10/10 An entertaining roller coaster of a series with mesmerizing leads!
10/10 An entertaining roller coaster of a series with mesmerizing leads!
This series has everything-two dynamic leads with earthshaking chemistry, super nasty villains, slapstick comedy, melodrama, murders, detective work including primitive CSI, fantasy ninja moves, ghosts, really lousy CGI, AND a couple of kitchen sinks.
Seriously, you have to accept this show with an open mind, and just enjoy the ride. The show reminds me of some of the episodic films from Hollywood in the 1930s. It also has some similarities to a picaresque novel; the central characters journey here and there, having adventures along the way and meeting odd and memorable characters. The special effects are hysterically crude but I enjoyed laughing at them.
Is it perfect? Nah. But it is entertaining, keeps your interest for its thousand episodes, and has a satisfying conclusion, albeit feels a little rushed.
I honestly don't understand folks carping about Seven Tan's appearance and/or performance. I find her delightful to watch-l've watched several of her shows, and she's always compelling. Her energy and skill bring out the best from her fellow actors. Yes, she has a pert nose, but it goes with her face. She has a comic's classic face-she can appear homely in one scene (like when she's puckering up to Allen Ren on that roof) or very lovely (when she's dressed up for the beauty contest).
I liked Allen Ren in this show very much. I find his other dramas stupid or boring or just so so-so. He is gorgeous in this role with pretty costumes, and I like him better a little beefier as he is here. He has great chemistry with Seven Tan, and I could watch him watching her for a long long time.
This series has everything-two dynamic leads with earthshaking chemistry, super nasty villains, slapstick comedy, melodrama, murders, detective work including primitive CSI, fantasy ninja moves, ghosts, really lousy CGI, AND a couple of kitchen sinks.
Seriously, you have to accept this show with an open mind, and just enjoy the ride. The show reminds me of some of the episodic films from Hollywood in the 1930s. It also has some similarities to a picaresque novel; the central characters journey here and there, having adventures along the way and meeting odd and memorable characters. The special effects are hysterically crude but I enjoyed laughing at them.
Is it perfect? Nah. But it is entertaining, keeps your interest for its thousand episodes, and has a satisfying conclusion, albeit feels a little rushed.
I honestly don't understand folks carping about Seven Tan's appearance and/or performance. I find her delightful to watch-l've watched several of her shows, and she's always compelling. Her energy and skill bring out the best from her fellow actors. Yes, she has a pert nose, but it goes with her face. She has a comic's classic face-she can appear homely in one scene (like when she's puckering up to Allen Ren on that roof) or very lovely (when she's dressed up for the beauty contest).
I liked Allen Ren in this show very much. I find his other dramas stupid or boring or just so so-so. He is gorgeous in this role with pretty costumes, and I like him better a little beefier as he is here. He has great chemistry with Seven Tan, and I could watch him watching her for a long long time.
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