It is also nice to see older and mature actors doing a movie that is currently pretty popular especially outside of China.
Too bad that the newer generation is not familiar with the ZZY great movie career.
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Episode 34: The Medicinal Kiss
episode #34:---------------------- between a handsome prince and a warrior husband with zest in romance (both have similar personality except the "zest") --- I'll take the husband without doubt. Husband got a humble face and that's the way I liked it. Ahhh and what a "MEDICINAL" kiss too --- where can I find a husband like this?????? I know, it's a make-believe relationship, but women dig it .............................................................................................................. warrior hubby soooooooo loving
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Princes and Princesses are too old for these roles
It's obvious the roles for the young royals should have gone to younger actors.Princess Wu has not even had her coming of age ceremony which means she's around 14 years old. The actress is a 40 year old acting like a little girl, even the mannerisms are weird and exaggerated.
Thes rest if actors and actresses are also supposed to be at most 25 years old but they all look older.
As for the story, it's too long and drawn out. A lot of extended story telling that is completely unnecessary.
Overall the production quality is top notch.
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The premise: as long as you center your country and your family, contentment is possible even in the midst of adversity.
The male lead, Xiao Qi, enters the story already perfect and understanding this lesson, Wang Xuan (female lead) rapidly learns this as well within the first 20 episodes. Then they just perfectly go along, essentially completely in sync with each other as they try to deal with all the corrupt, insecure characters around them.
The acting is excellent and I was fully invested in them as characters. Even though there are dozens of characters, I could keep track of them all, and I was as interested in the side plot lines as I was the main ones. I will say, whether due to the script or direction, no acting scenes stand out to me.
The music is competent, I would not rewatch. I grade on other criteria as well:
Complex Themes: 6.5
Centering your country and your family is what results in a contented life and a dignified death, centering ones ego, ambition and desire leads to discontent and eventually catastrophe. The burdens of life are easier with a life partner.
Character Growth: 7
There is a fair amount of development early on as the care-free, childhood friends are tested by the stressors and complexity around them. Within the first 1/3 of the show, however, their characterizations grow rigid.
Relationships among Women: 7.5
There is a good amount of screen time for older women, and some decent friendship and interactions between women. They are almost always, however, about the men in their lives.
Production Budget/Cinematography: 8.5
A lot of money was spent, lots of outdoor scenes, as well as extravagant sets, constant costume changes, lots of extras etc. Oddly, however, it wasn't particularly creative or beautiful, scenes don't linger in my mind.
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Great Drama.
Great drama, definitely worth watching. I found it difficult to watch older actors playing their adolescent selves, to begin with, but once Awu got married the drama came into its own. The acting, costumes, plot, scenery, and locations are amazing. Really can't wait to watch the next episode, love it, definitely will be one of my favorite dramas. I think the prince and Awu are a perfectly well-balanced couple, I also like General Song, I thought him handsome and also a great actor, I hope nothing horrible happens to him, and also I am keeping my fingers crossed they defeat their enemies and the drama ends happily.Was this review helpful to you?
Just image
Great story that keeps me coming back for more. Do I agree the 15 year old part for the FL is not believable? yes- but you get past it. Zhang Li is a beautiful actress and a good actress! I am complaining so far that there are not enough love scenes in this drama but there is great acting and the story line is so worth it.I cant wait for more episodes. Why aren't people complaining about the three princes? They all look too old in the beginning too! I watch every day in anticipation because the plot keeps me hooked.
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lovely casts and stages .
Brilliant performance from the casts especially Zhang Zi yi , her performance was very natural and yet exciting. All the emotions on the different scenes be it happy , strong and innocent are portrayed nicely. Yes, that 30 and 15 year old question again.... no matter how it's just a movie/drqama so what do you expect ? her acting skill has greatly overcome the downfall of age difference . It didnt affect me as much , i still enjoyed the movie and the casts really well. Enjoyed every bits of it . Its one of the big production drama, not much dramas you'll find as detailed as this. Good scenery , clothes, colours.Was this review helpful to you?
Zhang Zi Yi = My first time watching this actress and or the character of Wang Xuan / A'Wu, I felt she had to go through a lot of different acting being the love of 3 men. I felt bad for her because she did get injured in a fall.
Zhou Yi Wei= This is my 2nd time seeing him in Chinese Drama but he didn't leave an impression on my first go-round. His character Xiao Qi was impeccable. I am impressed now.
The cast of Supporting Roles: Did very well and as I always say, a drama wouldn't be a drama without the cast! I applaud them.
The directors and Producers, Designers were awesome.
I enjoyed the storyline. I feel that it was put together very well. The visuals, the set, the music, the costumes, I loved it!
Watching these types of Dramas in China, Korea, anywhere where they had Kings... People died for and to be King to sit on that throne!
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Heartwarming
When I first started watching this drama I was kind of skeptical at first. The title Rebel Princess was sort of confusing if you really haven't seen the trailers or read a summary explaining the general theme or plot in the story.The beginning of the story was sweet starting with the background of the Female Lead becoming the young women she will turn out to be. Then you have the first love interest the childhood sweetheart. Which is super cute in the beginning a puppy love feeling .
Then the main plot starts and the Male Lead shows up and the first encounter is bittersweet. Then you can start to see the male lead is slowly falling for the Female Lead as each encounter of the two meet. At first it turns out to be forced upon the two of them being together. Then pans out to be just a normal relationship that grows over time. Accepting one another as time goes on they start to think one mind and trust each other's feelings and strengths and abilities.
The story about Awu and Xiao Qi love is heartwarming in a sense that they learned to accept each other's differences and grow a strong stable bond within one another not falling far from one another. It makes us appreciate how even if at first you don't really like the person with time and effort you can gradually develop a deep love for one another. Makes you realistically able to relate with our own relationships while watching. Which I think it's different from other CDramas that I've watched so far with the Male and Female leads falling in love.
The love story between the two feels real while you watch. giving somewhat goosebumps at the sweet tender cuddle moments. Thank you so much for making this drama for us to enjoy. It's intimate and deep and heartwarming. Overall I would place it 10 / 10 for the Love Story Plot.
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S tier drama
If it continues like that I really think it might end up being one of my favorite dramas of all time!! I want to list the things I love the most about itThe cinematography is just insane! The acting doesnt feel forced or cute, all cast are just really good veteran actors, I find myself intrigued more and more not only for our main leads but also for example awu mom story with her dad I want to know more can they give a whole ep about it? Probably asking too much. Fl is really really stunning btw and zitan too. I am slowly warming up to our general tho not quite there yet. If you are debating whether to pick it or not pls do so it's absolutely mesmerizing, immerse yourself in the drama and don't listen to miserable people who take age too seriously. I assure you fl doesn't play a kid like character at the beginning more like a teenager and that would last for only 3 eps. Give it a chance you will get hooked
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