Reviews

This is a very interesting and unique drama, not like other dramas which usually have two guys liking the same girl.
In this action drama, you'll get to see all of Lee Min-ho's best action acting, making the fighting scenes very realistic and very unique.
I really love how you can't tell the ending half-way and suddenly makes dramatic changes.
The ending is okayyy, the conflict is solved extremely well but you might not be impressed of the ending of the couple.
BUT THIS IS MY MOSSTT FAVOURITE KOREAN DRAMA EVER WATCH !
and honestly, i like it better than Dream high 1 and 2.
THIS IS A DRAMA NOT TO BE EVER MISSED !

Leia Mais

It wasn't a bad movie and of course Kenichi was great and I saw several other actors that I recognized they also did well. The acting was well done. It might have been a better score but the site I finally found to watch the movie had the worst translation. It was more gibbirsh the decernable but I was able to get the jest of the movie which also was a little confusing. As the last review said, there was also a lot of flying about. Actually it was more like leaping and some of the ninjutsu reminded me a lot of the anime naruto and some of it was pretty good. I don't know if it was the way the movie was laid out or if it was because the translations were so bad but I really didn't have much in the way of feelings for any of the characters. Of course I was rooting for Kamui and he was way cute and the action was good so out side of the horrible subs it wasn't bad.

Leia Mais

I'm going to admit it, the only reason I watched this movie was to see Kim Jeong Hoon. After watching him in Goong, I wanted to see him play a good guy. I have to say, this little breath of fresh air movie delivered! His acting wasn't amazing, but it was done really well. Alongside Ryu Hyun Kyung, the two created great chemistry. The plot added to the suspense and both actors delivered quite well. The story deserves a ten because the plot is original and it didn't end horribly, but on a good note. It left the viewer satisfied.

I gave the music a six not because it was horrible music, but because of it's quality. The music wasn't original, but was scores of well known classical pieces from Tchaikovsky, Bach, and other famous classical composers. The music was a bit...bland and it could have been better.

Finally, the rewatch value is a seven because it's one of those movies that doesn't need to be seen twice. It isn't exactly a classic, but it is a good movie and definitely something good to watch on a slow day.

Leia Mais

I just had to sign in to this site to write this review. I must say when I first watched You're Beautiful I loved the story, maybe except from some overacted parts that I feel weren't due to acting skills - cast was doing very well, the story was too much sometimes.

What Japanese remake did was like editing a good story to make a great one. Or rather to turn great drama into outstanding.

So yeah, this is why I gave 10 points for Story - thought in Ikemen Desu Ne we can find a lot of parts exactly the same, the story goes a bit faster, seems far more natural - you believe in the characters, they are alive, while in You're Beautiful it's more like fairytale.
And the ending in this remake, I LOVE it! wait and see for yourself :)

Acting/Cast I will give 10 if not for amazing acting in Korean drama - JGS was just splendid, you have to love him. On the other hand I won't change the leading role in here - the chemistry between Ren and Mio (Miko) was so...well, sometimes it gave me shivers, love was in the air. And they were lovable and natural and altogether with the upgraded story it made such a great drama! I will rewatch it and rewatch and rewatch :)

The only thing that wasn't really special - Music, but to tell the truth after all this Korean musical dramas it was refreshing. And it worked well with the story plot.

Enjoy watching, and make sure you have enough time booked - it's impossible to stop once you start watching.

Leia Mais

I didn't know what to think about this drama for the complete time I was watching it.
At first I thought it was just cheesy, unrealistic, trying to be funny and failing. Then I kind of grew a little fond of the characters because some of them were really lovable and cute.
I decided to go on watching and thankfully the cheesiness subsided after a few episodes.
I liked how it was all about friendship, trying to achieve one's goals, finding solutions to problems together and fighting as a team.
Well, the main point was still love - That's what annoyed me most to be honest. Out of 10 studens and one adult, they managed to create 6 couples - Not to speak of the supporting characters who found their love. Unbelievable..

The music was okay, I liked the dance performace they did at the Cultural Festival, too.
Also they handled the homosexual parts (both between the girls and boys) carefully, so that made many things up for me.

I don't really know what to write about this drama, everyone needs to try it for theirselves. ;)

Leia Mais

Majisuka Gakuen is an interesting series, which was something of a surprise for me given that it's basically a vehicle for AKB48. Yes, it's violent and bloody, and follows a very linear and predictable path, but I found the dark humor that pervades the series to be very engaging.

The acting, for the most part, isn't going to win awards, but that's actually fine given the type of show, where over-acting is often a good thing. This isn't supposed to be realistic, it's supposed to be fun, in much the way a shonen manga can be fun. You have the usual concepts you find in shonen manga--loyalty, the reluctant hero, all kinds of odd characters who each have their own unique style--but I think it's the fact that the series doesn't really get too serious that makes it likable. You have delinquents who grill meat in class everyday, delinquents who dress in goth-loli fashion, and even a few who seem to have supernatural powers; how can that not be entertaining?

I honestly enjoyed watching this series, even if it was something other than I expected. The writing and production values were very good, even considering the campyness of the material.

Leia Mais

I don't have a weak heart so this movie wasn't so or too scary at all. I saw other more better, but to not let myself drive away by thoughts I will remain stuck to this. I feel pretty impressive with the performance of actress Akiyama Rina in Yuki's role, as a gothic and lolita. Although I am disappointed with some aspects which I will list below.

Story : Doesn't have a bad idea. A normal family, more like a happy family, perhaps perfect in the eyes of Japanese Society. A father, that is a priest and a mother whose,apparently a demon. I find the idea a cliche, why ? Is easy. The idea is that something a good, a pure servant of God to marry a demon ?! And the fruit of their love to be a being half? And as I understood from the movie, the demon, Yuki's mother to chose a better path ? Ok, as I said, the idea is not bad, but, is still a cliche for me. I saw stories like a big, naught , bad-boy mafia leader fall for a naive,pure heart,kind and poor woman ? Oook ... Revenge like revenge, I am a person that wants revenge even for a bug, but ok.If he could, director Go Ohara would thrust on the whole idea with revenge. Maybe for others would be easy digested or . . . not. Well,mister writer Hisakatsu Kuroki,I might cheer for him when I am not so horrified. From the plan,that is at least realistic, is passed, more than three quarters of the movie to the fantasy side,sorry, horror-fantasy.Even if I listed so many bad ideas, the story itself is at least, unique. Offers to the watchers a unique way to express themself (not killing others) but to understand some concepts about life in Japan (more like the bad side) and life itself.
Acting/Cast : The characters are quite reliable. Family, which does not exceed a frame too impersonal, is normal and celebrate a happy day, Yuki's birthday.The bad guys, five at number,failed in a manner in art killings, crucify Yuki's mother ? Each of the 'bad guys' have some special powers (or abilities ?) Well, I felt angry or pissed about Gerao Yuro (Psychic Teacher), I was like : O_o WTF man !? Almost all the battle only flew across the gym and,like from magic, Yuki finds a way to kill him !? Okkk, this fight/flying scene annoyed me very much. I can say, i would give them a 9 because were great, specially Yuki with all her 'seek revenge'.
Music: Maintained the atmosphere properly, and even at the flashback to the birthday,supposedly forgotten, the music (or the one with it) did a great job.
Rewatch Value : I thought about it and well, I better watch the bees. Second time doesn't exist me for this movie. Like how it is said : Once in a life time.
Overall: Because the rewatch value was low, all the movie was drag down, very down. I would give it a 7, with a big indulgence from me. I truly love Japanese Movies, but this : no words. I can say, guys, watch it even when the night comes, if your not weak at heart.

Leia Mais

This movie was a nice surprise for me.
The story is plain and simple, but it manages to keep you on your toes due the the interesting technique used by the director through which the story is present through puzzle-like parts to the viewer.
I wouldn't call this one a romance movie, more than that I really found intriguing how the 2 leads evolved on a personal level:
She was stigmatized by her blindness, thus she would prefer to isolate herself from the outside world, which was unknown and scary and she would only interact with her close friend; she was also emotionally scared by her mother leaving her an her father when she was very small, so the feeling of abandonment made her to not want a relationship that could possibly make her relive such torment.
He was the loner that felt out of place, no matter where he was, just wanting to find somewhere he would belong; rather than compassion,however, he would be treated harshly and coldly by those around him, which made him even more reluctant to human interaction; on top of that, he was half Chinese, half Japanese, which meant he wasn't looked fondly upon by neither compatriots, which worsened his acute feelings of loneliness and alienation.
The both of them, however, not only start to understand each other, but they start to depend on one another, they find themselves comfortable and finally 'at home' in one another's company.
It is a wonderful movie of finding ones self, of self awareness, of overcoming your fears and emotional scars and finally feeling fulfilled.

Leia Mais

This drama started out really good, after about 4 or 5 eps the pace got slower and the storylines a bit meh, but still good enough to keep watching.It got a little better again towards the end, more pace, cleaner storylines.
But the ending. I mean SERIOUSLY ?!?!?!?!. That must have been the worst ending of a drama EVER.
I feel like I wasted precious time watching this drama.

I recommend NOT watching this drama.
And I only gave it an overall 3 because the acting was good and I did enjoy most of the show. But solely based on the ending it should have gotten an big fat ZERO.

Leia Mais

"Oh it's one of those stories," I first thought to myself when I skimmed the summary to watch Wedding Dress. It is a given that it was going to be a sad movie from the cliche of a cancer patient korean drama, but I just didn't expect how beautiful it would be.

I give the story an 8 because it's a bit expected, but there are scenes that are carefully placed within the movie that really grab and add to how hard you will sob when watching this movie.

The acting I will have to give a 10 because of the little girl who, in all honesty, made the whole movie. Her acting was so real that you could feel her pain, just watching her made your heart ache.

I watched this awhile ago, but the music isn't memorable but it isn't distracting either. It helps create the mood, and doesn't overshadow the movie.

I gave this an overall 10 because I watched this movie on a Korean airlines plane, in broad daylight among many other passengers and still managed to shamefully sob because the movie really does break your heart. It's especially fun to watch a stranger watch this movie next to you and laugh when they try so hard to not cry. This movie will stay with you, I suggest it to anyone who doesn't mind crying a bit.

Leia Mais

...really cute drama :)

the cast is superb. han shin bi (the kid) is probably the most adorable kid i've ever seen. (@_@) the lead is pair is refreshing and cute...i love how impetuous and cute they are. and how their circumstances had them fall in love...

the drama is fast-paced and every episode is very exciting. jung se jin is a fabulous character...its wonderful how she changes from a clumsy loud-mouthed, immature girl to a responsible , stern, and caring-indulgent mother...eugene did an awesome job as jung se jin. han seung wan is another cool character.

the music is fun, catchy and happy.
the ending, on the other hand is unprecedented...the sudden twist of fate...i literally cried my eyes out in the last few episodes...
but dont be mistaken my tragic-movie/drama-hating friends the end is not sad so u can continue watching without being worried. :)

i personally encourage u to watch this drama as in my opinion it is pretty wholesome...although it was pretty unrealistic in certain bits..(but whats a drama without some drama, hey?) it has family, romance, comedy, (a certain extent of tragedy) and lots of drama :)

Leia Mais