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Adeus, Solo
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de bmore
Jan 2, 2016
16 of 16 episódios vistos
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No geral 8.0
História 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Musical 7.0
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This is a very different kind of Kdrama. It's written by Noh Hee Kyung who also wrote It's Okay It's Love as well as Padam Padam, That Winter the Wind Blows, Worlds Within, and others. It was directed by Ki Min Soo (Good Doctor, Ojakyo Brothers) and Hwang In Hyuk (Assembly, Sungkyunkwan Scandal).

Solo is very much a character driven drama. The story itself takes second seat to the characters we get to know as the drama progresses. Bit by bit, episode by episode, layer by layer, each person's lives and secret selves are exposed. No one is who you think they are, or they become more than you think they are in the beginning. These people are friends, relatives, neighbors, all the everyday people that surround the central cast of characters. However, who is central changes constantly and that is part of the joy of this drama.

There are favorites in the cast that you will grow attached to. But there isn't a wasted one and who you like best will change too. Everyone has a purpose for being there and the story wouldn't be what it is without them. My favorite is absolutely Bae Chong-Ok. I've seen her in so many things, (most recently the mom in Bubblegum, the mom in Spy, the mom in Wonderful Mama, etc) but here she is remarkable. Kim Min Hee as Mi Ri and Lee Jae-Ryong as her gangster boyfriend Ho-Chul almost steal the show. Na Moon Hee barely speaks a word but conveys her unconditional love with ease using just her face and body movements. There is also Lee Han (who later changed his name to Kim Nam Gil) For the first half of the show you would think he's just there to be the third point on the triangle, but much of the story is actually centered around him.

I loved this drama. A Lot! By the time the 9th or 10th episode came around I was clicking on the next episode as fast as I could get to it. If I'd had to stay up all night to finish I would have! The drama is not well known nor did it get good ratings. But it is as cliche free as a drama can be and that probably accounts for a lot of that. This is not a drama for everyone. It proceeds much like an indie film, but with enough passion and angst that it should satisfy that appetite too. For me, the weakest part of this drama was the romance. I could not get invested in it. It was an interference in the lives of these people, a painful experience that created angst and separation for people I had grown to care about and whom I did not want to have hurt any more than they were already. The resolution was forgone, but not satisfying...FOR ME. You may totally disagree!

I give it an 8.5 for brilliant writing, terrific acting, wonderful chemistry and, most of all, innovative and unique presentation. What a cast! I hope you love it too. ( I would have given it a 9...but that romance thing.....)

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Minha Linda Noiva
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Jan 2, 2016
16 of 16 episódios vistos
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No geral 8.5
História 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Musical 9.5
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I'll start off by saying i came here solely for Lee Si Young, but i actually stayed for the story. This was a very solid action series, that can be easily watched and liked also by people who aren't fan of the genre (you see, usually crime/action shows target a specific audience, i talk from experience since i am more of a melodrama guy, this isn't what i'd watch by choice). Let me talk more specifically:

STORY
The meaning of story was about money, its power, how it rules over people's lives, not only by the literal meaning (using money to survive/live better, more comfortably) but how money can define us, make us ashamed of ourselves or proud with no particular reason. The slow revolves around loan sharks and the people behind them who do the dirty work the the debtors can't pay up. In this story with loan sharks the main couple gets sucked in. The fiancee of the male lead suddenly disappears and he tries to find her. The description of the show tells you like 10% of the story. I originally didn't have much interest in watching this because i wondered how can they drag an idea like that for 16 episodes.

Thanfully the show has SO much more to offer than just a girl who disappears. The story is complicated, everyone is connected somehow. What was really amazing was the development of the story. It gets developed as a mystery in the beginning, but the show doesn't make you question things for a long time. You get rewarded for your patience. You get 1 question answered and 2 pop up, so this keeps happening, combine the mystery element with the FREAKING AMAZING fighting/action scenes and you pretty much get an 10/10 first half. I read people saying the first episodes are boring, i beg to differ. The first episode is rather slow, yes, not boring though. It needs to demostrate quite a few characters and situations, this usually happens. It picks up big time by episode 2 and keeps it up until like episode 7.

I don't have many bad things to say about the show, which makes me wonder why i don't want to rate it higher than 8.5. The show never gets dragged. Yes, they manage to keep up the suspense, not the mystery so much, but the show never gets slow, it always has a goal and it goes for it. Episodes 8-11 were good, but not as *wowing* as the first episodes. Episodes 12-16 are also good, but they got repetitive imo. Not boring, or slow, just repetitive. I mean, at some point i felt like this was never going to end. There is a milestone the leads need to reach, and as soon as they get there, another one appears. It felt like a constant struggle to watch them (especially the male lead). However, i don't blame the show for this, as i said, it doesn't get boring, there is always progress, no unecessary conversations here (this shocked me), i rewinded the show quite a few times to re-read some conversations to understand what happens next. I need to congratulate the writters for a very well crafted story. The only tiny thing i may say is that the show sometimes gave convinient help to the leads to 'win', i mean for example, the male lead could have died 4237497247 times but they were always underestimating him. However, those convinient moments didn't feel forced, or stupid or ridiculous or unrealistic, so i went with them.

Overall, the story was very well crafted, and the development was magnificent, seriously, i loved it, and it had quite a few plot twists along the way. The fact that i got tired of it and i felt it got repetitive, i blame it on the fact that this is not what i usually watch. A fan of this genre wouldn't have any problem keep going at all.

ACTING
I've read so many bad comments about the acting (especially on the 2 female leads) that i was actually expecting some seriously bad acting here, but not at all!

Lee Si Young. I came for her, and she was as flawless as expected. Guys, it isn't her fault her character was naive. Yes, her character was naive and too good of a person for her own good (although, i understand why she was acting like that, considering the circumstanses she was under). LSH gave a wonderful performance again, in a not-so-well-developed character. All i'd wish is for her character to have been more linked to the plot. Her character had almost no impact, and it didn't really feel like a 'lead' character at all. The other female lead (who is listed as 'supporting') had more screen time, and was more important to the story.

Kim Mu Yeol. I didn't know him before this, but he really earned my respect. Amazing actor, his action/fighting scenes were FLAWLESS!!! Better than expected, the guy really was perfect. His emotional and dramatic scenes were also believeable, he was overall great. His character was borderline crazy, but lets say we understand why he was doing what he was doing....

Go Sung Hee. The amount of hate for this actress is beyond me. It just proves that hate is popular. 'Hey a bunch of people said this actress sucks, lets all hate her so we can be accepted by the dramalist society'. GSH won't win any awards for her performance here, but none of the actors will. Maybe i have too low expectations when it comes to acting but, as far as i'm concerned, she gave a solid performance, she was believeable, i've definately seen worse, i don't understand what people didn't like, she was great, i actually liked her a lot, and rooted for her character a lot. She certainly didn't bring the show down at all.

RECOMMEND/REWATCH
If you are a fan of this action/crime/suspense/thriller genre, you will love this. You should definately watch it. If you are more of a rom-com or melo fan like me, thinking about watching it, i'd still recommend it, but don't expect any romance here. There is romance, but plays only a small part in order for the story to progress... Get ready to watch a lot of violence, a lot of bad guys, money talk, nothing cute whatsoever and whatever good and bad comes with this.
Would i rewatch this? Well, the fighting scenes, definately, but overall, it is a tiresome show. Since i am not a fan of this genre i can't say i'd watch it again, but i can see why some people would rewatch it.

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Culinária do Amor
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Jan 2, 2016
22 of 22 episódios vistos
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No geral 9.0
História 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Musical 10
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Lego Lee! I have a huge bias towards him so there was no doubt I would enjoy this drama. Love Cuisine started off strong but it did get a little draggy/repetitive towards the end. The premise was promising for the romantic development but the unexpected gem of this drama was the students' storylines. The student storylines were really cute and many of the students had huge character growth throughout the drama, especially Mai Zhi (Ben Wu). Though most of the actors are in their 20's, they pulled off the high school vibe very well and their storylines blended with the main romantic story seamlessly. The relationships developed between teacher and student, and the lessons learned from the relationship were heartwarming and easy to watch.Han Jie (Lego Lee) and Xiao Rou (Allison) are both teachers and initially they don't like each other. You know how it goes from there...

The first 1/3rd of the drama kind of felt like a prologue to the second half because the second half felt like the main story. I liked the organization of this drama and the romance developed between the leads felt subtle, smooth, and not deliberate.The drama started with a competition and the drama ends with a competition, wrapping up the drama very well with no loose ends. The drama was extended and though the extension prolonged the inevitable ending, it gave more time to fully explore the students' romantic relationships. Thus, I thought the extension did more good than bad. Most of this drama focused on the development of the romance between the leads, the daily obstacles of high school life as a high school student, and the complications that go with being a teacher/high schooler.

I seriously loved the cast. There was no annoying antagonist at all, no revenge plot, barely any love triangles, and no disapproving parents. Nita Lei was amazing in this drama; she is the best friend I never had-crazy, hilarious, and caring. Huge props to her acting. What made this drama shine were the student storylines and of course Lego's fantastic portrayal as a teacher. Han Jie (Lego) drastically changed after meeting Xiao Rou (Allison Lin. Xiao Rou also changed after being with Han Jie. Their love for one another made them change for one another.

Soundtrack was fabulous-the songs were so catchy and appropriately used.

I definitely recommend this drama. There's barely any angst in Love Cuisine so it's a very light-hearted drama that's easy to watch. I think a lot of people didn't enjoy this drama as much as I did because the problems/obstacles felt trivial since there's no love triangles/vindictive antagonists so it became boring. However, that's what made Love Cuisine so easy to watch! If you want to laugh in every episode, watch this! (9/8.5)

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The Disguiser
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Jan 1, 2016
48 of 48 episódios vistos
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No geral 6.5
História 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Musical 8.0
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I must go off topic and ask why the creeper photo for the poster? Anyway...

I genuinely didn't think I'd finish this but here we are, at the end. I finished yet another Chinese drama with over 40 episodes, my gosh, I think I need a drama doctor.

I don't think I've ever struggled to figure out a rating as with this drama, It could very well be an 7 and also a mere 6, so I settled for an in-between that I am only moderately content with

The drama thrusts you into what I presume is 1940s China under Japanese imperialism. This isn't your typical flowy dress historical as at this point, from the setting and clothing in the drama, there seems to be a huge western influence in China. We're talking guns, suits, music and that iffy shade of green army wear. The story focuses on the Ming family and the role they come to play in liberating China.

Let's start by making this clear in that I really gave the writers the benefit of the doubt as intricate plots are interwoven with nauseatingly cliché scenes that as I cringed and wondered what in the world was happening, I came to the conclusions the writers were to some extent really playing with this genre.

As with every action, suspense, shooter type of film, bullets will never hit the leads. The leads here in fact, rarely ever run for cover and when they do, it's rather comical because they've evaded hoards of bullets being shot at them out of sheer protagonistness (no, that's not a word). They of course can shoot bullets to nowhere and I swear those bullets will manage to hit someone. The gun usage is indeed your stereotypical action shooter gun usage.

We are also for a modest part of this, given a frustrating female character who constantly needs rescue and made the initial eight episodes of this a very painful experience but for once, I listened to the voices in drama land urging me to stick it out as she becomes quite the character. Nicely done, drama land.

Amidst this, romance is thrown in and my toes curled as an actor hurled sweet nonsense lines along the cringe worthiness level of “you are my sugar plum” and I questioned reality as these lines were so excruciatingly cheesy, I just can't imagine the writers not being aware of this. It seemed cliché scenes were thrown in here to help nurse the uber macho and high paced scene and also honestly, I just can't get over this *writer's f**king with us* feeling.

The main reason for a good rating is when this drama picks up, it genuinely picks up and becomes an enjoyable ride. Take the genre as it is and this drama is quite addictive. It has it's moments of suspense and brilliance although albeit sometimes the plot was far too convoluted. Amidst this is well fitted splashes of humor and heart warming scenes that just made even the most cynical side of me annoyingly melt. The Ming family have some of the best interactions and I was screaming, “adopt me with my mother's permission please.”

There is just quite the solid plot in here that really grounds this drama and it makes the genre really feel like the writers wanted to absolutely play with it yet also create a strong plot.

I do think the drama could have ended four episodes earlier than it did. The last four episodes milked the this plot like a saharan camel. I don't know if there was some broadcasting requirement in regards to that but it really pulled the screw out of this machine and made the drama feel quite loose.

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O Ceifador
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Jan 1, 2016
9 of 9 episódios vistos
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No geral 8.0
História 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Musical 7.0
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Not quite what I was expecting. The description I read gave me the impression that Shinigami-Kun somehow saved his charges or rescued the good guys. But that isn't really his job here. Instead he helps them accomplish their final wishes, protect or prepare their loved ones for the future, and generally set things to right. He is kind of like a gentle companion, walking them through the difficult moments and easing the stress of death. I must admit, the thought that someone is there with you at your final moments is comforting.

This show is partly a tear-jerker (people die obviously) and partly humor (poor Shinigami-Kun's confusion about human habits makes for some amusing situations). It helps that there are a couple nods to Soul Eater in the special effects and set design. The music and Shinigami-kun's bow tie also lend a perky, peppy touch to the storyline. Personally, I think they find a great balance between enjoying the funny parts of life and the strangeness of humans versus the solemnity deserved by its topic.

Sweet story. Unique in plot, excellent theme, and well done altogether. It did sometimes randomly drop off a plot point (or character), but we had fun making up stories to explain away the answers, so I can forgive it that sin. There is also the question of why the Shinigami does or does not know the things he knows ~ he understands human behavior, but not what "piss you off" means. He knows the concept of death, but not crabs for dinner. It's a little strange, but mostly just funny.


The star (and his immediate supervisor) were amazing, and I loved the akuma (devil) character (particularly his outfit). Although the speed with which the characters were willing to sell off their souls to a known akuma (devil) requires some suspension of disbelief. But, as Shinigami-Kun says, "He's a surprisingly nice guy!:"

The supernatural elements were surprisingly, well not realistic, but very well-staged overall. I was very impressed. They've come a long way from the early dramas. The supernatural-earth scenes flowed really well, better than I see in most Japanese shows. The guards chasing after the flying suitcase ~ AWESOME! Perhaps not the most suave, sophisticated, or smooth show, but that doesn't detract. It is based on a teenager's manga, and this is reflected in the show's audience. Great for young adults!

BTW--the two guys are HOT! :)

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Os Produtores
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Jan 1, 2016
12 of 12 episódios vistos
Completados 0
No geral 10
História 10
Acting/Cast 10
Musical 10
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This is such a great drama , Im not really a fan of the korean dramas but the first time i saw this on our tv here in the Philippines i feel so curious about the story , its kind a bit unique. I'm giving this a perfect rating because it made me laugh, cry and the romance . I wish that they should make part 2 .
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de Katie
Jan 1, 2016
11 of 11 episódios vistos
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No geral 9.0
História 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Musical 8.0
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I've ended the year just like I started it: watching drama. At this time last year I was watching My Love From Another Star, and now, a year later, I'm finishing up the 2nd season of Hana Yori Dango: a drama that I immensely enjoyed.

Much like the first season, the story line of season 2 wasn't anything new. It was quite similar to that of Boys Over Flowers, but there were some differences that I really really liked. The storyline picks up about a year after the ending of season one and we're immediately hit with a wall of angst. The conflicts in this season never stop, but it was entertaining to watch. I think my favorite part of the season was the ending. Everything came together so well. I know there's still a movie to complete the series, but the ending to this was pretty darn good. It was very fulfilling and felt complete.

The acting was as good as ever. I've already talked about all of the actors in my review for the first season so basically all I have to say is that I have no complaints. We got to meet some new characters in this season and they all played their parts well. The main cast was solid throughout the whole season.

I don't think I liked the OST for this season quite as much as season one's OST, but I really liked the opening song. I also liked the inclusion of Utada Hikaru's Flavor of Life. I love her voice and she always sounds great.

Overall I'm very satisfied with Hana Yori Dango 2. This season is full of angst and not quite as light hearted as season one, but still very enjoyable. I liked it enough that I watched it in just under 24 hours. It made all of my fangirl dreams come true. I'm looking forward to watching the final movie right away.

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Amor ao Redor
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Jan 1, 2016
21 of 21 episódios vistos
Completados 0
No geral 7.5
História 7.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Musical 8.5
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I think a lot of people didn't like this drama because the first half was so fluffy and cute then sudden turn into melodrama and angst. If you go into this drama with an open mind and no expectations, I think you'll find this drama much more enjoyable.

The story was unrealistic even for drama standards because family vendettas are hard to overcome and a 10 pm curfew for an adult is ridiculous.The synopsis given for this drama is mostly the first half of the drama. Towards the end, it got draggy but the main couples' love never flagged for one another. Even though it was unrealistic, I still enjoyed the ride because George Hu and Annie Chen really have great chemistry; they're super comfortable around each other and this shines in the BTS as well.

One thing that really stood out to me about this drama was the fact that there were virtually no love triangles. There were second male and female leads but they were no threat to the main couple at all. There were basically no antagonists. The main conflict in this drama was the family vendetta and disapproving parents. The supporting cast was cute; we have the funny guy, the best friend, etc. The second main couple, Ying Ying and Zhe Xuan had a hilarious first meeting and their romantic development was cute. I started to really looking forward to their scenes together.

This is alright for an one time watch but I wouldn't re-watch this. I watched this purely for George and Annie because I loved them in Love Now. Do I recommend this? Yes, if you like George and Annie. Yes, if you hate love triangles. No, if you want skinship and no, if you hate huge family issues that take up almost half the drama. I don't regret watching this but I wouldn't recommend it to everyone either because not everyone would like this drama. (8/7)

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Captain of Destiny
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de Tuyet
Dez 31, 2015
32 of 32 episódios vistos
Completados 1
No geral 10
História 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Musical 10
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I went into this tv series thinking that it was going to be something like Scarlet Heart. And in someways it was.....but in some ways it was not. And I didn't mind that at all because I started to fall in love with the story line. It was a nice balance of comedy and romance and other emotions. I really did enjoy the way the story took it's direction. The only reason why I did not give the story a 10/10 was because I wish they added more about the time-travel part of the story or intertwine the two part (historical and time-travel) of the story together a little bit better. It was a bit annoying, but I made it through and am glad that I did.

The ending of this story was without-a-doubt the BEST!!!!!! I'm not going to spoil anything for those who haven't seen it, but it was a lot more uplifting than I expected. I have watched other "traveling to the past" sort of movies/tv series, like Scarlet Heart and A Step Into The Past and Love Through A Millennium, and usually they would end it either in a completely heart-rendering or somewhere along those lines. Even when the ending ends on a lighter note, I would still feel gutted in some way because, to me, it was not a happy ending that was complete. But the ending in this tv show is a great difference. It was unique, original, and did not leave me yearning for a true happy ending. I think the ending, alongside with some other factors, made the show really worth watching.

Acting/Cast: I've read many things about how the acting was "elementary" and was not up-to-par, but I totally disagree. I think the choice in the cast was a good choice and it made sense incorporated into the storyline. The fact that Grace Chan may looks like a foreigner when she is actually not fits with Wong Tai-Mui's character in the show. Not only that, but I now cannot imagine how the show would turn out if the casting was not like the same. In my opinion, the casting of this show really did enhanced my watching experience as a viewer. And their acting abilities were a great/primary factor in this as well...

The music was also really great. There were primarily 3 songs throughout the whole show, even though there were many different interpretations of each songs here and there. I gave the music a top score because I actually enjoyed the music, and when it was played in the show really helped enhanced my emotions for that scene even more. I think in a great show/movie/drama music plays a big factor on how immersed they can get the viewers to be in the film..... and the song selections and timing of these songs in this show was commendable.

When I get the chance, I will definitely rewatch this show again.^^

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Olá, Monstro
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Dez 31, 2015
16 of 16 episódios vistos
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No geral 10
História 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Musical 9.0
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THIS DRAMA IS A MUST! Don't be fooled it is one of the best drama this year, dunno why it is over-shadowed by Oh My Ghost,She was pretty and Kill me,Heal me In my opinion this drama is above those.
I really enjoy watching dramas flooded with love lines between the mains and especially those where the relationship and the storyline is not overly-done or cliché-like. But SWEET JESUS this drama was the first drama where I thought the love story between him and her was unnecessarily and burdensome and that the plot and bro-romance needed more screentime. She was nerve-wracking (both her as an actress and the character she played imo.),she made me skip most of the love interaction between the two leads (lucky that it weren't many of them :)) ). Seo In Guk was alright I'm not a big fan of his acting (althought I enjoyed how he played in Reply 1997) but damn his facial expresions were so on fleek, in some scenes I really thought he was a psycho-like character or either that he has an unnexpected secret in his sleeves soon to be discovered. My petite new crush Park Bo Gum was so cute and handsome too,his acting was good also,same goes for D.O and his older self Choi Won Young. The casting was awesome but I have a minus for the main female cast. The plot is quite unique and I really cheered up for the bro romance to have more relative screen time.I enjoyed this drama and I recommed it to those who like mystery,detective and action oriented dramas.

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Drama Special Season 5: I'll Die Soon
6 pessoas acharam esta resenha útil
Dez 31, 2015
1 of 1 episódios vistos
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No geral 10
História 10
Acting/Cast 10
Musical 10
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It's really good movie and i found it funny overall the actors and actress did it well, every single scene is must watch i didn't skip even a second cause it's really good, the plot got my heart and definitely watch it again and again.

Everyone will realize when you're in his position watch it so you'll know what i am talking about, it's just 1 hour and 15 minutes pretty short but it's full of emotions.

I found this special drama because of kim seulgi she's really good also jungse i already saw some of his dramas/movies and he's a good actor over all they're excellent.

If you're thinking to watch this then do it right away!

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Olá, Monstro
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de Helen
Dez 31, 2015
16 of 16 episódios vistos
Completados 0
No geral 10
História 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Musical 10
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I really like Jang Nara as an actress so I was excited to watch this. The whole cast is excellent and the story while seemingly typical for a crime drama had a lovely twist I didn't see coming. The bromance is excellent and the romantic subplot is subtle and well done.
The only thing I didn't like was how obvious the "bad guy" was. I knew his identity very early on and I had avoided spoilers. But maybe that was the point.
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de Katie
Dez 31, 2015
9 of 9 episódios vistos
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No geral 9.0
História 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Musical 9.0
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I was sucked into the world of dramas when I watched Boys Over Flowers. Now, after many dramas, and a little over a year later, I've finally gotten around to watching the original J-drama version of the story. It brought back all the wonderful feelings that I experienced when I watched Boys Over Flowers and I think I may even like this version a little more.

Hana Yori Dango is a timeless story with all of the classic cliches. While the story is slightly unbelievable, and can be frustrating at times, I still love it. I actually liked the story line in Hana Yori Dango better than that of Boys Over Flowers. I liked the fact that they spent less time on the love triangle between Tsukushi, Domyouji, and Rui and focused on other things. It got a little tedious in Boys Over Flowers and I was very pleased to see that Hana Yori Dango handled it differently. Basically I really liked the story, though it was, for the most part, predictable (simply because I already know the plot), the pacing was nice, and I liked the vibe.

I loved the acting. As much as I love Lee Min Ho as Jun Pyo, I completely fell for Matsumoto Jun as Domyouji. His character felt a little more appealing in Hana Yori Dango. MatsuJun can pull of spoiled-rich-boy like no other and I loved seeing his internal conflict and development. He was such an angry, funny, and occasionally charming character. I also really liked Oguri Shun's portrayal of Rui! Kim Hyun Joong's performance as Ji Hoo can't quite compare. Oguri Shun made the character more likable. Though Sojiro and Akira were both more minor characters I liked them as well. I felt more of a connection to them in Hana Yori Dango than in Boys Over Flowers. Overall, I felt as if the cast really pulled off the whole high-schooler vibe, which is sometimes hard to do in dramas.

As for Makino, Inoue Mao was fabulous. She was pretty without being too pretty, smart without being a genius, and awkward without being to awkward. Basically she was a nice balanced character. I remember getting a lot of 2nd hand embarrassment while watching Gu Hye Seon as Jan Di in Boys Over Flowers. This wasn't so much the case in Hana Yori Dango. There were certainly embarrassing moments, but I wasn't constantly cringing. Basically I think I really prefer Inoue Mao over Gu Hye Seon. I just liked her in the role so much more.

The music was really catchy, but not overplayed. I loved Arashi's contributions to the soundtrack as well as the other songs. The OST fit the drama really well.

When it comes to comparing Hana Yori Dango and Boys Over Flowers, I can't really do it. Hana Yori Dango is probably the better drama, and I think I like it more than BOF, but they're both their own pieces of work with their own styles. BOF was my first drama ever, so I owe a lot to it. It will always have a special place in my heart. But I adored Hana Yori Dango. It had such a different feeling to it and I loved it. But honestly, I love both dramas in their own ways.

Overall, I immensely enjoyed Hana Yori Dango and will be starting season two immediately. The finale of season one was definitely satisfying, but a perfect set up for a second season. I can't wait to see what it brings!

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I enjoyed watching "The Eccentric Daughter-in-Law". It was cute and playful. The character In-Young was cute and fun and I enjoyed watching her role. The character Cha Myeong Seok was cute and did his best to be super geek chic. (it just looked like the location and filming time was super hot, he just looked like he was sweating buckets half the time) poor thing :-( but I still enjoyed both there characters. I wanted to see them together and succeed. As usual in this industry when you are down it seems people stomp on you and when you are back up then everyone thinks you are awesome. As usual introduce crazy, self absorbed mother in law. Both were kinda self absorbed, crazy and only out to hold their kids hands FOREVER. But Jang Mi Hee (Jun Su's mother) was out of control. Over the top out of control. Her son's character was a total mamma's boy and selfish. Was this show the greatest not really but it wasn't bad either. Would have loved more of a great ending. Was it bad? No, could have been more awesome but it surely wasn't terrible either. In the end, we made in thru and at only 12 episodes it was an easy watch. I watched, I enjoyed & I moved on. I'm not expecting too much here, I don't expect to watch performances for Awards on best drama of the year etc. It's fun, it had it's moments and some were better than others. still enjoyable and fun to watch.

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Fated love, reincarnation, cross-dressing—this drama should have been hitting all my weak spots. But the story comes off as bland and tired at best. If you enjoyed watching Blood non-ironically, then you would love this almost-reunion work. Snow Lotus is nothing special, but so bite-sized you might be tempted to give it a try.

The cross-dressing though—that was done very, very well. Lee Ji Ah's character actually felt like a male in drag (and a lovely maiden in a dress), to the point where the scenario started feeling like BL. Any comedic moments that made their mark came straight from here. Coffee Prince and Bromance have nothing on Snow Lotus. The story's one stab at uniqueness, combining this trope with reincarnation, made the whole thing watchable.

Ji Jin Hee seems to have taken up his character from The Man Who Can't Get Married, minus the humorous self-deprecation. This was the first time I saw Lee Ji Ah, but she did quite well as a dull pushover. It was hard to feel any romance between the two, but not for lack of their trying. Seo Ji Hye and Ahn Jae Hyeon had so little range that I don't feel comfortable commenting on their performances, but what little they showed was OK.

I can only hope director Song Hyun-Wook (Super Daddy Yul, Haeundae Lovers) and writer Min Ji-Eun (Old Goodbye) had temporary amnesia or some sort of terrible head cold for this project. They're better than this.

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