Check Out: The Movie (2023)

If you didn't like the series, you'll probably like the movie!

So, basically, this movie took the original Episode 0, the 12 episode series and the final special episode and turned them all into a 2 hour movie.

For people who didn't like the series because Nine & Daonuea took too long to get back together, there was too much drama, it was too chaotic, there was too much back story without enough forward progress, Ep.0 promised spiciness and there was almost none in the original series, the side stories took up too much screen time ... whatever the reason... chances are good that it was either removed or altered slightly in the movie and it is now less messy, better paced and just tells the core story without an excess of drama or side story.

Now, for those who really enjoyed the original series and liked seeing all the back story, the history and super messy drama they most likely will not favor the movie because most of that was removed.

Personally, I really enjoyed both. I liked the series, but I still had a few issues with it, but overall I enjoyed that there was so much going on. I liked how Nine & Daonuea should have met during university and Tee messed it up, but fate chose for them to still come together. I didn't like how long Praew stayed in the picture, she was a great character and I'm glad she had a part, but I think her part should've ended sooner. So, I was happy they did that with the movie. Sure, we don't get the full story behind Tee & Ice before the after credits scene -- but isn't it good enough just to know how things ended for Tee after what he went through with Daonuea? We don't *really* need more than that, but for those who want more then there's the series to watch.

So, overall, I think the movie was a great addition to the Check Out line up. I recommend it to both those who liked the series and those who wanted to like the series and didn't.

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Expectation Let Down

So, I am one of those people that watched episode 0 when it came out...and I was one of the many that was wow'd and expected the series which took forever to be released to live up to expectations I had from watching episode 0...well it was a dismal disappointment, and I am sure the Director and Script Writer, as well as the most of the actors for this project knew they did not do their best work when they put this mess together.

The series, which was 12 episodes that I watched and fast-forwarded through a great chunk of due to horrible acting, and plot holes in the story line so huge you could park a Ford 150 King Cab or a 1970's station wagon in it. The supporting characters: Candy, Boat, etc...weren't even needed, they did nothing to move the story alone. If you wanted a comedy or to see incompetence, the the supporting character will give you what you are looking for.

The movie which was supposed to tie all 12 episodes plus episode 0 together, in a clean, clear and concise manner....FAILED!
There were still plot holes...there was still a pacing issue...there was still the unnecessary need of side characters, which added nothing to the story. I don't really know who to blame for this, the Writers, the Director, the Actors...but there is plenty of blame to go around. They did an excellent job with the soundtrack...the music for all of the releases was fire...that was the only great thing going for the drama and the movie. The expensive set locations was also great...they gave great advertisement to their sponsors, and that the only thing good I can say about this drama and movie.

The actors who portrayed Nine - Chahub and Daonuea - Best (especially Best), has put out other dramas that were really good, therefore I know he is capable of delivering better. I was not charmed by the way he portrayed Daonuea, the character was too whiney for my taste and so unsure of himself. Anyways, I think I've said enough to express my disappointment. I really wished the drama could have a new screenwriter and director who understand what needs to be done to clean up any holes and direct actor on effective execution....it could have been so good.

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Confused.... and a bit dazed

i wasn't sure what to expect (hadn't read other reviews before - which was possibly a good thing....)

This still has it's charm (think that's still down to the the leads and the way it's shot tbf!). So much of the detail is lost and the key plot of "destiny" being missed out completely somewhat overshadows the missing yoyo-ing of emotions or the eccentricities of the series plot lines. As for the plot holes with story continuity errors, the less said about the gaping chasm of the rings ..... the better.
It's worth a watch as it's still a romantic idea just not the romantic ideal and that makes it a poor substitute. But i kinda don't get what the objective was when not re-shooting some of the scenes? Any clues?
As a side note musically, it's still awesome IMO.

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