as well. (Same as how they forget their missing classmate at the end of every other episode)

Okay so the plot is like, a creepy substitute teacher came to the school and tries to tempt students with a power that will allow them to get away from what they fear the most. There's kind of a trial period but as they get greedy for more, they have to sign a contract not fully thinking about possible consequences. It only ends with them being trapped on a mirror full of darkness and being forgotten by everyone. This has been repeating 6x on the drama and the only differences are the students have different fears to get away from thus different solutions/scenarios as well with the same pattern.

The casts were really good and the creepy teacher gives off that vibe that you can trust him but his smile is also meaningful enough for you to see that behind those smile is a hidden motive. If there's something I didn't really grasp the character, it was Kim SoHyun. Well, she did great in terms of acting but I didn't get what the drama is trying to achieve using her character. It just confuses me (or maybe I'm just too slow, I'm not sure myself.)

I mainly watched this because of Kim SoHyun and if you really like her acting she's still superb in this mini-series although the plot can be a bit disappointing. This isn't a bad drama after all you can watch it in one sitting just like how you watch a movie. There's also a lot of good takeaways like how greed can end badly for you. And how nightmares are there not to harm you but to heal you.

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Intriguing premise but too shallow

I regret that this film wasn't able to reach it's full potential. I just can't stop thinking this could've been more if the writers bothered to make more depth out of the characters. The casts were really good though in portraying their characters.

First of, I love the idea of the plot about the alter world because even though Alter isn't a real app, let's be real a lot of people have their alter world. This film explored an alter world where people are damn horny and it could possibly be but there are way more vast kind of people in the alter world. They mainly focused on this distress female lead finally deciding to taste the alter world for herself to unwind from her reality and to relieve stress only to find someone she knows in the past to help her. But the film didn't even bother to let us know why the male lead was even there in the first place.

I felt like they had good intentions but it can make people misunderstand those people who has alter world as someone who craves attention and sex. They could've explored why? Why does people have to need an alter world? The female lead didn't also get away fully from her problem. Although the male lead was able to learn a lesson from what happened. It was kind of messed to be honest.

This is a pretty decent film anyway. I mean it's something you can watch from start to finish. I just feel like it could really be something more.

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My New Sassy Girl is like My Sassy Girl minus the comedy

My Sassy Girl is really a classic Korean movie and has been adapted and dubbed into different languages. Even the OST has it's own versions so this sequel is kinda lacking. It doesn't leave much impression compared to its predecessor. But don't get me wrong, this is a great movie but it's hard not to compare it to first one since this is a sequel.

The plot is simple and pretty comprehensible and to be honest it's a good life lesson pretty much in reality. This sequel felt independent because you don't really have to watch the first one to really appreciate it. It's just good to know the back story about "the ex." It's a pretty good story concept overall but I kinda miss the comedy part. This is more of serious than the first one.

Cha TaeHyun is still an awesome actor. He's always like the familiar Ahjussi of the neighborhood. He's very natural and he really looks like he doesn't even have to put much effort because he is the character itself (I know this can be confusing but what I mean to say is everytime I watch him I felt like I'm watching Cha TaeHyun's life and not the life of just a fictional character that he's trying to portray. ) The female lead also didn't disappoint. She's pretty sassy and bad ass just like her character requires although I can't compare her to Jun JiHyun (since I'm really biased towards JiHyun Eonnie.)

All in all this is a great movie still and I really enjoyed watching it. There's also good life lessons you can learn or be reminded about. This is recommended if you just want a feel-good movie after a long tiring day.

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