All-time favorites (movies + shows, all genres)

I watched this in theaters, and my God, I was blown away. This was the first Chinese movie I technically ever saw (up until that point, it had just been my parents forcing me to watch historical dramas with them), so perhaps I'm biased, but it was truly such a touching story. There was humor, character growth, and I cried a lot at the end. Although some of the plot must've been fiction compared to the true story, that didn't make the story feel any less authentic.

If you're looking for a good blend of drama, action, and sprinkled bits of comedy, this movie is perfect for you.

I think most people's reactions to this is either love or hate, and for me, it was the former. I was hooked after watching a teaser of the first episode - the situational humor is on point - and I was invested in all of the characters and their storylines. The dialogue, in the end, is what made the entire show - so cleverly written in my opinion and definitely one of my favorite scripts of all time.

I recommend this show to anyone who likes a medium-paced, character-driven plot with a mix of comedy, drama, and romance. Mae Yi for best character!

Man, I didn't know what to expect out of the Romeo-and-Juliet trope in the first five episodes, but this show carried way beyond my expectations. The acting really delivered in crucial moments of tension, and the chemistry was spot on. The vision from the director really came through, and in my opinion, the banter (episode 8! my fave!) was the best part. I love seeing a couple that almost seems more like close friends than lovey-dovey people in a relationship (although both are great!) and the illusion of an "enemies" to lovers trope really sealed the deal. And InkPa! Absolutely to die for, I love them - they need their own series!

Wow, where do I begin? Move to Heaven is the first piece of visual media I've seen that focuses on the process of grieving and moving on from death in such a deeply intimate and thoughtful manner. It's all about honoring the deceased in order to reflect on the past lives that they did live, and in doing so, Geu Roo and Sang Gu learn to deal with their own grief. I also think it's so interesting seeing how different people handle their grief (i.e. Geu Roo, Sang Gu, and all of the different people featured throughout episodes 1-10), and how healing is the end goal of the Move to Heaven trauma cleaning service, and not just cleaning.

As someone who is neurotypical and still quite uneducated regarding what it means to be neurodivergent in a general sense (and in relation to Asperger's), I can't speak to whether the representation of Asperger's in this movie is good or not. I will say though that it's nice to see how Geu Roo's hyperfixation (which is I think the term Na Mu uses, although correct me if I'm wrong) on returning the box of memories no matter what is at first seen as unnecessary by both Na Mu and Sang Gu, but ultimately they both see how Geu Roo's insistence leads to healing for many people who were too stubborn to admit their sadness at first. Geu Roo, Na Mu, and Sang Gu all have different strengths, and it's nice to see how they all learn from each other.