I NEVER THOUGHT IT WOULD BE THIS GREAT!

(I never thought this review would be this long, too! So you have to bear with me.)

As I remember, two of my friends asked me to watch "The Gifted." I was very hesitant at that time since I'm not a fan of the Genre (which is suspense and thriller) and covers about school and geniuses too. Do you know what I mean? HAHAHA. This thing is absolutely out of my preferences. Don't give me headaches, please! (lol, kidding aside). I rejected them since I'm always into Drama, Romance, and Comedy. For, Binge-watching a series while having some stuff in school is not something that makes me comfortable and at ease. But guess what? I just found myself in one of the classroom's corners watching the first episode! Perhaps it takes 2-3 friends to make me hop onto it.

But my preferences blocked me from watching the third, so on and so fort episodes! I got bored. There were some times that I slept while watching episode 2. I don't know why; it made me yawn all the time! So, what I did was I put the series on hold and watched it again a couple of months later. And here, after completing the first season, I was left in shock, awe, and tears. IT'S REAL!

Let's start!
STORY: 10/10
The story was somehow implying the current education system today. Generally, It talks about inequality, injustices, and the presence of superiority and inferiority in the school. These things led the students (The gifted) to make plans towards making a healthy environment where they (including the regular students from other sections) can study with ease and comfort. They want to prove that who's last can be first. It is more showing students life experiences, whether good or bad, under the teachers, administrators, and school directors. But who would have thought that that plan could be so chaotic? Why? Watch it!

I bet students in this generation might be interested in it. Honestly, I've never seen this story before, so it's kind of new to me. Being said, I have no idea how the series goes. I couldn't think of any predictions about what would happen next or what would be the ending is all about. I was always just on the edge of the seat when I get back to it. Talking about the story as a whole, I can say that it's the best for me. The twists and revelations make plus points to the series. One thing that I also like is that the series was so engaging and made me wonder all the time. SUPERB!

ACTING/CAST: 9/10
I like how every gifted student has unique hidden potential that no one could ever think. It looks so cool to me. Throughout the series, I did not notice any bland or inappropriate actions. They performed well their respective roles (especially JJ) despite being not so old in the industry. Pang, Wave, and Namtarn were the best for me. It's nine/ten because there were small lapses I noticed (like the school was so big, but there were only 3-4 teachers and just a few students.) But I know It doesn't matter anymore considering that story alone is already a work of art.

MUSIC: 9/10
That was so intense! The opening music always gives me thrill and excitement, knowing that every scene is getting excellent. The effects were well executed.

REWATCH VALUE: 10/10
This time around, I will never be bored. After finishing the series, I think I could rewatch it over and over again with the same feelings and emotions. I'd love to see my family and friends watching it too!

Kudos to the directors and the entire team for the success of the first season. The Gifted: Graduation is out now!

Don't give it a try. You should watch it!

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I MISS THE OLD LYNN, BANK, GRACE, & PAT! (See NOTE below)

The moment the cast posted an update on Instagram about when will be the release date of the series, I got goosebumps and excitement. Who would have thought that a Best Thai Movie of 2017 (in my opinion) will have a series this year!? - It's a surprise for me. At first, when rumors circulated all over social media platforms, I thought that "ohhh! it's just the continuation of Bad Genius (movie), or it's just another story that talks about bad geniuses." But I was wrong.

STORY: 10/10
The story was nice, but I had no special or great feelings about it. Maybe I was expecting something great in the first episode but what I got was some same scenes and lines from the movie. In the beginning, it has the same plot, but as you go further, you would notice that it's getting different from the movie - and that's how I felt when the story came to its climax up till the end. It's getting intense and thrilling. Don't be discouraged when it's perhaps I call it "a remake." It's "a detailed remake with some revisions and twists" I guess. HEHEHE. I still give the story a 10/10 rating!

ACTING/CAST: 5/10
Don't get me wrong. I don't hate the cast and the acting as well. Honestly, I'm a fan of Ice, especially his songs. But as I go through the series, I find that there is lacking (in which I cannot distinguish) in the acting and cast. Perhaps I find them not suitable for their respective roles. Their actings were somehow forced and unnatural (but that's my opinion tho, I don't think you noticed those things too). As a fan of the Bad Genius (movie), I think it could have been better if they put the same cast :)

MUSIC: 8/10
Nice. Nothing special.

REWATCH VALUE: 9/10
If it's the movie, I will watch it over and over again even when I'm alone. Talking about rewatching a series is another story. However, I am eager to rewatch it when I have someone (especially friends) beside me binge-watching it.

Overall, It's a great series considering that it has a superb production! Good Job to the Director and the team! Everyone should give it a try!

Note: If you're new, who yet the watch the series, I suggest not to watch the movie first due to some reasons I wrote in the 'STORY' above. You might be with me who barely felt the excitement, thrill, and intensity when watching the series. :)

Thanks!

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First Impressions Last!

Yes, it was! This is the first love story movie I watched which led me to start liking what's inside Thailand. Watching it for I think three times already only shows that I really like it even from my first glimpse of the film. To give some outline of the film, it is the story of the two crossed-paths teachers who were sent by a town school principal to a remote school in the middle of the lake to teach around 4-7 students in the vicinity who are not capable of sending themselves to a normal school. Teacher Ann, who was sent as one of the remote teachers, cannot defy the fact that it is a whole new world for her. To ease and normalize every scenario, Ann jots down her feelings and experiences during her time in the place, including her loneliness and isolation from her family and his long-time boyfriend. Unexpectedly, someone accidentally discovered the diary and heartily read each line written in there.



Personally, THE TEACHER'S DIARY has been a great hilarious, dramatic, and tearful movie. In the first few minutes, it made me laugh and enjoy their lines and actions (both teachers and students), but the middle part turned me sympathizing with the story to the point that I cannot help but cry. Remote school students portrayed well their role according to what is required. Supporting actors and actresses gave justice to their respective roles. And especially to the two teachers who played the main role, kudos to their excellence and dedication. Up until now, I am still hoping for the second season due to its open-ended ending that left me thinking of the next event.

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