amrita828
Italy
I hope I'll be forgiven for the... unusual style of my episode reviews. Here's the thing: I am rewatching SG with my mother.
Rating and commentaries are going to be a summary of our weekly watch, the veteran of SG who basically knows the script by heart and an almost total newbie - my mom - who's at her second asian drama experience.
Opening scene: the garden.
mom: "wow! I think I'll like this thing for the scenery alone!"
me (thinking): wait until you see Binnie... :P
Joo Won comes down the stairs
mom: "............................. Rita, please tell me THIS man is going to be the main character"
me: "shall I remind you you are still harbouring a crush on Lee Seung Gi?"
mom: "what, are you telling me we need to be monogamist in our dreams too?"
me: "of course not, mom. Enjoy Joo Won"
Bridget Jones once said: never contradict your mother. She's right even when she's wrong.
At the end of the episode I watched her with the corner of my eye, fearing she would say something like: hmm, weird stuff. But no! She was enthusiastic. "Do you think we could double our weekly rendez-vous? I'm so going to like this!"
Ha!
Rating and commentaries are going to be a summary of our weekly watch, the veteran of SG who basically knows the script by heart and an almost total newbie - my mom - who's at her second asian drama experience.
Opening scene: the garden.
mom: "wow! I think I'll like this thing for the scenery alone!"
me (thinking): wait until you see Binnie... :P
Joo Won comes down the stairs
mom: "............................. Rita, please tell me THIS man is going to be the main character"
me: "shall I remind you you are still harbouring a crush on Lee Seung Gi?"
mom: "what, are you telling me we need to be monogamist in our dreams too?"
me: "of course not, mom. Enjoy Joo Won"
Bridget Jones once said: never contradict your mother. She's right even when she's wrong.
At the end of the episode I watched her with the corner of my eye, fearing she would say something like: hmm, weird stuff. But no! She was enthusiastic. "Do you think we could double our weekly rendez-vous? I'm so going to like this!"
Ha!
Was this review helpful to you?
So I couldn't resist. I watched the episode raw and actually understood most of it.
Amazingly good episode. The pace, the emotions, the dialogues, I loved it all.
You know when you watch a scene and you silently urge the characters to do or say something? Well, here they do! It doesn't happen often, and when it does it's such a satisfaction.
Terrific acting by the main leads in this episode. So many emotions expressed with the eyes and posture, and many incredibly sweet moments.
How they are going to come out of the "empasse" they are in now I have no idea. Which is more than fine: the fact that a drama not at all based on twists can surprise, goes to the credit of the writer.
I'm happy to have an excuse to re-watch the episode with subs soon.
P.S. Purplenette, I didn't stand up but I clapped too! That was awesome and very, very deserved. :D
Amazingly good episode. The pace, the emotions, the dialogues, I loved it all.
You know when you watch a scene and you silently urge the characters to do or say something? Well, here they do! It doesn't happen often, and when it does it's such a satisfaction.
Terrific acting by the main leads in this episode. So many emotions expressed with the eyes and posture, and many incredibly sweet moments.
How they are going to come out of the "empasse" they are in now I have no idea. Which is more than fine: the fact that a drama not at all based on twists can surprise, goes to the credit of the writer.
I'm happy to have an excuse to re-watch the episode with subs soon.
P.S. Purplenette, I didn't stand up but I clapped too! That was awesome and very, very deserved. :D
Was this review helpful to you?
As much as I don't want Ji An to marry the doctor, I must say his sticking a sign on his back stating "not getting married" was pure genius! Hahahahaha
Most people involved in Ji An's pregnancy are coming to terms with it, which I think it's the right time too: her parents are a lot more bearable when they show a little sense. Now it's Tae Kang's father turn: what would he say if he knew he's the biological grandfather of that baby? Would he still insist his son goes to the USA?
I love how sensitive subjects are treated here: presenting different views and then coming to the most sensible conclusion. A single parent is not only a present reality in every country, but it's also something to be respected and, in many cases, admired. Would it be better, or morally more acceptable, if a person decided to marry just to avoid complications?
Most people involved in Ji An's pregnancy are coming to terms with it, which I think it's the right time too: her parents are a lot more bearable when they show a little sense. Now it's Tae Kang's father turn: what would he say if he knew he's the biological grandfather of that baby? Would he still insist his son goes to the USA?
I love how sensitive subjects are treated here: presenting different views and then coming to the most sensible conclusion. A single parent is not only a present reality in every country, but it's also something to be respected and, in many cases, admired. Would it be better, or morally more acceptable, if a person decided to marry just to avoid complications?
Was this review helpful to you?
I'd never thought I could grow so attached to Tae Kang's character when I first started this drama. He was always cute to watch, but just like a pretty, funny puppy. He's growing fast and in such an adorable way, I can very well empathise with Ji An.
I love that this script is so well done the viewer develops feeling at the same pace as Ji An. The drama revolves around her and her choiches, and one can recognize a well written character when the viewer is feeling what the character feels.
I'm sad for Na Ri, who is very far from being an evil character - I like her a lot, actually - and will probably experience a heartbreak soon.
I love that this script is so well done the viewer develops feeling at the same pace as Ji An. The drama revolves around her and her choiches, and one can recognize a well written character when the viewer is feeling what the character feels.
I'm sad for Na Ri, who is very far from being an evil character - I like her a lot, actually - and will probably experience a heartbreak soon.
Was this review helpful to you?
I have only one thing to say - long due, really: can the doctor please be erased from the picture?
A nice man by all means, but like all second males in Korean dramas, he's redundant. And I truly can't stand men who order food without asking her what she likes. He even decided how the meat should be done! Doctor or no doctor, that's too much.
Shooo.
A nice man by all means, but like all second males in Korean dramas, he's redundant. And I truly can't stand men who order food without asking her what she likes. He even decided how the meat should be done! Doctor or no doctor, that's too much.
Shooo.
Was this review helpful to you?
I liked it.
First of all, a female character to my liking. Obviously Kim Sun Ah plays whatever role with such effortless ability, one truly believes it's one side of her personality. But the character is well written too so far. Her stance to problems is hilariously self assured, and I love a woman who can quote literature.
I could have kissed her for the way she treats arrogant customers.
The "morning-after" scene had me laughing out loud, awkward but believable.
Don't know about the guys yet, but - funnily - right now I don't really care. I like to think this drama's about her.
Rejecting a gynecologist by telling him "I have a 50 year old uterus" is pure genius. Not that it really worked, but it's the thought that counts, lol.
oh, beautiful music!
First of all, a female character to my liking. Obviously Kim Sun Ah plays whatever role with such effortless ability, one truly believes it's one side of her personality. But the character is well written too so far. Her stance to problems is hilariously self assured, and I love a woman who can quote literature.
I could have kissed her for the way she treats arrogant customers.
The "morning-after" scene had me laughing out loud, awkward but believable.
Don't know about the guys yet, but - funnily - right now I don't really care. I like to think this drama's about her.
Rejecting a gynecologist by telling him "I have a 50 year old uterus" is pure genius. Not that it really worked, but it's the thought that counts, lol.
oh, beautiful music!
Was this review helpful to you?
Queen In Hyun's Man Episode 11
8 people found this review helpful
One must love a heroine who uses her brain. I was overjoyed when Hee Jin puts two and two together and sees through her manager's deception about her having spoken to Boong Du - hence proving he exists and is not a figment of her labile mind.
This is not a drama that gives us lies we as viewers know from the beginning and than drags them for centuries to the point of unbearable frustration. It opens up a door, crosses it, deals with the problem at hand. Always in a hilarious, witty and refreshing way.
Loved the trapped in the shower parallel and the fact that Boong Do's the one who sees the irony of it, while the foolish guys stays... foolishly in the dark (well, in the shower...). LOL
And one must love a hero who, besides being clever, is chivalrous too. He does not intervene in Hee Jin's and Dong Min's confrontation until this last becomes rude. This is not simple jealousy, it's a principle: don't treat women that way!
Boong Do, you have my respect and loyalty.
Last but not least, this drama's offering us a very healthy dose of good kisses. Who's not rejoicing in this, raise a foot.
;)
This is not a drama that gives us lies we as viewers know from the beginning and than drags them for centuries to the point of unbearable frustration. It opens up a door, crosses it, deals with the problem at hand. Always in a hilarious, witty and refreshing way.
Loved the trapped in the shower parallel and the fact that Boong Do's the one who sees the irony of it, while the foolish guys stays... foolishly in the dark (well, in the shower...). LOL
And one must love a hero who, besides being clever, is chivalrous too. He does not intervene in Hee Jin's and Dong Min's confrontation until this last becomes rude. This is not simple jealousy, it's a principle: don't treat women that way!
Boong Do, you have my respect and loyalty.
Last but not least, this drama's offering us a very healthy dose of good kisses. Who's not rejoicing in this, raise a foot.
;)
Was this review helpful to you?
This is my little - and useless - protest for the loss of one of the most endearing characters ever written. The 1 rate is black, did you know it?
Oh, the episode was brilliant as usual, spectacular acting, editing, dialogues, photography... everything.
But I'm in mourning right now, so I'm in no mood for technicalities.
ON STRIKE!
Oh, the episode was brilliant as usual, spectacular acting, editing, dialogues, photography... everything.
But I'm in mourning right now, so I'm in no mood for technicalities.
ON STRIKE!
Was this review helpful to you?
I actually didn't want to write a review for this episode: it seems to me I am starting to repeat myself over and over, without truly conveying what I feel for this drama.
I was prompted by a friend and fellow reviewer to do so. I love reading reviews of a show I'm obsessed with, the longer the better: it's like a thread to the story which I don't want to cut completely, and perhaps I'm not the only one.
So, since everything's been very well expressed already, I'll focus my review on the cinematography.
I'm impressed by the use of photography, light, and in general the attention to small details. This episode was no exception. It's interesting how every time there's a breath of relief in the emotions of those characters, they find themselves surrounded by greenery. The queen mother finds solace in her plants, Jae Shin is left among flowers to meet Shi Kyung, father and son Euns find a bit of a bond back by the lake banks (how beautiful that lake is) and is there that Jae Ha gives back his trust to his "ajussi". In direct contrast are all the cruel scenes, immersed in black, browns or grays, mostly played underground or in confined spaces. Great editing too, closing up on lonely Hang A lit up by the light coming in from the small cell window, and re-opening on Jae Ha watching out of an equally lit up, but very different window.
What is even more interesting is the fact that Bung Gu's the only one who wears flaring colours, mostly red, which is the colour of blood, but is also - not randomly - the colour of royalty. But because he is such a sub-specimen of a human, red on him is the exact opposite of royal: it's vulgar and gaudy like himself.
The acting... spectacular. I love it that Jae Ha exhales when he hugs hang Ah, as if without her he could not breath. He did the same on episode 17, during his dream. And I love that she is the physical, soldier one, while he's using his political and diplomatic power to win this war. Every photography of the two together enchants me, they are so beautiful together.
How awesome are all the public appearances and press conferences in this drama; it's great that they show the reaction of the viewers, the king's people, as if we could witness their growing love for their king.
Finally, I love that Jae Kang is always present, in every single episode since he died. Jae Ha looking at his portrait on the wall and finding the clue to the evidence he needs is wonderful, it's like it was his hyeong telling him.
I was prompted by a friend and fellow reviewer to do so. I love reading reviews of a show I'm obsessed with, the longer the better: it's like a thread to the story which I don't want to cut completely, and perhaps I'm not the only one.
So, since everything's been very well expressed already, I'll focus my review on the cinematography.
I'm impressed by the use of photography, light, and in general the attention to small details. This episode was no exception. It's interesting how every time there's a breath of relief in the emotions of those characters, they find themselves surrounded by greenery. The queen mother finds solace in her plants, Jae Shin is left among flowers to meet Shi Kyung, father and son Euns find a bit of a bond back by the lake banks (how beautiful that lake is) and is there that Jae Ha gives back his trust to his "ajussi". In direct contrast are all the cruel scenes, immersed in black, browns or grays, mostly played underground or in confined spaces. Great editing too, closing up on lonely Hang A lit up by the light coming in from the small cell window, and re-opening on Jae Ha watching out of an equally lit up, but very different window.
What is even more interesting is the fact that Bung Gu's the only one who wears flaring colours, mostly red, which is the colour of blood, but is also - not randomly - the colour of royalty. But because he is such a sub-specimen of a human, red on him is the exact opposite of royal: it's vulgar and gaudy like himself.
The acting... spectacular. I love it that Jae Ha exhales when he hugs hang Ah, as if without her he could not breath. He did the same on episode 17, during his dream. And I love that she is the physical, soldier one, while he's using his political and diplomatic power to win this war. Every photography of the two together enchants me, they are so beautiful together.
How awesome are all the public appearances and press conferences in this drama; it's great that they show the reaction of the viewers, the king's people, as if we could witness their growing love for their king.
Finally, I love that Jae Kang is always present, in every single episode since he died. Jae Ha looking at his portrait on the wall and finding the clue to the evidence he needs is wonderful, it's like it was his hyeong telling him.
Was this review helpful to you?
God, that slimy, disgusting megalomaniac is destroying the lives of so many people, he truly wants to annihilate a whole family. Here is a villain for whom no redemption is possible, neither in this life, nor in the next.
The beginning of the episode is exhilarating, with Hang A being her awesome self - I love this woman, can I marry her? Wait, she's already engaged. And to a man I'm in love with too. Darn good actors, they are causing me an identity crisis.
It was so obvious she would send a message to Jae Ha, but Bung Go's too full of himself to recognize the value of his opponents. I love that they played on his megalomania to come out of his claws, because that's the only possible way with such a man.
The Queen mother is wonderful, I have no other way to describe her.
And then we come to Shi Kyung and Jae Shin. Heartbreaking, literally. It's great that this drama can make me fully invested in one couple and at the same time in another. I love this aspect of K2H: it's the fate of all these characters I'm anxious for, not only how a love story will end.
Jae Shin's cries of desperation are one of the most heartbreaking scenes I've ever watched. What she went through isn't only scary, it's excruciatingly cruel. No wonder her brain removed the memory.
Jae Ha talking to his mother in the end filled my heart with pride. Please, kill that bastard!!!
The beginning of the episode is exhilarating, with Hang A being her awesome self - I love this woman, can I marry her? Wait, she's already engaged. And to a man I'm in love with too. Darn good actors, they are causing me an identity crisis.
It was so obvious she would send a message to Jae Ha, but Bung Go's too full of himself to recognize the value of his opponents. I love that they played on his megalomania to come out of his claws, because that's the only possible way with such a man.
The Queen mother is wonderful, I have no other way to describe her.
And then we come to Shi Kyung and Jae Shin. Heartbreaking, literally. It's great that this drama can make me fully invested in one couple and at the same time in another. I love this aspect of K2H: it's the fate of all these characters I'm anxious for, not only how a love story will end.
Jae Shin's cries of desperation are one of the most heartbreaking scenes I've ever watched. What she went through isn't only scary, it's excruciatingly cruel. No wonder her brain removed the memory.
Jae Ha talking to his mother in the end filled my heart with pride. Please, kill that bastard!!!
Was this review helpful to you?
Queen In Hyun's Man Episode 8
5 people found this review helpful
Great episode, funny and intriguing at the same time.
And let me just say: he's smart, but she's even more so, hahahaha. I too want a man who doesn't know what other uses can be made of a car. teaching can be great fun.
Love how the time changes have been played: not an event in the past which changes the whole future, but a change perceived only by those directly involved, i.e. Boong Do and Hee Jin. This clearly opens up a few very interesting twists, since the past has been changed once more by Boong Do being stabbed and losing his memory.
So now we have an assassin who's very likely going to be transported in the future...
And let me just say: he's smart, but she's even more so, hahahaha. I too want a man who doesn't know what other uses can be made of a car. teaching can be great fun.
Love how the time changes have been played: not an event in the past which changes the whole future, but a change perceived only by those directly involved, i.e. Boong Do and Hee Jin. This clearly opens up a few very interesting twists, since the past has been changed once more by Boong Do being stabbed and losing his memory.
So now we have an assassin who's very likely going to be transported in the future...
Was this review helpful to you?
I'm not in a fit state to write a review. I watched the whole hour with goosebumps.
Left without adjectives to describe what this drama's doing to me, I'll just be quiet, for once.
Left without adjectives to describe what this drama's doing to me, I'll just be quiet, for once.
Was this review helpful to you?
Shining Inheritance Episode 13
0 people found this review helpful
I truly disliked every character in this episode.
Everybody's lying or hiding the truth, sometimes for no other reason than complicating the plot unnecessarily. I particularly hate it when someone holds a grudge against another and, instead of stating clearly the reason, puts on the cold mask and leaves the other to imagine all possible scenarios.
The only one I tolerated here is Hwan, but let's face it, that's because Lee Seung Gi's a charmer, not because Hwan is particularly pleasant.
Everybody's lying or hiding the truth, sometimes for no other reason than complicating the plot unnecessarily. I particularly hate it when someone holds a grudge against another and, instead of stating clearly the reason, puts on the cold mask and leaves the other to imagine all possible scenarios.
The only one I tolerated here is Hwan, but let's face it, that's because Lee Seung Gi's a charmer, not because Hwan is particularly pleasant.
Was this review helpful to you?
Shining Inheritance Episode 12
0 people found this review helpful
Geez, if I haven't slit my wrists while watching this episode, I'm safe from harm forever.
Obviously the little brother chooses exactly the day of his "discovery" to disappear again. And obviously again, nobody ever thinks of calling the police.
You find an autistic kid wandering around the streets of Seul and what do you do? Well, you bring him to your house, of course!!!
You don't even come across the idea that there might be a missing warrant somewhere.
And I truly hope Eun Sung's going to follow grandmother's advice and stops crying because there's only so much I can take.
Obviously the little brother chooses exactly the day of his "discovery" to disappear again. And obviously again, nobody ever thinks of calling the police.
You find an autistic kid wandering around the streets of Seul and what do you do? Well, you bring him to your house, of course!!!
You don't even come across the idea that there might be a missing warrant somewhere.
And I truly hope Eun Sung's going to follow grandmother's advice and stops crying because there's only so much I can take.
Was this review helpful to you?
Shining Inheritance Episode 7
4 people found this review helpful
Watching the trio go to work for the first time in their life was truly rewarding, and funny. Especially the mother and her radish. In my country we say: "Wasn't it you who wanted the bicycle? Then start pedaling."
I'm skipping all evil mother's scenes, they seem useless to me. All she does right now is learning of Eun Sung's business and brood in shock. No doubt she will strike; for now, I'm just giving her the cold shoulder.
I'm skipping all evil mother's scenes, they seem useless to me. All she does right now is learning of Eun Sung's business and brood in shock. No doubt she will strike; for now, I'm just giving her the cold shoulder.
Was this review helpful to you?
