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PENTHESILEA
Greece
One of the Best.. Job done so right!
Ladies & Gentlemen,this is how you make a good Time Travel Drama.Back from 2013 but still such an interesting and unique story.I believe the Genre Fans like myself,will definetely enjoy this.
Music was well chosen and some songs back from the 90's brought memories.Was a nostalgic feeling,so no complains about this factor.Never covered the scenes or the emotions,had the right dose.Sometimes too mild but still a fit.
Acting was decent.Nothing super wow about everyone's performances.Not bad,just good.Tbh,i was a bit annoyed by Ml's acting especially the lack of facial expressions,or better say he has always a very cold face and look.I wanted him to be more emotional and to show it in a more dramatic way. But the story took over for me so i passed it.
Also Direction and Cinematography wasn't something special.But don't forget is an old Drama so i don't really bother.
Time Traveling is always an appealing theme and i think we all wished at some point in our lives to have a machine to take us back to our past to correct or change things we have done wrong.(Although if i had this machine i would love to witness historical events rather than change my life,lol)
I said the story is kinda unique,well as unique as it can be especially for someone who watches similar dramas too often.But what i really liked in Nine was the fact that the device of the Time Travel was actually a visible object.The Burning incenses and not some vague idea/theory which just happens and turns the protagonists lives upside down!
Always and forever fan of THE Delorean!You know you will travel by using a car.Here is the incenses.And this travel happens upon the main lead's will and not drag him back to his past without a notice!
I also liked his faults and the mistakes he did several times while he was using the incenses.Those objects didn't come with a manual and it would be stupid if the Ml had done all right in his very first attempt of going back.I mean yes i was upset every time he made a mess and instead of fixing things made them worse.But this was the right way for the story to go on.
Another great detail was the fact that others than the protagonist carrying the memories from the past,even if this past had altered several times.That was something new or at least you do not find it too often in Time Travel dramas.And i was pleasantly surprised because i loved the fact the Ml had so much help from his best friend who firstly believed in his crazy story of being able to travel back to the past and secondly he had the memories to back him up every time things went downhill.
I have to say here that their friendship is one of the strongest and sweet things about this Drama.The Doc is the best friend anyone wish to have.As a woman the only thing i really-really envy about Men is their bond and the strong friendships they can hold through the years.
As for the Romance,iam glad it wasn't heavy or dragged too much.It was essential for the story,the Ml changed few things because of love(not that this ended pretty well for him at some point,lol)and for my taste it was tolerable!Not forget to mention the "real" kisses which was a plus!Actually ive noticed that older Dramas always has nice and real kisses comparing to newest.Oh well,it is what it is and when i see good screen kisses iam always excited!
The Fl char,as always,got into my nerves with her childish attitude.Not to mention her looks too!The actress looked so young like a kid it was a bit awkward see her kissing the handsome ML!I had to check their real ages and i was shocked to find out the Ml is only one year older than her!Great genes,you girl!
Obviously the story itself is the best thing about this drama,with actors, characters and all the rest just supporting it,the best possible way.Suspense and tension in high levels.Kept me wondering what will happen next and how this mess is going to be fixed.
The common "paradox" of not being able to occupy the same space with your past self doesn't apply here,so this made things more easy and smooth for the storyline.
Another positive aspect is that Ml does not see things just black or white.He often walks in the forbidden grey areas,being selfish and arrogant,being impulsive and sentimental.It is a well written character with many flaws and occasionally not the perfectly perfect altruistic man.He cares about the people he loves and try to protect them but is human too,sometimes choosing his own hapiness over others'.I have a soft spot on this kind of characters.
Clichés,few flaws and some draggy parts,still here.But nothing to annoy you and make you feel like wasting your time(unlike other related dramas,see "365: Repeat the Year"im sorry that one left me with a very bad taste,lol)
As for the ending..Choose what you like to believe.Write your own script.Use your imagination and give the protagonists the life you want.Everything is inside your head.Everything is possible.Make it happen.Or not!
Music was well chosen and some songs back from the 90's brought memories.Was a nostalgic feeling,so no complains about this factor.Never covered the scenes or the emotions,had the right dose.Sometimes too mild but still a fit.
Acting was decent.Nothing super wow about everyone's performances.Not bad,just good.Tbh,i was a bit annoyed by Ml's acting especially the lack of facial expressions,or better say he has always a very cold face and look.I wanted him to be more emotional and to show it in a more dramatic way. But the story took over for me so i passed it.
Also Direction and Cinematography wasn't something special.But don't forget is an old Drama so i don't really bother.
Time Traveling is always an appealing theme and i think we all wished at some point in our lives to have a machine to take us back to our past to correct or change things we have done wrong.(Although if i had this machine i would love to witness historical events rather than change my life,lol)
I said the story is kinda unique,well as unique as it can be especially for someone who watches similar dramas too often.But what i really liked in Nine was the fact that the device of the Time Travel was actually a visible object.The Burning incenses and not some vague idea/theory which just happens and turns the protagonists lives upside down!
Always and forever fan of THE Delorean!You know you will travel by using a car.Here is the incenses.And this travel happens upon the main lead's will and not drag him back to his past without a notice!
I also liked his faults and the mistakes he did several times while he was using the incenses.Those objects didn't come with a manual and it would be stupid if the Ml had done all right in his very first attempt of going back.I mean yes i was upset every time he made a mess and instead of fixing things made them worse.But this was the right way for the story to go on.
Another great detail was the fact that others than the protagonist carrying the memories from the past,even if this past had altered several times.That was something new or at least you do not find it too often in Time Travel dramas.And i was pleasantly surprised because i loved the fact the Ml had so much help from his best friend who firstly believed in his crazy story of being able to travel back to the past and secondly he had the memories to back him up every time things went downhill.
I have to say here that their friendship is one of the strongest and sweet things about this Drama.The Doc is the best friend anyone wish to have.As a woman the only thing i really-really envy about Men is their bond and the strong friendships they can hold through the years.
As for the Romance,iam glad it wasn't heavy or dragged too much.It was essential for the story,the Ml changed few things because of love(not that this ended pretty well for him at some point,lol)and for my taste it was tolerable!Not forget to mention the "real" kisses which was a plus!Actually ive noticed that older Dramas always has nice and real kisses comparing to newest.Oh well,it is what it is and when i see good screen kisses iam always excited!
The Fl char,as always,got into my nerves with her childish attitude.Not to mention her looks too!The actress looked so young like a kid it was a bit awkward see her kissing the handsome ML!I had to check their real ages and i was shocked to find out the Ml is only one year older than her!Great genes,you girl!
Obviously the story itself is the best thing about this drama,with actors, characters and all the rest just supporting it,the best possible way.Suspense and tension in high levels.Kept me wondering what will happen next and how this mess is going to be fixed.
The common "paradox" of not being able to occupy the same space with your past self doesn't apply here,so this made things more easy and smooth for the storyline.
Another positive aspect is that Ml does not see things just black or white.He often walks in the forbidden grey areas,being selfish and arrogant,being impulsive and sentimental.It is a well written character with many flaws and occasionally not the perfectly perfect altruistic man.He cares about the people he loves and try to protect them but is human too,sometimes choosing his own hapiness over others'.I have a soft spot on this kind of characters.
Clichés,few flaws and some draggy parts,still here.But nothing to annoy you and make you feel like wasting your time(unlike other related dramas,see "365: Repeat the Year"im sorry that one left me with a very bad taste,lol)
As for the ending..Choose what you like to believe.Write your own script.Use your imagination and give the protagonists the life you want.Everything is inside your head.Everything is possible.Make it happen.Or not!
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