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Spring over Phoenix Pond chinese drama review
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Spring over Phoenix Pond
3 people found this review helpful
by ElanneH
1 day ago
21 of 21 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 6.0

Here for my two leads

I won't go through the plot because it's obviously the most classic reincarnation plot. We are not inventing the wheel here. On the other hand, right from the start I regretted that this isn't longer drama but a mini because this had potential. If they had budget bigger than a peanut and longer episodes, I really believe this could've been a very good drama. The FL/Ml could've easily carry it. Instead we are flying through plot with breakneck speed. No time to waste, certainly not on the plot and character development.
Yes, personally, I watched it for Deng Kai and Zhu Lilan, let's be honest, if they weren't there, I'd pass this immediately. But they are here and once again, they are (I don't know how else to say it) wasting their good looks and acting skills on minis.
Deng Kai is playing the greenest flag, Xiao Yunting is a sweetheart. Zhu Lilan's Qi Yuan is clever and she can easily switch from cute to cunning and back. I have to praise their chemistry too, when they look at each other the feelings are believable.
So, is this good? If you are comparing this to big budget 40-50 minute 40 episodes long dramas then no, of course not. If you are comparing this other minis, I think it's fine. Not brilliant but fine. Perfectly passable for a long train ride or rainy evening. And you will have a much better time if you enjoy the lead actors.
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