Kim dokja's love for twof would compete with this crap
I don't want to waste my time on it much so im gonna cut it short. Don't know who write this incredibly wrong scenario but dude, hell no. Dont ever try again. Like...you didn't even try? Its hella different than the novel, even our man dokja is different. He wouldn't like this version of himself. Im afraid he would even start a campaing to cancel this horrendous thing. Why call it live action when there is nothing alike with the original? Bro, i don't know what do we have to like or enjoy about it. Maybe the fact that the names didn't change...i appreciate that, beaches. I don't want this motherfather thing mingy associate with orv. Have some respect to the novel, characther, their personality, important traits and more importantly the readers. Nobody wanted this thing but almost everbody hating it. All of the consellations are dissapointed. I hope and pray with my all being for star stream to delete this weirdo movie's existence as if it never happened. Instead of watching, go read the masterpiece movie. And for our already f-up mental health, don't mention it to readers. Thank you. My english is nowhere near good so have some mercy. Thanks again.Was this review helpful to you?
I would say that this K-drama is way beyond my expectation. From acting, to cinematography, music scoring and drama plot, it's like I'm watching a well-made (super) long movie. The lead actor was able to play his role well- he could smoothly shift from being cocky to I-mean-business acting. This, combined with the sweet-bad-ass acting of the lead actress, makes the drama more interesting. Even their lines/dialogue (translated in English sub of course) have depths and will surely capture a viewer's emotion.
Two thumbs up for this k-drama-- for bringing out message of courage and love.
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I loved & enjoyed History of Salaryman and the fact that the same writers did The Incarnation of Money,it made me want to watch it. Thanks to many good reviews,this drama completely captured me. Talk about how the story is executed,mostly it has revenge element embedded, tragic life story of the main lead is a must.(If you're a fan of melo,revenge,heartbreaking drama you should watch this) From the start, You WILL ALWAYS find yourself take a pity on our lead guy here which is Lee Cha Don and hate to the core to our main villain,Ji Se Gwang.Ohh, only God knows how much I hate that JSG b****rd. Everytime he appeared,I feel like punching my lappy screen but I could'nt coz my lappy is my baby :P That Park Sang Min guy really did an awesome job as a villain in most of his drama,he got that face lol. I hate him in Scandal too. I think I had enough of his wickedness. Can I have another villain plz..(-.=)
Don't expect too much romance in this because it was sooo little & not the main focus. I myself could'nt get enough of Lee Cha Don & Bok Jae In love story. It was somewhat lack in romance element but it's like when you see that parts, you'll love it because it's not a cliche romance story & that compensate everything.All to say about the cast,everyone did a great job in acting.I personally love Yang Goo Shik character. He's soooo freaking funny with his face and all :D
The OST was also excellent & very pleasant to hear. I found it very compatible with the story.
Don't bother with my rewatch value rate. It always lower for me because I don't usually rewatch everything I've watched.
Overally, I have enjoyed alot watching this ^^
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Akira Inami (Shun Oguri) is a former Self-Defense Force member. He was emotionally scarred by a special mission and subsequently discharged from the Self-Defense Force. Now, Akira Inami works for a secret Special Investigation Team at the National Police Agency. Meanwhile, Saburo Tamaru (Hidetoshi Nishijima) is kind and stoic. With Akira Inami, Saburo Tamaru and other members, the Special Investigation Team tackles important political matters and dirty jobs for the government.
Paris, 22 February 2017 – The Japanese drama series “Crisis”, produced by Kansai TV, will feature as the first-ever Asian World Premiere TV Screening at MIPTV 2017.
The MIPTV entertainment content market takes place in Cannes, France, from 3-6 April 2017. “Crisis” will be screened to delegates on Tuesday 4 April at 11:45am in the Palais des Festivals, in the presence of one its stars, Hidetoshi Nishijima, and Executive Producers Takahiro Kasagi and Takashi Hagihara.
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Signal met God's Gift: 14 Days vibes
It's was so good to have Shin Sung Rok back on screen. I remember falling hard for him as Gi Tae Ung in Vagabond. It's also lovely to see Lee Se Young again. I've enjoyed everything she's put out so far and look forward to seeing what she brings to this time-crossing drama, and, of course, Nam Gyu Ri (I fell in love with her in Heartless City) as well. I have to say I already like the setup, directing, and actors so far. The story gives me vibes of Signal meshed into God's Gift: 14 Days. I enjoyed both dramas, Signal, most of all, so this had me quite excited.Kairos is masterful in the build-up of its storyline, the characters, and the suspense within it. The correlation and unison between the past and the present in Ae-Ri and Seo Jin, respectively, as events unfold is beyond stellar. It makes one believe and feel his hopelessness and her apprehension—the darkness engulfing him and the lightness in hers—truly brilliant scriptwriting, directing and editing, and of course, acting—just top-notch. And Shin Sung Rok is beyond astounding in how he beautifully portrays his role as the frantic Kim Seo Jin, expressing desperateness, anger, regret, and hope all at the same time. Add to that; Lee Se Young is phenomenal in her role as Ae-Ri. Without exception, all the actors are great at their respective roles. I especially appreciate how clear and precise the transition between present and past. Easily this is one of the best of 2020.
Never judge a book by its cover; I've heard that said a million times, and it's so true. A drama's rating is in no way a reflection of its mastery. And this one perfected if not excelled at its storytelling and a time-crossing one at that. Saying Shin Sung Rok (Seo Jin) was just good as both his past and present self in his role as Kim Seo Jin is to minimize how exceptional his performance was in this drama. His ability to convey the anguish, pain, grief, and joy in all timelines places him with the best actors, if not in the forefront.
The saying no man is an island is so befitting of the Kairos cast because regardless of how good Shin Sung Rok is, he wouldn't have excelled without the stellar cast leading and supporting him in this fine work of fiction; among the best I've seen. Kudos to Lee Se Young (Han Ae Ri), Ah Bo Hyun (Seo Do Gyun), Nam Gyu Ri (Kang Hyun Chae), Kang Seung Yoon (Im Geon Wook), Jo Dong In (Lee Taek Kyu), Hwang Jung Min (Kwak Song Ja, AR's mom), Shin Goo (the Chairman), and the rest of the action and production team each for their role in keeping us engaged, intrigued and invested-- outstanding performances all around. Nothing about this drama was done halfheartedly or compromised to compensate one timeline over the other. On the contrary, the scriptwriting and storytelling remained intelligent and straightforward to the end. Adding to its greatness was the precise and impeccable directing and editing– all the kdrama star gods must have aligned perfectly to make this one of the best, right there with Stranger, Signal, and Money Flower.
My favorite moments of the drama were the times' Ae Ri and Seo Jin of both past and present entrusted their lives to each other. The level of belief they developed from those one-minute phone calls but more so how the writer and director depicted those moments will stay with me for a long time to come. Their interactions reminded me of Cindy Lauper's song time after time "if you're lost, you can look, and you'll find me time after time. If you fall, I will catch you; I will be waiting. Time after time". Kairos has proven time and time again why it deserves to be one of the best of 2020. I love a drama with a message, and my takeaway from this amazingly done drama is that no evil deed will go unpunished; any evil act done by man to man will be righted if not by man, then by time not now, then certainly later. As said before, you will lose what you value, so treasure it while you can. I love the simple ending. This is one drama I highly recommend; you will not be disappointed.
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I knew I was going to be down for a vibe similar to S2 of ‘Itazura na Kiss’ and it did not disappoint.
Sakura Nanase is such a cutie. Tries so hard, deserves the world.
Tendo-sensei is the classic cold demeanor male lead (his nickname is literally 'the devil' so I mean) but dammmn is he smooth.
The overall plot is solid. Although, at times plot lines well aren't spaced out well? It’s probably because the director's aware they must cram everything into 10 episodes, but the result of this is that all the major plot developments/plot lines are over and done with so quickly and it leaves the audience wondering what was the point of even going there in the first place.
Another thing, (minor spoiler but I must rant) our couple keeps getting interrupted in either of their apartments by Tendo's sister, you’d think after the first time they’d learn to LOCK the DOOR! And also, didn’t Tendo come over to SAKURA's apartment? Why is his sister barging into Sakura’s apartment??
But apart from that, this drama is a nice easy watch. The best part for me is it helps remind me of the good old days of S2 of Mischievous Kiss, my all time fave. It's hard to not enjoy this drama ♥︎
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This movie made me laugh so much. So many hilarious scenes!
The story was decent and acting was nice as well. Cast was awesome in my opinion. I really loved both of the roles that Joo Ji Hoon played in this movie. He did justice to both the King role as well as the begger. Some of his acting was so cute and serious at the same time! Totally loved it. Honey Lee is a beautiful addition in this movie though she didn't have that many scenes in this movie. Kim Soo Ro is good in this as well though he didn't have that many scenes either but a good supporting role.
This story is about a Crown Prince who doesn't want to be the King. Therefore through certain circumstances he and a begger who looks like him switch places.
I really recommend this movie if you are looking forward to watching something light. The comedy in this movie won't disappoint you.
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Hey! What's Wrong With The Weather?
Being an enthusiastic supporter of both the two main leads: Song Kang and Park Min Young, I was very disappointed in Forecasting Weather and Love and in the lack of show exposure they each had.Having watched Song Kang in Nevertheless, Navillera, and other dramas, I was not happy with the amount of plot time he was given. There are a few scenes of him here and there, but no comparison to the extensive performance he did in Navillera for example.
Min Young's acting ability and plot time in Weather paled in comparison with Min Young's roles in Her Private Life, When the Weather is Fine, and What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.
Worse yet, so much time was spent on the side couples and not on the main couple itself. Also, an inordinate amount of time was spent on the technological aspects of the weather itself, even going into the minutest details.
I was very disappointed in this drama, having to wait anxiously to watch it, only to feel that it was not a hit but a miss.
Hopefully, recent 2022 K-dramas being shown on Netflix will have a higher probability of success.
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BINGE WORTHY! HEALTHY MATURE LOVE STORY
I've been waiting for this drama since I first saw its trailer. I thought I'd be able to hold back until I could watch the whole season in one clean swoop but curiosity did it for me and here I am. I had high expectations for this drama and so far no disappointments. The ending felt a bit rushed but I understand it's cause they cut down five episodes.CHARACTERS
Wow wow where do I start? At first I was actually surprised by Zhao Lusi, I've seen her in a few dramas and she's good but in this I feel like she's levelled up wonderfully. Like she makes you want to watch more of her, her character is a strong, intelligent and smart woman. She is able to portray the carefree and also serious aspects of her role without being too overbearing.
Yang Yang where do I start I haven't seen him in a wuxia show in awhile so didn't know what to expect and man has he shown diverse emotions in these one than his previous works and I feel this is evidence of how far he has come.
The chemistry between the two is amazing reminds me of Luo yunxi and Bai Lu in love is sweet..their relationship is healthy you communicate and understand and try to find solutions where possible reminds me of maiden Holmes in that aspect so it was fun to watch.
Supporting characters are also good xuan Lu as feng qiwu, Huang Chao , the dysfunctional Feng lanxi family, yu wuyuan all of them have done exceptionally well. They added to the development of the story and that's great.
STORY
I haven't read the novel for this but I like to say if you can portray a story so good that you would be curious enough to compare it with the book then you've basically done half the job. The other part is ensuring there's a whole rollercoaster of emotions that doesn't irritate that viewer but leaving them wanting more then the other part is done.
So far the storyline has great character development, the pace was okay and the storyline was easy to understand. The diverse emotions, humor, great fight scenes and the dialogues are mature enough to be relatable without banging one's head in irritation. Kudos! The ending episodes were so exciting to watch it had the "what is gong to happen " next factor, battlefield scenes just amazing.
I wish there was a bit more political aspect to make it more grounded .
OST
Well I like the opening theme has a catchy beat to it and what's more it's fun to listen to.. I can't say it has one of the best OSTS but it suits the show well. it's used at the right moment giving the scenes the added flair
COSTUMES
love the costumes they blend in with the scenes, environment and characters personality. Well what do you expect from the people who made love and redemption?
I wish they had developed some characters more like xieyue , Feng chang and Feng lanxi brotherly love.
Well at least the ending wasn't sad but I felt it was rushed a just a bit but it's far much better and gratifying than novoland sky castle ending so...
At the beginning there was some awkwardness with the main leads but after episode 4 the chemistry was electric, subtle in nature but explosive nevertheless . Great fight scenes.
Worth the watch .. rewatch value? One of the few shows I'd rewatch
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How to Survive a 24hours mission on the moon: The Silent Sea Method
1. You need Gong Yoo, Bae Doona and great physique (well, the actors do, I’m just pretending I can run). Be prepare to run. Run. Run. Run. And jump. Communication with Gong Yoo is a must. He’s the captain and the guy in charge. If you don’t maintain comms and do what he says, he will remind you. Bae Doona will only answer you if you have something scientific to add into the conversation.2. Prepare to go on a mission with minimal information. Remember, you’re a good soldier. So, do what Capt. Gong say, and you will be alright. Information will only be feed to you by second and fourth episode. Fifth episode, you sort off get the full picture.
3. Get your Binge-session/marathon-session routine ready. Comfy clothing is a must. Air-conditioner/heater needs to be in working order. Don’t forget food and drinks. If you’re watching via your laptop, ensure your charger is within reach. You can also thanks to the Netflix crew to do a full release of this 8-episode drama.
4. Be thankful of the clean water you’re drinking right now. Just do.
5. If you’re not into genres of space and pseudo thriller, this not the tv series for you. If you’re into some mindless thriller fluff with fantastic cast, you may enjoy this to end 2021.
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The End
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final is the fourth and penultimate entry to the live-action adaptation series based on the Rurouni Kenshin manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The final adaptation, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning has already been released in Japan while the international release will follow soon after, so hopefully we won’t have to wait long for that.Most of the production team remain the same, comprising the screenwriter-director, cinematographer, composer and costume designer who were involved in the previous 3 instalments. Therefore, we get pretty much the same high-level quality of production and technical execution. Takeru Satoh and Emi Takei reprise their roles of Himura Kenshin and Kamiya Kaoru respectively while Mackenyu Maeda joins the main cast as the primary antagonist, Yukishiro Enishi.
The plot this time revolves around revenge arising from events that transpire in Kenshin’s backstory, the brief revelation of which shall form the basis of the main story for the fifth and final instalment. Themes of love, vengeance and atonement are explored to the fullest as part of the melodramatic undertone throughout. Regular supporting characters take a backseat while the major developments and interactions are focused on the 3 main characters.
Though the plotline is minimalist and simplistic, there are certain unanswered questions that arise during the storytelling which, in the end, do not really matter or impact on the overall conclusion. The closure is clearly defined and, regardless of what happens in the sequel, this is pretty much the end of the Rurouni Kenshin saga. Perhaps certain elements could have been fleshed out more but, all things considered, I’m satisfied with how things turned out amidst the poetic nuances.
As far as the acting is concerned, Mackenyu Maeda’s Yukishiro Enishi gives a compelling portrayal of the tormented soul, despite the seemingly anachronistic vibes (his entire team appears steampunk). There isn’t much more to say about Takeru Satoh and Emi Takei - they already embody the characters that were essentially written for them.
The action, as usual, does not disappoint at all. The choreography of the sword fights and stunts is truly insane and literally takes your breath away. The final duel is one of the best I've seen in recent memory while the multiple "boss-fights" are equally astonishing. Even the closest recent comparison, Swordsman (starring Jang Hyuk) pales in comparison to this amazing spectacle of physics-defying human feats.
At the end of the day, if you’ve been following the Rurouni Kenshin series, then you have to watch the conclusion to the series through this production. For those who are new to the story, if you enjoy action and sword fights, this movie will not let you down.
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A Hollow Adaptation That Forgot Its Own Soul
As someone who followed this story since 2020, this movie felt like a personal betrayal. It stripped the heart, the themes, and even the essence of what made the novel and webtoon unforgettable. Instead, we got a flashy mess that centers around a character who was never supposed to be in the spotlight. It's not even fanservice, it's pure ego-stroking. The director clearly didn’t care about the source material—only about selling tickets and slapping a famous name on the poster. You don’t adapt a masterpiece like this without respect. This wasn’t an adaptation. This was exploitation.Was this review helpful to you?
Great gem! Worth the watch
This drama is entertaining, mix of fun, drama and suspense. I don't mind that there's no romance, there are several scenes/eps that thugs the heart and some cutesy scenes. This drama has great rewatch value. If you are looking for something unique, entertaining redemption type of drama, then this is for you. I closely watched per scene and never skipped because I am invested in the story. Great storytelling. Great chemistry among the leads. I truly look forward to season 2.Was this review helpful to you?
I hope people just don't watch it because of the enormous recognition it got, believe me, it's not it overrated, it has everything, amazing CG and scenery, phenomenal set and props, and the amazing work the actors transferred through the screen.
Before watching this drama I had never heard anything about Goblins because where I grew up it's not implanted in my culture if you are in the same situation I do hope you know this story doesn't actually use many characteristics of "real" goblins, the ones in books, most of it is fabricated by the writer, which had an amazing imagination to pull it off so smoothly with a sprinkle of fantasy.
It easily became a drama blockbuster in South Korea without any doubt.
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While yes, it does fill some typical Taiwan cliches and yes, the story isn't anything out of this world, but that's okay because the drama sis what it was supposed to do - make you laugh, smile, and feel for the characters. And the biggest reason I loved this drama so much is because of these characters and chemistry they had - the hilarious manager, the loud but supportive BFF, the quirky office workers, almost everyone in the cast did a great job.
I also loved the bickering and cute moments that the main couple shared. In all, I have to say: ALL ROY FANS THIS IS A MUST WATCH, but even if you are not familiar with the cast or Taiwanese dramas, I still recommend this to those who enjoy a fun to watch, breezy show. If you feel that it starts to drag, just skip those parts and watch all the way to the end becuz that wedding kiss in the last ep is BAM!
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