I went into this one with doubts about a few things: -Gong Jun playing the active role instead of the passive -Zhang Zhe Han's chemistry with Gong Jun -Overall production quality
As of episode 10, I feel like Gong Jun's doing a better job than I expected, but I still think the passive role would have suited him better. I think his 'prettiness' goes well with Wen Ke Xing's role as the evil ring leader, but I think if that role were a little more fem, I'd like it. I'm not a fan of his as this sort of charismatic "junzi" gentleman, though. Gong Jun's vibe seems a little too soft to pull it off, but a lot of that is made better by the fact that he always speaks in riddles, double entendre, and quotes ancient Chinese poetry.
I like the chemistry between the leads, but it's just OK for now. I think they need a bit more time alone and going through hardships though for it to get a better opportunity to show.
The show's production quality has surprised me. The CGI isn't amazing, but it wasn't as bad as I was expecting (*cough* Guardian *cough*).
This series makes me feel the same way I did about 'Cause You're My Boy/My Tee. It's very clear to see how it's bad, but for some reason, I'm still here and find myself liking it.
I am glad I watched this series and can say that I wish every Y/BL writer and series director would do the same.…
I don't think my heart would be able to take it if this series were longer. I remember UWMA went on for something like 16 episodes or so which is longer than a usual BL AND it was so sad. My head was in a completely different space for days as I binged that show. :(
As a teacher of children around the age of Tian's class, that whole kite-making/flying part just brought up so many emotions for me. This episode in general was so good.
I'm not a stranger to tearing up during a BL, but this episode was the first time that something was so happy and sweet that it moved me to tears. I just want to go fly a kite now.
Lovely start to a beautiful romance. The only thing I found just a tiny bit off is when Yoo Sang confesses his love, Joon Han doesn't immediately respond to him, but instead waits for him to get outside, then comes running after later on. Earlier in the movie, we saw Joon Han indirectly confess to Yoo Sang by saying he has someone he likes. So, we already know that Joon Han consciously likes Yoo Sang and has been flirting with him. It's not like he didn't have feelings for Yoo Sang already or that he was confused about these feelings. I just feel that it would have been more realistic if he'd immediately run after Yoo Sang and followed him to the door or at least in the hallway.
I know this seems like I'm splitting hairs, but I enjoyed the acting, the piano music, the supportive friends, and production quality of this movie. I truly did. I just figured I'd point out the only thing (albeit minor) that I found strange because I know strongberry actually takes a look at our feedback here from time to time.
there is actually a huge market for stories like hers in real life. like it's dark stories aka fairytales catered…
That's one way of looking at it, for sure. A lot of their stories are relatable to people in a specific cultural context. It could also be argued that life was more physically dangerous back then such that wandering into the forest literally meant death, so the stories reflected that. The irony of Disney is that it retells stories like these and while subtracting the violence, they often not only subtract fundamental cultural aspects, but reinforce a whole other slew of modern setbacks to our current society...like in Snow White, Cinderella and more recently: Frozen. Elsa, the beautiful anti-heroin, was a problem child who was given a second chance at doing the right thing after people begging her to see the bigger picture. Reflecting western ideals of individualism and making a way for one's self in spite of what those close to you think. Mulan on the other hand 'broke the rules' and betrayed her family's 'honor' in order to preserve it, and in order to do so, she had to save the whole country. While in the original story of Mulan, her family was in full awareness of what she did, but supported her...but in Disney's eyes, it's easier for Disney to rely on western perception of Asian societies to fit a similar narrative...nevermind the actuality of women in Asian cultures for centuries.
I guess what I'm getting at is that fairy tales aren't usually meant to illustrate more than one ethic at a time and that the obvious ethical lesson that's illustrated by the end of stories like the one of the kid eating it's mother in this show which is: as a child, you're a burden to your parents even though they love you, so try to treat them right is the one kids are directed to pay attention to. Stories from the 1800s, MY's stories, and Disney movies clearly illustrate very valuable morals while simultaneously being problematic when being looked at under more adult scrutiny. When stories are told in less problematic ways, it's great, but it's difficult and not often done.
there is actually a huge market for stories like hers in real life. like it's dark stories aka fairytales catered…
You know Cinderella? Well, in one of the original versions, one of her stepsisters cuts off her own big toe and the other one cuts off a bit of the back of her heel so that their feet can fit into the glass slipper when the Prince comes to check. LOL I feel like most all fairytales are just horribly inappropriate for the most part.
Yeah. Bright actually has a decent bit of experience and I've since seen his acting in two other series and it wasn't anything like this. I don't know why though. Maybe directing?
I love this concept and Kao is extremely handsome, so I really want this to be good. In light of that, I can already see where issues may arise in terms of execution. So in light of *that*, I'll be placing my expectations firmly on the floor and hoping for the best.
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-Gong Jun playing the active role instead of the passive
-Zhang Zhe Han's chemistry with Gong Jun
-Overall production quality
As of episode 10, I feel like Gong Jun's doing a better job than I expected, but I still think the passive role would have suited him better. I think his 'prettiness' goes well with Wen Ke Xing's role as the evil ring leader, but I think if that role were a little more fem, I'd like it. I'm not a fan of his as this sort of charismatic "junzi" gentleman, though. Gong Jun's vibe seems a little too soft to pull it off, but a lot of that is made better by the fact that he always speaks in riddles, double entendre, and quotes ancient Chinese poetry.
I like the chemistry between the leads, but it's just OK for now. I think they need a bit more time alone and going through hardships though for it to get a better opportunity to show.
The show's production quality has surprised me. The CGI isn't amazing, but it wasn't as bad as I was expecting (*cough* Guardian *cough*).
Oxygen: warm milk
I know this seems like I'm splitting hairs, but I enjoyed the acting, the piano music, the supportive friends, and production quality of this movie. I truly did. I just figured I'd point out the only thing (albeit minor) that I found strange because I know strongberry actually takes a look at our feedback here from time to time.
I guess what I'm getting at is that fairy tales aren't usually meant to illustrate more than one ethic at a time and that the obvious ethical lesson that's illustrated by the end of stories like the one of the kid eating it's mother in this show which is: as a child, you're a burden to your parents even though they love you, so try to treat them right is the one kids are directed to pay attention to. Stories from the 1800s, MY's stories, and Disney movies clearly illustrate very valuable morals while simultaneously being problematic when being looked at under more adult scrutiny. When stories are told in less problematic ways, it's great, but it's difficult and not often done.