Reviews

When I first read about that drama, I wasn't sure if I should watch it because I'm totally over with the whole "Cinderella" Theme and I didn't know any of the actors (I'm new to the whole Japanese drama thing), so I wouldn't miss anything right? I don't know why I started it then but I'm glad that I did it.
Overall it's an really good drama. The story was not certainly new but the idea to tell the story of an older woman with no fashion sense who fall in love with an young BMX rider was (at least for me) refreshing and fun.

I liked every character that they included and to add an homosexual one was awesome. The little side stories were fun. But I had some bad problems with Sakuras over the top teenage like behaving. I can understand that she is totally in love, hadn't a boyfriend for a long time and that Hiroto is actually so young, but please she is almost 40 and not a teen. That's the only thing that really annoyed me from episode to episode.

The music was a good fit for the drama sweet and fun to listen to. I wasn't bored at all. Great!

In the end, I would watch it again. It was fun to watch and everyone was (more or less) likeable. A good thing happend here.

Leia Mais

I re-stumbled upon this after reading a article by an MDL member then, remembered that it was in my too watch list and decided to give it a go. Well not before doing some tracking and learning that the story was based on the true story of Yamaguchi Hayato, a young man who learns that he has a rare illness known as Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. A disease which affects his nervous system making him begin to lose the functioning of his limbs, but he is determined to fight the illness with the support of his wife and his 2-year-old daughter, Myu-chan. After learning this I banish husband and kids, grabbed a box of tissues (just in case) and settle with my computer in a remote place in the house.

After 2 hours all I can say is that I just lo loved all the sweetness that was pact into this movie,even if I kind of feel that we were let down in the department of learning a little more about this disease( not to worry that just probably the med student in me talking...*putting my glasses on and going to hunt for a my medical books TT*)
Oh yeah I was supposed to be writing a review so let gets back to it *_* hihhi!!

Well I was reminded a lot of 1 Litre of Tears as Matsumoto Jun plays 25 year old Yamaguchi Hayato. Although I was quite annoyed still at the really clicheness of the debilitating disease aspect. But I was quite stunned by Jun acting because it was almost the the first time for me to see him deliver such a performance to the point that I asked myself if I had even ever seen him walked normally. It was a serious shock from is active role as Domyouji Tsukasa in Hana Yori Dango, seeing him bedridden and yet so sweet.

Well it can be a little hard at first to buy that him (Jun)looking so young could be a father and but the excellent chemistry between him and his 'daughter' ( sent me in a total KYA FANGIRL MOMENT!!!that I may have fried a few of my neurons :p) in the first five seconds of the movie and throughout. Well in my book the chemistry that father and daughter had totally save me from dying of boredom when confronted to the total lack of chemistry between Jun and Karina with who he teamed up as his wife(don't go pulling you hair yet and thinking that you are going to bleed, they acting actually save them, Yes they both are talented actors, your hair is safe.) Well I would still have to say that Karina was a little more better in Koizora.

With that said !!! I would say that if you are looking for an overly dramatic movie then this is not the one to be picked ( well seeing has I did not reached for my tissue box that much.) This is more suitable for a slow rainy afternoon when you are looking for a sweet movie, with a little hedge seen as it deals with a painful subject.

Well one thing for sure is that it is a movie that as that hopeful tone to it and of course a great layer of the Japanese firm 'never give up' attitude. The ending was really lovely, but it quite still left me with a burning sensation of unresolveness. Well I'd still recommend this for a rainy or sunny Friday or Saturday afternoon when you really want to escape the daily routine of your life, or when you come to a point where you are starting to forget that you should be grateful even for the little things that you have in life.

Leia Mais

At first I watched this drama out of curiosity, especially after watching Playful Kiss and It started with a kiss. After the 1st episode I was openly to say totally disappointed, but I gave this drama its chance and watched it till its end. I tried to sort out my impressions so I took my time to settle my thoughts.. but the disapointment still remained.

The female lead was really disturbing. Her acting wasn´t even cute... only dumb. The result: As a viewer I couldn´t believe the story, which shouldn´t be the case of each good story.Every good written fiction should beacome in the eyes of the viewer at least just a little bit possible. It is a pity, that this disadvantage covered up all good sides of this drama. The other actors played their roles quite well. Maybe sometimes overdone but not the whole time.

For those, who are looking for something cute and funny, don´t have great expectations like I had, maybe you wan´t be so disappointed like I was.

Leia Mais

This was a really good drama. I will say I think it wins the prize for the amount of lies told in one drama.
I am glad I watched this while I was on vacation, because once I started watching, I couldn't stop
The acting was fabulous. Han Hyo Joo has been one of my favorites for a long time and she did not disappoint as Eun Sung
Lee Seung Gi as Hwan was someone I started out hating and grew to love as his story comes to life. Ban Hyo Jung as the grandmother was superb. So many good actors, difficult to mention every one. One more I have to mention though is Yun Joon Suk. as Eun Woo. What a great job he did portraying the autistic brother of Eun Sung
Much can be learned from this drama. To mention just a few,liars never prosper, have a goal in life, love those in your life because you never know how long they will be here, follow your heart, stand up for what you believe in.
I only gave this drama a 6 for rewatch value. Mainly because it is so long. I think there are a few episodes I may go back and watch but I don't think I will rewatch the entire drama

Leia Mais

I don't know any of the actors from this and have basically no clue about japanese drama, so this review based only on my feelings for these 10 episodes.

When I first read the summary and decided to give it a try, I had not big hopes to really like it or so. But the couple of first episodes (especially the really first one) shown me that the plot has good potentional to be a awesome drama. Sadly in the middle, I was pretty bored by how the characters acted. But thanks to the last episode (which was awesome!) I came to really like the story.

What I really liked about the drama, were the inner speechs of the main leads. Especially the thoughts from Saburo helped me to understand him better, because I really just hardly saw any emotion on his face, when he wasn't involved in an operation.
I also think that Akiko Suzuki was annoying at some parts and way to selfish or protective.

Is there any music to name, that I overheared? Because I can really not name any specific music besides the great instrumentals that fit perfectly to every scene they were used. Awesome!

In the end, I don't know if I'll re-watch it in near future, but when I'll ever do it, maybe I understand the whole drama right (because I think some things just got lost in my mind).

Please give it a try like me! I think "Kumo no Kaidan (Staircase of Clouds)" is absolute no time waste.

Leia Mais

First I'll start by saying this... I don't know how on earth this drama isn't one of the top dramas in MDL !!!! what's wrong with Asian Dramas fans?? how come the number of ppl who watched it is so little?? I really don't understand... :(

Story: Though it may seem your typical 16 ep romantic comedy k drama but it's really not, it is definitely not a typical K drama and that's one of the reasons why I loved it. For once no evil characters no crazy insanely jealous characters no annoying love triangle and clingy characters... The story points out something very important in Korea "contract workers" and work environment... though the topic is serious they brought it out in a very comical way this drama was so funny I couldn't stop laughing not a single episode was boring... it's my first time finishing a romantic comedy drama in just two days because I watched none stop. They presented the story in a way that you understand how hard work environment while also laughing it out. I loved how they put it in a really funny amusing way I'm not a person who laughs so easily but this drama never failed to make me laugh out loud in each and every episode.

Acting: I'm totally in love with Miss Kim (Kim Hye Soo)... I've never seen this actress before but let me just say she really deserved the 1st place in critics evaluation for best actors... Miss Kim is my favorite female character ever made in K drama !! FOR ONCE not a push over weakling and a doormat for everyone character but rather strong, independent and super cool female character. This just proves that Queen of The Office is really not your typical K drama and Kim Hye Soo (Miss Kim) is worthy of your time trust me !!

Finally I would say it's a complete loss to anyone who haven't watched it yet and I do mean every word !!

Leia Mais

I picked this drama on a random thought and im glad i did.
This drama seeks to break many stereotypes that many dramas still follow and looks at characters and situations with a fresh light.

Park Jin Hee does a wonderful job playing Lee shin Young.She brings to the screen something fresh and i like her character a lot.She is hard working,talented and doesnt worry about unecessary stuff.She is selfish and ambitious but at the same time she actually loves and cares too.Her relationship with Han Min Jae played by our favourite Kim Bum is very nicely done.Its a younger man-older woman relationship and they play it nicely.Their chemistry is pretty good and the conflicts between them was realistic.He does everything with an enthusiasm of a 24 year old and is a usual charmer with a hint of mischief..;)

Boo Ki is another of my favourite characters from this drama.She is a very capable interior designer and owns a restaurant too.She doest mope about her life and is the most logical out of the three.She is the voice of reasons and believes love will come whenever it has too and goes about her life happily.

Jung da Jung is just a selfish brat who will sell her own soul to the devil if it means she can get a husband that way.She is utterly desperate and selfish to the core and doesnt care about others much.She still manages to grab such an awesome guy as Ban seok just shows she is manipulative and cunning to the core.

I love the friendship that is depicted here.They live close by and discuss everything and drink together and eat together and take care of each other like newly wedded couple when one is going through a breakup..:D

Choi Chul sok's character Ban seok was very funny to watch.He is loyal and sweet to the core.Perfect husband material.

I liked the love story of Yoon Sang Woo and Choi Sang Mi.Their love was something spontaneous and filled with desperation as both try to escape their life.It was sweet and beautiful at the same time.

This drama is the type one marathones through.the conflicts and misunderstandings are resolved quickly and noone mourns over the same thing for more than an episode which is a first for me.It has awesome chemistry between the leads and their respective relationships too.I wouldnt mind being in their shoes because at the end of it all of them have the best that life has to offer
This is highly recomended if you like light,feel good dramas which leave you feeling happy ..:)

Leia Mais

Now THIS is a perfect example of a Japanese drama done right. I finished the final episode earlier today, and was very pleased with the ending. Watching this drama was definitely a roller coaster. All the surprises and the twists and turns left me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire ride. The mystery introduced at the very beginning of the 1st episode definitely gave a bit of a feel of how the rest of the drama would play out. It was interesting, compelling and will leave you guessing every episode.

The acting was my favorite part. Sakurai Sho did an excellent job in portraying his character with all of his crazy antics and questioning teaching methods, but didn't necessarily outshine the other actors who I thought portrayed their roles just as well. Speaking of which, Kamiki Ryunosuke definitely stuck out to me with his portrayal of Numata Shinichi. I think portraying someone who was as psychologically unstable as that is not an easy task to take on, but I thought he did exceptionally well it portraying his character and was pleasantly surprised with his performance.

The music was very fitting for this drama.. Although, being an Arashi fan, I've gotta say I did fall in love with the ending theme "Endless Game"... But I generally tend to like their music, so that wasn't much of a shock to me.

Overall I highly, highly recommend this drama. If you like "mystery" type dramas, I suggest you check this out. You won't be disappointed. This drama will keep you guessing every week and the story plot is definitely something to stick around for. It has a very pleasing ending that wraps the drama up nicely and will actually leave you with wanting more episodes. I guess we can only hope for a future special, right?

Leia Mais

You cannot go wrong with sugarless. It's got action, cute romance and best of all, it is HILARIOUS. Not only that, but there are some ridiculously good looking guys who are shirtless for the opening song.

Ahhhhhhhh, so amazing, just do yourself a favour and watch this. You will be happy you did, then you will be sad that you watched it because you won't have the same feeling watching it again. There is always something special about watching something really great for the first time. It kind of saddened me a bit that I won't be able to watch sugraless for the first time again. Now I know what happens in the episodes and I know how the scene plays out. I wish I could watch sugarless again for the first time.

Don't punish yourself and watch this, it's almost impossible not to watch it again.

Leia Mais

well at first I have to say that this was totally not what I expected. I still enjoyed watching this drama. the title fits in many aspects, but it is not really about two people pretending to be a couple to hook up others.
I would say this drama is about love between family and friends, and also tragic history between the characters. the story is quite sad, although it starts out fun. the ending was a little quick for me. on the one hand I didn't even take that much interest anymore, but on the other hand some things were dissolved too fast. there was so much tension between the characters and it was suddenly gone, like someone let the air out of a balloon. and it's one of those stories that makes you feel life is unfair to the good people.
the main actors were really great though!all the character's feelings were portrayed very well. I could sympathize with them and understand their grief and why they were doing things. the music was good and will be stuck in my head for quite some time.
I wouldn't rewatch it, because I hardly rewatch any drama. there are so many new right?!;) and it's too sad for me, I don't like sad.-_- also there seemed to be a problem with the rest of the episodes being uploaded and subbed. even though I understand Chinese and don't need subs it was hard for me to find the last 3 episodes.
so basically I am recommending this to people who like to watch a melodrama, that's not as sad and dramatic as others. if you like to sympathize with the 'bad' people Shi Yinan did a great job. and if you like Dylan Kuo, you should watch it. he is very different from the drama I saw him in before.
do not watch this if you are looking for a funny romantic comedy with the typical couple 'first hate then turn to love'-relationship. it's not!

Leia Mais

I was one of the confused watchers of this drama since I hadn't watched the japanese version now that I've seen both...
WATCH THE JAPANESE VERSION it seriously helps alot
You should definetely watch this drama if you want something interesting
The good things:
1. The story is interesting, It is different and a bit unusal.
2. You don't get bored and things are always happening.
3. The story unfolds nicely and you get to know the characters slowly.
4. The actors are great! Especially if you think about their age.
5.I don't really care about the music. But it's SHINEE!! 10/10
6. It is BETTER than the classical k-drama with amnesia,evil moms,awkward kisses etc.

Still there where some things that I really didn't like...
(some actions in this drama)
Up to this day I (almost) never rewatch dramas because it's never as exciting as the first time. Therefore a 5.

ONCE AGAIN WATCH THE JAPANESE VERSION.

The first time I wrote this review I got a bit carried away...
I'm sorry for posting spoilers!! Gomenasai!

Leia Mais

I love love this drama. I thought it was going to seem so long, that i would have to drop it but it wasn't like that. Each episode just kept getting interesting and funnier. I loved how each characters developed and matured. The end, Omg god bless Korea it was just so beautiful. I loved every moment of it even though some characters annoyed the hell out of me, but that just shows great acting. The way the plot/events developed were so believable, that it didn't seem like i was still watching a drama. I applaud this drama, the cast, the writer and the director. Thank u so much for making such a remarkable show. This was tabek:)

Leia Mais