Love the message. Love the friendship built between these students. I was so jealous of their friendship and made me miss my childhood time. But the main message that I love about this movie is : do everything your heart tell and never have regrets because if those regrets were avoided it could save somebody else life who is close or not to you.
Life is full of mysteries so don't miss your change in uncovering then with no regret.
I learned a lot from this movie.
Ok, so the casting was really good. Good acting all of them.
If you're looking for a movie that involves love,friendship, follow your heart no matter what, time traveling, emotional, inspiring, motivation, you should give this movie a try. {^_^}
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The characters are real and more developed this time around but the screen time wasn't divided that well. A lot of importance could have been given to the ones other than those in the poster but it didn't happen. Also, the role of the Queen seemed a bit too central for my taste. I am also disappointed at the lack of romance because the anime has some and even the first movie had some hints.
I love the cast though. Hope they all become big stars because I see a lot of potential in them. I have to say- the main three actors/characters are crazy good-looking. Especially the girl who plays Chihaya really hard carried this entire film. She makes the often-cold/clueless heroine seem more real and raw. The actor playing Mashima is also likable and I have liked him in dramas before. He doesn't disappoint here either.
Watch this film if you've seen the first because only then it will feel sort of complete. The ending was alright for me since the manga is still ongoing and we will not know what's gonna happen in it. It also left some room for a third film and also ended well enough to have another one.
I felt a little let down with this film but there might be people who might love it more than the first. Watch it to judge it for yourself. I recommend the anime, manga and movies to all.
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The title really is perfect for this movie. Throughout the movie the mood was love, forbidden and painful. The actors were amazing in the show and they really helped set this movie on another level.
This is a slow-paced movie and doesn't have a lot of action, but it can really create emotion. The film was beautifully shot and although it didn't have a lot of dialogue, it really doesn't lack for meaning. The body language, way the movie was filmed and the hidden messages really make this movie one you shouldn't pass up.
This is my first time seeing these actors and after watching this movie, I would definitely check out more of their work.
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to rewatch it is kinda unneccessary for me though
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I went in with low expectations, and well, it was about what I expected. The plot is kinda simple, girls who have varied troubled pasts (we're talking a lot of exploitation, bullying issues here) are recruited to Shiromajo Gakuen (White Magic School) in order to become an all powerful 'White Witch'. Of course, all is not what it seems and from there, it turns vaguely into something akin to Battle Royale with magical powers. You can guess (and be correct) about the entire plot by the end of episode 1. It's pretty choppy in delivery too, but it gets the job done.
To be honest; it's a sub par filler drama. The acting isn't great since the main characters are all from Depagumi.inc; they're singers over actors. Although, like I said, I really like Moga and her character here. From what I can tell it was all their first time trying a drama, and a mini drama wasn't a terrible start. The three full fledged witches are all minor talents who didn't have much traction. Kasumi's actress is actually pretty solid, and fleshed out her character as best she could.
The music was all right. The opening and ending are sung by, you guessed it; Dempagumi.inc . The rest of the audio tracks are alright, although the 'witch activation' affects are overdone.
It's not a good drama overall to be completely honest. If you're looking for something a little mind-numbing or you need a drama series to counter act a binge horror watch; this would be it.
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**Maybe containing SPOILERconsidering that this is OCN, i have a high hope that it would be great...like Gods Quiz and Vampire Prosecutor. But, apparently i'm hoping to much.
The story was a BIG let down...i have a very hard time watching episode 10-12. it was nice in the early episode and become worst and suddenly become melodrama from episode 10 maybe?
how can San still in love with someone who shoot him?its to cheesy, mellow and theres so many holes come up since San getting close to finding YuJin. i dont know why they choose Vampire Detective as the title because they didnt give a proper explanation about the 'vampire' thing through the end, another hole!
i Like all the main character here, i also like the female vampire (i think her name is Yoo Na?) but i hate Yu Jin character, it's not well develop and i dont know what is she thinking, its like she doesnt have her own standpoint...if she were dead in the end, why dont she die from the beginning anyway?why she keep calling San?her character is like a burden in this series. This character and the stories involving her was the biggest let down in this series.
Music, nothing much.
I dont want to watch this again, i rather rewatch Gods Quiz or Vampire Prosecutor.
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The Story
A Robin Hood story will always be an awesome sight specially when set as a historical drama. When I watch historical dramas, I have this feeling that it is bound for a doomed ending. Iljimae is a character that I like really slowly during the drama. Well, it is difficult to like a hero who is a bum and as worse as thugs. The drama manage to make every single obstacle and heartbreak matter on how to turn Ryung into the Iljimae everyone admire. The hero is imperfect but his cause is for the people.
Sometimes, I do get confused with the flow of the story because I feel like I've been missing out on a few things caused by some inconsistencies. There were scenes that should have been during the night but suddenly becomes morning. That's just a small thing I noticed but I did get confused. Other than that, everything works for me.
The Cast
Lee Jun-ki will always be good in a sageuk. He really knows where he excels and totally loks good. It breaks my heart everytime I see him agonized. What a way to steal hearts. Though I like Jun-ki, I sometimes do hate how his character remain to be the easygoing and selfish. But that is his mask to protect his identity that I am painfully watching him act stupid.
The supporting cast is amazing because I get to care for each of them, though I really don't remember their names. Hehe. I mind how their fates are tied to Iljimae and keep on rooting for them to have a happy ending.
And, I wouldn't miss to mention how adorable Yoo Jin-goo and Kim Yoo-jung is as the young version of our leads. They are so cute that I'm pinching their cheeks while watching it. :) I want to watch Han Yoo-joo and Lee Jun-ki together again to live an alternate life that is sweet and breezy.
Rewatch Value
I don't mind watching it again. Though sageuks really are a bit of a challenge.
Overall
I'm not really fond of historical dramas but I always tune in to Lee Jun-ki's. This one did not magically enchant me to love it but I felt compelled to watch every single episode and invested on how he will achieve his goals as Iljimae while keeping the people he loves safe.
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Story: not new just modernized saga of 5 girls who transform into women via life's trials, happiness, sadness, MEN and sisterhood. Story focused on female sisterhood that is earned and rewarded by seeing the faults, beauty & loyalty of any relationships. Story was draggy in some eps however character development was spot-on and so-far (S1) no backbiting, hair tearing or betrayal yet lots of misunderstanding!
Acting: Stellar actors of NiF bring the fire in this drama. The men were smouldering & mature. The women were spot-on their character portrayal - thus a casting nirvana. Some characters were irritating as the writer wanted us to feel however the cast & acting was refreshingly well done!
Music: fit the drama, some was cheesy, nothing memorable except the opening music was rather primal and memorable. Well played PD & writer.
RW: maybe before S2 comes to refresh - some scenes were memorable. Not telling which one for me....
Overall, this drama is for a more mature minded viewer since it lacks the silliness factor many long dramas incorporate to extend or capture a younger viewership. If you need something to bridge that NiF gap, give this Cdrama a serious view. Be prepared for laughs, sighs and tears and its all worth it!
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The main leads have an amazing chemistry and it's really fun to watch how their relationship develops throughout the show.
Some parts could have been better planned but I don't think the end dragged thaaaat much .
The plot is consistent, the acting of the main leads is worth watching, the music is nice, the one from coffee boy is amazing.
I don't think I would rewatch it so soon, just because I have many dramas on my list and some still on hold.
Overall it's a great drama!!
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However, I am so glad I gave this a chance. It was easily one of the most romantic pieces of film I've seen. You can really tell the characters care about each other. The actors have a passion in their eyes, making me truly believe in their emotions. It's been so long since I've seen acting this good. The romance made me squirm inside, and I had to keep pausing because my heart was beating so quickly. I truly adored them!
I admit, the plot is not new. There are some cliches. I usually do not like such things, but they managed to pull it off well nevertheless. It also drove me crazy how the characters would get into these little fights, when all they had to do was talk it out. Despite this, I was able to melt into the joy of their reunions, and that made it worth it.
I'd highly recommend this for the romance chasers who enjoy a little bit of angst on the side, but not for those were are looking for a super-dramatic plot.
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By episode 5 i was hooked and I found myself staying up until 1 am watching because I was so excited for each episode. The story is pretty good, the characters are quite different to what you might expect of a normal Kdrama. The Lead girl however, is COMPLETELY different. I disliked her at first but soon came to love her interactions with the lead guy. I also have to say the supporting characters were really well thought out too. I especially loved the younger brother, played by Ahn Jae Hyun (a beautiful person btw) his character was really quirky and his interactions with Do Min Joon were hilarious.
The music fit well with the drama and a few songs were played so often that you could sing along with them nearer the end. I would totally come back to this drama and watch it again once i've cleared through my long list of planning to watch!
Overall, I really loved the drama, it made me laugh, cry and everything in between, I wholeheartedly recommend this drama to romance lovers!
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The story in overal was good, some partes were boring in my opinion, and some really made me laugh out loud...I really liked all the families and the characters with their actors...Hyeri is really one of those idols that surprised me acting.
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Before watching this I already knew that the director is Norihiro Koizumi, the same guy who directed Taiyou no uta(movie) and the liar and his lover so I am confident that this would be a good adaptation when I first heard about it and I am not wrong. He is great creating meaningful scenes for the reason that cinematography is one of his strongest points especially long shots, people who saw taiyou no uta know what I mean. The other thing is that he is great in showing the emotions of his characters, even an angle where only back of a person is seen. He's an actor's director, the one who makes his actors looks better and probably the reason why Suzu Hirose looks so fine here.
Visuals in this movie is so damn fine as slow motion in those karuta battle works so damn well, it gives those scenes so much impact, also give kudos to editing . The music they use really adds up to the feels of the movie it makes such scenes epic and those battles engaging. The only complaint I have is the song they use in the end, I'm a huge perfume fan but that the song didn't capture the whole atmosphere of the movie.
Perhaps the best casting in a live action ever as all those character are well played, a great ensemble of talented young cast that would probably become A class actors in the future namely Suzu Hirose, Mone Kamishiraishi, Hiroya shimizu, Nomura Shuhei, Mackenyu, Mayu Matsuoka. At first I was bit worried that suzu hirose might not give justice to the role, although I still felt the same in the first movie but this second movie prove me wrong. I think it's just right to cast her as chihaya, she is fun, she's passionate and she has done a nice job of giving energy and freshness to the character. Mayu matsuoka nailed the role as the queen, she really looks like queen, spot on casting, but more than looks it's the acting that makes her standout in this movie, her facial expressions and that way she handled the character change, she's a versatile actress indeed. What I thought would be the cutest card battle ever ended up becoming the most emotional card battle I had witnessed as it serves as a venue for the character development of chihaya and the queen, this is really important because this is the theme they wanted to convey here, like in any sport solo or team and definitely in life "doing it with friends is better than alone".
I agree that most Manga and Anime should not be made into a live action but stories that are so good should be shown in different platforms and chihayafuru is among them. Also, the good thing about watching a live action is that it would be a fascinating experience if the feels from watching an anime translates well into live, I will never get tired of watching live action for this reason.
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