This drama started off pretty well. It kept me hooked for the first 10 episodes. After a while though I found myself skipping parts through out the episode because it just seemed pointless and was just dragging out.
The ending. Oh geez the ending. It definitely wasn't..how I thought it would end. I mean, if you read the plot you can pretty much predict what will happen but I feel like they should've used more episode to explain the story towards the end. That may sound confusing but if you watch it, it'll make more scene (i dont want to spoil the ending)
I loved the cast though. Gui Gui & George's acting was spot on. Their chemistry was perfect. The supporting cast was perfect too. The parents, friends, other love interests, i loved them all.
I would recommend this drama to others but I honestly give them my opinion on it. I wouldn't watch this again though
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sadly, Summer Fever never quite found it's rhythm.
it starts slow and pretty much stays that way.the tension never quite feels urgent to the viewer. at 30 episodes there is alot going on that you are supposed to care about that you just don't. the plot also takes several abrupt turns that are more annoying than exciting or intriguing. it has it's moments but over all it never got me going.
the cast are all fine and funny, George Hu being a delight to watch. he isnt just pretty on screen he is one of the most natural, comfortable actors i've seen in asian drama. it's not at all unusual for an actor to be good at the big emotions like sorrow and joy. But for some reason often when an actor is just supposed to be sitting there, portraying those little conversations we all have every day or even just laughing with friends, it seems very forced. not so with George Hu.
which is what made the end soooooo awful. the end of the show is just horrible and the motivations behind people's actions are murky nonsense. A Kuan's reaction is spot on but some of the dialouge and imagery is so ridiculous as to render his response to events comical. it's sad because he delivers such a believable performance over all.
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When I saw the first chapter, I immediately thought of the drama In a good way, and I was going to fill the void that this leave. Also because one of the actors plays a similar character in both series. Lego Li does not appear, but instead there George Hu, who is also cute!It is a human drama, and family, youth, but mostly it is a trip to Kinmen. In fact throughout the drama almost nothing happens, or at least nothing relevant to the end. That makes it a little slow, because it is a drama to observe and accompany characters in a summer of their lives. Keep in mind that the central argument only runs until the end, and that may be bored along the drama, so I have to like this style of simple and enjoyable drama. Visually it is very beautiful. I recommend watching DramaFever version that has very good quality.
What I did not like: The behavior of Li Jing in the middle of the story, spoil the good vibes in the last days, and that makes me very angry. Also the character of Ah Kuan seems to suffer from a bad karma, he suffers too many misfortunes, at the end they see his stupid face. Makes me sad.
The end (spoiler): he was known! but anyway it's what you expect during all drama, see the last moments!! At this point the decision of the girl seems very questionable, but also think it's admirable. In the last chapters I had with a lump in my throat ... gave me very sad! but overall I liked it! the problem is in the last 10 minutes! It is impossible for me to accept the other twin, after having been familiar with Xiao Ting during the first 25 chapters. For me here they have ruined.
Cast: All actors are well into their characters, and the couple is adorable!
Music: The ost I do not particularly like, but has a song especially meaningful. A more music plays an important role in the drama!
I think the drama is far superior to the movie on which it is based, because it is more extended and with many more details.
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