For an anime, Jigoku Sensei Nube, this one would have been really good. For a live action, however, things didn't go as great as they should. The story was kind of odd, but cool at the same time. One thing that I really loved was the characters, actually, and, especially, the teachers. However, that demonic hand was not well presented. The action scenes were not good as well and the monsters, although kind of scary, there weren't that interesting. The romance, at least, and the friendship dynamics, as well as the teacher-students relationship, were all good. So, 5 out of 10.

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After I've watched Boys over flowers and completely hated it, I was thinking of not even picking up Princess' Hours. Especially since it was twenty four episodes long! But, this drama proved me wrong. It is one of the few times that I couldn't stop watching a drama. The story is catchy and the couple has extremely chemistry, which aids the drama tremendously. Now, there were some trops of that period that the drama followed, like the annoying parents (who were better than others though), the mean mother in law, the love triangle with the second lead being an angel and so making it difficult to not root for him. Plus, some twists were idiotic. But the execution was good and the pace really well managed. So, eight out of ten.

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I think that with Korean Drama it's all about timing. If it is your first one, then it will always be dear to your heart. Therefore I can understand why this drama is so loved and one of the most popular korean dramas. However, watching it ten years later, I do fail to see what other saw. The story is okay, too close to a manga story but with the korean notes all over it. However, everything that kept happening were ridiculous. I can't even imagine what the production of it costed, as they went to countless trips, even had a horse race, a car race, sports cars and castles for houses. But it wasn't the riches that spoiled the plot. The amount of cliche twists was unbelievable and I was left wondering if they really used that trop, as most of the events happening were idiotic. Though, there were some parts of the story that I liked. I especially enjoyed the side pair story, as they were cute, and also the start of the drama was really strong.
Now, for the characters; most of them were okay, although the leading lady got a bit annoying eventually with all the screaming and falling while walking. But, the highlight of all was her family. They were basically potrait like caricatures, always pushing the girl to do things she didn't want just to obtain money. The F4 were adorable, so I can't really say much about them (though at first they were really dislikable).
Overall, a lengthy drama, with ridiculous plot, some annoying characters and a good cast : 4 out of 10.

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It's not that this movie isn't enjoyable. However, it isn't something you haven't watched before. And because of the lack of originality, I don't believe I will be able to remember this one. The concept of the two boys who meet the shy, outcast girl, was nice. The friendship bonds that were created were sweet and adorable. So, frienship vice, this movie had it right. Romance vice, however, that didn't work out well for them. The couple didn't have many moments together so that the love story be properly developed. So, weak romance, okay story and good performances : 5 out of 10.

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One can say only one thing for sure about this drama and that is that the actors can eat. I never actually got the eating deliciously thing that apparently in Korea is a thing, but I finally got it. The actress can really eat deliciously. She does seem to enjoy every bite and more than that it makes you want to eat with her as well. So, this drama can really make you hungry. At the same time, the friendship dynamics between the neighbors were pretty nice and interesting to follow, though the romance was kind of slow and only happened towards the ending. The whole mystery thing was nice as well, although the food was more of the star of the show rather than that. So, all in all, a nice drama, but not a memorable one.

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Surprisingly, not a bad movie. Though the story is a bit of a let down when it comes to expectations, the overall result is okay, with a satisfying ending and some nice development. Kamanashi Kazuka, whose previous works showed more acting talent than this one, was okay portraying a police officer who is as introverted as it gets and who shuts his young bride out in her every attempt to get closer to him. His female co star is good as well, being all cute and childish, enough to convince that she is way too young for what she is going to attempt. The romance between them is nice, though the movie would have been better if it showed a more realistic plot. But, overall it's enjoyable, so 7 out of 10.

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This movie captures you with the story, which is as strong as it is heavy. First of all the visuals are as good as needed, with the scenes raw enough to express the emotions that this film wants to express. The film makers didn't hesitate to use scenes like the ones in the men's bath, that can be shocking and work as a punch in the guts to make you understand the seriousness of the matter. Now, the stories are interesting, especially the one with the father and his kid, but some of them were just there and not as strong as the rest. Eventually, however, towards the ending, things got a little chaotic. The final battle was long, longer than it should be and that kind of made me tired to watch. Eventually, the main problem of this movie is it's length, as some scenes were just too long. But it was an interesting movie to watch, so 6 out of 10.

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So, the story is so so, kind of cliché really, with the boy dying and
the girl totally clumsy but good hearted. All that suggested a romantic
story that you all know very well and still you're gonna watch anyway.
But, this movie has something that, at least for me, the rest of the
same plot movies didn't, the great performances. Especially from the
leading lady, who was really good portraying the naive girl who falls
for the bad boy. The romance, on the other hand, was okay, with the
first part of the movie seriously better than the last one. At least
the ending was good, so 6 out of 10.

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