Log 2024 [With Notes]

(YouTube_GMMTV)        Avg Dur:    60 min       Total Duration:  11 hrs 

Notes:   As always loved the Thai humor & sound effects.  Wasn't a fan of leads at first, but ML grew on me, FL never did.  His love stare at FL very heart fluttering.  Actress who played Charm (Mutiple Personality Disorder Actress) & Actor that played GD (drummer) were super good.  FL's parents made me livid w/their neediness for FL...get your own dam house!  Lots of music which was okay.  Voices were nothing special.

Ending - ML sleeps w/ FL to give her back her luck & disappears.  FL chases him down & they reconnect.  

American version:  "Just My Luck" 2006 film 

(Netflix)        Avg Dur:    54 min       Total Duration:  7 hrs 12 min

Notes:   Watched because Choi Woo Shik.  He plus other actors were very good, but plot or lack thereof turned me off.  Wished for focus to be on ML's ability to escape murders/ good luck.  2 brief sex act scenes - 1 w/ ML (totally useless) & 1 w/2 support characters.  Couldn't tell if it was rape scene as a flask back or her new sketchy boyfriend.  A brief shower scene w/ML's bust portion surprised me as to how fit he must be.

Ending - Teaser - ML returns from hiding abroad & a murder of someone bad is broadcast on TV, so we are left wondering if ML is back in action.  Detective did not turn ML in.  

(Netflix)        Avg Dur:    58 min       Total Duration:  7 hrs 44 min

Notes:   Loved the time period & the acting/characters.  ML spineless, but very empathetic so hard to hate him.  Many sex scenes tastefully done & w/purpose.  ML's wife's lover seemed a bit too old for her.  Many messages of tolerance of a diverse social culture makes for a better society.

Ending - ML reveals he is Dr Climax, Tien fired from paper, ML's wife & lover both pregnant.  No concrete scenes that show ML as father of either so left open for second season?  In the last minutes - wife is in front of Abortion clinic & Linda meets Khomson.

(Netflix)        Total Duration:   2 hrs 11 min

Notes:   Still not a fan of ML actor. Kinda hoping for a twisted relationship w/humor between ML's fake sister & the villain's underling.  Disliked old guy villain sexually abusing girl in wheelchair.

Ending - Villian tosses bomb so his underling shot him dead.  Villian killed girl's parents to scare her not to talk about prostitution ring.  Girl gives note to ML saying she was a runaway & never blamed ML for her paralyzed legs.  

(Netflix)        Total Duration:   2 hrs 3 min

Notes:   Not a fan of ML actor.  A lot of fighting scenes.  Good balance of characters so could see them not just as actors.  Some humor that I didn't find funny.

Ending - Girl saved by ML & his partner.  Hood killed by ML's boss.  Coupe Et Tas guy killed by prison guy.  Prison guy killed by his senior/friend in organization. ML killed no one as per his 1 year agreement.

(Netflix)        Total Duration:   1 hrs 42 min

Notes:   {English dubbed}  ML acting super good.  CGI & story on par w/American standards.  Fav part was the ending where ML's partner's sister is cleaning ML's apt & chasing him around w/a cosplay hammer calling him a perv.  ML has a great body.

Ending - Union member's daughter safe, new partnership formed to continue XYZ message board requests. Union boss not caught (helicopter leaves) Potential for sequel since it's a case base plot.

(Netflix)        Total Duration:   2 hrs 7 min

Notes:   Costumes really good looking.  CGI a bit iffy.  Cinematography beautiful.  Kinda gorey.  Liked white wolf.  A few too many characters w/no back stories & a moderate amount of puffering.  FL's blue eyes entrancing.  ML's eyes a bit scary.  Sequel coming in drama form.

Ending - 7th division's camp on fire.  Tribe girl, convict & ML eating together in tent like shelter.

Do Me When You Come Home

(De-FanSubs)       Avg Dur:    30 min       Total Duration:   5 hrs 

Notes:  Some spicy scenes, but ML did not appeal to me.  Funny the cartoon drawing of him did.  Kisses were full of munching that looked like fake acting.  Liked the FL character except when her selfishness left ML feeling lonely.  Liked the surprise that ML read her manga prior, that is why he helped her to begin with.  FL actress did great job w/workaholic emotions. Not sure if dream sequences were FL actress?  Icky feeling during FL & older cafe owner dream sequence.

Ending - FL & her ex call it quits for good.  FL & ML work together to finish manga.

(Viki)        Total Duration:   1 hrs 15 min

Notes:   Strong bond between lead characters not felt.  Emotions of characters wasn't felt.  CGI was pretty good.  Loved the fabric hitting the drums.  

Ending - Evil mermaid leader defeated/killed.  Since her underling linked she died in ML's arms/embers flew off. Super surprise...ML's assistant had 2nd piece of flute, most like a fish descendant?...not ML?

(Viki)        Avg Dur:    25 min       Total Duration:  2 hrs 30 min

Notes:   Kinda boring & definitely irritating.  ML treated FL like crap & she was still into him.  Why?  He keeps running to emotionally damaged girl, says mean things to FL & constantly tells FL he doesn't like her.  FL dates a rival briefly, but her heart is never in it. UGHHH.  If only rival looked more manly/less feminine. Obsessed student likes teacher so kisses him w/no regard to his future.

Ending - FL bumps into ML @ the spot they met in same rain scenario.  Cold personality female classmate falls for the corky classmate & immature girl classmate has band guy ask her out.

(Viki)        Avg Dur:    25 min       Total Duration:  3 hrs 20 min

Notes:   ML's acting / story didn't show his change in personality very well.  Disliked FL actress.

(Amazon Prime)        Total Duration:   1 hrs 40 min

Notes:   Lots of annoying ads.  Should have watched on Viki.com.  Not a fan of FL at all.  Liked all other actors.  Grandpa & safety vest scenes not a surprise but leader change & ML creating trip were.  A few cute humor moments, but not hilarious.  

Ending - Plane lands in Hawaii, bad guys taped to seats.  Grandpa tossed out of plane w/ teddy bear bomb.

(Viki)        Avg Dur:    11 min       Total Duration:  1 hrs 50 min

Notes:   Nothing to make it stand out.  ML2 seemed gay.  If this is a love triangle, I'm Santa.  FL never into ML2 & his interest in FL luke warm at best.  ML a red flag guy.  3 kissing scenes 1 w/ ML2 - pressed lips, 2 w/ ML - lots of munching.  Bad girl acting good - bacause I totally hated her.  ML's have faces that may become famous?

Ending - FL chooses ML & forgives BF for stabbing her in the back.  Ex friend lost her manger & dropped out of college.

(Viki)        Avg Dur:    2 hrs 15 min       Total Duration:  36 hrs 

Notes:   Series & episodes too long.  AI Engineer (trust issues) & Obsessed guy (yelling @ sister) gave me red flags.  Pilot ended up being an egotist.  Great bunch of females.  Liked all of them except producer.  1 guy looked like Gong Yoo a lot.  The theme song really grew on me.  Loved the episode where siblings sang together.

Brother/Sister:  [1] Cellist & AI Engineer  [2] Consultant & Accountant  [3] Nutionist & Model  [4] Sister & Pilot  [5] Producer & brother

Couples:  Cellist + Obsessed guy /  AI Engineer + Consultant  /   Pilot & Producer

(Viki)        Avg Dur:   22 min       Total Duration:  2 hrs 12 min

Notes:   Liked the characters.  FL especially - Independent, strong, empathetic. Chemistry good.  3 kisses that looked realistic.  Liked that ML was strong enough to turn FL down when they could have had sex at the hotel...he cherishes her.  Dad's 1/2 size to ML a bit odd.

Ending - ML wins poker tournament & ML sits at piano w/FL.  

(Netflix)        Avg Dur:   70 min       Total Duration:  14 hrs 

Notes:   Mezmorized by ML.  A few times could see his acting was just that, acting.  Chemistry not great.  5 or so kisses.  A couple w/munchies.  A lot of repetitious scenes...Ina being born.  Grandma story arc not enjoyable.  ML's sister turned slim all of a sudden, seemed like missing content.  ML's daughter actress one of my favs.  FL's sister & ML's sister almost a couple?  I loved ML's sister w/ FL's uncle.  Timeline of events left me confused.  They are both alive so ML already saved her in past once right?  Why again? Wasn't a fan of drama's music.

Ending - Accidental arsonist goes to jail.  ML died in HS school fire saving FL (FL 18 / ML 23).  ML dies again saving FL + his daughter in present day school fire.  5 years pass & ML+ FL's son retrieves his dad from the past. Loved the ending!

Boys Over Flowers Season 2

(Viki)        Avg Dur:   56 min       Total Duration:  10 hrs 16 min

Notes:   ML had that corky charm like other versions.  3 cameos from F4 members.  The agressive move on FL as joke still felt uncomfortable/awkward.  Didn't like girl in group @ 1st but she shipped ML/FL ever after.  Most of drama FL liked/choose ML2.  Liked childhood friend 1st due to his protective nature, but then he didn't believe her so ML did, so I changed ships.

Ending - ML wins competition & FL/ML2 break up so FL runs to ML at their park statue to confess love.

(Amazon Prime)        Total Duration:   1 hrs 14 min

Notes:   Lots of sword fighting gore.  ML opening his eyes great cinematic moment.  No love relationship arc.  Loved the horse..seemed like it had a personality.

The Princess Bodyguard's Love

(Viki)       Avg Dur:    30 min       Total Duration:   5 hrs 

Notes:  ML & his orphanage buddy creepy.  Showing ML interested in FL at age 8 gave me the icky feeling.  The revenge plot wasn't unexpected, but the kill FL plot was.  Love interest 2 was cousin?  Translation issue?  2 odd almost LGBT baiting moments.  Love rival story arc weak.

Ending - ML is shot protecting FL.  He disappears from hospital after divorce from FL.  FL chases him & they reunite.

(Netflix)       Avg Dur:    65 min       Total Duration:   7 hrs 35 min

Notes:  Expectations were low due to MDL comments.  Korean version of "ELITE."  No gay couples this version.  Disliked FL actress...very emotionless & ML2.  All the support characters totally forgettable / added nothing except FL's dad.  Was surprised teacher wasn't a student & she is the killer.  Briefly thought FL got pregnant from ML's bro.  Music fantastic.

Ending:  Sequel?  Had to read MDL comments to figure out who was dead on floor in classroom.  FL's 1/2 bro.  Not going to miss him & could care less who killed him.  Everyone got their punishments.  FL went to her mom's.

(Netflix)       Avg Dur:    60 min       Total Duration:   12 hrs 

Notes:  No Chemistry between leads. 1 non-memorable kiss.  Boss's son w/ML's brother who works at gym had a cute relationship.  Humor at beginning good.  Go Kyung Pyo's facial expressions endearing.  Liked ML's mom actress.  Odd...no story/plot to drama. Was disappointed since many actors had potential.  ML2 as a love rival was weak...FL never considered him due to their past relationship.

Ending - The kids do a play about a lion & rabbit while cast watches.  ML proposes to FL after the show.

(Dramacool)       Avg Dur:    40 min       Total Duration:   4 hrs 40 min

Notes:  3 stories.  1-HS boy joins club to stop masturbating.  2- Longtime frenemies fake date to help FL deal w/BF & ex boyfriend dating. 3-Heavy girl becomes friends w/her boy crush.  Good kissing in story 2 & surprisingly 3.  Ryeoun had his shirt off a lot.  Pretty HOT.  Jo Yoo Jung looked like Hailee Steinfeld, Ryeoun looked like Park Bo Gum, Kim Min Ki looked like Kim Min Jae, & Jo Sung Joon looked like Lee Jong Suk.  Jo Sung a love rival?  What was up w/ the hand fetish thing..too weird.

Zenkamono

(Dramacool)        Total Duration:   2 hrs 13 min

Notes:   Continuation of drama w/same leads.  A bit more to FL's back story but not much emotion still.

Ending - ML back to jail & FL tells him her story.  

(Dramacool)       Avg Dur:    27 min       Total Duration:   2 hrs 42 min

Notes:  3 prison probated to FL.  Emotions as to why FL chose profession not expressed well/story glossed over.  FL's reactions/behaviors towards her assignees seemed unrealistic.  

Ending - FL assigned 4th prison probate.

(Viki)       Avg Dur:    70 min       Total Duration:   18 hrs 40 min

Notes:  Good chemistry/humor 10!  Mixture of pecks & long kisses throughout.  Kiss right inside front door apt my fav.  2nd couple good chemistry too - upside down kiss.  ML had shirt off a lot.  HOT   ML good actor but needs more training/experience.  FL phenomenal!  She carried the show. FL shouting the married actors to freeze time funny. "I'M not guilty your collarbone is guilty."    A bit heavy on the crying scenes. Music - Some songs totally enhanced scenes, others lackluster.  ML2 rival story arc weak more like bromance.  Unclear ML's 1st death...doorbell? 2) Lottery win? time didn't freeze?  "True Beauty" & "Extraordinary You" vibes.

• 2008 - 9/1/08 -Killer - Car accident/amnesia. Killer caught.
• 2009 - FL in hospital. 
• 2023 - FL wheel chair - ML Eclipse lead singer. 1/1/2023 ML dies fall off balcony.
• 6/ 2008 - HS - stays 2 mos. ML swimmer. Flashback:  ML liked noticed FL as neighbors. Leads' Friend pic now in 2023 evidence future can change.
• 2023 -  ML still dead/FL still paralyzed.
• 2008 - FL remembers ML as 2008 hero. ML love confess. 5/10/09 FL met killer 2x bridge. ML saves & witness. Killer free.
• 1/1/23 - FL n/paralyzed. ML singer/pined for FL. Killer stabbed ML @ hotel. Flashback ML witness killer in bldg w/FL 5/10/09.
• 2009 - College. Full love. Killer caught & escapes police car. 5/7 new FL abduction failed. Killer stabs/kills ML on cliff, police catch
• 2008 - FL chooses never meet ML.
• 12/7/23 - ML no past memories & actor. Meet. ML car camera footage..fated? Victim - ML's stalker.

Ending - FL & ML wedding.  Serial killer gets hit by car, falls in water & dies.

(Dramacool)        Total Duration:  1 hrs 44 min

Notes:   Humor naughty cute.  Camera shot of little boy's penis at 5 years old was a total surprise & wished that had been blurred out.  

Ending - FL pregnant & they plan to keep the baby.  

(Tubi)        Total Duration:  1 hrs 53 min

Notes:   Wanted a bit more emotions from ML expressing his journey to loving FL.  FL has a stunning look, very pretty.  ML seducing 16 year old gave me the creeps.  No strong sex scenes.  

Ending - ML shot by student artist & died.  FL became a teacher to kids & manipulative widow devastated by ML's death but no reap what you sow consequences for her.

Teasing Master Takagi-san

(Netflix)        Avg Dur:    23 min       Total Duration:   3 hrs 4 min

Notes:   Not as funny as I thought it would be.  ML very endearing.  He was funny when apologizing in class to teacher.  FL bigger than ML.  FL as ML's nemesis didn't transfer off screen but ML's journey to realizing how important she is to him was charming.  Found her smiling constantly got on my nerves after awhile.  Movie to show them reuniting as adults?

Ending - FL leaves for Paris w/ parents in Jr High School.

(Viki)       Avg Dur:    54 min       Total Duration:   14 hrs 24 min

Notes:   As a tearjerker it's a 10, but as an overall drama 5.5.  Lots of overacting, melodrama & crying (actors & me).  ML good looking but found him to be too much of a douchebag.  ML2 forces himself on FL & she sluffs it off?  The switched girl character was a total bitch, & ML's fiancée a total wench, disliked them immensely.  FL's 1st mom annoyed me with her insaneness.  Loved the ML & FL actors.  Also loved the way FL young actress & adult talked the same way.  1 gentle quick kiss & 1 forehead kiss.  The way ML liked FL when young was a bit odd.  Incest theme not developed but line of sibling love vs partner love very blurry. Fav cinematography scene sky & water w/ thin land strip separating them.  Piano music galore.

Ending - FL dies & funeral held.  ML hit by truck, he goes flying & we see two shadowy figures in a light at the end of a tunnel playing w/each other.  ML probably dies but as to fate or planned suicide is debatable.  Her passing away seemed the appropriate ending w/how sick she was portrayed as.

(YouTube_GMMTV Official)        Avg Dur:    50 min       Total Duration:   10 hrs 

Notes:   ML so adorable.  His shirt off scenes made me swoon.  Multiple couples w/their own story arcs.  All of them likable.  Definitely on the naughty scale, but tastefully & maturely done. Maybe because actors in their late 20's?  Polaroid camera takes pics that show HS kids 10 ys later was interesting concept.  ML solving his erectile dysfunction by solving each person's relationship issue in the future is a bit weird.  Saw plots of coach as dad & FL's unexpected pregnancy a mile away. A couple okay kisses with leads.

Ending - ML returns to past & corrects his mistakes. All actors standing in line at a red carpet event for FL.  Everyone in healthy happy relationships/life choices.

(DramaCool)        Avg Dur:    1 hr 10 min       Total Duration:   14 hrs 

Notes:   ML's acting phenomenal, writing of story superb.  Loved that ML had only 1 true love & 2nd lady to come into his life wasn't a love interest.  Did not like FL at first but she won me over.  ML's ex I liked immediately.  Cute humor was enjoyable, not forced or overdone.  ML picking FL up when drunk & him putting 1000 won in jar crying my fav scenes of acting. A couple ofpeacocking scenes too many.  Wasn't a fan of ML's laundry buddy asst.  Not sure if it was the character or actor?  Mystery of who killed ML's dad & fiancée seemed realistic...drawn out like in real life.   Only music I liked was "Ah AH a AH."  Originally 16 episodes.  I liked the 12.  

Ending - ML & prosecution office work together to put abetting murdering CEO in prison.  Still unclear about what side snitch was on. (Both?)

Yamada & the 7 Witches

(DramaCool)        Avg Dur:   35 min       Total Duration:  4 hrs 40 min

Notes:   In the 90's ML would have been called a Spaz at our school.  There are a few naughty bits commentary/cursing.  Kissing all over.  ML w/ 7 girls, a few guys & an old woman.  maybe about 10 w/FL.  There was quantity not quality.  Understated humor...like the accidental wish for wearing panties.  

Ending - All witches gave their powers to ML & he got rid of them by kissing the witch killer. Someone takes witch books out of safe....a small crack for a sequel season.

(Amazon Prime)        Total Duration:  1 hrs 59 min

Notes:   Thought movie more interesting due to mains having 3 yr affair.  First kiss heat 2nd kiss no heat.   I just don't get it...they seem like an odd pair.  Loved the cat.  Fav scene all of them lounging on floor.  Hated the 180 degree emotions scenes.  FL...throw all my stuff away I am not coming back.... seconds later I love you stable guy.  What was with subtitles... "Guys don't like girls when they know another dick has been in her."

Ending - FL fights to reclaim relationship w/stable guy.     

(DramaCool)        Total Duration:  2 hrs 2 min

Notes:   Rewatched Alienoid 1 on Tubi first.  Lots of content from movie 1 with tiny tidbits of new info.  Thought ML had villian leader in him, but surprise it was FL.  FL very good w/ portraying good girl then bad girl.  Enjoyed dosan couple.  Loved ML's acting & his dancing, Cinematography amazing.  

Ending - Thunder takes prisoners to space to explode.  Dosan couple & ML return to historical time.  ML then shortly after goes thru portal to present day.  Detination & ML + FL reunion not shown so small crack left open for movie 3...which there is no intentions to make.

(Netflix)        Total Duration:  2 hrs 2 min

Notes:   One kiss. Adorable boys fighting over Twin.  Funny Phin rhymes w/twin. Interesting instrument.

Ending - You goes w/ mom & Me goes w/dad.  Decision making by twins very mature.  ML says twins unique, so he won't go out w/either to protect the sisterhood.  They will all stay friends.

Ripe for the Picking

(Netflix)        Avg Dur:   30 min       Total Duration:  4 hrs 30 min

Notes:   ML a pop singer from band Exhile.  Very good acting, great kissing & very nice upper body (1 shirt off scene).  Felt the heat.  Communication during bed scene a bit frustrating.  Too many I am sorries just like so many JP dramas/movies.  Disliked angry co-worker.  Married & ugly co-worker not impressionable.

Ending - FL not a virgin & found a loving partner.  

(YouTube)    Avg Dur:   24 min       Total Duration:  3 hrs 12 min

Notes:   FL strong & smart.  5 gentle munching kisses - mostly ML.  Mom in law acting pretty annoying.

Ending - ML saves FL from warehouse kidnapping & they have a final happy wedding.

Saw Season 2 so won't go back to watch season 1.

(YouTube)    Avg Dur:   20 min       Total Duration:  3 hrs 20 min

Notes:   FL selfish but understand her thought process.  What's up w/ ML trying to strangle & berate FL...while in wheelchair too?  That was a bit unnerving/odd + he makes her undress in public WTH.  Wanted to see a wrap up scene w/obsessed girl in jail.  Dialogue kept dropping out.  Child actor very endearing, loved his story arc & lines.

Ending - ML leaves her & then catches her on plane.  Proposes to her on set of drama wrap up.

Cursed in Love                                                                                                                                                                          

(DramaCool)        Avg Dur:   60 min       Total Duration:  8 hrs 

Notes:   Murder mystery that I thought would be boring but was surprised.  A few twists.  FL's benefactor is ML's 1/2 brother (same dad), the matron had an affair due to her husband stepping out w/HS sweetheart (FL's mom) that grandpa split up, 1/2 bro is murderer, & matron dies giving her corneas to son.  3 kisses, 2 bed scenes - 1 a bit longer/ more passionate than 2nd.  The heat wasn't on between these actors...ML seemed to try harder than FL.    Bothersome..the whole show FL says she can't be w/ML...but always is.  The selective amnesia made think "are you serious" writers.  Love rival (too strong of a term) asks FL to marry him, but story arc never developed.  ML looked like Chae Eun Wo & FL's benefactor looked like Rain.

Ending - FL returns to family bakery as it's inheritor & she asks ML to return.  FL's benefactor in jail/takes responsibility for FL's father's death.  Matron & grandpa dead.  

(YouTube_Tencent Video)        Avg Dur:   3 min       Total Duration:  1 hrs 18 min

Notes:   Storyline too choppy, made it hard to follow, but still very good.  Chemistry good.  Bedd scene 2 min in.  Pet peeve when girl behaves like she is saving her virginity after they have already done it.   About 6 kisses & ML w/ his shirt off a few times.  Felt like ML2 was in love w/ ML, not just a BF.  Cinematography okay.  Teleporting looked like Harry Potter style.

Ending - FL collapses from cancer.  A few minutes later...FL then has bracelet w/2 gold balls (200 yrs of life to counteract cancer) & ML has 1 silver ball.  His BF most likely donated 100 yrs of life to ML

(Viki)        Avg Dur:   70 min       Total Duration:  19 hrs 50 min

Notes:   ML2 looks like Lee Ji Hoon.  Rooted for him until he went bat crazy.  ML never seemed to appreciate FL.  Even at end FL says she wants to go abroad to study.  ML says marriage & 3 kids then she can go.... WTH. Bickering chemistry. 2 kisses, both wide mouth pressed lips.  Music same as Fated to Love You (Taiwanese).  Loved all the music.  FL's $ stealing mom irritating & disappeared from drama oddly.

Ending - ML & FL at their wedding.  ML2 works w/ML to take down thug financial backers to ML2's movie.  ML2 comes to his senses.

Parody - Pretty woman trying on clothes + Romeo & Juliet.  Movie store had references to Everybody has a Little Secret, Untold Scandal & Gone with the Wind.

(Viki)        Avg Dur:   60 min       Total Duration:  16 hrs 

Notes:   Really liked all the characters & stories were interesting.  Cried quite a bit. ML had a great expressive face & eyes.  His expression after SHE KISSES HIM priceless & his crying after killing his ghost friend heartwrenchingly good.  FL very pretty.  Annoyed by her confidence then a 180 degree turn to totally helpless.  Subtle chemistry w/ positive relationship (no shenanigans).  9 kisses starting from pressed lips (kinda awkward) to a few munchies.  None had heat but still okay/good.  Cinematography good (liked safety zone), but ghosts more like zombies & make-up sometimes appeared hokie.  Music okay.  Surprises:  [1] police ghost's wife cheated/lonely [2] pastor wanted girl group videos deleted...not porn [3] Twins  [4] Policeman as killer & son of politician.  [5] A stalker.  FL as ML's young friend n/a surprise.  Why was evil spirit after camera?  Liked white fluffy dog.  Favorite thing...no overacting by all actors...all even temperaments.

Ending - ML returns camera to Netherworld & twin boy leads him out (my fav surprise).  1 yr passes in world.  FL's BF & office ghost dating (totally unrealistic).  If she passed from cancer & they ended up together that would be more believable.

Parodies - Crash landing on you (candle scene) & Beauty Inside (date w/several people & ghost inside).  Hotel Del Luna & May I Help You vibes.

(AsianCrush)        Total Duration:  2 hrs 6 min

Notes:   Loved the FL...her smile adorable.  ML's cross-dressing was fun.  ML interested in FL, but at times it seemed like he was letting her be w/his brother...like he was a gay BF.  The love interst story arc not carried to end of movie.  ML in his black boxer briefs only a couple of times.

Ending - FL & friends successful w/clothing line.  Neither boy gets the girl, but it looks like FL sees ML in a more romantic light & not the older brother?

(DramaCool)        Total Duration:  1 hrs 42 min

Notes:   Same old story.  Corrupt idol agency, troubled Mgr,  & falling apart band.   troubled Mgr needing to recount his drunken day/night thru a journey to figure out what happened to all that $ was also super cliche, but kinda liked. Music & dancing didn't grip me. 

Ending - All Mgr's $ that it looked like got wasted actually paid off.  Group won contest.

(DramaCool)        Total Duration:  2 hrs 9 min

Notes:   Story cute, humor fun.  Loved the copy machine scene @ end.  Appreciated the fact both MLs were strong contenders for FL.  Story could have ended w/ either ML.  Either HS ex dork now CEO or ex HS band lead singer now loser salesman.

Ending - FL chooses cupid.

(DramaCool)        Total Duration:  1 hrs 43 min

Notes:   Cute, naughty funny.  ML backside nude in shower & 2 hint of sex scenes.   1 w/ FL's parents & 1 w/leads.  FL super aggressive w/ML.

Ending - Leads married & pregnant.  Find out least tongue & cheek married proposal when around 5 at an amusement park.  Their daughter haunted by another princess looking for her love by 16.

(Dramacool)        Avg Dur:   26 min       Total Duration:  3 hrs 28 min

Notes:   Preferred the storyline better especially since there was time to develop characters & their relationships to each other.  Liked the acting of dimensional witch but her looks weren't witchy enough for me.  The witch eroding away to butterflies was my fav cgi scene.  All other cgi a bit amateurish.  Music was good.

Ending - different from movie.  ML doesn't take over shop.  All 3 go to school together happy.

(Viki)        Total Duration:  1 hrs 36 min

Notes:   A bit on the artistic side.  FL gives up romantic love for platonic love.  1 tasteful sex scene w/leads in the lighthouse w/only backside nudity & a couple backside nudity, imitation sex scenes w/FL2 only.

Ending - Cheery FL2 commits suicide, to give FL her freedom to love romantically?  FL pregnant & diagnosed w/heart disease.  FL dies in childbirth I think.  ML & daughter playing outside.  What was silence on phone call when FL tells ML about her life?

(Netflix)        Avg Dur:   1 hr 25 min       Total Duration:  28 hrs 20 min

Notes:   Actually, wished this was no romance & that ML character was a bit more corky or had more personality plus.  Not sure if Song Joong Ki or writers were issue.  The fight scenes w/ ML & many attackers didn't make ML look bad ass.  1 shirt off scene that did make him look hot!  Disliked the actress & character of older female lawyer...why was she so bossy?  & The snack shop lady who was way too touchy w/ML for no reason.  2 pretty good kisses w/leads.  The one at end had a bit of munching.  Their chemistry.... as friends... was enjoyable. Ok Taec Yeon & Kwak Dong Yeon acting was phenomenal.  

Ending - ML2 shoots brother & brother dies.  ML2 hires thugs to stab lawyer & he dies.  Vincenzo kills ML2 & his corrupt lawyer.  The gold was saved at FL's house & USB of info given to detective.  Vincenzo escaped to an island but briefly returns to kiss FL after a year of post cards.

(Asian Crush)        Total Duration:  1 hrs 3 min

Notes:   ML reminds me of Kwak Dong Yeon.  Oddball movie.  Gangster core w/rom-com.  Flying pinkie @ beginning.  1 kiss - forced kiss from gangster boss to ML's girlfriend.  Liked music.

Ending - FL pregnant w/ Pinkie's kid but Pinkie killed after killing all the gangsters.  FL over real ML & makes him a clone of his ex.  Ex tells real ML that fireworks are nice in the summer.  Is she saying to him that his true love is ugly girl/go be w/her?

(Asian Crush)        Total Duration:  1 hrs 33 min

Notes:   FL reminded me of Nodame in Cantible drama.  Enjoyed ML's hair.  1 okay kiss at end.  Cute humor.

Ending - They fall in love.  Cast dances w/ hundreds of Santas.

(Viki)        Total Duration:  1 hrs 52 min

Notes:   Wasn't feeling the main lead's chemistry which made emotions seem a bit over done.  Like ML screaming in the gym.  2 kisses - ML 1 step above pressed lips on a deadpan FL. Did get a bit teary eyed at end.  ML plans to stay w/ FL & is a positive influence for her.  Loved that.  Lots of dead space dialog like the Japanese do.

Ending - FL has a surprise graduation ceremony held by classmates.

(DramaCool)        Avg Dur:   54 min        Total Duration:  8 hrs 6 min

Notes:   FL's robot voice was irritating to me.  Robot behavior was robot like so much so I wondered how classmates didn't see it.  Too serious of topics with no comic relief and no chemistry w/leads.  Only episode 6 was not viewable (kept buffering/freezing).  Music was pretty good.

Ending - Robot turned out to be copy of ML's wife in the future, that he ordered so robot could time travel to past for wife to see husband as teen.  ML meets teen that is going to be his wife in the future at the park.  Robot reset/turned off returned to 2080 w/agent.

(Dramacool)        Total Duration:  1 hrs 50 min

Notes:   Concept interesting, but really hard for me to follow the story at beginning.  Opening scene was like Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them with the "obscurest" chasing ML.  Cinematography/CGI was pleasing to the eye.  One blue eye, blue arrows, & wisteria grotto.

Ending - ML new owner of wish shop.

My Undead Girlfriend

(Netflix)        Avg Dur:   35 min        Total Duration:  4 hrs 40 min

Notes:   FL's fighting scenes good.  A couple sexy scenes w/ FL tackling ML & ML w/his shirt off.  Super cute.  Felt like a westernized story from the get-go.  Interestingly MDL comments say writers are American. CGI was pretty good & the right amount (not too little not too much).  Good American music.  Loved the firefly fest by waterfall.  Are Yukai bad people?  Clans bad people?  What is this power?

Ending - Cliffhangers = ML remembers he is 5th clan rep.  FL banished back to the nothing/did not free her people.  ML's Grandma's involvement?  ML's mom's secret she was going to tell ML's dad?  Libiran's story now that she knows Yukai did not kill her parents? 

(Netflix)        Avg Dur:   57 min        Total Duration:  9 hrs 30 min

Notes:   Viki has ML's thoughts translated...Netflix doesn't.  Frustrating for me to miss this crucial piece of story arc.  Struggled to watch this.  ML looked like so many different actors which kept distracting me.  FL pretty, acting questionable & her long fingers beautiful.  Storyline a mess.  Chemistry meh.  Leads - 5 or so pressed lip kisses....last one a series of 3 but last one had the beginnings of munchies.  1 almost Sexy scene w/ML shirt off near beginning.   2nd couple had 2 pressed lip kisses.  Liked this couple's quirky chemistry.  ML's actions seemed a bit stalker/creepy to me...even with a warm cute smile.  ML a lot taller than FL.  FL character 30 & ML character 26...not cringy at all.

Ending - FL breaks up w/ ML to avoid warning of death to ML.  They reunite to remove power, but ML stops it.  FL's work partner finds that death of college guy was heart disease & tells book writer.

(Dramacool)          Total Duration:   1 hrs 39 min

Notes:   Very cute theme.  A female 5' 5 is not tall in USA.  Interesting that in Japan it is. FL's big ears were adorable.  

Ending - ML loses basketball game but leads get together.

(Dramacool)          Total Duration:   1 hrs 45 min

Notes:   Very Indie type movie.  The acting was amazing & story unique.  I appreciate the oddity of it, but still did not like the movie.  Kinda like Sucker punch where the viewer sees the FL's non-reality.  The romance was super heartwarming from Rain's performance.

Ending - After seeking lighting in a thunderstorm all night they get busy on a blanket.

(Viki)          Total Duration:   2 hrs 5 min

Notes:   The story wasn't fun.   He knew he was leaving & didn't tell her upfront??? Father talking about FL's breasts @ dinner table w/ guests totally inappropriate.  FL2 losing her phone then pulling it out of bag w/ 100 tassels too funny.

Ending - ML studies abroad & FL gives up on him.  2 years later they bump into each other on train & rekindle their relationship.

(AsianCrush)          Total Duration:   1 hrs 56 min

Notes:   The acting was soo bad & the weird facial expressions totally threw me off.  Teacher touching student creeped me out even if it is not meant to be.  Cried a lot at ending.  Only 7 people have watched this movie including me.  9.5 rating is skewed.

Ending - kids compose a song for teacher who was got shot/died trying to break up a fight.

(Viki)        Avg Dur:   48 min        Total Duration:  5 hrs 50 min

Notes:   FL's friend only character that added nothing.  Appreciated the twist.  We see the ML as the lonely one, but the 2 other mains are lonely too.  1 kiss - pressed lips w/ the feelz.  Liked both MLs for her, but ML2 a skoosh better.

Ending - No one ended up together.  Immature boy @ college, eating instant rice & calls ML2 saying he has no friends.  Scene Proves he can be alone or that being friends is a two way street, not just one like FL's perspective was until immature boy brought to light.  Sequel maybe?

(Dramacool)        Avg Dur:   35 min        Total Duration:  4 hrs 40 min

Notes:   Not as funny as I anticipated it to be.  No BL vibe so that was good.  Each boy has a fear/issue needing help.  Loved how each character was a character.  Actors really looked like they enjoyed this assignment.

Ending - house owner pranks guys saying they have to move out, but 1/2 bro gives them a heads up so they prank him back.  Father pays off house debt.

(Dramacool)        Avg Dur:   46 min        Total Duration:  6 hrs 54 min

Notes:   Slow start & slow romance.  FL smart, a leader, well adjusted, empathetic, strong, etc.  Not a usual.  Dialogue flowed. No dead space.  ML's flashback story a total surprise.  Whole drama like a G rating then BAM a small, rated R scene (rape & assault).  ML's acting w/ his facial expressions was fantastic.  Leads 2 face plant kisses @ end & 2nd couple behind a scarf.

Ending - Warehouse manager is new president & asks co-worker to marry him.  Leads on beach & ML says to FL he is the kinda guy she should marry.

(Dramacool)          Total Duration:   1 hrs 40 min

Notes:   Concept good - Whole life of a guide dog.  Puppy scenes were cute overload & fried chicken scene.  Wasn't a fan of egotistical owner.  Keeping the dog outside???  Cried when owner died.

Ending - dog dies @ around 12 years old being held by his 1 yr old owners.

(YouTube)          Total Duration:   1 hrs 12 min

Notes:   Concept good - ugly girl gets pretty 6 am - 6 pm for 30 days.  Liked the actors. Didn't like the waste of a story arc for the guy she bumps into & that FL's nemesis never gets what she is due.

Ending - FL transfers schools & ML tracks her down / transfers to her school too.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:   1 hrs 41 min

Notes:  Boring.  Interesting to see Lee Joon Gi in a cheerful smiling role & Japanese film.  He does look more Japanese than Korean to me.  

Ending - FL moves away & 2 years later they run into each other.  ML finds out FL did tell him by letter she was leaving & that she waited for him every year on 1st snowfall for him.  They reconnect on 4th snowfall.

(Netflix)          Total Duration:   2 hrs 14 min

Notes:   Pretty much all about a battle/strategy to get a commander's head.  

Ending:  Cliff hanger - God of War (an ex- commander) comes to camp to find Oshki.  Mountain tribe observe mass death on field from God of War.  Strategists from opposing states meet on hill overlooking battlefield.  CHOMPING at the bit for next movie.  

(Netflix)          Total Duration:   2 hrs 14 min

Notes:   Pretty much all about a battle.  A bit more gore & horses.  Female assassin was a delight to watch in her martial artistry.

(Netflix)          Total Duration:   2 hrs 14 min

Notes:   Assembling the team & establishing the goal to unify 7 states of China.  ML reminds me of Song Joong Ki in Arthdal Chronicles.  Slight gore and slight fantasy (ogre).  Sword fighting from ML exceptional, but can see lulls in some side characters, especially in the large group fighting. Cinematography amazing.  Loved pagoda by waterfall & mountain peoples home in cliff.

Ending - Benevolent ex king joins w/mountain warriors & regains his throne.  

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:   1 hrs 56 min

Notes:   Liked Korean version better as it seemed classier.  This version many female nude scenes, tame sex scenes & mature content.  Reality was ML left FL & FL had already prepared herself for this from the start so no heartbreak shown on her side.  ML loves her, but can't find the courage to face all the difficulties (family, aging, ridicule, protection, etc.).  ML a playboy that is the catalyst for FL's growth.  In Korean version FL is the star & her sanity is the question.

Ending - ML back together w/his ex "normal" girlfriend, but cries at random.  FL independent & looking healthy.  

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:   1 hrs 42 min

Notes:   Loved the Rainbows & Roses version of teen love/pregnancy....although totally unrealistic.  Fav scene FL trying to drown in water bowl & dog comes in.  FL shown in underwear a few more times than necessary.  ML's devotion to FL totally swoonworthy.  Scene of actual abortion on microscopic level definitely a pro-life plug.  Music noticeably good.

Ending - leads marry @ school.  Baby is born.  Grandparents doating over boy.  All classmates singing holding hands as set design pulls away.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:   2 hrs 8 min

Notes:   Liked the actors in this version better.  FL character was still excruciating to watch due to how naive she is.  Story arcs too overdramatic/melodratic.  Liked that the popular guy noticed all the little good things FL did.

Ending - FL runs to Ml to tell him how she feels.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:   1 hrs 57 min

Notes:   Beautifully SAD.  The 10 promises are super smart.  Food & water promise?

Ending - Dog lives a full life & passes away w/her loved ones.  FL and childhood friend marry.

(Viki)        Avg Dur:   70 min        Total Duration:  14 hrs 

Notes:   ML soooo hot! 1 scene w/his shirt off.  No kissing thank god!  Mains - Older FL w/ younger ML bothered me (actors = 12 year difference).  2nd couple - Older ML w/ younger FL also bothered me (actors = 17 year difference).  Hearts floating around the leads scene was cute.  FL's martial artistry did seem a bit weak sometimes.  

Ending - FL's marriage voided.  FL leaves for 1 yr & returns.  ML embraces her as she continues her ninja robin hood persona.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:   1 hrs 46 min 

Notes:  Totally different vibe than Japanese version.  Preferred Japanese version a bit more due to ML.  Death of FL's ex BF a bit sad.  We were led to believe FL had amnesia but twist was ML did.  FL2 & ML2 love interests w/very small story arc.  ML & FL2 bickering kinda cute.

Ending - ML gets his memory back, ex BF & ML were always talking about FL, so he was into FL.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:   2 hrs 

Notes:  Loved ML character.  FL is pretty. Kinda like "50 First Dates"

Ending - FL sees book that ML doodled in & remembers ML.  FL chases ML down to reconcile.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:   2 hrs 2 min

Notes:  Leads had good chemistry.  The 8 yr olds were even better than young adults.  Pretty sad, but I did not cry.

Ending:  ML dies. ML2 in coma w/no expectation to return.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:   1 hrs 32 min

Notes:  Movie quality bad so couldn't see the more mature content which I was kinda glad about.  The perspective was from the mother.  Moms over acting did cheapen the film a bit, but her willingness to kill the bad guys felt rewarding.  Friend found on the video sent chills down my spine & the boys' parents wanted me to reach into the screen & choke them myself.  The young FL actress was really good.

Ending - Mom kills 2 of the boy rapists & 3rd maybe.  Cop kills the mother.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:   2 hrs 18 min

Notes:  Movie of many tags - Horror, fantasy, romance, reincarnation, animal role, historical, adult video etc.  Story a bit hard to follow.  Message of movie we can have more than 1 soulmate & each reincarnation could show this?  A soulmate pairing is stronger than a red string that is why no string would stay on FL.  Loved the twist FL could see & hear ML.  Needs Sequel.

Ending - ML gives his red string to Pinky & she ties it to vet & ML ties other end to girlfriend to save her.  Old Elevator couple ML & Mi I think.  Kids @ vets office Pinky & ML reincarnated.  I preferred Mi & ML to be together all reincarnations.  Thought Pinky a bit selfish to not respect ML's love for his girlfriend.

(Viki)        Avg Dur:   70 min        Total Duration:  14 hrs 

Notes:   ML showed some chemistry, but FL did not.  FL had only one face, crabby face.  FL & ML2 were dragging this drama down.  Needed humor and the emotions seemed odd between brothers & love leads.  Enjoyed ML's asst w/ FL's friend.

Ending - Leads broke up for 1 year & then get back together.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:  37 min

Notes:   Wasn't sold on the story.  The twists: ML isn't blind & the Sutra is on his body.  

Ending - Protector dies & ML makes it to destination.  The Sutra is being copied.

See Below

(Viki)        Avg Dur:   35 min        Total Duration:  7 hrs 

Notes:   ML great smile.  Chemistry pretty good. Alot of kissing.  Most pecks on cheek & 1 step above the pressed lips kiss.  Enjoyed twist where we learned leads had prior history.  I was okay if FL ended up w/ either ML as long as ML2 cleaned up his bad boy nature for her.  The cat cartoon a bit ugly/scary looking.  Loved the lotus flower candles in water scene.  Cute behind the scenes clips after each episode.  Music got old.

Ending - FL returns home to give birth to twins, ML cured of poison.  ML's ex fiancée & younger sister dead.  FL returns to ML after 10 years.

(Dramaccool & Netflix)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 46 min

Notes:   FL character smart, liked that.  Netflix no longer carries but watched it there & forgot.  Dancing at end was super fun.  Lots of English.

Ending - happy.  ML tanks interview on purpose to be w/FL.  

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 46 min

Notes:   Sad but did not cry.  Video quality was super poor.  Faces all blurry/blotchy. Never saw twist coming, not sure why.  5 very poorly executed kisses w/both ML's.

Ending - FL ends up choosing childhood friend.  They spend time together & he dies.  At gravesite gov't assigned partner shows up & she agrees to coffee w/ him.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 48 min

Notes:   Concept of black & white movie character in a colorful world interesting.  Wasn't sold on lead's chemistry.

Ending - They chose to stay together even though they could never touch.  He is old in a hospital & she is still young by his side.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 35 min

Notes:   Recommended by Happy Squeak.  Comedy did not feel funny.  Loved the concept & the twist I never saw coming.  Disliked the FL actress & the over acting of all actors.

Ending - ML leaves FL to find an answer to FL's mental issue.  The photography works.

(Asiancrush)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 57 min

Notes:   FL's very pretty.  Struggled to like this movie.  So boring.  Abstract art not my thing either. 

(Netflix)        Avg Dur:   70 min        Total Duration:  16 hrs 20 min

Notes:   Surprisingly good.  Understated tidbits of comedy, wished for stronger comedy w/ML when turned stupid.  The twins were gold!  Loved then & their outfits.  Their dad was no surprise. I cried a few times....death of the pigs.  A few kisses.  Corner kiss was good.  Music okay. A few good camera scenery shots.

Ending - ML sends both bad guys to jail, proposes to FL w/pig.  ML2 falls for presidential Canidate's daughter/visits her at jail.  Face mask lady Japanese Yakuza's daughter & now preg.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:  2 hrs 17 min

Notes:   ML looks like Blue Lan in this.  The little girl actress is adorable.  Saw the mom's illness arc pretty quickly.  

Ending - FL finds out mom was sick & kept her from her dad.  She marries her crush. 

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 47 min

Notes:   A few good cinematography moments (camping scene).  Chocolate with gold in it???  ML character pretty unlikable.  FL pretty good at playing 2 different personas.  Artwork meh.  Music pretty good.

Ending - ML2 independent.  ML2 running naked to make up w/FL.  FL a successful painter.  FL died briefly & her 17 yar old self faded away. 

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 54 min

Notes:   Too much packed into 1 movie/hard to follow. [Story arcs - Cinderella, zombies, parasite, martial arts, sci-fi, historical power struggle) MDL comments helpful.  Too much apologizing (like most Japanese movie/drama).  Why girl's maternal family not help FL?  Was Emperor bad?  If yeas then the family that poisoned him bad?  Why did scar disappear from guys wrist?  Cinematography/CGI was amazing!  Loved the tap-dancing intro.  Wished was okay but wanted it to be at the quality of the CGI.  

Ending - Hint to sequel:  Poisoning guy reports back to his leader & leader mentions he is going to pick FL this time.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 50 min

Notes:   Cute.  Kinda Pee Mak meets Il Mare.  Why FL thought of going back w/ cheating boyfriend is beyond me.  Under water scene interesting...went with muddy water, but felt realistic.  Cinematography stunning.

Ending - FL goes back to houseboat & they finally meet over a loud generator.

(Tubi)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 52 min

Notes:  Thought would be sad but actually a very positive message movie.  A  quick humor jabs that were seamlessly integrated into plot.   Seeing Yoo Ah In healthy & happy... how did it go so wrong for him?

Ending - Mom moves back in w/dad, a cultural center opened at church, & ML training/running down street happy.

(Viki)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 43 min

Notes:   FL a total study hound meets free spirited transfer student male classmate.  He teaches her to fight for her dreams. Cinematography very pretty.  "Hey Jude" song used in story arc. Loved ML's rebellious act of flying.  Same name as below but totally different movies.

Ending -  FL becomes astronomer.  ML goes to Africa in HS, but we don't get to see his end story.  FL says she has work planned for Africa next year.

(Viki)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 42 min

Notes:   Sad.  ML taking FL's place as the one that dies was a tiny bit of a surprise & so was ending.

Ending -  FL finds 1 last candle & wishes to rewind time + never met ML.  ML meets FL at bakery after many years & kinda has inkling they met before when seeing rabbit that looks like a duck.

(Tubi)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 52 min

Notes:  Not funny humor.  Lots of fistacuffs.  Romance was subtle,  1 kiss at end.  Story was almost nonsensical.  No surprise good guy was bad guy & mystery student a good guy.

Ending - chief & gangster dad turning on boss live after being stabbed.  Some time passes & undercover guy shows up in front of FL & kisses her passionately.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 52 min

Notes:   Funny.  Loved the way zombie boy walked.  Zombie no back story which was disappointing,  Disliked the pregnant wife character.  "Warm Bodies" kind of theme.

Ending - Grandpa forced to bite zombies to cure them just like he did w/ young zombie.   Brother & zombie boy cured.

(Dramaccool)          Total Duration:  1 hrs 51 min

Notes:    Not funny, but a few cute moments. Like all three team guys wanting to shoot judo champ team member when he starts making out w/female team member.  The actor who played the ex-military guy was a Reply 1988 main character....what a surprise, did not recognize him.  Great character change.  

Ending - team gets bad guys & medals/promotions.