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Oh my gahhhhh I loved this show!!!! I loved how they had a little bit of everything rolled into this. I find it very unique in it's own way and I can't hate it at all.
I think what really hooked me though was the humor and bubbly moments. When it first started off in current times, I legit thought I had started watching the wrong show but I was like "eh let's see how it goes" -- to find out it was the right show, just a game. Lol But when I say this show was so freaking amazing, I forgot she was in a game. Even when she forgets and then reminds herself during the first few episodes, was never much longer later that I forgot she was in a game. LOL!
But I love that! I really wonder if I would be as obsessed with this show if it didn't feel "authentic". Wonder how much (if at all) my thoughts would change if I remembered the whole time it was a game.
I think what trips me out even more was not knowing I had seen Murong Chen / Yun Ya before it all even started. My sister had to point it out like "hey ... isn't that the guy that was [...]" bruh the gasp I left out when it clicked, but I never in my LIFE would have expected ALL (assume) of the characters working in the same place! That very last part made me super giddy. It was PERFECT!!! Again though, they could have ended it with them fighting over her journal and I would have been happy. Least.... until it dawned on me that real life existed. Lol Then I would question, so I'm really glad they ended it the way they did.
I have questions though. Why the bottles and umbrella? Did they talk about bringing those just to see who was who? Orrrr was it raining and that just so happened to be their drinks they picked up? I feel like this was probably explained in the book (which I really should read). But if anyone knows or has any ideas, I'd be glad to hear it. Till then, I'm just going to assume it was raining and they all brought something to drink but how they held everything shows who their character was since they all held their swords/objects a certain way through the show. Lol
All in all, I don't really have any complaints. Even the "bad guy" didn't seem like the ultimate "bad guy" which made her different to me. Her back story is so heartbreaking I really just want to give her a hug.
Sucks what had to happen though. But for how everything turned out I really did love this show. Wish it had showed what happened to Yi.
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The usual "be careful what you wish for" but with a few twists.
This show has its ups and downs. Not going to lie, there were more than a few times I wanted to drop this show because I thought it would never "pick up" again. I'm glad I stuck it out though. It turned out better than I thought it would and the last two episodes alone made the whole thing worth watching.Everyone's acting was great but I feel like there were a few to many gaps in some places that could have been easily explained, unless there were and I just missed them. If that is the case, my bad; that's on me. Lol I feel like I will rewatch this again some day so we will have to see if I feel the same way. Lol
There is really so much I want to talk about but I don't want to ruin it for everyone Lol but I will say.... Jin's character is new for me. I'm so used to MFL being kinda push overs and stuff but when it came to her dealing with that asshole, she really shocked me. Now, when she let him off the hook, I thought I thought wrong.... I'm glad I didn't. How she got her revenge was classy as hell IMO. lol I mean let's face it. Not many would do like she did. They would want revenge with blood and gore in anger but she took the higher road.... She took the higher road on a lot, honestly and she is without a doubt my favorite character for that. For me, her character is rare and I appreciate this show a lot more for it.
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I'm trying to process my thoughts and feels about this show but really I'm still stuck in the "wow" phase. I started this show firstly out of curiosity and it was a bonus that it was such a quick watch. Even though it was only 12 episodes it kept me hooked through all of it.
Though the closer the last episode got, I started to panic because I just knew they weren't going to be able to sort out everyone's life and relationship in 25 mins. Yet they found a loophole that made it end perfectly. It it probably the one time I have ever seen a complete ending that was also a open ending. Lol It's so weird. Haha (though don't get me wrong. Thank gah there is a season 2, otherwise I might lose my mind) There really are way to much going on in this season to just leave it as is.
You'd think I'd learn by now with doramas that there will never be a "pass the time/play in the background" --I always end up hooked by the first episode and next thing I know, its ended and the birds are chirping outside. Haha
The storyline and characters were unique to me. So often we have the cut and dry good girl so it's good to see a more carefree MFL. Actually, all of the characters are more carefree so it really adds to the interest for me. I think the only character I didn't like so much was Hayashi. He was the basic jock type that made me want to scream. I kinda hope with season 2, he's not so much of a obnoxious person and returns feelings towards that one person. (I know this is wishful thinking, leave me alone and let me dream. Lol)
Okay I'm ready for season 2. *stalks the drop date*
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When it first started, not gonna lie, I didn't know it was 3 stories in 1. So when stuff started happening so suddenly, I was like "wow, this movie is either going to be full of horror non-stop, or it's going to be extremely boring because they're using all the good stuff upfront." - so you can imagine the look of confusion when the first one ended and the second one started. Lol I'm not mad at all, I just should have read more about the movie Lol But, I'm glad they did it this way. It's perfect from those horror movie marathons.
Tarot 1: The Unseen - Was actually pretty sad, honestly. But it had just enough of the suspense that it keeps you on edge wondering what is around each corner. I wasn't much of a fan of the characters though, they all seemed kinda toxic towards each other? I didn't feel much of a connection with them but I did feel bad for who the ghost was. I get stuff happens, but come on.... That... is so messed up and heartbreaking.
Tarot 2: Attached - This one wasn't scary at all. I actually cried because it broke my heart. As someone who has been through that twice, I know how scary that was for her. I wish I could hug her so bad, she didn't deserve that. She's the only one I felt sorry for. Everyone else can fuck off. Even her fake ass good for nothing friend. I want to say more so much but I really don't want to give to much away though I feel like I already have. I'm sorry.
Tarot 3: Ghost Boy - Yoooo!!! THIS ONE WAS MY FAVORITE!!! So again it wasn't all that scary but the story with this one just seemed sooo much more interesting and promising. I felt more connected with the characters in this one and I felt like it had more of a story to it without being confusing. This one, I would say is worth watching the whole movie for. The first two were okay but mostly just pulled at the heartstrings, this one was the golden egg for me. It's like they saved the best for last. Lol
So again, while this movie wasn't actually scary it was more along the lines of stories you tell at sleepovers in candlelight to get everyone creeped out. Lol Totally worth a view during horror marathons.
Also; if anyone ever wants to read your future and promises a once in a lifetime thing... run. Lol
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I can't tell you the last time I watched a drama that was just so freaking sweet, it could rot your teeth. I'm sure I have though. I know I have watched at least one other but this show was so fresh and gooey that I can't think of anything but this show. I wanted it to be longer! I mean there is no way it could have been, but lkfjbvlsfkjbvfjfs *fangirls*
I adored all of the actors. Literally all of them. The chemistry and acting between all of them was like real life, honestly. I felt more like I was watching co-workers rather than a screen.... least till the screen when black for the next episode then I saw my potato face, then I was like "ohhhhh okay, yeah" hahahahahhah
There is just so much I want to say about this but I don't want to give to much away. Even though this drama is really short, they managed to squeeze in so much of what new couples go through at the start that it was refreshing. And can we just talk about how accurately nervous he was even though he had "magic"? Lol We are all nervous like that without it. XD But, I digress.
I have watched so many shows that honestly, I was tense the whole time watching it. I kept waiting for that shoe to drop that would leave me a sobbing heap on the floor (this is probably why I have trust issues. Lol) but I can honestly say this was new. That's all I'm gonna say. It was new. (For me, at least) and I needed it.
I want to recommend this to EVERYONE. If it's on your watch list, don't be like me and keep putting it off, This is your sign to WATCH IT NOW!
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From the start, I was instantly hooked and was glued to the screen waiting for new episodes. Even though I feel like the show was mostly character driven, I really did enjoy the show. I loved all the characters as well. Even the ones I wanted to fight half the time. Lol I loved seeing the guys go from these kinda cold guys to being really amazing people in the end.
But that ending. Good gah.... I feel like the writer just gave up with that episode. I can't be the only one that thinks this. I really expected this huge thing to happen because through the whole show, you just had this feeling it was going to end with a bang, but in the end -- it was flat and anticlimactic. It's one of those moments where you just sit looking at the screen like "......what? ...... that's it?" you keep waiting for the next scene to happen but it's like "nope. peace out" Lol. Honestly it's the main reason I needed to rewatch this show but I thought I might have missed something somewhere that would help me understand why it would end that way. But... Nope.
UNLESS they plan to have a season 2? I freaking hope they have a season 2. How, I don't know. But it needs to happen or something to give the viewers some peace of mind. Because I feel robbed with that ending. Lol I really do.
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Y'all, I am honest to goodness NOT okay right now. I have sobbed myself into a complete frenzy .When I first started this show, I thought it was your genuine original "slice of life" cute drama or whatever. I didn't look much into the show really because the cover pulled me in. I know, I need to stop picking things based on their covers. While I hated this show with a passion, I loved it too. I can't not love it. The story is so fucking beautiful it hurts. The only reason I hate it is because ... well.... if you've seen it, you know. If you haven't seen it ------have a box of tissues ready and make sure you have something to muffle your sobs.
Originally I didn't like Mika. I mean I did, but didn't. She was such a sweet character that you can't help to love her. She is kinda like that friend or sister you always want to protect because she is so pure. But.... there were times when I really got sick of her and wanted her to grow a freaking backbone. It really drove me nuts seeing her kicked around his Hiro's ex. Like gosh damn, throw a punch or something. But I give her props I guess, when the last shoe dropped, she fought back with words and proved to her no matter what she did, she would never get Hiro back. Straight facts.
Hiro on the other hand, I didn't like at first. Lol he really reminded me of the typical guy that people fall over themselves for because he is the "bad buy". I really thought he was going to be like in the other shows where he was just going to be a asshole non-stop and she was just going to love him. But that changed pretty fast and it kept me sus towards him. lol I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, but it really didn't. And can we just talk about how he always protected Mika? Like against EVERYONE. Didn't matter who you were, guy or female, you mess with Mika, you get your ass kicked. Lol I stan a protective man.
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When Mika told him she was pregnant, I honest to gah thought that when he left, he was gone. I didn't expect him to come back. When he did, my jaw literally dropped. Especially seeing how happy he was. I was like.... something ain't right, dudes would be running at this point. But him running out to buy that was so fucking cute. And he spent so long trying to get her parents approval. Just... ugh my heart. So when they lost the baby I just couldn't handle it. I cried my eyes out. I really wanted to see them grow up and raise the baby. THIS SHIT HURTED!!!
The storyline was so beautiful even when he broke up with her to protect her. I won't lie though I had really weird vibes from Yuu. I don't know if it was the persistent "get in my car. I have a car. I'll take you home. want a ride?" Like dude O_O she said no. Stop. Lol... I know in the long run, he meant well. And over time he did grow on me. I thought they would make a cute couple but I knew it just wasn't the same.
Can you imagine how rare Mika and Hiro's love is though? Honestly. They are they kind of love that, she will forever be in his family. Even if she were to marry someone else, she would still be loved and adored by Hiro's family. And whoever she married, will always be second. Even to her own family, Hiro would be before the new guy, because he made that much of a impact on everything. This kind of love is so rare, which is sad. Even more sadder: seems to ALWAYS end in tragedy.
I won't lie, I am SUPER confused about that ending. I know the two kids have to be her sisters, but the little girl clearly calls her mommy.... Was this in her head? Did she meet someone new and have a baby? Was she pregnant again before he passed away? I just have so many questions about this. But call me nuts, I want to believe it's Hiro's kid. Because ... everything the kids is wearing relates to Mika and Hiro. from the flower crown to the dolls she is holding, so it feels like they are implying? Or I'm just nuts. lol
So I want to say, if you're looking for a show to watch to pass the time, it ain't this one, chief. This is the kind of show when you are already broken and you want to sob your heart out completely. This is not the kind of show to take lightly. Lol This is level of A Walk to Remember and The Fault In Our Stars level of heartshatter.
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That was such a cute movie. Stressful as hell to watch, but cute nonetheless. Honestly the whole time I watched it, I kept thinking of Dawson's Creek Tamara and Pacey. LOL. If you know, you know.While this movie was cute and the storyline was pretty interesting I wasn't a big fan of the character growth. Like one second they are cold as ice and then literally 2 seconds later they suddenly love each other? I just don't understand that. And not even (what feels like) a week later, marriage is being tossed around. Hoooooold up. That is WAYYYYY to fast. I mean I get some people do go that fast and things work out.. but... I don't know, it's just weird. Lol This movie it weird.
Can we talk about that kiss scene though? Hot damn O_O wasn't expecting that and damn did it set my mind ablaze. I don't know if I can trust anyone that didn't like that scene. lol jkjk
Another issue I had with the movie was they kept making it out like she was some child. Even her uncle says "She's a child!!" bruh... she's 18 and graduating. What the hell? I really don't understand this and I don't think I ever will. People really think "you're a child" when you're 17/18 in high school, raising your hand to even get permission to use the bathroom, but the MOMENT you graduate, you're a adult and it's time to be tossed out on your butt because you're a adult now.... That's not how this works. That's not how any of this works. I'm mad now and don't even remember where I was going with this but hopefully someone is like "ah, I get what you mean.". X_X
In the end though, I really loved the ending. I thought it was cute and needed. It took everything I had to not skip to the end and see how it all played out. That's how stressed this movie kept me. Haha but it was worth the wait. It was interesting.
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Hi. Hello. Yes. I hate it here.
So I can jump on the bandwagon with everyone else that has seen this and have been left staring at the credits like ".....What?"I swear I have no idea how I feel about this movie. I do, but I don't. I have a love/hate relationship with this movie.
The storyline itself seems like it would have been better suited for a TV show. Mostly because when I say this is a LOADED movie, I literally mean it's loaded. The downside to this is that I feel like they had to jump around from scene to scene way to fast and I feel like they cut a lot of filler content that could have helped make the movie flow smoothly.
Am I saying the flow was bad? Not really, because there was still so much happening that even if you wanted to quit, something would happen that would keep your eyes glued to the screen.
I am forever in love with the acting. I feel like my heart has been ripped up, stomped on, rammed back in my chest, ripped out again.... so on and so forth. It hurts. :)
From the second Kou showed up though, I just knew -- I JUST KNEW he was going to be trouble.... and I was wrong, actually. Had that assault scene not taken place, I feel like things would have been wat different. I mean yeah, he has serious attitude before that happened but after, we all know that's when everything went downhill. Not that I blame him. My heart fucking breaks for Kou. It breaks for them both but in some scenes I feel like she doesn't understand why he is acting the way he is. It isn't until later when he has to tell her he wasn't able to protect her that I guess she finally understood.
But I think what makes me want to flip my shit was when they were talking at one point and she asked him why he didn't fight the guy back.... like... how could he fight back? The dude literally beat him repeatedly in the back with a massive stone? I don't understand. Like why are you asking him that? You are BOTH victims? He's not asking YOU why YOU didn't fight back. Why ask him? Ugh I don't know. I'm just pissed about that.
I loved Otomo. He was like a ray of sunshine. He was really what she needed through this whole show. I feel like every girl needs a guy like him in their life. Lol and honestly he would have been the better choice for her... because let's face it... Her and Kou's relationship was toxic AF. Did they still make my heart bust the biggest UwU? Yes, but that doesn't make it right, because half the time I was like "I wish a fucker would try that with me." when he did something out of the way. Lol Anyway, back to Otomo. I loved how he was always there for her. No matter what, he was there. He always wanted her to smile, he couldn't bare to see her without a smile and it was the sweetest thing ever. He deserved so much better than what he got.... damn second lead syndrome. *sigh*
That ending was kinda confusing as hell. Not only was it confusing, It made me want to sob because I knew it wasn't real. I really wish we got a part two or some kind of side story to know if he was okay or not..... cuz hunny... I am *UPSET*. My whole damn heart is CRUSHED.
Yet I still really liked this movie. Ugh, damn these feelings. Lol
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Okay, I get why this movie isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I kinda wish people would take in consideration the year this came out. LolOr maybe I'm just biased. Lol I remember watching this when I was younger and pretty much ran it into the ground because I watched it so often back to back. Honestly, I can't even tell you why I loved it so much even back then. So of course when years go by and things get misplaced, I haven't seen this movie in YEARSSSSSSSS so when I saw this pop up, best bet I watched it. I am so freaking happy I got to see this again!!
Even after all these years, my feelings on this movie haven't changed a bit and just like back then, I'm a total Devilman/Ryo shipper. Hahaha!! Ryo will probably be my favorite character even on my deathbed. What can I say? I stan a sassy man.
It's still crazy to me that the whole world ended not even because of demons, but because of people. Even how life is now, humans are the most evil things on the planet at this point, but I digress.
Yes, yes, I know the acting is pretty much laughable and you're like "What even? Haha!!" through most of it, but I dunno. I still love it. Would I like to see a remake? Sure! But will I love it as much as this? Probably not. They made the movie in my opinion.
I still get teary eyed over the ending as well and really wish we could have a second movie to show us what happened after. But I guess I'll die never getting that. *insert broken heart sobbing here*
Oh the nostalgia. My heart is all over the place now and yes, it still hurts this was once rated one of the worst movies. SMH
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As much as I love Ye-jin, I gotta admit this movie has been sitting in my TBW list for a while. I know I know. Don't come for me. I don't know why it took me so long to get to it. I mean it's everything I love all balled into a single movie. Makes no sense for me to not watch it right away, but here we are. 6 million years later. Lol Kidding, but anyway -- When the movie just started I wasn't hooked right away, I just didn't care for the character Jo-Goo very much. If I'm completely honest, I don't think I ever warmed up to his character. If I did, it was close to the end. But Ye-jin kept me going. lol. I really loved her character and could relate..... without all the horror parts. I'm sure we can all relate to her in our own ways if you really think about it. I freaking ADORED her friendships!! Again, I feel like a lot of us can relate. Even though they had known each other before, it had been so long since they had seen each other and it was like long distance friendships. Relying on phone calls and text. We all know we have been here before. Sometimes the coolest people you meet are the ones that live a million miles away. That's besides the point.
The storyline threw me off though? We end up finding out it had been her "best friend" this whole time... but I'm like damn... she wasn't much of a friend if she ruins your life like that. Even when you find out the whole story about what happened. I'm still like "wow. you are such a petty bitch". I want to say "grow up" but ya know... she's dead <_< >_> -_-
Okay yes, that was mean but come on. This is just to much, because THEN you have these moments when people were supposed to die, but by some miracle, they didn't? So I'm sitting here like.... what the fuckery is happening? It doesn't make sense. Doesn't add up. AND YOU KNOW ME! I hate being confused.
Even when that *moment* happens, oh you know the one. The one that usually relates to a epiphany or something. The moment that happens in every movie that makes you feel like everything will be okay now.... IT WASN'T OKAY!!!! Like rlkjghelrkjhgilruhge WHAT! WHAT THE FUCK! so you just look at the screen like "-_- oh you got jokes?" I hated it. I really did. What else could have happened? What else could she have done?
WHY ARE YOU SO DANG BITTER!? --and if you aren't then who and why is this happening? UGH!!!
While the ending was a good chuckle, I didn't enjoy it. It was okay, I guess. But I was just like.... what... just....happened? They went through this whole thing at the airport not even 10 minutes earlier and now they are okay? I feel like I missed something or there are gaps? SOMETHING! I don't know. The movie doesn't feel complete to me. I mean really what kind of ending was that? *sighs* But don't get me wrong, I'm glad she isn't alone now.
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Anyway while I'm glad they didn't, I still feel like this movie lacked a bit? I swear to you - I can't even put my finger on it.... Maybe because my brain instantly wants to connect Train to Busan to Peninsula even though the writer flat out told us there would be NO CONNECTION! They told us, yes, it's in the same AU but it is it's own storyline. I get it. I do. But my brain is like "Uhhh Train to Busan 2!" even though I have second thought literally saying "no connection, just same AU". Guess that just means my brain hates me?
Y'all... *shreaks* why did I think eorugheroghrohsgw KANG DONG-WON WAS CHOI SEUNG-HYUN!?!?
Anywho! The acting was amazing! But ... I think my main issue was that the movie starts off the bat with no warm up. Like we are already supposed to know all of these characters and have a bond with them? Like, okay... if this isn't really part three of this series then... shouldn't you help us warm up a bit? It's hard for me to care about characters I don't know much about but I have to admit, as time went on I really did like the main character. I mean come on. He was bad ass! Though the character I loved right off the bat was probably the teenage daughter. She was so freaking sassy and I swear she would make Han (Tokyo Drift) so proud with that drifting!!! Hahah (Though honestly I can't remember her name. If anyone remembers, please let me know and I'll fix this.)
The storyline itself was pretty good....ish? ... kinda? I'm still on the fence about this. Because like I said, we kinda got forced into this movie like we were already supposed to know everyone. I've seen Train to Busan a few times and nothing is clicking, but who knows.
Will I be watching this again? Oh totally! Because I'm a sucker for zombie movies... aaaaand because there is just something about Kang with a gun and being badass that just makes me swoon. Lol
I do recommend this movie to everyone. And while it doesn't pick up where Train to Busan leaves off, I do recommend that you start with the anime movie first, then watch Train to Busan THEN watch this. Mainly because they are all in the same AU and the anime explains what happened to even start Train to Busan.
So while everything is saying "Sequal" it's really the third movie.
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Other than that, the characters and acting was super cute. Even if things were a little scattered, they did great with what they had. Lol I really hope there will be a season two or some kind of answers though because that ending is what took 5 stars away lol like for real.... How do you not have a ending? Literally didn't know that was possible. X_X It left me screaming at the screen. Hahah I couldn't help it. I really expected more. *spaz moment* I'm sad now. Lol
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Loved the chemistry between the leads, nothing felt awkward to me. Though i wish there was a bit more storyline to the ML.
That being said, it did have It's fair share of issues, especially the ending. It left me feeling extremely confused. I really wish it had ended better or explained the reason for that. Lol. I feel like I've been mind fucked.
For a low budget film, I think it was hella good though. Just needs some kinks worked out.
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This movie made my so gosh damn disgusted that I couldn't even finish it. The moment he saw her and had that "look", I just knew it was about to be hell. I don't know what I was expecting, but it sure in hell wasn't THAT.I literally feel sick to my stomach even writing this and remembering the parts I did watch. How. Literally how do you smile in a woman's face knowing you are fucking her husband? How do you look your husband in the face? How in the HELL do you go all out for another woman while trying for a baby with your wife? How do you keep living life like nothing is wrong when you are sleeping with another woman? I don't fucking understand cheating. It pisses me off to no ends. If you are THAT unhappy, then leave! Why in the hell do you get to ruin not just your life or the one you're cheating with, why must you ruin your S/O's life and make them miserable? Cheaters are fucking mental. I said what I said.
My heart breaks for his wife. Knowing she was doing all she could as a wife and doing all she could to have a baby. I'm angry FOR her.
Mind you, I'm speaking of the characters here. Not the actors. If a actor makes you love/hate/whatever then that just means they're doing an amazing job. So huge props to the actors. It's why they're the only things rated a 10.
But damn I couldn't even get into the actual storyline because the affair crap just chapped my ass and kept me beyond pissed off. I wanted to put my foot through the screen. lol
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