If your new to gay or bl genre, this will set your benchmark pretty high.
I have Swiss cheese for a brain hence I have the gaps and memory issues. I started watching it and every now and then I’d recall having seen it that particular scene. Not that the film isn’t memorable or good! I do recall though having the same thoughts about it and that I enjoyed it. The first and second time I watched it. Definitely not something I’d say was a waste of time.Considering I found it on GagaOOLala, was pleasantly surprised it wasn’t one of those that bordered on porn. I’m no prude. I think the naked body is beautiful and sex is fun and even better with a sprinkling of … i digress. This film was very tastefully done. Lots of tenderness between the lovers considering the line of work involved. I wish it for everyone discovering/finding their new lover.
I’d say it is underrated. I’d borrow Goldilocks words and say about the movie that “It’s just right. “. Nothing heavy or toxic. good for those days when you just want to escape life. Short/long enough to unwind from a busy day. No dragging scenes. Not one you could complain about short/aborted sexy times or goldfish kisses with wide open blinks eyes. Just enough build up to get you to love or hate the characters. LEFT ME FEELING GOOD ENOUGH TO SPEND TIME TO WRITE A REVIEW ABOUT IT.
There should be more movies/series like this. JUST RIGHT!
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Must Watch!
Wrote this as a comment but figured it could work as a review!Just finished Long Time No See and it is most definitely worth the watch!! I kinda wish it was longer, but for the time they had it was paced well in my opinion. The story was a refreshing change from the college love stories we usually see. The relationship between Gitae and Chisoo was also a rather healthy one despite their circumstances. The contrast between their family lives was also a great point in the film and Gitae's sister was an amazing character addition to the story. I think my favorite part of it was the way Gitae and Chisoo's moments of tenderness contrast against the rather dark subject matter that the film deals with. Those moments were done so beautifully. They feel like lights at the end of a tunnel, moments of love and clarity that they're both searching for. It especially highlights what Chisoo is longing for- just someone to love and fully be able to trust. Beautiful body of work! Everyone involved did a wonderful job! 10/10
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STORY - As I said - it was good. Engaging, entertaining - funny in places and also had it's more sad moments.
ACTING/CAST - VERY good; they really made you care for the two main characters. The more peripheral cast were a little more sketchy - mainly the actors playing the bad guys who were just lacking moustaches that could be twirled. But the actress playing the sister was very good too. Overall the two main leads were completely believable to the point if you saw them in the street then you'd not be surprised if they were holding hands. That kind of believability is rare in BL/gay dramas.
MUSIC - Sadly this is where it was let down - the music wasn't great. A lot of it was the type you'd expect to hear in lifts (aka elevators) and the rest was just utterly schmaltzy and forgettable.
REWATCH VALUE - Actually pretty high because it was well acted and a good story. I would certainly watch it again.
OVERALL - so overall for me I gave it a 10/10 - it deserved it. Sure the peripheral cast were a little OTT in the acting and the music was bad, but the story and the acting by the lead couple was brilliant and on point. The run up to the ending is NOT what you think either, so don't worry.
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STORY:
If you haven’t gotten the idea yet, I love the plot so much. Yes, it might not be new but definitely one of the firsts in BL dramas. I would say this is *the* drama readers of mob fanfiction are probably waiting for. The only thing I’m sad about is how short the drama is. I would love to watch more, and this is from someone who dislikes dramas with too many episodes. And because of the shortness, some parts were a bit rushed and unexplained - like how they *really* fell in love and how they were found out, for example.
ACTING:
Now this is one thing I love in this drama. The actors were good. Really good. Unlike some BL dramas out there (albeit low budget and bad plots with too many loopholes), they acted their characters out well and those raw emotions could be felt throughout. Especially the actors for Chisoo and Gitae, I love how they had chemistry and their interactions did not look awkward at all. It was natural and enjoyable. They really brought their characters to life. I applaud the other cast too, their fighting scenes were realistic and I loved every moment of it. This is one cast with great acting.
MUSIC:
I would say if you’re paying so much attention to the music, you’re not focusing on the story itself. To me the music was fine, but I was focused more on the plot than it. Some scenes could have better music to increase the suspense/emotions though.
REWATCH VALUE:
I’ll definitely rewatch this. I can’t get enough of it. My favourite genre plus men in love, and adorable Seung Ho.
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Great drama. I like the plot very much. Great story and main couple. The acting was great. I hope that the main heroes will play in many dramas.
The main couple was really sweet. I was afraid that the ending may be sad, but fortunately it ended well. There was nothing missing.I will gladly come back to the drama again. Fortunately, the episodes were not long and did not stretch. It was nice to watch, there were no vulgar scenes. I am happy to recommend to anyone who likes this attention and does not mind the thread of a homosexual couple. Good job, really.
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The chemistry between the whole cast was amazing. Not only the romance felt real, but all the interactions between the rest of the characters were realistic and well portrayed.
It's a well written story about love, finding self worth, emotional manipulation and overcoming a trauma. I'm extremely glad I did not read the synopsis, so when it was relieved, Gi Tae is also a gang member, I was honestly surprised and did not see that coming. With the innocent and pure aura Yeon Seung Ho gives off, I could not even imagine him working in such a profession.
With a plot like that, it's easy to make it seem cheap or over the top and way too dramatic than necessary, yet here, it was executed perfectly. I never felt that the situation the main characters are in is ridiculous and unrealistic. Because the whole story was kept local, with a small cast of the characters, it seemed simply believable.
Overall, I am quite surprised I enjoyed the dramas as much as I did. The acting of emotional scenes from both main actors were done in an outstanding way and I could feel the angst oozing from my screen.
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Short ...
This drama was literally an hour long, the episodes are all 5 and they are short ones, so this is one of those you can sit while scrolling through your phone, there is not much to this drama.Onto the plot. I really didn't see Wild Dog being an undercover hitman trying to take out Flying Dagger. I think that was the moment, it is an mature drama, which is nice, and the basis is to do with some mafia gang wanting to kill each other off, and these two get stuck and fall in love between them. I did like the fact that flying dagger did not ending hating wild dog when he found that approach came with a hidden agenda.
The cinematography I found a bit dark in some parts of the drama, but overall it was ok.
Overall: It is not one of the best like I said you can watch this while scrolling or looking for something else to watch, as there is really nothing to this drama.
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WATCH IT!! Also, SPOILERS
Incredible. When i first saw this title and read the description, i was kind of hesitant but nevertheless i watched it. I dont regret it at all. Its way too underrated, but so worth it. If you like action dramas (especially BLs), watch it. Seriously. It deserves more recognition. The way they didnt know who each other was at the beginning was funny af. They met randomly and one was actually the other ones biggest fan. Adorable. But also the fact that the fan was secretly an assassin just like him. The ending was sad but oh well it is a drama. Just do yourself a favor and watch it!!Was this review helpful to you?
i literally cried when it ended
This is literally so good and the acting is really good. If your into crime related bls like me this 100% for you. It balances a healthy relationship and a life of crime at the same time. My favorite person is the older sister she is really funny and i may or may not have an itsy bitsy crush on her. I love this movie sm. Literally it's just so good and its really worth the watch and the music always matches the scene.. its really short tho so at some points it will feel rushed but overall the pacing is good and its not too confusing once you get the jist of everything.Was this review helpful to you?
Turning low budget into good-quality production
For a short BL drama in the late 2010s, this is absolutely a good one with a nice portrayal of gay individuals who happened to be part of an infamous gang. The main characters have strong chemistry and their acting is top-notch. Despite having been easily detected that the production has a low budget, they made every part of it to be worth it and presented such a good quality of storytelling.I thought that the ending may give us a tragedy but I am happy that they can survive ad start a new life outside the brutal world of gangs. Yet, I feel like it is more of an open-ending one since I can visualize that the gang may take their revenge on the couple. Anyways, this is good for a short K-BL; not too strong but not too bad as well, just average.
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Interesting ideia, execution could be better
I really liked the ideia of mafia and the secrets around it. The plot was really good, but the way some parts of the narrative were delivered made me annoyed. While you are trying to connect with the story, some dialogues are delivered in the most akward way possible and are very expositive. I mean, it dosen't feel natural and it pulled me out of the story.Even tho, it has problems, the acting and plot compensate, at least, in my point of view. I saw truth in the characters and felt the effort of the actors. Also, the production was nice and well thought. The way they filme each scene showed that they cared about the series/film.
Overall, It has flaws, but I believe it's worth to watch, because of the incredible acting and interesting plot.
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