I had a different interpretation of the ending. There was no secret alliance between Macao and Anycall. He paid her hotel bill so that he could steal the diamond from her without her knowledge.
This is the best Asian action/heist movie I've ever watched. I'm so glad it was recommended to me on Netflix. This movie kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Definitely a must watch!
I also oppose the top reviewer. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. The storyline, although slow in the beginning, was a precursor to a beautiful and inspirational ending. I would recommend this movie to anyone.
I've only discovered Miura Haruma a week ago and he's a phenomenal actor. I'm having a lovely marathon session with his works, back to back! First, it was "Kimi ni Todoke", then "Last Cinderella", then "Koizora", and now "Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta". If it weren't for this pretty boy, I would've never started watching Japanese dramas/movies. Le sigh, be still my heart.
I've just completed episode 5 of this drama and I'm completely mindf*cked with the epic twists and turns of every episode so far! To be honest, I wouldn't have started watching Japanese movies/dramas if it weren't for Miura Haruma and I'm so glad he introduced me to such amazing productions. I've only discovered him since last week and I'm on a Miura Haruma marathon!
I finally finished this drama after much fast forwarding due to the female actresses and their poor portrayals of their roles. Sorry, but true. I actually loved MCW in "The Princess' Man" but she couldn't act mean enough in this drama when it was required of her. Another thing that irked me is that she never changes her look throughout the 20 episodes when everyone around her has shorter/newer hairdos. If she can't act, at least show progress of time.
As for Song Joong Ki, he was superb (goes without saying), and was the reason why I remained loyal to this drama. Thankfully I did, because the last episode ended fairly well and made me deliriously happy. I gave this drama a scoring of 7, due to the great ending. I usually have issues with Korean drama endings but not with this one. This whole drama was worth watching.
Dark, sad and a good piece on the human condition in relation to greed/trust/betrayal and sacrifice. I had to…
You took the words right out of my mouth with your review. The female actresses did nothing to capture my attention. It made the 20 episodes grueling to watch but I remained loyal to the drama for Song Joong Ki.
I made up so many excuses not to finish this drama and now I know why. It was because the last 2 episodes dragged, badly. I had expected the ending to be worse off but it ended, although cliche, rather well. I give this drama a 7/10. MGY didn't live up to her character, I can't seem to put my finger on what her pitfall may be. I love PSH but his character, although loveable in the beginning, was annoying to me towards the end due to unwarranted stretches in the plot. Also, he needs to learn how to be a better on-screen kisser. Is kissing MGY really that awkward? As for the the supporting roles, I found myself shipping their characters at the end.
As for Song Joong Ki, he was superb (goes without saying), and was the reason why I remained loyal to this drama. Thankfully I did, because the last episode ended fairly well and made me deliriously happy. I gave this drama a scoring of 7, due to the great ending. I usually have issues with Korean drama endings but not with this one. This whole drama was worth watching.