Reviews

Pretty decent show and probably my fav this year But not the best.

Imo This drama played in two parts: the first 7 episodes and the remaining 18 starting from episode 8.
The first part for me were just sooo boring I almost dropped it ngl. Plus I just kept wondering WHY?? Like WTF? Why would they choose a young actress that looked like she was 8 to play the part of someone who's 14. Whatever kind of messed up choice is that? So not to mention how uninteresting the first few episodes were, I was also pretty uncomfortable watching young Sang Zhi looking like she's 6 interact and be smitten with an already adult Duan.
Then came the second part at episode 8 and it couldn't come fast enough. From there the pace picked up pretty nicely. Even if it was slow burn it became enjoyable and entertaining. Because the chemistry between the leads were so great. And to my surprise considering a few other reviews I read, I thought SZ were really mature throughout the whole show even in the beginning. And I loved how naturally the relationship of SZ and DJX evolved. I mean it wasn't just an out of the blue moment that lead to the two of them getting together. It was very well built up and brought up. I loved SY as a character too and the whole cast just did amazing.
Overall I enjoyed watching this drama. But I have to say it's unlikely I'll watch it again and if I ever do I'll definitely start from episode 8. If not for the first part I would've gladly given this show a 9 or a 10 but I guess a decent 8 will just have to do.

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A slight awkwardness

I truly enjoyed watching this movie. The script was good, and there were no unnecessary scenes. All the actors did great, but Kakihara Rinka in particular, did an excellent job portraying Tomo's strong and unique character.

Some of the scenes were a bit weird, such as the boob-touching scene. The direction could've also been better. Numbers of scenes with Rinko and Tomo were awkward, in terms of body language and physical contact. This could also be cue to the lack of effort that was put into Rinko’s character.

Ending was superb.

It was a beautiful and educational movie, that is very much enjoyable if we look past the awkwardness.

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A movie with important topics

The contents of the movie is a bit questionable. All the kinks and fetishes distorted the message, resulting in a roundabout way of storytelling. The fetishes were an important part of the movie, but it got a bit too much at the end.

The message of the movie is good, and it takes up various important topics, such as prostitution and humans sexual desire. I also liked the story progression, despite the scenes that made me think “Oh Lord, me eyes,” or “What the F is going on here.”

The cinematography is definitely on the advanced side. The cold and dark themed atmosphere resonated really well with the plot and setting. I also really enjoyed the way they played with the lighting in the darker scenes. The acting was very good, but the ending was just 100% questionable, mostly in terms of editing.

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It was okay

I mean it wasn't terrible. The soundtrack could have been worse and I liked the intrigue. I loved whatever was going on with Chu Chu and Oscar, I thought he was a fun character. Guan Zi Jing has always been a strong actor and I wish he would get a main role somewhere because he would do a great job at it. And of course LYX will always bring his a game and perform well.

But its a shame when the side characters are more interesting than the leads. I was very disappointed in Cheng Xiao's acting and I'm not comvinced she only got this role because she's a pretty idol. The acting skill difference between her and LYX was depressingly large and I dont think I could name a time where she didnt have the same flat expression on her face. I don’t think it's fair that LYX has to carry the chemistry of the couple because I couldn't even tell if the FL liked the ML half the time. I think Cheng Xiao would definitely benefit from MUCH more practice acting before she's given a leading role. I don't hate Cheng Xiao I just don't think her acting is strong enough to be a main character yet.

I liked the uncle as the antagonist better, as weirdly controlling as he was. The second antagonist was so creepy and not even in a fun way. I predicted him to be the real antagonist from the second he came on screen. Why be engaged to her sister if youre obsessed with the FL the entire time??? It doesn't make sense to me. Also the constant flashbacks to that one cliff scene drove me crazy. By the time episode 5 rolled around i was tired of looking at it.

Anyway, it started off strong and very quickly bored me to death. Too bad I had to drop it.

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A bit disappointing

I expected more. This is just slow. The story progression is slower than a snail and it honestly just makes it dull to watch. I had to fast forward multiple times to get through the final three episodes.

And if you are watching it, expecting BL, then don't. The BL part of the story is at the last couple of episodes, and it honestly felt forced. It would've almost been better if they ended up as friends instead of lovers.

I finished the series because of Tane (he is such a precious angel). Yutaka was just annoying and made every situation awkward.
The dishes looked good tho.

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Absolutely stunning

The OST is absolutely stunning, and captures the meaning of the series so well. The scenery and settings are all beautiful, and I love both the plot and script. The cinematography is high quality, which is very visible in the crisp and accurate shots. The acting is very good, and I like that it’s not all about the couple, but about the characters they meet on the way as well. Everyone got a character development, and made each other stronger for it.

The explicit scenes were very unexpected from a Japanese BL, and were well executed. The only downside is that it totally ruined the mood at the end. It was great for the start of the series, but they should've made it less graphic to preserve the special atmosphere that they had going on in the final episode.

Now, let’s talk about the ending… I don’t know what to say, except that it was super frustrating and unsatisfactory. Although I believe this was the best way to end the series, it still felt incomplete. The reason for this is most likely because there were a number of things that were left unsolved, not including the meteor situation. An example of this is Yuma's "powers". This phenomenon should have been explained before we reached the end of the series.
Nevertheless, it was so worth my time, and I will definitely rewatch it in the future.

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Heavenly blend of cute and fluff

This series is so cute and FLUFFY, and the ship is absolutely adorable. The plot is very fun, and I loved each and every episode of it.
The sex scene was very unexpected from a Japanese BL, and was executed exceptionally! The character dynamics and development is also very good (we love you Masayan <3).

There were many unnecessary lines, in the sense that they often pointed out things that were obvious, or had already been resolved in the previous lines. Many lines also ruined the mood of the scene, and could easily be solved with body language. There were also a tad too many flashbacks and repeated scenes. Some scenes were shown up to five times throughout the series, which is just unnecessary.

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i loved it

very emotional love story . I felt connected with evry part of the story . i liked the way female protagonist character was portrayed . she was scared with the fact that she was got admitted to new school wher she was going to have new environment and new friends . But slowly slowly she started making friends but few took the advantage of her innocence but in return she didn't allow anyone to take the advantage of her weakness. male and female protagonist faced many ups and down and finally they met .
few parts of story made me cry .
very nice movie.
go for it .

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A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITED

This is by far one of the best non BL shows I've seen from GMMTV, its definitely in my top 5 from them. My only complaint is that it HAS to be a crime that this show is only 4 episodes. I loved everything about it from the characters to the storyline. The horror isn't too much just enough, although it can get a little bloody for anyone sensitive to blood.
How dare they make the first season only 4 episodes?! And I say first season with confidence because they better have a season 2 with the way things were left off or else you'll find me rioting in the streets of Thailand in front of GMM headquarters!

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A film with a hazy message

This movie is packed with symbolism, and although there is some sort of meaning behind it all, it was to me, a film that simply lacked structure. The story is told in an unclear and roundabout way, which makes it hard to follow and understand.

There were numbers of dull scenes, due to the long duration of the clips. This style of filming is very common in old movies, but it would have been a lot easier to watch with more variations in the shots. There isn’t a clear conflict in the movie either. We know that there is some sort if inner conflict that the characters are each battling on their own, but it’s not clear what. The only time their emotions reached me, was in the final scenes of the movie with the last client.
There is also little to no character development. Shinichiro said he was going to quit prostitution, but never really did. Tatsuru never resolved the conflict with his family, and was unreadable throughout the whole movie.
So did they find what they were looking for at the end? No one knows.

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