great watch
Nice Heart-Warming show. Love lead Mark Chao and Angelbaby are both great in this show. Good storyline, easy to connect to pain and all. Most of all I love the story connections that were made at the end. Another touching moment was Shiqiao mother's love and her desire to create good memories for her daughter in a controlled environment. I loved that Shiqiao played along and enjoyed the life they set up for her. She truly lived, the story line was sad for both mark and angelababy. Great watch for a Sunday evening.Was this review helpful to you?
It’s passable
First Time is a nice enough movie but not particularly a favourite.Why ?
Firstly - it was a bit of a strenuous watch for me and consisted of an unforgivable start . It was slow and not in a luxuriant way but rather in a lack of ingenuity way . However, I did appreciate the nuance of the story and it did actually pick up at the 40 min mark to the point where I actually wanted to see how it ended . Big points for that but there was really no huge treat to reward those other 40 mins that I can’t let pass.
As for the acting - it was actually good but not memorable . I did not have an aftertaste of them at all but this is because of the storytelling. It’s not their fault . Both are highly popular and acclaimed actors and it shows as they were able to give some fire to this unlit bonfire .
The music was actually in no way memorable nor heightening . There was the guitar piece and that was supposed to be poignant but it all fell flat and that’s the storytelling’s fault . Shame.
Rewatch value is particularly non existent. I cannot possibly go through that 40 mins for sentiment so nah .
As for the overall - it was a passable movie . Not too good but also not that bad . In all honesty the hype surrounding this movie and its lauding reviews is the actors charm . So - if you like these actors (as most people on MDL do ) then go for it . As for me - it was okay albeit not great .
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Angelababy grows onto ones heart with her innocent looks and with a happy face despite having a medical condition. she condition lives under her mother supervision avoid dismay but wants to live a lively life.
Mark chao as gong nian elicits to the audience with amazing portrayal of guy who charms the leading lady. The way he surprises with the emotional twist.
The chemistry between the leads is amazing and music is pretty good and well blended. the Ballet performance was excellent and emotional.
Its not just the story of two lovers but also about a mother who is concerned for her daughters declining health. She makes sure she gets everything in the short duration of her life.
The ending is touching but leaves one stunned simultaneously.
i wont rewatch this as i dont really like melodrama. I enjoyed it FIRST TIME, but it wont be the same second time.
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From the synopsis, somehow I already know that this movie will be a sad movie. At first I think that this is the sweet movie. A little bit sad, but still sweet. At least for the 'side A'. When the movie turn to 'side B', the plot start to twisted and the sour side comes out. I started to think, is it better to just imagine think and be happy, or to experience it even if it's just a big fat lie? But I'm very happy because this movie gradually reveal the secrets and the backgrounds little by little. I often said, "Oooh! I see!" when I saw one more secret reveal. I'm also happy that I can clearly see the growth of Gong Ning's feeling and attitude towards Shi Qiao.
For the plot itself, it's really my cup of tea because there's a plot twist and a lot of shady secrets and backgrounds that'll be peel off one by one, little by little. The casts plays great, especially Song Shi Qiao, her expressions are priceless.
P.S. : you must watch until the very last second!
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