one of the best cbls
cbls have a history with rape to romance, i had my fingers crossed that this would be different, and it was. it was absolutely beautiful. every time i felt like it was going to be toxic, it never was, and any miscommunication, mistake, small or big, was addressed. i think its a wonderful bl, and i have to commend the actors, everything felt so natural, there was never a moment where they let it feel like they were acting, this applies to all the actors. i really do wish for season 2 since this has been a beautiful journey but with an open end, a cliffhanger, so i do hope a season 2 will be out. its a slowburn done right, when they kiss, it feels like the right time, not too late not too early. the dubbing was bad, however not as noticeable to me as people claim, the child actors hired for the flashbacks threw me off a little, but i was calmed when i found out the age gaps were 10-13-19 between xia liu yi, his sister, and his brother in law. they hired child actors too young and kept the same present brother in law in the past too, so it was confusing. other than that, there are no complaints regarding this bl. i think if you’re a slow burn fan, this is a beautiful bl to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
plot? what plot?
the cast was stunning, they played their roles well, especially segasaki’s actor. but… plot? wheres the plot? aside from sex, there isnt much. there is alot of miscommunication, i’ve got to warn. this miscommunication is almost never addressed, so dont get your hopes high. thats pretty much it, if you want spice without plot, possessiveness, toxic without going overboard, this is your sign to watch mpw.Was this review helpful to you?
where do i even start
chinese bls have this thing with rape to romance that i simply am sick and tired of. although, please give the credit where credit is due, eliot’s acting was absolutely amazing. he’s the one that stuck out to me the most. the ability to change personalities through his demeanor, eyes, its really a talent. i had many moments where i thought of dropping this, it took me alot of time to finish, and.. speaking of finish, the ending was terrible. gao tu was probably the only one that was innocent completely althought sheng shao yu was innocent too in my opinion. gao tu had the most depth out of them all, though, and i’m upset how they sidelined him. not because i wanted him to get with shen wan lang though, oh no, i hated him, and you will too if you give it a try. eliot’s acting convinced me into finishing it, he did great, even tho his character hua yong.. was quite a complex one. the others, i cant say the same? no one sold me on acting but eliot. it has twists and turns, lots of them, things that will make you go crazy with realization, like literally, but overall? its not amazing. i think the non con elements add to my distaste for it, as well as the terrible fight scenes. it could be excused once, maybe twice, but god, sheng shao you and shen wan lang’s fights were absolutely horrendous, whoever edited them has got to get fired. it seemed childish, which is not what a fight scene’s vibe is supposed to look like. i can’t exactly call it mediocre, its a bit lower than that. but its revolutionary for a fixed couple in cbl, so i wish eliot and kipuka the best! and.. maybe better roles too..Was this review helpful to you?
lighthearted romance
this is the type of bl that you just continuously get cuteness aggression from. its just adorable, a little cringe to some, but adorable regardless. i think the golden retriever top and black cat bottom trope is adorable. there is angst, but the littlest bit, and its resolved. miscommunication, even when there is, its all communicated healthily. its one of those comfort dramas you rewatch when you feel down.Was this review helpful to you?
the cast saved it
dont get me wrong, i love, loved, will always cherish revenged love. But.. that is because of the cast. i think the bl itself was… well, not groundbreaking. i get the hype, i really do, i’m a part of it, but its mainly due to the amazing chemistry shared by the pairs. especially the main leads. it sucks that they won’t get a chance to be in a bl together ever again, and the only role they got together was a mainly mediocre bl that their acting and chemistry singlehandedly carried on their back. i don’t believe its terrible, but it had so much potential. chi cheng’s character being a rapist, brushed over. forget rags to riches why are we doing rape to romance? the fact that he cant bear to force himself on wei wei is sort of… romanticized? like its not basic human decency? hes not an animal after all. it had humor, cute lovey dovey scenes, angst, twists and turns and little eye contacts that will get stuck in your mind forever, if you can get past the non con.. the story had good potential, and yes i know its an adaptation, im glad they toned in down in the bl, but two things can be true, it still could’ve been more than what it was. the actors and their chemistry deserve many praises, awards, and flowers, i still can’t forget them. im thankful to revenged love for bringing these lovely boys together. even in a not so flavorful story dynamic. i watch it again because of the cast, the visuals are beautiful.Was this review helpful to you?
