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Were people paid to promote this?
There is no story really to be honest. A grandpa who doesn't look like it falls for a high school girl but Twilight did it better. Perhaps because Pattinson. The casting here was questionable to say the least (apart from the side characters). Episode 1+2 were actually pretty good but then...boredom.1. There is no chemistry between the leads (FULL STOP). Not to mention the cringy interaction between the overly childish behavior from the FL and the overly fatherly and awkward male lead. The age gap would not have been a problem had there been better acting involved. Actually the FL's approach to her character reminded me of the FL from When I Fly Towards You, only there the chemistry between the leads was 200% solid and the FL's acting spot on. Why this casting here? Did the director order this approach? Just awkward.
2. The bromance works, the side characters and their stories actually succeed in being more interesting than the main story.
3. I am angry because series that deserve first place got overshadowed on dramalist by this mediocre work. And it's not the works fault, they did their best, it's the reviewers fault who are not even trying to be more objective.
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I really love this movie......
The plot, the actor, even music in the song....
It is really good
The story will make you laugh and make you cry. Not only is the love story epic, but so is the bromance between Goblin and Reaper. I've found that I'm quite fond of this fantasy genre and this has been done so well. I have hardly any criticisms of this show at all because even the flaws faded into nothing noticeable for me. It's sweet, funny, romantic, sad, tragic, beautiful...
The music was perfect and perfectly lovely. I don't always pay much attention to the music, but this show utilized it so well and chose the perfect songs.
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I gave this drama another chance, and I still think it's overrated
I originally dropped this drama because the plot started to get slow and repetitive, but I decided to give it another try.The premise about the curse and immortality was interesting. Unfortunately, up to about episode seven there wasn't much of a plot. The Goblin was an ancient being with centuries of life experience, but he acted pretty silly quite a lot. The Grim Reaper wasn't much better with his obsession about business cards. These characters should've been portrayed as more mysterious and dangerous. Instead, they often acted like dorks.
The pacing was inconsistent. The plot tended to drag with prolonged angsty moments of reminiscing, crying, and filler scenes. Then, the story would suddenly pick up. The show should've been done in 12 episodes if all the filler was taken out. The last few episodes were unnecessary. Since the villain was already defeated and the sword taken out, there was no longer a conflict that needed to be resolved so the story should've ended there.
The romance was also kind of underwhelming. ML and FL acted more like a niece and an uncle. This was probably because the girl was barely an adult and still in high school. Only after the story went forward nine years did we see adult romantic chemistry with kissing, hugging, and acting like a couple.
The villain and the final resolution was a bit anti-climactic. The flashbacks made him look more dangerous than he actually was, even though he looked pretty darn creepy. He appeared in the present timeline for just a few episodes with nefarious intentions to kill everyone, but didn't do much except threaten some people. Then FL pulled the sword out, ML killed the villain and disappeared. The end. I really expected there to either be a plot twist, a battle, tension, more struggle to defeat the final boss.
The one thing the show excelled at was acting. Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun and everyone else delivered really good performances. No complaints there.
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Good acting
I like to watch this drama because have a nice OST🥰. Have a good story line and good character. Saya sangat minat akan pelakon lelaki di dalam cerita ini. Sangat baik untuk ditonton bersama keluarga. Cerita ini sangat menyentuh hati dan membuat saya banyak menangis. cerita ini juga mengajar saya untuk memahami seseorang itu dengan lebih dalam dan baik. jangan mensia-siakan orang yang sayang terhadap kita. harus fokus kepada masa depan. jangan teringatkan masa lalu, nanti akan membuat kita sakit. senyum sentiasa walaupun banyak cabaran yang harus dihadapiWas this review helpful to you?
Beautiful story, acting and OST - ignore age gap concern - prepare to be in your feels.
I hesitated to watch due to research ahead and age gap ppl complained about, but SO glad I watched. 12/10, such a beautiful show.Truly amazing combination of character and relationship development, with strong respect and plot dev around age gap for ML/FL (I mean, age gaps portrayed like this are prominent in fantasy).
Beautiful cinematography and jaw-dropping OST (soundtrack). The depth of how love / care for another / fate / destiny is portrayed in this made me dehydrate from shedding so many tears by simply being SO touched by this show. 10 year anniversary soon and I can’t believe I just watched this for the 1st time. Will rewatch, which is rare for me.
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hi
very interesting story for me.all the actors are great. the actress really lives her role in this drama. plus i am a fan of lee dong wook. that's why i watch this drama.haha.
very interesting story for me.
all the actors are great. the actress really lives her role in this drama. plus i am a fan of lee dong wook. that's why i watch this drama.haha
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𝙸'𝚟𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚝𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚍𝚛𝚊𝚖𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚜. 𝙰𝚗𝚍 𝙸 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚗𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚐𝚎𝚝 𝚋𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚍; 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚍𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚕𝚘𝚙𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝, 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚟𝚒𝚋𝚎, 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚊𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚜, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚒𝚖𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚢, 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚢𝚘𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝. 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚖𝚢 𝚜𝚊𝚏𝚎 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚜𝚘.Was this review helpful to you?
Best drama ever
I Love love love Goblin. The visuals, the music, the clothes. But the best part is the bromance between Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook. They are hilarious. The comic relief balances the tragedy in the storyline really well. And when the two of them work together, they are like the angels of death. It was all so good. I’ve watched this drama multiple times. Some will say that the age difference between the main lead characters is a little on the creepy side (even though the actors are closer in age) so I suppose that’s the only negative criticism. Don’t let that stop you from watching it!Was this review helpful to you?
"sad-love"
"Goblin" (2016), also known as "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God," is a South Korean television series that has garnered significant attention for its unique blend of fantasy, romance, and drama. The series stars Gong Yoo as Kim Shin, an immortal goblin, and Kim Go-eun as Ji Eun-tak, a high school student destined to be his bride.The narrative intricately weaves themes of love, fate, and redemption, presenting a "sad-love" story that oscillates between moments of humor and profound sadness. Episodes 1 through 15 offer a rollercoaster of emotions, balancing lighthearted interactions with deeper, melancholic undertones. The 16th episode culminates in a poignant and tragic climax, leading to an ending that, while not entirely joyful, provides a sense of closure and leaves viewers with lingering questions.
Gong Yoo's portrayal of Kim Shin has been widely acclaimed, adding to his repertoire of notable performances in works like "Train to Busan" and "Squid Game." The series has been praised for its compelling storytelling and character development. However, it has also faced criticism for certain aspects, such as perceived gender stereotyping and overt product placement.
In summary, "Goblin" offers a richly layered narrative that delves into the complexities of love and destiny, supported by strong performances from its cast. While it may leave some questions unanswered, its emotional depth and storytelling have resonated with a broad audience.
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Want to cry like a newborn? Just watch it!
I watched it in 2017 when it came out. The only drama that I have rewatched more than 2 times! I watched it 3 times. It's always refreshing, funny, heart wrenching, romantic, good feeling, every emotion you can think of. Kim Go Eun deserves the fame from this drama set, all the cast did incredibly well! Loved it and I am sure you will too! I got a few non drama lovers enjoy this series!Was this review helpful to you?
I NOW BELIEVE IN SECOND CHANCES
The first time i watched Goblin, i didn't really enjoy or understand the hypei thought people were exaggerating, i thought it was boring, infact i remember dropping at E8 amd then later grudgingly completing it
i saw an edit of Goblin recently and the OST sent chills down my spine
then i wondered why i didn't really enjoy it, so I decided to rewatch
from the moment I started the first episode i couldn't look away
i felt like this magnetic force kept me glued to the screen
all the other dramas i was watching felt like bland cardboard
i literally couldn't look away till the last episode
i believe this is one of the greatest dramas ever made, believe me there's nothing like it
I've adjusted my rating to 10 and i don't even think it's enough
it's like Crack, you want to inject it in your veins, you'll look for this magical feeling in so many other dramas but you'll never find it
I'm convinced that i have to rewatch so many dramas that i hated or was indifferent to in the past
because this was such a gem, such a masterpiece
p. s. the final minutes of episode 2 is one of the greatest scenes ever made. OSTs, aura, everything 10/10
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