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There’s something about this couple
This is not the best BL I’ve watched however I can’t seem to get over this couple.The aesthetic of this movie was pleasing, I liked the softer look. I liked how Lu Feng went after who he wanted, homophobes be damned. Xiao Chen was dealt with less favourable cards in life, he wanted to fly under the radar however time and distance would not make Lu Feng give up on him.
Gao Tai Yu was the better actor here, he had a wider range of emotions and was able to convey them.
I got a feeling Xiao Chen’s mother would be the bane of their existence.
Note- I’ve watched Part 2 and that review is a rollercoaster...be forewarned.
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Can you love and hate at the same time?
One of my favorite Toxic BLs, but it's definitely not for everyone! If you are a fan of toxic - still proceed with caution, cuz this one has it all. So read the TW before watching it.I am a fan of toxic and I really liked this BL. This crazy story gave me chills. It’s one of those - toxic, but I can't stop watching - I am obsessed with it series. The acting, story and writing are good. It's about uncontrollable crazy love that that makes you insane and capable of anything. It takes you on rollercoaster ride of - passion, angst, anger, jealousy, love and hate. The characters are well established and so realistic. The chemistry is great. The intimate scenes are very well done, even those noncon ones.
Some don't like the ending, but I liked it. It worked for me!
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Kinda realistic
StoryIt is sadly realistic which is what I think makes it great. It got confusing at times but that might just be me. I recommend ending at the first movie.
Acting/Cast
To be honest I don't really know a lot of the cast but they did a goodish job. I mean I didn't think to myself "WOW WHAT AMAZING ACTING *wipes tear*" but I do think they did a great job.
Music
Wasn't super memorable but at least I am not saying it hurt my ears.
Overall
Do not watch the second movie if you are all for sappy dramas that have a happy ending. This movie however is great.
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Lacked Originality ....
This movie is pretty basic, nothing special.It's part melodrama and part just plain daft. There are some clichés. I usually do not like such things, It's pretty choppy and moves way to fast. I am like barely into the movie before they are already kissing and are in love. It's like you literally blink and it happens so sudden. I wish things would have slowed down some and built up the love and there character. I really don't like the chemistry of the couple, it's so confused and weird what they feel for each other.
This movie lacked a whole lot, of everything, ending was left hanging, not sure if i can sit thorough part 2.
A Major disappointment.
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The story seemed slightly rushed at times but overall was very good. The actors - oh, the actors. Their chemistry had me hooked, they were so freakin' natural, and Nate Huang's visuals especially had me dying (I've also just discovered his Instagram and am dying for the second time). To be perfectly honest, I don't think I've seen a cast this good looking for a while, but that's besides the point.
I didn't pay very close attention to the music, but I loved one of the songs used and I currently have it downloaded. However, I did notice that it managed to set the mood very well. Speaking of the mood, it was also pretty much perfect. The first part captures the free spirit of uni life perfectly, whereas the second part sees the mood get darker as the characters develop into 'hardened' adults. Throughout the whole thing we get to experience a whirlwhind of emotions from the characters: young love, heartbreak, seperation, happpiness.
I'm lazy, so I probably wouldn't watch this movie again, but for anyone who enjoys rewatching, this is for you.
Overall, this is, indeed, one of the best BL productions I've ever watched. The acting wasn't stiff like it usually is in most other dramas, and I enjoyed the changes between the tone being light to somber. I would love to watch the second part but I don't want to tarnish my view of the series as the sequel has bad reviews lol. Nevertheless, I recommend anyone looking to take a break from the usual cutesy high school tone of most BL dramas to watch this. It'll definitely be worth your time.
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i kinda had high hopes going into this bl and its 2am so i was just looking for smth to watch. the first half of the movie when xiao and lu are young was pretty cute even though it moved really fast. but when theyre older and meet again, it sucks. the lack of consent AND THE FACT THAT LU LITERALLY TORTURED XIAO AND ALMOST KILLED HIM IS A MAJOR RED FLAG. even though at the end they explain themselves i still didnt like it. the chemistry was kinda off too, as a gay guy it didnt reallt feel real. idk :)) Was this review helpful to you?
Its an experience!
Ok so i see a lot of bad reviews here....but i have to say i loved the movie...eventhough it wasnt played out very well...it would have been better as a drama...this way they could explain and go deeperain the story.Its a lot of "thug" love....so you do need to be able to watch some abuse. but still you can feel the love between the 2 leads all true the movie.
Every moron can see its not an healthy relationship at the end but its still catches you to keep wachting.
I was really hoping for a part 3, especially cause this is the first chinese BL i actually bothered to watch, that was actually worth watching!!! Eventhough it looks like there will be no part 3....somewhere this ending is still satisfying!!! You know and feel that the love is real, and maybe this was justice served for the abuse...
Have to give it to the awesome eyecandy's!!! Both leads were excellently cast! And definately yammie!!!! I hope to see more of them!!
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Review on “A round trip to love part1”
So when I started watching the show it was good but the video quality is bad so it’s hard to see what’s going on,so around the middle of the movie it better, and at the end it had so much drama so it is good I would and wouldn’t recommend watching if you like drama possessiveness and a heartbreak coupleWas this review helpful to you?
Amazing BL fluck
Honestly.... I just came across this while looking for a good BL drama to watch..... I wish they could make it into a full blown series..... The script is average.... But the screenplay, music and direction is spot on.... Plus both the male leads are super effing hot..... And the chemistry between them is crackling..... As a movie it didn't work for me as the events unfolded too fast leaving me desiring for more...... I want a series...... But other than that it was a nice time pass..... The supporting actors are also nice and easy..... As a series they could add a few more cheesy lines.... It would be a great watch!
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I really reccomend it, it made me understand the characters much better.
If you want to read it, I think you should read it from the start. Since A round trip to love was meant to be a tv series, things are pretty rushed and there are many things that have been cut, so you wouldn't understand things that happen after. (AAA there are many rape mentions in the novel, much more than in the movies.)
Also, the first time I watched it it didn't even have subtitles. For someone like me, who usually doesn't like watching movies, liking a movie without even understanding what is being said is something interesting. Even if I was like "what-did-he-say-WHY-IS-EVERYONE-GASPING-WHAT" the whole time, I still enjoyed it.
Not for everyone, but I def reccomend it.
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A Round Trip to Love (2016)
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