pash
Italy
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First things first: if I were to make an actual average of my ratings for the different categories, this drama would get an overall grade of 6/10...so why am I rating it a 1/10 instead? Very simply put, because, a) it was such a huge let down and b) it pissed me off so royally in the second half.
I have myself to blame for it though, as I started watching this "Hirowareta Otoko" without realizing that it's actually an AMERICAN-Japanese production - and indeed, after a few episodes consistent with a typical J-drama, the second half of the series is unfortunately filled with all the stuff that eventually led me to abandon American productions altogether eight years ago, after having watched them all my life. No offense meant, I'm sure most people would disagree and start the flag-waving, star-spangled cheers right away. This is just my personal opinion, so take it for what it is, and if you disagree, just ignore my rant. Thanks.
If you happen to agree with me on the disdain for hollywoodian crap, though, heed my warning and steer clear of this. Luckily for us there's plenty of Asian dramas still not affected by contemporary American "culture".
Nakano Taiga is such a great actor, and there are some wonderful actresses in the cast too (Ito Sairi, Yakushimaru Hitoko, Suzuki Anne, Kaho, Tanabe Momoko, Sato Megumi etc. etc.). The "behind the scenes" glimpse into a supporting actor's life is indeed a tremendously interesting premise. The "packaging" (direction, photography, editing, OST) is also top-notch.
But it all gets utterly ruined by the lousy propaganda it contains, sorry.
Just one example - take this dialogue between the ML and his brother:
"Why did you come to America?"
[...]
"World peace...different people getting along together...[...]...I thought I would find all that..."
"If that's the case, then you did find it."
...'cause yeah, America is so star-spangled awesome, right? >____<
Who in his right mind wouldn't want to go find "world peace" in a country that has been AT WAR for about 228 of the 246 years since its inception in 1776, right? Or to go find "different people getting along together" in a country where racism is literally *everywhere*?
Seriously...>_______<
p.s.
Again, pardon my rant. And please note that I have *nothing* against the American people. I know many, and the vast majority of them are good people. Just not a fan of the government, nor of the media, for the terribly evil effect they have on people both in and outside of the US. Peace!
I have myself to blame for it though, as I started watching this "Hirowareta Otoko" without realizing that it's actually an AMERICAN-Japanese production - and indeed, after a few episodes consistent with a typical J-drama, the second half of the series is unfortunately filled with all the stuff that eventually led me to abandon American productions altogether eight years ago, after having watched them all my life. No offense meant, I'm sure most people would disagree and start the flag-waving, star-spangled cheers right away. This is just my personal opinion, so take it for what it is, and if you disagree, just ignore my rant. Thanks.
If you happen to agree with me on the disdain for hollywoodian crap, though, heed my warning and steer clear of this. Luckily for us there's plenty of Asian dramas still not affected by contemporary American "culture".
Nakano Taiga is such a great actor, and there are some wonderful actresses in the cast too (Ito Sairi, Yakushimaru Hitoko, Suzuki Anne, Kaho, Tanabe Momoko, Sato Megumi etc. etc.). The "behind the scenes" glimpse into a supporting actor's life is indeed a tremendously interesting premise. The "packaging" (direction, photography, editing, OST) is also top-notch.
But it all gets utterly ruined by the lousy propaganda it contains, sorry.
Just one example - take this dialogue between the ML and his brother:
"Why did you come to America?"
[...]
"World peace...different people getting along together...[...]...I thought I would find all that..."
"If that's the case, then you did find it."
...'cause yeah, America is so star-spangled awesome, right? >____<
Who in his right mind wouldn't want to go find "world peace" in a country that has been AT WAR for about 228 of the 246 years since its inception in 1776, right? Or to go find "different people getting along together" in a country where racism is literally *everywhere*?
Seriously...>_______<
p.s.
Again, pardon my rant. And please note that I have *nothing* against the American people. I know many, and the vast majority of them are good people. Just not a fan of the government, nor of the media, for the terribly evil effect they have on people both in and outside of the US. Peace!
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