O Isqueiro e o vestido da Princesa (2022)

worse than a schoolplay

I really wonder why this drama has got such high scores, it is really bad in so many ways that i dont know where to start... The ML and FL are both unnecessarily aggressive while pretending to be smart and "genius"... The FL pretends to hate the guy but she is always stuck to him? Also, the FL seems to have no real interest in life/ career other than bickering with the ML who obviously is not seduced by her wit, but by her all package, to put it politely. The plot is sooo repetitive too, the ML insults the FL, she realizes his intentions were "right", he insults her again, the FL realizes it was just out of concern etc. It is honestly insulting for the intelligence of all men and women out there - intellectuals or not - to believe that love is about mocking the other all the time.
I cannot believe it's a 2022 drama!
Only recommended as a challenge for CAN YOU THINK OF ANYTHING WORSE?

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Sparks Flying Everywhere

"Lighter and Princess" is a heartwarming drama that tells the story of Zhu Yun and Li Xun, two university classmates who fall in love despite their different personalities. While Zhu Yun is warm and friendly, Li Xun is a computer genius who is often aloof and cold. However, their chemistry is undeniable, and viewers can't help but root for their relationship to grow and overcome the many obstacles that come their way.

One of the strengths of "Lighter and Princess" is the way it slowly builds up the characters over time, allowing viewers to really get to know them and understand their motivations. Zhu Yun is a particularly admirable character, as she endures mistreatment from Li Xun but still remains by his side, supporting him and helping him achieve his goals. Her unwavering love and dedication to Li Xun is truly touching and serves as a reminder of the power of love to overcome even the toughest challenges.

The acting in "Lighter and Princess" is also top-notch, with the two lead actors displaying excellent chemistry and emotional range. Their portrayal of Zhu Yun and Li Xun's relationship is authentic and believable, making it easy for viewers to become invested in their story.

Overall, "Lighter and Princess" is a highly enjoyable Chinese drama that explores the power of love and perseverance. Its well-crafted characters, strong performances, and compelling storyline make it a must-watch for fans of romantic dramas.

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Do you care about programming? I don't :)

Let me give some context before you read this review. This was impromptu, this was meant to be my personal notes that I made while watching. I wasn't planning on sharing but I felt like the review section was filled with glowing 10/10 reviews, and while that is wonderful, it did not represent my experience. I am so glad for the people who thoroughly enjoyed this, I wish I was there with you. This review is intended for those who are not enjoying the show and feel as though they are the only ones who aren't.
Episode 18- I feel so bored. I DO NOT CARE ABOUT PROGRAMMING! The only thing that has gotten me this far is the romance and they only started dating in episode 17!! I don't feel like I'm in this for the long haul. Maybe it's just my mood lately, because it seems like everyone loves this. Am I missing something? I think the romance has a lot of potential and I think they have great chemistry. But, I don't care about programming and I don't care about the side characters. Jianhong is SO GD ANNOYING CAN A PERSON BE MORE PATHETIC! I started skipping through a majority of the computer bits a couple episodes ago. I feel as though as I'm writing this I am convincing myself to drop it. I mean I'm not even half way through. At this point I don't think I care about the 'mystery' of how Li Xun got into prison and how they got to that point at 25. let's get things freaking moving!
I just went back to continue watching episode 18 and I can't do it. I went and read some reviews of the few people who didn't rate it a 10/10 and I feel even more irritated. It has only confirmed that It will be even more annoying. I think maybe I just hate this type of angst. The only decision now is should I put it on hold or should I drop it. I am a person who gets FOMO easily and I do really like the couple. Their potential HURTS ME. But, I think I will drop it because there is no chance that this will get a high rating from me.

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Melodramatic Love story

Watchable love story with melodrama added in the series. The series has good love story but somewhat predictable scenes and series feels somewhat long for 36 episodes. Series has elements like romance, business, betrayel, youth college setting and wonderfull characterization.
As for performances male lead Chen fei yu and female lead Zhang jing yi did very good job in there respetive roles as well supporting characters Zhou zi wei, Jenny zheng etc. The male and female lead are watchable because they are young and fresh pair.
The Music of these drama is adaptable to the situation in the dramas. The music is fresh, melodies and entertaining. I personally loved the music in the drama. The lyrics are also adaptable, meaningful and poetic.
If you want melodramatic ,campus setting, good girl bad boy, love story then i recomend these drama to you.

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Bad character, but not really

The main character Li Xun is talented, but can be arrogant and blunt. It is hard to like character such as this. However, if you can stay with it, you will find out more as the story unfolds.
Spoiler alert
He is mean to to Chu Yun (but in later part you will find out he knows her a while back and the reason behind). For a really bad character , he won't make so much effort to save his mom, he won't put himself at risk for sister; he won't plead for friend who is expelled. Provide finance support to his friend. Even the lighter has its own story.
He won't give false hope to girl who likes him (there is a way you can tell he is aware of Chu Yun's room mate interest).That is his character - he cares, but he may not say it. He has a dangerous side- a law breaker for his loved ones, I hope he will change , learn to handle things differently, that the drama will show character grows as it goes.
Perhaps the person he shouldn't hurt so much or at least respect is Gao, otherwise won't contribute to what happened at later part, the price he has to pay far more than what he owed Gao. Hopefully they will reconcile at the end.
So far so good, don't give up the show when he appears to be a "bad guy" in the beginning , as the story unfolds, you get to know the character better, it brings me tears. Not overdone, not over sentiment.
Especially don't miss episode 17

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Beaucoup de bruit pour presque rien....

Soit j'ai vieilli, soit ce drama est mauvais....

J'ai tenu bon, et je ne sais encore si j'aurai le courage de le finir. J'en doute.
Si le synopsis est intéressant, sans être novateur, l'écriture horrible des personnages (le livre ou le scénariste?) m'a fait grincer des dents plus d'une fois. Ajoutons à cela un jeu moyen des acteurs, il n'y avait plus grand espoir d'avoir ne serait-ce qu'un battement de coeur à travers une romance fade et une intrigue qui s'essouffle rapidement. Pourquoi ai-je donc détesté?

- La romance. J'ai compris depuis bien longtemps que tout dépend de chacun d'entre nous. Ce qui va me faire glousser n'aura aucun effet sur mon voisin et vice versa. C'est donc une question de perspective. Mais si certaines romances n'arrivent pas à me mettre des papillons au ventre, je peux tout de même reconnaitre la solidité du couple, ou la logique d'une relation. Ici....rien de tout cela, le couple n'aura pas réussi une seule fois à me faire ne serait-ce que sourire.... Li Xun est horrible (de mon point de vue, bien sur) avec Zhu Yun, dominateur, narcissique et centré sur lui. Je n'ai rien contre les bad guy, bien au contraire, ce sont bien souvent mes perso favori ( The wolf, Boys over Flowers (version thai), Love between fairy and Devil....). Mais, soit le jeu de Shen Fei Yu est excessivement mauvais, soit son personnage est super mal écrit! Il n'y a aucun équilibre entre Li Xun et Zhu Yun. Il y a cette mauvais impression : Li Xun ne se remet jamais en question et ne prend jamais en considération les autres, un personnage difficile à aimer.
Et Zhu Yun? Une princesse?? hum, je ne dois pas avoir la même définition de princesse que l'auteur ou le réalisateur. J'imaginais une princesse à l'image de Xia Lin Xi dans "Forever Love" par exemple, ou encore Shi Yi dans "One and Only".... Zhu Yun est ordinaire, classique et ne brille nullement par aucune des qualités d'une princesse : altière, gracieuse, lumineuse....Alors, certes, elle vient d'une famille aisée, mais cela est loin d'être suffisant pour être étiquetté "princesse".
Sa façon d'aimer Li Xun? loin d'être ma tasse de thé. Sa phrase " Il est mon roi, et je suis sa vassale" la résume assez bien.... Je suis loin d'être une féministe dans l'âme, mais proclamer fièrement que celui qu'on aime est le roi et qu'on est son vassal... c'est un peu limite.
D'ailleurs la romance m'a vaguement fait penser à "Forever Love", sauf que dans ce dernier, l'équilibre du couple est bien pesée et l'alchimie bien présente, pas de relation de dominant et de dominée.

- Les personnages secondaires? Ennuyants et presque inutiles si ce n'est paver le chemin de nos tourtereaux, leur mettre des embûches etc... En dehors de l'intrigue principale, les personnages secondaires n'ont aucune vie propre (pas de famille, pas d'amis en dehors du cercle, pas de passé qui leur sont propres, des amourettes rapides juste pour faire croire qu'ils évoluent...).

- Des vilains prétentieux, faisant acte de présence, histoire de mettre en valeur le protagoniste principal. Pareil, pas de passé propre à chacun, pas de vie en dehors de la parenthèse où ils croisent nos tourtereaux....

Peut-être que les choses s'améliorent après l'épisode 20, en attendant, je n'ai pas le courage de regarder encore plus de 15h un drama qui me frustre au plus haut point.

C'est un avis qui bien sur est personnel, fondé sur mes 12 années de drama-non-stop. Malgré une réalisation correcte et une jolie bande son, je n'ai pas été convaincue.

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I honestly thought that this show would be good while watching the teasers but it is so disappointing that I have decided to drop this show.
Li Xun is horrible , arrogant , narcissist ,believes everyone is inferior to him and treats everyone around him as piece of trash .I am fine with male lead having negative traits ( I am sure all of us have watched n number of shows with same concept) but the thing which totally put me off is showing the female lead running behind him even after he bullies her at every single point and shows no signs of remorse. I can not watch any shows where girls have zero self respect and continue to act as door mat.

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Nothing great, nothing to hate

This is run of the mill.
Some people may absolutely love it, but in reality there is nothing spectacular.
Although the chemistry is sweet there is nothing sizzling.

The 2 main leads are wonderful. Both are a director's delight,expressive,stuck to their character and hopefully will have a fruitful repertoire of acting work. All the support actors were also good.

Lovvvvved the music. One great difference between the c- drama versus k.-drama music is that the cdramas translate the lyrics. So heart melting and romantic.

Again- annoying irritating mother.

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Simple and short Opinion

I just watched some short in youtube and read some comments and i felt like to watch.. and that's what i did.. the things i felt really good in this drama are..
1. How a girl should be.. competitive, trustful, confidence.
2. Male lead character is a little too arrogant but the confidence on his skills is the thing the youth wants..
3. Ofcourse not many of us will watch dramas to learn something.. just to entertain ourselves.. so coming to that it's a youth drama so as we think romance, small fights between friends everything is there..
4. The important thing that watchers will found in this drama is trust..

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My first drama of 2023!

Well, I started it in 2022 but towards the end obviously lol. I immediately saw a trailer of this and from then I was kind of hooked, but even though it was like your typical fresh youth drama but the twist is they grow up, duh. Lol. But overall, it was good. Smartest boy around and smartest girl around click and what could go wrong? Well everything tbh. Because they're completely opposite, family wise, relationship wise, just experience in the world but truly? If you really love someone, sometimes, it kind of is enough. Like they go through the ringer, I had to take some breaks in between but this show was kind of a fresh breath of air? Great acting, great OST, great storyline, my first time seeing some of these young rookies and I adored it. I adored the chemistry; I adored how innocent the relationships were until they weren't. I even liked the extra trash drama that costed on by. Lol. But truly, it was a beautifully written story, shot in wonderful angles, way too much make up on our ML but they all truly were adorable.

I may watch this again one day, some day. But right now, was just the perfect amount for me tbh.

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enemies to lovers plot

i love ml and fl acting and how their relationship deepened when they went through good and bad times. honestly, some parts of this show was confusing to me and the characters of the ml and fl seemed like red flags sometimes. i thought ml was wearing wigs but apparently he dyed his hair blonde and even got it cut into a buzz cut just for this show. he really sacrifices his hair for this show lol. fl's acting was quite okay. my first time seeing both of them acting in a drama and their acting is quite on point. the plot was quite interesting and i really liked the start of the show! iost is soooo good, esp the theme song "Falling You"! this drama was overall worth my time bingewatching! :)

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RECOMMEND! Beautiful romance and story

This was my first ever drama, and it was phenomenal. 10/10 recommend

I do like the computer coding aspect. There is the case of travelling back to the past and present continuously, however I did not mind it and it was good adding to the plot progression. There was a few times where I skipped ahead as I felt bored but I think the good parts outweighs it. The plot overall is pretty good and the drama was good.
The romance aspect is the best part. Fei yu and Jing yi were amazing choices and they delivered the roles of Li Xun and Zhu Yun spectacularly. I love Jing yi's big eyes that always were filled with love and they have a beautiful story and are extremely cute together, they also look great together LOL. The amount of chemistry these two have is astronomical... The other actors were great as well.
MUSICC. I am a HUGE fan of Zhou Shen, so when I found out he sang the main OST 'Firework' / '焰火' I SCREAMED. The vocals, lyrics and atmosphere is SO PRETTY I LOVE IT SM. I also really love 'Falling You' and '恋爱循环' these 3 are my favourites and they are so beautiful and perfect for the drama.
OVERALL. definitely recommend for the adorable fluff romance, story, casting and music. I binged this tbh and rlly enjoyed it !!
CUZ I BELIEVE I LOVE UUU TRUE LOVE WILL TAKEEE ITTSS COURSEE

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