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Joy of Life is MEGA!!!
Truth be told, I'm relatively new to watching Chinese Costume Dramas...but have recently gotten hooked based on the quality of the storyline and acting. JOY OF LIFE is PAR EXCELLENCE! I don't watch these movies because of the cast's popularity or celebrity status...if you're a great actor or actress I'll watch...bottom line I don't chase after celebrities. Yet JOY OF LIFE is definitely worth REWATCHING and I can't wait for season 2. Yes indeed...from start to finish the screen writers, production team and performers hit a home run with this one!So very glad I didn't read any of the reviews before I watched this JOL...I don't like to be tainted about a show. Afterwards I saw some reviews about one of the cast members that was rather unfortunate. Viewers should give credit where credit's due... 'cause JOL is simply a fantastic product with great performers all around!
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Intensely riveting! This Korean Costume Drama is a WINNER!
Intensely riveting! This Korean Costume Drama is a WINNER! I just finished watching The Crowned Clown and was gripped through to the end. I had no idea this was a remake of the 2012 widely famous movie “Masquerade.” TCC’s dark and somewhat ominous opening had me wondering whether, where, and when this production would transition or evolve to a lighter storyline. Yet this historic palace drama was captivating and I knew it would simply get better with each episode. BTW the set, scenery, cinematography and even wardrobe were so well coordinated I consider this as a top-tier production.Truth-be-told I could brag on EACH-AND-EVERY cast member, because they ALL executed their roles so believably and phenomenally well. BRAVO to YEO JIN-GOO who portrayed both Ha-seon (the clown) and Yi-heon (the king)! His performance delivery spanned from coy innocence, lovingly gentle, comical, pensive and insightful, wise and astute to even tyrannical. Quite impressive for this young actor! An actor portraying just one personality type could be challenged, however, Yeo Jin-Goo’s multi-character shifting is worth boasting about and applauding.
Although the final 10 minutes of episode #16 did not have quite the punch or dynamic pizazz I felt was due TCC…considering the string of continually compelling episodes…it was not disappointing enough to cause me to rate TCC any lower than 10 STARS. Don’t skip this Korean Costume Drama. As I’ve said from the start, this is a WINNER!
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