scenophile

Sigh, another one that got glowing reviews that I just didn't really care for. I like the time travel and second chance premise but I don't think I ever really connected with it. While the chemistry does seem pretty good at times, I didn't actually buy into the romance and why they fell in love with each other; it felt sudden and forced — giving us dramatic, romantic moments without actually laying the foundation for them getting to know each other.

The actual plot feels kind of unfocused. Most time travel dramas have a main lead that's really driven towards a specific goal that they failed to achieve the first time; Armin's actions feel all over the place and I'm really not sure what he's trying to do. The main antagonist is introduced and he just feels very "mustache-twirling villain" in a way that felt really out-of-place and goofy.