Hyde1803
Slapstick Bromance not BL
Overall, it was quite good. However, there were a few things that I didn’t like about this.The first thing I didn’t like is how short the episodes are, the actual content is quite good but there is just not enough of it.
The second thing I didn’t like is that there are some errors in what I presume is the editing wherein the screen just cuts black for a second.
And, finally, the only other issue I have, which is only really a minor problem, is that the description gives off the impression that it is a romantic relationship between the two characters but it is actually more of a brotherhood.
The acting is over exaggerated but that is just part of its comedic value. The characters show a refreshingly fun relationship and there are many moments where you can just burst out laughing.
This is a good fairly lighthearted comedy and is definitely worth the watch. However, if you are looking for a serious bl romance like it seems this may be from the description and category tags, this may not be the one for you.
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A good idea, ruined by lack of time.
Kissable lips started off very strong but definitely suffered from how short the episodes were. The characters ended up being underdeveloped and the storyline was very rushed and therefore lead to a lack of audience interest in it after episode 4.The actors were all incredibly skilled at being able to cry on command and express emotions well with just their eyes so it is of no fault to the actors, the casting was great.
The OST, Quality and SFX were very good also however the music did not match the mood sometimes which led to a break in the immersion. One of the major examples of this is the exciting upbeat song playing at the end when he is crying when reminiscing his lover dying in his arms.
I think this series had a solid concept and story that could have been an amazing and emotional journey but the lack of time per episode ended up with the entire story being far too rushed and the characters really ended up having no explanations for why they acted the ways that they did. It ended up just being a series of events with no emotional significance to the views who could not get invested into the story and the deaths of two characters who the audience barely had any time to get to know anyway.
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Quirky and Fun
Worth a watch. If you like more lighthearted and cute dramas, this one is for you.A very funny, quirky series.
The acting and sounds for comedic effect are a bit overdone but that makes this even more enjoyable as I love the over the top type cringe comedy.
There are issues with audio volume, quality and the separately recorded speech overlay/dubbing matching the timings but I didn’t really mind them.
The actors did really well to deliver their performances. I am especially impressed with the actor of Ding Junjie, who was still able to complete a scene when he had obviously smacked his head really hard against the headboard.
Certain plot points go a bit overboard and are not really necessary (the things the ex girlfriend does after the first time we meet her) but I applaud them anyway for trying to add drama.
Some scenes are beautifully done and the chemistry between the characters is fun and amazing.
There are also some obvious and also some more low-key nods to previous dramas.
For a low-budget drama made in a very short amount of time in a country where LGBT content is banned, this does very well.
I would, and have already, rewatch this series many times.
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Very good show but the final episode could have been done better
Overall amazing show.I think that it was great acting, casting, music and storyline idea and definitely worth the watch.
As the description of the show suggests, the storyline is based on a deception so if you don’t like the hiding something and the issues when the romantic interest finds out storyline then it is not for you but other than that it is very good.
Very good portrayal of a rollercoaster of emotions and I like that the characters have a bit of depth and complexity to them.
The only thing that kinda ruined it for me was the last episode. It felt kind of rushed and jumbled. I feel like they could have separated it into more episodes and fleshed out what’s going on in the episode a bit more as it does kind of just jump between things and just move on straight away after introducing some things to the plot. It just feels like they knew where the storyline should go but they just tried to tie up lots of loose ends too quickly which I think kind of spoiled it and took away from what could have been a lot more impactful and memorable scenes. And because of that the finale episode was a bit unsatisfactory for me but otherwise one of the best shows I’ve seen.
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It’s good if you ignore all the discriminatory and bigoted comments said by characters
As with the premise of pretending to be a woman to get close to the woman that you like, obviously it is going to be a bit of a perverted and cringey story.There is a lot of racism, homophobia, sexism and misogyny in this movie, especially when the main lead is talking to his friend. There is also the use of blackface as a joke early on in the film and a lot of distasteful things about non mainland China countries with a lot of little digs at Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan sprinkled in throughout.
They also portray lesbians and masculine women as predatory sex pests but try to pretend that that is not intentional.
Women are heavily objectified and more so presented as pieces of sexual meat that are easy to get rather than people.
They try to make it like the main lead is a nice guy that actually cares for the love interest but at the start he’s pretty much picking and choosing women by looking at their body parts and saying too big, too short, too individual and then at the end it’s like saying it’s easy to get the love interest back in the end because women forgive major violations really easily but that’s kinda what happens in most dramas anyway. They’ll be a massive issue and the main lead will just get forgiven pretty much straight away.
Acting wise, I don’t have any complaints really, it’s the same quality of acting you’d expect to see in any over-the-top cringe drama.
The music was okay, not particularly memorable but not noticeably bad.
You can kind of tell what kind of movie it is going to be just from the intro.
In terms of rewatch value, I wouldn’t watch the whole movie again but there are some funny parts that I would maybe watch again.
During the end credits there are interviews with the main actor and his wife and also with various couples asking about their thoughts on men dressing up as women. The main actor says some sexist and homophobic things and his wife is visibly uncomfortable with what he is saying and she ends up saying that she would support people no matter their sexuality unlike him.
So, all in all, it is a good movie as long as you ignore the bigoted views that are shown everywhere within it and don’t take it seriously.
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The best in the series
The plot is very good. However, family link is easy to guess from very early on but is still good.It has a good balance of chaos and calm to emphasise the story and emotions and not have it be too overwhelmingly dramatic.
I also liked the more action part of it. It was very well done and not other the top.
It is different from most other BLs and that’s what gives it its’ charm.
The main couple is not shy, will not be pushed around by other people and do not care about what other people think about their relationship which is quite refreshing to see. I love how they are both strong characters and I really like the way they did the rivals/obsession to lovers. The actors are both very convincing and I love their chemistry.
The side couple, although more down the traditional BL route of shy weak male and bold strong male, is also very good. They are very cute and I love their chemistry. I also like how the confident male is not too forceful towards the shy one and that the shy one actually seems to like him back and not like he’s being forced.
Overall, this is definitely worth watching. The actors are great, the story is there and it successfully creates emotional moments.
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The actors are amazing! They portray the emotions superbly and show the age changes and growth of the characters very well.
This controls the viewers emotions very well. It successfully makes you laugh, smile and sob heartbrokenly. I think the inclusion of the turmoils of growing up grounds this more in reality than others which makes it a lot better.
I also love the soundtrack! It is quite dramatic which makes it fit so well! I listen to it all the time!
The cameo appearance of another popular BL couple was a delightful surprise.
I would definitely rewatch this! (And I have multiple times already).
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They did not tiptoe around the theme of bdsm
It deviates from the usual kdrama tropes and I love it for that.I love that it explored the issues of sexual assault, gender inequality and discrimination whilst also making it not seem too forced and commercial.
I also love that it explored the bdsm world in a more open and honest manner. Most kdramas tend to shy away from sex and taboo topics so I found it really refreshing to see one that didn’t treat it as a weird perversion but rather just something normal that shouldn’t affect or involve anyone else and that a woman being into things sexually is nothing for men to fetishise or pry into as it has nothing to do with those who are not involved.
I think that the acting was done very well and the visual effect were exemplary. The music wasn’t really memorable as I got too invested in the story but I don’t think that it was bad.
Overall, I think this is worth the watch although it may not be everyone’s cup of tea and I don’t think it requires the adult rating that it has if you are thinking of western standards.
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The actors are good at expressing the emotions of the characters and there is a good balance of nice/happy and painful/upsetting scenes.
This series in itself is amazing!
However, the ongoing theme of cheating and lying to your loving partner throughout does kind of ruin the story for me.
Also, if you are impatient this is not the series for you. It does take a long time for the couple to be together properly and can be a bit frustrating.
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Right or Wrong has a more unusual storyline than the previous standalone story in History2. It shows a relationship developing with an age gap that some viewers may find weird, however it is very nicely crafted and does well at portraying the mending of both a broken heart and a broken family.
It is very good and has a nice balance of drama and painful scenes. There is enough sweetness to stop the emotional and dramatic scenes from sending the whole story into chaotic mess but not too much sweetness which could have made the whole thing quite boring.
Also, the couple does face adversity which helps to make it feel more realistic and to draw the viewers in more.
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The stories were nice and the actors seemed to get along quite well.
I would probably rewatch this if I am bored or need to refresh my memory before a sequel. The soundtrack is not amazing so other than when I watch it, I am probably not going to listen to it again.
The issue I have with it is that I don’t think it delves enough into all the relationships and they don’t really face any real issues as it is very brief. It’s not bad, just not very memorable. I think it would be much better with some sort of sequel to help the audience form a better connection to the characters.
Overall, this is good but it’s more of time-filler for when there’s nothing to watch. Yes, the main plot idea seems quite unique and interesting but other than that it’s not really anything special.
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The relationship development of both couples was enjoyable to watch and the actors playing the group of friends did well as both adding comedic value and in showing the genuine care and worry friends have for each other.
I especially liked the mix of actors who use exaggerated facial expressions and reactions with actors that manipulate the very small details of slight emotions in their eyes which show the hidden depth of their characters.
The overall quality of the production is also good and music is not bad just not memorable.
Overall, it is good throughout. The characters are the right amount of quirky to still be taken seriously but to also work well as mood lighteners and the acting of all the characters is very good. The only real downside for me is the ending.
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THERE IS A SEQUEL
All of the actors are very good and the storyline is amazing.Crossing the Line has a good distribution of screen time. The main couple gets almost all of the time but the side couple gets just enough to gauge the story of their relationship without taking away from the more dramatic nature of the main.
It is very good and have a nice balance of drama and painful scenes. There is enough sweetness to stop the emotional and dramatic scenes from sending the whole stories into chaotic messes but there is also not too much sweetness which could have made it quite boring.
Also, all of the couples face adversity in one way or another which helps to make them seem more real and draw the viewers in more.
Definitely worth a watch and just to let everyone know, there is a sequel to Crossing the Line which is already out.
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The actors are amazing at showing emotions through both big and small actions and there’s a huge attention to detail.
The visual, audio and editing is superb. The sound track is addictive and lovely.
The story is not too fast paced and allows for a bit more of an understanding of the characters and an emotional depth.
The fight choreography is also very well done.
Would definitely recommend watching this!
I have already rewatched it many times!
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TinCan should have been the Main Couple
Apart from the fact that this seems to show rape as being okay, it is a pretty good series.Good chemistry between characters, nice cute and funny moments, and nicely done emotional scenes.
However, the side couple, TinCan was much more interesting than the main, AePete, which I thought had a few overdramatic conflict scenes but was not that bad overall - a pleasant story. KlaTechno was alright but I’m not really a fan of rape-to-love type storylines and TumTar was cute and done well - their emotional scenes were good and it matched the characters better not to have any physical type scenes, the caring light skin-ship was perfect.
There is also a bit of an error wherein it focuses for a while on Pond courting and successfully getting a girlfriend but then her whole existence vanishes from the story without an explanation.
Overall, this is a good series but it the side couples really do suffer from a lack of screen time. TinCan should have been the main couple as AePete is really not that interesting and seems better suited to being a side couple.
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