Who thinks BFX looks like Joan of Arc in battle gears? Fierce, formidable, fearless, and totally convincing! I don't think there is a better actress with the looks and acting skills for this role. She totally lives up to my expectation as a novel reader. Everything works for her in this role: her looks, her age, acting, etc ...
ZLS acting pretty up to standard in WRTW. But i cant help thinking BaiLu will portray a more suitable BFX.
ZLS is best for this role ... from the novel and drama perspective. She's not supposed to be the most beautiful but her inner beauty and fun personality shine .. BL on the other hand is better suited in the roles like Forever & Ever and One & Only.
It's not a drama that can stand by itself without the leads. If you like the book, the leads, then yes ...
I agree! I skipped those boring parts once they started to repeat! But the acting is decent. I also feel the ending is not too disappointing so far. From 34 on, I think it is pretty decent.
Notice only the King and older brother are at the wedding. I suspect the queen's favorite son killed his mom in ep34-35 during the rebellion. Finally, no more palace drama after 35!
When YWY asked if Huang Chao will choose Chunran or XiYun.., he choose Chunran. But then he said ‘when I ascend…
He loves BFX because she is unique. He didn't know her identity but wanted her to be his wife. She, however, will only marry some one who only loves her. He cannot do that even though he loves her the best.
I suppose its because of the character has been written that way.... He does not really know how to please a girl…
I think love is about feelings ... regardless of social skills. Romantic Love is an emotion that like tears, "Rise in the heart, and gather to the eyes" (Tennyson), regardless of social skills. :-). The eyes are the windows to the soul of a person.
Overall i think the chemistry is acceptable but not amazing. Both actors definitely have had better chemistry…
I just went back and looked at the umbrella scene in ep26 ... ZL really gave him the longing and loving looks as he went to buy the umbrella. And then again when they called her his wife ... But YY's eyes are not looking at her the romantic way in many instances in ep26 .... I hope this situation will improve when he marries her!
I agree, both leads give me the same vibe so they look more like siblings/ friends to me! I personally think BFX…
I agree .. even her brother has better chemistry with her as far as the eyes acting ... Acting is one of things that you cannot pretend to be good in certain roles. Some people can be themselves and won Oscars! But the best actors like Daniel D Lewis won so many Oscars because they can be convincing as anyone. But he works really hard at becoming immersive in a role. In CDrama, it's often hit and miss. They only spent a few months filming and then done...
I agree, both leads give me the same vibe so they look more like siblings/ friends to me! I personally think BFX…
The problem is the "looks" that the ML gives to her is not "intense" ... for example, her partner in the Long Ballad is so much better! Acting and chemistry is all about the eyes!
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is all about the eyes!