Reviews

This was a story of nostalgia for older viewers, If you have finished high school and gone on to college and beyond you can reflect about all of the missed moments, friendships, hardships, missteps and challenges. Life's lessons as a young inexperienced person dealing withe the reality of a cruel older world of greed and thoughtlessness. The writer/director started out with this amazing story - almost like sweet ice cream - each episode had a moment or moments of life's reflections - almost wanted to re-watch with a diary to write down these life's lessons. However, in the end they fail to keep the sweetness of the drama - it melts onto the ground near the end and you feel sorry you bought the ice cream, Disappointment was all I felt in the last 6 episodes -- but the initial 40 have redeemable value for anyone to watch. I always wonder whether anyone watches these things before they show them to the public -- You have two main characters then what is the purpose of making them just shadows in the story line near the conclusion. Felt ripped off after so much time invested and the anxiousness of running each day to make sure I saw the two episodes released before I watched anything else.

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I'm a huge fan of romantic and suspense thriller type of movies and dramas that involve court cases and the law. When I saw the trailer of this I was utterly hyped up and knew that I was going to love it. And I was a 100% correct.

The story had me drawn in since the very first episode. I had a heart attack from the main characters' chemistry. I mean, Ji Chang Wook is a gorgeous and handsome actor, no doubt. Even though I wasn't familiar with any dramas starring Nam Ji Hyun, she made a very positive first impression, which was more than enough for me to become interested in her, and eventually becoming her fan. The other actors were spectacular as well, especially the lawyer squad and the main suspect, Jung Hyun Soo. I was really surprised at how much I pitied a very dark criminal. The storyline wasn't boring at all and I liked how it progressed right until the end. I was in two minds whether to give this drama a lower review, however, I loved how the creators of this drama didn't run out of ideas and finished this series with a boom.
Another thing I want to point out is the OST. It translated all of the emotions and the songs were very fitting with the situations and the characters. I would highly suggest you not only to watch this drama, but to check out the OST as well!

Overall, a lovely drama that surely became one of my favorites on the list! Very interesting, tragic and romantic storyline with leave you with many different (and of course unforgettable) emotions!

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A very funny Drama, the main couple was fantastic in here. This is almost another typical romance-comedy drama, however its strong points are the fantastic couple acting and the great development of the history. The comedy in here is fantastic, the couple did a more than fantastic job with that, it's obvious how well the chemistry was between them. Although both were amazing Sang Hyun deserves a little extra, he played wisely his character and it led to turn typical cliche scenes to something else.

The love history developes as any other, however the background of the characters was enough complex for a bitter way to the resolution. In General it's a show full of charm and frsh hillarious situations.

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Altough highly unrealistic, its worth is in its raw pieces that craft a very tragic tale of love.

What makes this Drama brilliant is the crash of an innocent and pure first love with the struggles behind their lifes plus the misfortune. Having in mind the history developement is very unrealistic its beggining was brilliant and absolutely raw. The kids cast made an oustanding performance and in general the first episodes are pure gold. However as the series progress it keeps graduallly falling on nonsensical situations and unnecesary drama until the end.

Adult cast was Good but I think only Yoo Chun had the opportunity to shine.

Until episode 15 or so it was amazing, even with the decreasing level of sense, however, after that I sincerely think there was no need for more.

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If I had to describe the movie with just one word, "wonderful" is the first thing that comes to mind.
I will start with the pros
First of all the I really enjoyed how the film was directed. It makes you want to go to all the places the characters visited because of the cozy feel they bring. So if you like cute cafés, vintage furniture and all those fairytale-like places, you'd know what I mean.
I think Han Hyo Joo is the best choice to play the character of Yi Soo. Her acting perfectly portrayed the girl, who is kind with everyone, a little naive, confused with her own feelings but still - the definition of a "good person".
Maybe it's because of me, but I found the movie really emotional. It makes you feel bad for the faceless Woo Jin who has nobody beside him and can't have a normal life. Even the woman he loves can't recognize him on the street. That was kind of off too because we can't get to see some nice chemisty between Hyo Joo and a costar but I personally really liked her with Park Seo Joon and I'm rooting for another project with the both.

Although I really enojeyd the movie, I can't vote with a straight 10 because the storyline is lacking. Except for the man changing his looks, there is nothing special about it. He falls in love, she falls in love but is later confused. However, they have their happy ending and everything is nice. It wasn't properly explained the reason behind Woo Jin's transformations.

In summary, if you're looking for a movie to spend the night with, this one is a great choice and I think everyone would like it. I hope my first ever review was helpful and I apologise if there were too many English mistakes. :D

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The best K-Drama I have watched so far.

The story is great and the screenplay was brilliant, with very few flaws and almost not overdone scenes. It was excellent keeping the balance between the importance of the main history, side stories and in general everything else. Each character/story has the needed amount of screen time, not more or less, which is extremely rare in not only K-dramas but also other film productions as well.

As stated before, there are almost no unnecesary things at all which I never got to see in any K-Drama before. No filling side stories, no nonsense love triangles, no inconsistence at all. Main characters as the history are absolutely organic, not overdone, not plastic. All of this drama is about pain we do to others/we receive and redemption, executed perfectly by the cast.

A series were the characters are not perfect but just human, characters are full of flaws. Through the entire series the characters experience an incredible development which will lead them to their resolution.

The history is full of mystery, totally legit and brilliant as well. There weren't higlghy unrealistic events and each chapter keeps you more intrigued than the last until the final like no other series I have watched. It also has the sprinkle of comedy needed.

The pair that played the main characters was sublime, again, nothing overdone, just real. I can't stop thinking how amazing this was. Seriously I think that I will not watch something as good as this Drama again.

The only little big thing was the unnecesary mysterious final.

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This show is one of my absolute favourites. The acting by both Park Hae Jin and Kim Go Eun is brilliant. They justified their characters brilliantly. Lee Sung Kyung potrayed her role with perfection as well. Overall, the casting for this drama is perfect.
As for the issues dealt in this story, they are dealt with sensitivity. The psyche of a person and how they would deal with different circumstances have been shown beautifully in the show. Everything about this show is brilliant but overall it is a 9.5 because of its ending. I wished a happy ending for them both but there was no confirmation.

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As a newbie myself, I must say that Fight for My Way is one of the best shows to watch if you just started getting into kdramas. The story is light and the characters are very lovable! I was so devastated when the show ended because I'm going to miss the Fantastic Four so much!

I have the give the overall story a 9 because they kept on adding more and more plots as the show progressed, but they managed to end the show explaining everything.

The cast deserves a perfect 10 because of the chemistry of Sul Hee and Joo Man, and of course, the power couple Ae Ra and Dong Man. The characters of Ye Jin, Hye Ran, and Tak Su were also commendable because you will really feel displeasure whenever they're around which means their actings were top notch. I would like to give a hands down to FFMY's Casting team.

I have nothing much to say about the music because it deserves all the recognition! Being a non-Korean watcher, I would watch the episodes in RAW first. Despite not having subtitles, I would rely to the music being played to know what is currently happening in each scene. Plus, Good Morning by Kassy is still stuck on repeat in my music library.

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This is less of a review and more of a warning: if you are here to watch a nice fluffy/angsty BL, this is not one of them !!!!

I could give tonnes of warnings for this which may contain spoilers, but tldr; if you're looking for a healthy portrayal of a relationship, this is not one of them.

The movie features: violence, attempted rape (though not on the male leads' parts), non-consent to some extent, just general disrespect of someone as a human being. If you're bothered by these, I highly suggest you do not watch it. There WERE some moments which were okay, but not enough to warrant any a higher rating.

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Warnings: Features smoking and drinking, though not heavily. (Mostly accidental) violence, though not graphic.

STORY
Incredibly funny and got me in stitches the whole time! I have no regrets in watching this all in one go -- it's a light and fluffy watch and each episode has its own arc. The ending is a bit open ended but I'm not unsatisfied.

ACTING/CAST
Couldn't find fault with it at all.

MUSIC
It wasn't intrusive, which I guess is kind of the point of OSTs. There was a random TT and Russian Roulette there, but it didn't bother me that much (though I guess it was kind of funny).

REWATCH VALUE
10/10 would rewatch with a friend.

OVERALL
You have nothing to worry about watching this.

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This was a thrilling ride. I really wasn't sure what to expect when I started this show, but I'm glad I did. It is an epic action/thriller. It wasn't predictable, and there is at least one plot twist that caught me totally by surprise. Well done, show! The characters all have a backstory to tell and all the main actors did a phenomenal job. This show would have gotten higher marks if not for the last couple of episodes. I wasn't happy with some of the decisions the characters made and one the writers made. Also there were quite a few questions left unanswered at the end that really needed to be addressed.

Kim Young Kwang and Kim Seul Gi were my main draws to this show, and Key was a secondary draw. I've never seen anything with Lee Shi Young, but she was awesome! She is a strong female lead and kicks serious butt in this show. Kim Young Kwang as Jang Do Han is a character that you almost hated, but still loved him in the role because he was owning this character. Kim Seul Gi had great emotional scenes, and Key was adorkable as their resident hacker. I loved how they all came together for a common goal, but developed a bond with each other over the course of the drama. Each one knocked my socks off.

You really have to pay attention and focus while you watch this - you won't want to miss any detail. The plot, as with most action movies, is convenient for our anti-heroes. But it still keeps you on the edge of your seat, biting your nails, hoping the best for them. The story had its flaws, I can't deny, but for the most part I enjoyed this show quite a bit.

The music was very edgy and well chosen.

Won't be high on the re-watch as the genre just doesn't lend itself well once you know the outcomes. However, I would recommend this one to action lovers.

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I went into this movie with not too high expectations because even though it was such a big project, Korean dramas taught me to still be careful with what I wish for. Well, I can't say that this movie was in any way a letdown. It was definitely not.

I'm always up for a good movie that is based on historical facts. Operation Chromite is not only based on true events but dedicated to the families and descendants of those heroes who are portrayed here. I am not a historian, so I can't assess to its historical closeness. But I do want to believe that the producers were very accurate with the details. And honestly, I don't think there could have gone much wrong either.

The story takes up pace very fast, you don't get bored over long conversations. Instead you have to concentrate alot because scenes change very fast. You blink once and half of the movie has already passed. You blink twice and the movie is already over. Every now and then it has some nice, calm and either heartwarming or heartbreaking moments as well, which is an important asset to make this movie work out the way it wants to be and to deliver the right feels.

Because this film's strength is not the action - although there's alot of that - but the people and their desperate fight for their country. Their determination and desire were infectious and moved me every single time, even though those moments were rare. The cast was delivering such a good job. There are so many really good actors and actresses in this movie that of course not everyone could get a main role. But that doesn't mean that their performances were less important than others. Even though their screentime was limited, they got the best out of themselves and brought forth some nice, raw emotions.

Despite its brutal reality, cinematography was at its best. Beautiful shots and colors that supported the storytelling and its emotions in a caring way. I'm also sounding a note of caution here for all those who are sensible to gore. Although the film is keeping it at a short leash, there are still some scenes that might upset one or two stomachs.

One thing I was bothered by (next to some other things) was first of all Liam Neeson. I know that he's a really good actor and I don't blame him here. But his scenes always seemed kinda choppy and cut off. There was no smoothness in his dialogues either. Only in close-ups his acting could truly shine which made me appreciate his appearances a little more.

Another thing that irritated me was the background score. I'm a sucker for good background music and Operation Chromite does have a great score actually. But it was so badly placed and overused in Liam Neeson's scenes that it almost lost all its impact and disrupted the in other places always well balanced story-flow. All the scenes with the Korean soldiers for example were stunningly coordinated and fluent which makes it such a shame that it didn't work out with his parts.

Overall still a nice and lasting watch that I would definitely recommend.

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