Plot: The story started off really strong the first half of the series, and the misunderstandings that happened between Leo and Yixun were beleivable and not frustrating. However episodes 11-13 were irritating to watch with the continued misunderstandings, neither party would come clean and admit their feelings, and her friend Xiatong kind of interfering with things. The last two episodes however made up for those couple of episodes. The ending kind of reminded me of the j-drama Kamisama Mou Sukoshi Dake, but with a bit of a different twist and I have to say I like Lavender better.
Acting: For the most part it was good, but "Maggie's" Engrish *shudders*. I was pleasantly surprised at how good "Leo's" english was and it is probably the best I've ever heard in a t-drama.
Music: For the most part was good, but the song Leo sang at the end of the last episode I loved!
As far as the re-watch value goes I would say it is pretty good because the plot was enjoyable save a few episodes and I can see myself just randomly watching an ep. here and there.
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Everyone has done a very good job..especially the male leads..
The OST is also very good..
It is a typical Hong sisters drama with all their usual qualities....
And ya....the drama also has a surprise cameo in the end :)
Definitely a must watch for romantic comedy lovers..
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After saying that, I'll now state that this is one of my favorite movies...EVER.
The story was great; newbie wanting to make a name for himself in a tough school where fighting is how you get anywhere or get anything done. I haven't really seen this story anywhere so the plot seem relatively fresh and interesting while still staying relatively simple. The music was nothing extraordinary. Just your typical fighting music, but it wasn't bad and was good for the scenes.
And come on we can't fail to mention the EXTREME eye candy that is present in this movie. I mean seriously holy Shisus there are some fine men in this movie. And while this is what initially caught my attention, it is not the reason I freaking adore this movie.
The best thing is the acting. Yeah Oguri is a tough bad boy who wants to prove himself, there is a quality in his character that automatically makes you love him. He is also real and genuine and doesn't put on pretenses. In many ways he reminds me of Nakatsu from Hana no Kimi. You get the same feel from both of them even though they are also different in many ways.
Overall A++++
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The plot was very simple and basic and yet still completely refreshing with a story I hadn't seen before. It had the perfect blend of happy/sad/serious/funny moments. I found myself dying of laughter at parts and crying at other, and even at these scenes that make you cry there is still a sense of lightness to the story.
One thing I loved about this movie was how the main character just went along with it (about the ghost's tasks I mean) there is no dramatic scene where he decides to complete their wishes, he is just swept along with the flow and finds himself in random (and funny) situations that allow him to learn about himself and his life.
The acting was perfect! The acting didn't seem like a movie, it seemed like normal people giving normal unforced answers which added to simple easy feel of the movie.
And there were two HUGE plot twists that I didn't even see coming at all, which flowed with the story seamlessly and perfectly. The added to the awesomeness and depth of the story and were not just slapped on to make the story "more interesting" (which happens in movies a lot nowadays -_-)
Honestly this movie just made me smile
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I really like this show so meaningful, I keep anticipating what will happen, It’s gets sad, I love his poem about her, At some point I feel so sad, you want to cry your heart out for Da Ran’s character such a nice warm person, The way they had made each episode was so meaningful in a very creative way, you keep thinking learning, it's has a deep meaning. and Last episode was beautiful, lovely, cute happy end I liked it! .
Acting
The leads were so amazing I loved their acting, even the supporting were so good, I just think one character's acting was a bit lacking, it's "Will", I don't know maybe it's just me and this is how his character should be portrayed, The Actor has such an amazing deep voice XD
Music
Lovely & suitable music, three of the ost I really liked specially his :)
Rewatch
I don't usually rewatch shows, but I want to rewatch this!!! >:)
P.S. I didn't want to watch this and kept avoiding it because Arial Lin is the main lead (it started with a kiss) which I found really annoying, but after watching this, I must say she's amazing!!
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The cast was adorable, and the acting was well-done. I've been watching lots of Uhm Tae Woong's projects these days. I guess he must really be that good of an actor to be given such many interesting projects.
I liked the music. It's rare that I get captivated by the music from Korean movies, and this one's part of the rare ones. The music's really nice.
It doesn't have a high rewatch value although the movie's really good. I guess if you watch it over and over again, it could be somewhat tiresome.
Overall, the movie's a great mixture of a terminal disease romance plot and comedy with a pinch of hope and heartbreak.
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Dokko Jin was oft-times ridiculous, irritating, and childish. Despite all of that, he was also sexy, sweet, romantic and adorable. His character was nothing new in terms of kdrama heroes, but he was still such a great leading man, even if you wanted to punch him in the face occasionally for so being so completely oblivious at times. His naivete was adorable, and his crazy laugh was somehow endearing.
I wasn't really that impressed with Gu Ae Jung. Her character was kind of bland, and a little unbelievable because she was the "forever good" kind of character, who never even has a mean thought about someone, or so it would seem. I really felt like they could have made her character a little more multidimensional and not have lost out on how completely Dokko fell in love with her.
The supporting characters were, for the most part, a complete pleasure to watch. Ding Dong was adorable, Se Ri was a good evil foil, without being to irredeemable, and the Pil Ju was so beyond sexy, there should be a new word made up to describe. I was totally rooting for Dokko and Ae Jung, but I can't help it if I also want to jump on the Pil-line!!
The storyline wasn't anything new or revolutionary, and that's just the way I like it, I think! It's a good rom-com that will make you hurt for all of the characters at some point in time, and root for everyone to have a happy ending! And Dokko and Pil Ju will have you smiling like a fool at least once an episode.
If you are looking for a new romantic comedy, that is really cute at times and a lot of fun to watch, then this is what you should watch!! The love story in this one is definitely not something that romance fan should miss :)
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The love story is not as important here as in other historical dramas, but I think it was enough, I didn't feel more romance was needed to create an interesting story.
The last episode was a little disappointing, but not enough to make me lower the global score.
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I have seen Jun ki in other dramas and he had done a great job, here too he was good but not great (or maybe its his character here thats not so great)
Min Ah, I think was a better gumiho than the ghost Arang, although I liked her as a fiesty rebellous ghost in the begining, she got quite boring in the latter episodes.
The story was different but not gripping. The begining episodes were good and then as the drama progresses, the story slows down to a crawling pace making it slightly boring.
The love story is there but was quite mild and the chemistry quite lukewarm. So dont expect too much on that front. The romance of the other couple was more interesting than the leads.
The ending episodes are slightly better as the story picks up some pace and ties up all the loose ends, but sadly there is not much story there to carry it for 20 episodes.
Finally on an ending note, watch it if you are a Jun ki/Min Ah fan. They look great even if their characters are not that great, and dont expect too much, then you will be fine.
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So, I wanted to watch this movie since Jo In Sung acts in it, but no one had any reviews. I will be the first to review:Story: 8/10
It's a gangster movie, with an interesting plot. Many unexpected events happen and the fighting scenes are great. Had the ending been different, my rating would've been higher, but I'll stick to 8/10.
Acting/Cast: 9/10
The actors were great. They all are experienced actors and were able to make me believe their characters were real. Also, the chemistry between Byung Du and Hyun Ju shows as the movie progresses. I personally loved the kissing scene in this movie. It was very unexpected and passionate! Also, Nam Goong Min (Maroo Oppa from Can You Hear My Heart) acts in this movie which was a plus, although his character was not my favorite in this movie.
Music: 9/10
The OST was great. With some french elements (like the Accordion, strings and pizzicato technique) , the music was sometimes funny and others sad (depending on the situation). I also liked the music played at a clubbing scene. I wouldn't say it's an EPIC OST (10/10) but it was quite lovely and refreshing. I even downloaded it afterwards!
Rewatch Value: 6/10
The reason I'd rewatch this movie is for In Sung and the kissing scene. The reason I wouldn't would be what I mentioned in the Story review section; the ending was not exactly satisfactory for me but no spoilers here.
In total, it was a very good movie with some nice action, awkward moments, revenge, extremely sad moments and a touch of romance. 8/10
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The thing I like best is the acting & music & the storyline.It shows that sometime life could be harsh but you could find happiness back.Even the tempo of drama is slow in first but it gets better once you start watching it & it took less than two days to complete this drama.
The thing I don't like is that you get curious to know whats next & you get addicted, just kiddin'. It is freakishly good drama.
It's a must watch.
P.S: Sometime I was like,"Gosh!!I freakishly want that housekeeper!!"
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The plot line sounds pretty average.Friends realising that at the end of the day they love each other.The drama is full of those cliches.Ex-boyfriends and Girlfriends..and other sub plots revolving around ageing and marriage but i utterly loved this drama
Berlin Chen as Li Da Ren is very handsome.He's the type of friend that any girl whould love to have.To share a can of beer over a broken heart.To be in his embrace over betrayal and to chat with him all day long and never getting bored of it.He's someone who's like a pillar of strength and that's what makes him oh so adorable
Ariel Lin is very pretty and more so here since i love her in dresses.she is not the typical dramaland heroine.She has a bad temper,is unbearable to handle and so whimsical at the same time.But she's also a workaholic who doesnt look at the time at all which is passing by.She's a career driven woman who's finally realising that life needs much more than a career and weekends spent with parents.She's feeling tht grey hairs are not to far and thats how our story follows.Frankly i wouldn't be able to handle or bear a person like her but Li Da Ren does evrything he can for this girl.They've been best friends and it shows as we follow them.They are so comfortable with each other that the heroine has taken him for granted almost
The chemitsry between the leads is good but this drama is more about friendship than love according to me.The music fits every frame and was very pleasant on the ears..:)
This drama does have its problems though.Through the first few episodes we see that Cheng You Qing needs Li Da Ren much more than he does.She's always,always asking him to be there for her while she's hardly ever there for him.Lot of time was wasted in her attraction towards her ex bf rather than focusing on the frendship.I also was too much frustrated with You Qing in the last episodes as i became to hate her there.I had hoped the writer would have given them more screen time as a couple but we kept on goin in circles and no together time was shown which is a shame since the leads look so good together.
watch it for the friedship where you'l wish you had a LI Da Ren in your life and i think the best kind of love is in friends turning to lovers so thts why i highly recommend this
cute,romantic and shows how badly we need a friend..:D
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Here's why...
1) The diversity!
It's not every day that you come across a film that features SIX different languages...yes, six. There's Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, German, and English (a tiny bit) O_O
It was an amazing experience to see the perspectives (somewhat--it's literally not much) of different nations during WWII with the progression of the film. What I really liked about that, is that by doing so, no one nation was definitively tacked as the "bad guy," because this film's purpose is not to show that; rather, it is about two rivals and their trials through war, and ultimately the bond they form.
2) The effects!
There was not one second my eyes were not glued to the screen. 'My Way' is a war movie, as in LOTS of fighting scenes, people being shot--death, explosions...you know ;) Now, if that kind of scares you, no worries, this is not a gore-type war film. There's no flying limbs or guys lying around with half of their body still intact while you see all their insides pouring out >:p yuck! Although, there was one incident--I won't say exactly, but it has to do with pus *cringes*. TBH, other than that, just expect blood and dead bodies.
As far as explosions go...superb. Scenes with airplanes...well done.
Anytime there was fighting, I found myself holding my breath, because it was so hectic and unpredictable...really captured the feeling of war. There were numerous occasions when I was chanting "Please don't die!" in my head with my fingers crossed haha ;)
The effects are awesome, but I should add that you'll see a lot more than just "war effects," since the film begins before the characters go off to war.
3) The characters!
What can I say? I mean from the main cast to the supporting cast, each character had an understandable motive and development, because all the characters were affected by WWII. I found it fascinating just to see all of these characters change over time due to the war and the fear of dying.
The character, Hasegawa Tatsuo, is definitely my favorite from the film. You'll see him as a kid, as a teen and as a man, and will never wonder (perhaps like me) why he is the way he is...that's really thanks to an incredibly written story.
Which brings me to...
4) The story!
It's based on a true story, which is why it comes across as being so realistic.
Although this is a war film, that's just the setting, the story itself is very heartwarming. I cannot say enough how much I loved it...I really did. For a film that's over two hours, it's unlikely that you will ever feel bored. I mean, if you heart is not pounding from the action, it might be breaking during the emotional scenes. I really want to say more, but I don't know how to without repeating the synopsis or spoiling the film for you, so I'll just say this; look forward to watching a darn good film :D
5) The acting!
Trust me it's outstanding. These actors aren't rookies; they know what to do, and they do it well. Plus, it's Jang Dong Gun as a lead, as well as Joe Odagiri of which I am now a fan. These two leads and the excellent supporting cast make this film well worth watching.
So, I feel like I've written quite a lot, but have said just as little; hopefully not too little, because I hope that I've said just enough to encourage you to watch My Way. If I am not helpful (at all D:) do please look up a better review, because I really think this film is good enough to deserve a view :)
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But he is mostly emotionless :< but his smile was priceless :D
So I guess his okay. It's funny that his brother will seem experience the same love xD
and... There's one thing I was wondering.. What happened to the guy who confessed to Oh Ha Ni? He just showed up for such a short time and it's weird.
Anyway, it was still nice ^^
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