JeansJeanie
Florida, USA
Before production started actress Kim Jung-eun demanded the tittle be changed the production company agreed, however a deal with her didn't go through because of other demands she made. I bring her comment into my review because I agree with her, this tittle is probably the main culprit as to why the drama failed to get a good audience rating.
First off, this drama is NOT a romantic comedy, is not a romantic drama at all!! (there are side stories that can be consider romantic, however is not part of the main plot!) - this drama is about life struggle, corruption, violence, obsession, jealousy, controlling, tragedy, and the redemption of a very emotionally damaged person who found his strength through the lessons he learned from his naive, nice, loving wife.
The drama was cut off from 50 episodes to 25, although they were rushed to end the story in a much shorter time that expected, they did a good job at it. I wish we could have seen more on the transformation of the ML and the FL... however what we did get suffice to give the story a satisfactory ending.
I suggest this drama 100% for those who like relationship dramas that have a strong ML who is emotionally messed up however we end up loving him anyway. The FL is not necessarily weak, she is just very conservative and respectful to traditions, however her love for her family is stronger than anything else.
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Eternal Love/Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms
I had put off watching this drama for the last 4 years. Why? I have no idea. Maybe the 58 episodes scared me a bit.Absolutely recommend it 100%. It helps a lot if you are already familiar with Chinese mythology and cultivation system. However, as long as you don't start trying to find logic in the myths, then you can watch with no worries and enjoy a very good story/drama.
This is based on a very popular book. A lot of dramas have taken a few bits and pieces from that book, so you will find a few 'familiar' plots. However, this drama puts it all together nicely. It's funny, romantic, tragic, awe inspiring. It has it all.
Acting. Ahh... sorry, this is where a few fans will get upset with my comment. However, if I leave an honest review, I have to say this.
Yang Mi: She is considered to be a great actress, however, she falls short for me on every single drama she is in. Is like she has facial paralysis or something. I can't get the facial expressions from her. However, the story here compensates a little and didn't make me stop watching.
Mark Chow: Truly good acting. You could tell from his facial expressions the difference in the characters. (no spoilers)
Dilmurat Dilrabat: I loved her on "The King's Woman".... so disappointed in this one though. This role was not good for her. She does not do goofy/innocent girls well.
As for the rest.. everyone did a very good job.
Story: One could follow the different lives and how they connected with each other with ease. On some dramas I have to keep notes on the side to connect the stories. However, on this one I didn't need to take notes. The story occurs over a span of 70,323 years.
Ending: Happy.
Twists and turns: Ahh... the infamous misunderstandings. Lots of it in here.
In the end. I don't want to give anything away. I would say highly re-watchable. May find something I missed every time I watch it.
CGI: yeah.. it sucks... but it is not as bad as other CGI.
Similar to Journey of Flower.
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It is not a gangsters movie, nor a war movie. Is a movie that deals with the dark side of the time periods, and the dark side of the people living in them. A movie where there are no good guys vs bad guys per se, however a battle does rage through the movie.
I don't want to give any more hints than the synopsis already gave out -
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