New but lacking
This drama has quite an interesting concept but somethings aren't explained properly. It also leaves you hanging at times.It has definitely got that anime feel to it but you some manga are not able to suck you into their world and this is what this drama did. It wasn't addictive. The main male lead's power wasn't given the importance it should have been given. The aim or goal of the organizations mentioned in the drama isn't made clear. What jellies are actually that answer is still as clear as mud. Are jellies just their greed or are they spirits or regrets?So, ya you can give it a try but it may disappoint you a bit if you are looking for 'blow your mind' action.
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Review of “The school Nurse files”
(Beware that this is just my opinion and the only way for you to truly know how you feel abt this series is to watch it for yourself)STORYLINE:
- Tbh I was honestly intrigued in the beginning. The concept was a little out their and they never rlly explain where her powers come from or how they even started but I was intrigued none the less.
- I simply thought that this was gonna be a funny little supernatural series and I was all here for it. Where it went downhill was trying to jam in some plot out of nowhere into the last 2-3 episodes. It just made everything a jumbled mess and not enjoyable to watch.
ACTING:
- I am familiar with NJK but not so much JYM and thought that I couldn’t rlly feel attached to any of the characters. Sure they had their moments but I didn’t rlly feel a strong attachment to none of them.
MUSIC:
- For me the music was the best in episode 4. It was a very feeling-inducing episode and the music portrayed that nicely; in all the other episodes I watched it just kinda faded away.
REWATCH VALUE:
- Yeah no. I dropped the show on the second to last episode. If I couldn’t even tough it through another hour of this show I’m not gonna rewatch it again.
- 💜
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When you start watching, it definitely makes you wonder what in the world you're watching.
It's something different, something new, and something you'll probably keep watching until the end.
I was so confused watching this! I think that confusing aspect is what made watch every episode though. With every episode I was hoping I'd get a better understanding of what was going on, but that never really happened. There was a little eye opening moment towards the end that I appreciated and wasn't expecting.
Now that I finished the show, I am very curious as to what the writer was thinking when they came up with the story idea.
If you decide to watch The School Nurse Files just know that you're about to watch something unlike anything you've watched before!
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What supernatural stories should be! A hidden gem!
This is the best surprise I had since "It's ok not to be ok", I think even better y many aspects... And, It doen`t make any sense there isn't a Romance tag in this one. There is more romance than in many dramas that were labelled that way (Train is one of those). This one has many amazing points:ORIGINAL STORY
UNIQUE WORLD/LORE/AMBIENT
AMAZING EFFECTS
ACTING QUALITY OVER THE TOP EVEN WITH THE EXTRAS
RELATABLE CHARACTERS
OUTSTANDING FEMALE PROTAGONISM
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
REAL LIFE VALUES
SUPERNATURAL WORLD WITHOUT CLICHÉS
INTEGRATING COLECTIVES NATURALLY
UNEXPECTED PLOT TWISTS
VISUALLY INCREDIBLY INTELLIGENT AND SPECTACULAR COLORS USE
CHARACTERIZATION AND COSTUMES UNUSUALLY NATURAL AND COMPLEX (PEOPLE WITHOUT ANY MAKE UP)
If you pay attention to the bad critiques and the lousy ranking you are going to miss a great piece of art, a trully hidden gem.
And, Nam joo hyuk playing a not sexualiced character for a chance and totally roking it like a boss.
JUST WATCH THE FIRST EMISODE IF IT DOESN`T EXITE YOU A BIT, THIS IS NOT FOR YOU.
MANGA/ANIME LOVERS DON'T SKIP THIS ONE!!
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The school nurse filed explained
The School Nurse files is weird. Like really off the wall weird, one of the strangest things I’ve seen in a while. I saw a lot of people online saying they didn’t like it because it didn’t make sense or they couldn’t understand it. Going into it I expected to see a drama that followed the regular format. There’s not necessarily a set format but there is a certain style to Kdramas and this one doesn’t fit into that box. It could be classified as absurdism, surrealism, or magic realism. Absurdism is defined as “intentionally ridiculous or bizarre behavior or character.” Examples of this can be found in Plays like Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett. As well as books, movies and shows like Catch 22, Bojack Horseman, The Big Lebowski, and Rick and Morty. Absurdism usually focuses on the human tendency to seek meaning and value in a purposeless or chaotic and irrational universe.Surrealism is described as “the principles, ideals, or practice of producing fantastic or incongruous imagery by means of unnatural or irrational juxtapositions and combinations.” Examples of this can be found in the play Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco (in which a small town of people slowly start turning into rhinoceros’s) as well as movies and shows like A ClockWork Orange, Twin Peaks, Beetlejuice, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. It can also be seen in the works of Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo.
Magic realism is explained as “a genre in which realistic narrative and naturalistic technique are combined with surreal elements of dream or fantasy.” Examples of this can be found in the play References To Salvador Dali Make Me Hot” by José Rivera as well as movies and shows like Donnie Darko, Scott Pilgrim vs. The world, Birdman, and Jane The Virgin. Matthew Strecher explains it by saying "what happens when a highly detailed, realistic setting is invaded by something too strange to believe." Magic realism is usually a separate genre from fantasy because in magic realism there’s realistic detail with magic elements included to make a point about reality. While fantasy is sort of separated from reality entirely.
At first I was unable to definitively classify The School Nurse Files under one of the 3 specific genres. After watching the first episode I could see why people were confused. It’s experimental and avant-garde in a way that usually isn’t seen in Kdramas. However after finishing the show I have come to the conclusion that it is surrealism. It’s not absurdism because none of the characters really ever seek meaning, no one asks how or why and they all sort of except their predetermined fate and the strange events that are happening at the school. The only deviation from this Baek Hye-Min, who decides she wants to live past the age of 20. However she never questions what her role is or why it has to be her. It’s not magic realism because the narrative isn’t realistic enough. Obviously there are themes of bullying and same sex love but other than that, every character just accepts the supremely weird circumstances they’re in without question or hesitation. Which isn’t realistic behavior. Not knowing what surrealism is and going into the show not knowing that’s what it’d be, is why it left a strange taste in most viewers mouth.
Some of the structures of a surrealist plot are as follows.
* Deliberate abandonment of clarity, order and rational thought.
* Confusing storylines
* Illogical plot
* Elements of fantasy
* Chaotic universe with in the world of the story
Nothing is ever explained, who the safe and happiness group is, whether they’re related or the enemy of Ilgwang sterilization group. Who they are or where they came from. Who Baek Hye-Min is and where she came from. Why ghost copies of Oh Seung-Gwon where standing around the school. Why “Lucky” and “Ruckus” have an umbilical cord attached to their necks that connect them together. Why they’re attached, and why they’d die if it didn’t become unattached. It sort of made sense that it was connected to the hair at the base of their neck, but why it’s related to their armpit hair isn’t explained, or why whatever it is likes curly hair in the first place. Why does Mackenzie have seemingly more magical power than Ahn Eun-Young. Enough to the point where he put a hex on the boys on the basketball at the wish of Lee Ji-Hyeong, who then later was shown sweating profusely in the nurses office but after that is shown to be perfectly fine, absolving him of any consequences that would’ve proceeded his wish. Why does Hong In-Pyo have such a strange aura, what does it mean and why is it important to the happy and safe group. All these examples and the many more I’m sure I forgot about fall under deliberate abandonment of clarity, confusing storylines, and illogical plot.
The examples of fantasy are much more clear, the jellies, the ghosts, the multiple occasions on which the students became possessed.
The chaotic universe within the world of the story is the obvious one.
It doesn’t make sense because it’s not supposed to. Surrealism in its truest form is meant to feel like a dream. Where nothing is explained and by the end of it you’re left feeling confused. You don’t understand it because you’re not meant to. The School Nurse files was executed perfectly within the genre of surrealism. And the only way to enjoy it is to suspend your disbelief to an almost irrational level.
I loved it, but that’s because I like surrealism. A lot of people think it’s stupid. And their opinions are also valid. It could be said that most people didn’t like The School Nurse Files because they simply don’t like surrealism.
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Underdeveloped Concept
This show could've used some thought put into fleshing out the characters and plot. As it was, it seemed the only focus was the CGI, which was ok.Eun Young is a modern day shaman dealing with jelly creature embodiment of energies and spirits rather than the ghoulish, ghostly spirits we are used to with the otherworld. Her weaponries are a mixture of the old talismans and herbs and the new lightsabers and pellet guns. She meets a helper char, In Pyo, who is pivotal to the situation she's found herself in and is able to recharge her energies in her otherworldly line of work. The series mentions other kinds of non-human beings who help or hamper her work and alludes to an old power struggle between two organisations for a potent power source the school is built on. The setup is tight and neat and only needs fleshing out to develop into its own however, the fleshing out falls short of considered effort. The rules Eun Young's world lives by isn't explained as much to the viewer as it is just told. There are no avenues to "power up" or "knowledge up" besides her rudimentary knowledge so that when she meets MacKenzie, a threat, you get the sense that she is fighting way above her weight class and she is way out of her league. This is unsettling because she's the protagonist we rely on to navigate through and understand this world. We're left with too many questions that distract from being able to be immersed in this world so it creates a barrier for emotional investment.
The characters too do not help as Eun Young is too odd and rude to empathise with. She is abrupt to In Pyo even though she needs him and treats him at arm's length but claims they're in a relationship. Her behaviours are too unreliable with a guy who's just trying to help out and is genuinely interested in her world and her life. I especially disliked it when she orders him not to touch anyone else but her when she hears about Ga Young in his life. If the gender were reversed and she's the guy ordering him, a girl, this behaviour would be considered controlling. Because she was an unlikeable character and takes up so much of screentime it made it hard to invest in this show, especially given the lack of worldbuilding explanation, as mentioned above. I pretty much just watched for In Pyo's brief appearances here and there but didn't invest in wanting a positive outcome either way, mostly because it's hard to tell what would be considered a positive outcome.
The music and incoherent ways in which ppl behave and interact with each other kinda positioned this show as a western arthouse film wannabe. Those kinds of shows are annoyingly pretentious to watch and this show was that too. If they'd focus on developing either the storyline or characters, or both, School Nurse Files would've been memorable. As it is, it's worth a look when you have some time to kill for weirdness, since it's just a short 6 episodes, but not something that'll leave a mark on your psyche as some other thoughtful mystical-like productions might.
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Weird in all the right ways
When I initally saw that The School Nurse Files was only rated 7.2 I was shocked. It is so good and so weird. It is probably the most bizzare thing I have ever watched, but in a good way. It is quirky, weird, and different. The pacing is different, and overall watching it feels different than any other show. Almost like watching a movie. When I read the reviews I can now see why some people are not big fans of it, not everyone loves the quirky, weird, almost unsettling feel it can have, but the 7.2 still surprises me. It really feels very uncanny-valley, but in a great way. If you are into anything odd, it is so worth a watch. Since watching I have struggled to find something that has the same weird, unexplainable vibe that this drama has. It is one of my all time favorites, and im honestly not entirly sure why. I know a lot of people found it slow or boring, but the pace and subtle details are some of the best things about it. I have rewatched it multiple times and notice something new each time. Still not sure what the ducks are though... All of the characters in this show are a little bit off. The best way I can describe it is if they were on a planet just like earth, but not earth. Like they are just a little different in their mannerisms. They dont seem 100% human. On top of the weird factor, I loved the cinematography and the graphis in it. Lots of the jellies were so beautiful or creepy, some of them being both. The only thing I would change would be the amount of episodes. I really think they could have added more in and extended the series. The end is kindof rushed in my opinion. I doubt there will be a season 2, but I really hope I'm wrong.Was this review helpful to you?
~All the characters are super strange and bizarre especially the lead role played by Jung Yumi who is an oddball of a nurse wielding a lightsaber sword. Nam Joo Hyuk plays the role of a serious teacher really well too.
~The animation and effects are superb. The jellies may seem cute but creepy at the same time
~The series is based on a fantasy realm but the characters feel super real. Nothing fancy or gimmicky. Just real people, problematic acne prone students and plain jane looking teachers.
~As much as I enjoyed the experience, I do think the execution of the drama without any explanation of the plot or why certain random things were being done, was a drawback. Leaving the drama open to interpretation is fine but with a plot as weird as this, a little guide would have been nice.
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This drama was just... wow! It was an enjoyable watch with an unique storyline and fast pace so I basically binge watched all the six episodes in two days in-between my school work and online lessons. The characters were easy to like and each of them were interesting in their own way. I especially liked Hye Min and I was very surprised when she got together with the other female student Radi! It was nice that there was the lesbian relationship mentioned.
The CGI of jellies was also very nice and realistic looking.
I'm honestly hoping for a second season since this one left too many unanswered questions, especially with the stolen pillows, the geese, the floating whale, and Radi's ghost seeing mum.
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I never even put this drama on my watchlist, but I wanted to watch something that I could finish in just one day, so I decided to give this a try. The storyline was odd, it was unique, it wasn’t that great but it wasn’t bad at all. The CGI effects were superb, how they portrayed the monsters and the sparkles and all the jellies wowed me. However, there are some parts of the story that was still left unanswered until the end, like what about Mackenzie, the female teacher, Mr. Hong’s childhood friend, or Eun Young’s “stepmom”? The ending was rather fast and unclear, but it’s not bad.
The acting was great, Jung Yu Mi and Nam Joo Hyuk did a really great job and the students were also awesome! The music, was also very great for me, there are soft piano tunes of “7 Princess - Love Song” which was my favorite!
To be honest, this drama isn’t really that good for me. It took 5 whole episodes for me to get hooked on finally. I loved Episode 5, it was really heartwarming and sweet, but the ending disappointed me again. Overall, a 7/10 ⭐️
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Its okay, not too interesting
This might just be me but after episode 5 I lost track of the storyline. It did not make sense to me anymore. I do love the concept but it just feels like the storyline could have been better. Where did I get lost, episode 6. It made no sense to me whatsoever, the ending was confusing and I do not know what to make of it. I'm not even kidding, I am talking about the last few minutes of the 6th episode like I was completely lost and even know I still can't wrap my head around exactly what happened and why all of a sudden everything is normal.Overall is a good drama to watch, is only six episodes long so it does not take much time to finish. I strayed away for a bit because I started watching something else but that's beside the point.
The actors were great, I loved the chemistry between the teacher and the nurse although it did not lead to anything (cries) but that's okay, I can't get everything I ask for.
If you are looking for something short to watch this is definitely worth it
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Absurdly fascinating
This is guaranteed not to be everyone's cup of tea—or alien goo. It's Ghostbusters meets a high school drama written by Jodorowsky. Menacing sinkholes, dark hallways, mysterious artefacts with bubbling substances, it has it all and then some.I love the lead. She's like the Willy Wonka of ectoplasm and the teenage cast around her is great. The episode plots are silly and the rabbit holes are endless. I could totally have gone for another season of this bizarre little gem.
You don't have to understand it. Just revel in its insanity.
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