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Tenho sentimentos conflitantes sobre esse drama.

Não sei se todos que assistiram se sentiram assim, porém, em relação a história, meu principal sentimento foi: o que tá acontecendo.
Os acontecimentos durante o drama são muito confusos, muitas vezes mal dando para diferenciar flashbacks do que tá acontecendo no momento presente. Usam muito do feito "corta a cena" para deixar o espectador achar que algo aconteceu de uma forma mas, depois, mostrar que foi totalmente diferente (não crítico negativamente isso, mas me deixou confusa principalmente porque eles fizeram isso muitas vezes).
O desenvolvimento da maioria dos personagens também não me deixou muito satisfeita, tendo inclusive cenas cortadas que seriam incríveis de se ver (principalmente do Li Lun). O melhor desenvolvimento que teve foi do Yicheng com o Zhu Yan. Nem o casal principal foi tão convincente para mim (mesmo que, no final, eu ignorei isso e só shippava eles).
Confesso que as histórias "paralelas" me atrairam mais do que o enredo principal, já que, pelo menos nessas histórias eu entendia o que tava realmente acontecendo.
Ok, agora o ponto positivo: o elenco foi INCRÍVEL, acho que um dos melhores elencos que eu já tive o prazer de acompanhar. Todos os atores arrasaram em seus personagens, a caracterização foi IMPECÁVEL.
Os efeitos especiais também foram maravilhosos (o que me surpreendeu) e as músicas foram muito boas (só uma que achei meio destoante no drama, mas relevei).
Recomendo? Se você não se importar da história ser bagunçada, recomendo demais!

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Esse é facilmente um dos melhores dramas que já vi!

A história se desenvolve de maneira linear, o que facilita o entendimento do que tá acontecendo. Mesmo que tivessem flashbacks para explicar alguma situação ou sentimentos dos personagens, não me deixaram confusa em momento nenhum, dando facilmente para identificar o que era passado (flashback) e o que estava acontecendo no presente.
O desenvolvimento dos personagens e o arco de redenção de alguns foi INCRÍVEL, eu não poderia esperar mais. O casal principal foi muito bem construído e de maneira bastante fluída e natural, quase não dando pra notar em que momento o jogo de interesses realmente se tornou amor. Só senti falta, durante a história, de alguns personagens e do desenvolvimento do que eu acredito ser o casal secundário (só deu a entender que eles estavam juntos no fim, mas nada realmente confirmado).
Minha única crítica a esse drama é que o final foi corrido... Se houvesse uma cena a mais, não seria tão em aberto quanto realmente foi (mas eles se redimiram um pouco com o episódio extra).
Enfim, amei e recomendo demais.

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Don’t Watch for the Plot, Just Seo In Guk

The Smile Has Left Your Eyes is not a show, in my opinion, that you can watch for the plot because the writing is extremely weak. The characters made little to no sense as the writers couldn’t seem to be consistent about any of their personalities.

The absolute weakest part of this show was the brother. His character made no sense and did the craziest things you’ve ever seen, with somehow little to no reaction from the other characters. His relationship with Seo In Guk’s character changes drastically from scene to scene with no explanation. His relationship with his sister also felt very off. Her characterization was pretty weak and only Jung So-min’s fantastic acting saved it. Her character’s reactions to some of the things that her brother did felt like a reaction that no human would ever have. It felt so bizarre that it completely took me out of the story.

With all of the weak points aside, this is Seo In-guk’s drama. I didn’t know much of him before this and it made me a fan. His character is dark and manipulative, but also magnetic. His performance was so expressive; I could’ve watched him smirk all day. It was easy to understand how Jung So-min’s character was pulled into his orbit. The chemistry between the two of them was what kept me watching. I’ve never seen Jung So-min not have great chemistry with someone in a drama before, but hers with Seo In-guk might be the best. Their characters had great physical chemistry but they also depicted intimacy and connection in a beautiful way as well.

I think this show makes little to no sense in terms of the characters and the story. In order to enjoy it, I think you have to watch it for the vibes. It’s a dark, melancholy show with these deeply flawed characters that are inexplicably drawn to each other. If that’s what you’re looking for, it’s still worth watching, I’d just say to set aside your expectations for the writing.

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Curto, mas..

Tirando a abertura e o final, cada episódio não tem mais que 8 minutos quase, o que faz com que em cada um dos 24 aconteça algo que nos faça ter curiosidade em continuar, mas ao mesmo tempo te deixa inseguro pelo o que virá no sentido de qualidade. O início pareceu meio desconexo muita coisa, mas foi por este motivo apenas, algumas atuações eram bem ruins, mas depois com o passar dos episódios ficou melhor ou eu quem me acostumei.
A história entre o passado e o presente me surpreendeu, não dos protagonistas, mas sim da Liu Yan estar tão entrelaçado a eles, foi uma grata surpresa. Apesar delas não se darem bem por outras questões essa conexão entre elas me deixou feliz, não só pelo passado, mas pelo presente também onde a Lin Chen ajuda a Liu Yan a escapar do assédio sexual, apesar de quando a Lin Chen foi acusada de ser amante, não teve a retribuição por sua ação.
As músicas foram bem boas também. Eu jurava que ia acabar o dorama dando uma nota 4 como foi o caso de uns curtos que assisti e eram péssimos, mas não, apesar de muita coisa que poderia ser melhor desenvolvida se o drama tivesse mais tempo, o contexto geral foi muito bom.

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Vigilante was the perfect action thriller. I binged the whole thing in one day.

If you’re looking for a show with an intricate plot and lots of backstory, this is not that show. Instead, it immediately jumps into the action and the plot goes at full speed until the very end. While I might have liked a little more backstory for some of the characters, the rapid pacing kept things from ever feeling stale.

Nam Joo-hyuk is fantastic (and ripped) in this role and I hope he does more action shows in the future. Even though a lot of his screen time is spent fighting, he gets to show his acting chops through some great scenes with very raw emotions. Similar to a lot of the characters in the show, I was rooting for vigilante the whole time.

The fight choreography was amazing. There is so much fighting in this show but I never felt bored. The show really ratcheted up the tension by having vigilante constantly on the verge of getting caught. All of the escape sequences had me on the edge of my seat.

The introduction of the copycat was genius. His character was hilarious and brought so much humor to a pretty dark show. The relationship between the vigilantes was one of the highlights of the whole show.

Vigilante was a great time and seems very underrated. They really set it up for a season 2 and I hope it happens!

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Kidnap Set Up a Story It Did Not Want to Deliver – An Injustice to its Audience

When you are going to center your show around characters who lead dangerous lives, the expectation is to show the audience your characters leading dangerous lives, up the stakes and make your viewers really worry about the fate of said characters. This should be a really simple thing to do as a screenwriter, and yet, Kidnap the Series failed epically. Min is supposed to be a stuntman turned hitman turned bodyguard and we saw him doing that for a total of 20 minutes over the span of 12 hours. Q is a character whose father essentially threw away his own son's ransom note. The show had a really interesting premise of Min kidnapping Q and them struggling to find love for each other based on the situation and their backgrounds, but threw it all away the second they made Min an incompetent hitman. The creators said "Why give a well written drama about bad fathers and complicated romance when I can give 3 beach episodes in a row?" I don't care about MinQ honeymoon because they essentially gave us a relationship of half baked romcom tropes when we could have had something way more!! So many words to say, this show was boring as hell, I wasted 12 weeks of my life (I should have quit by EP 5), and the only saving grace was Ohm Pawat's phenomenal acting.

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OhmLeng Stole My Whole Heart!

(GIVE IT A TRY, DON'T LET THE TOXIC PEOPLE FOOL YOU, FORM YOUR OWN OPINION.)

First off I want say that Ohm and Leng have amazing Chemistry, they have so much love for each other and it really translates very well onto screen. It breaks my heart that so many people with closed minds refused to watch it or gave up on it too quickly.

The story had some flaws obviously but they weren't anything drastic. This series wasn't out to win awards, it was out to debut their new Partnership with love and it delivered. In my opinion they have such amazing Chemistry and were so fantastic in their intimacy that they even outdid other ships that have been together for much longer and have more series than them. That's how amazing OhmLeng was together.

This series was a very lovely watch.
A story that starts with A Kidnapping due to financial burden and familial struggle, but turns into a romance and found family story? I didn't expect to love a series with a plot like that that but here we are.

Min is honestly such a soft boy with a huge heart that always puts others above himself and Q is a sweet damaged baby that needs all the love in the world.
This series had a little bit of everything, Action scenes, A Loving Romance, Found Family Trope, showing off the difficulties of a Glass Child and Parental Trauma.

Ohm as always puts on a great performance, I don't doubt him. After seeing multiple of his projects, I'm confident I'll always enjoy his performance in something. Lengso surprised me. Seeing that this was his leading debut, I was rooting for him and he truly surprised me. You can see that he tried his best and I believe his performance was very good. I hope to see him grow more in the future! They won my heart, I'm here and waiting for their next Project.

I'm going to close this off by saying exactly what I said in another review I did of a series that so many people refused to watch due to narrow mindedness, & Toxicity. Please give it a shot. Form your own opinion, don't let someone else's negative word of mouth stop you from trying it yourself, you might Love it! I definitely did.
Even if you don't love it, you might like it and that's enough!

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2 words for this drama," DIS-CURSS-TING SHIYYYT" ~ in Lee Min ho accent (TLOTB)

honestly in the beginning when i was around ep 20 i wanted to title my review are 'TALE OF FRIENDSHIP AND YOUTH' ...
then i wanted to change it to "A NARUTO TO EVERY HOPELESS AND LOST SASUKE" .. but in the end i chose the one i have written ?☝️ .. why ? cause i was beyond myself with rage after completing this drama. i mean even though the hypocrisy shown in this story was ironically real but why they wasted viewers time with heavy moral poetic dialogue commentary ...
anyways lets dive deep into the whole thing:

things about the drama that were good :

1) Immensely talented cast : say there were a lot of handsome faces and the cast of this show is huge .. for a fact that they introduced on an average 3-4 new characters in every new episode made it difficult for the viewers to keep a track of their names. but as far as the core cast is consider .. every actor is talented and good pick for their role, all of the delivered a REFINED performance.

2) breath taking VFX and cinematography : i was actually following this shows BTS on Hou MingHau's and other actors weibo account at the time of its shooting , there were videos of them performing action sequences using wires/ropes in front of the green screens .. now while watching the finished result .. i was shocked to see how realistic everything looked .. from dragon avatars to peach blossom petal dance ... everything was so clean and life like. funtastic editing .. camera placements and movements.

3) stunning outfits and impeccable styling : though the attire themed ancient but the detailing with embroidery and accessory gave them timeless look.

4) captivating background music : the OSt was the best .. there was a beautiful soft romantic song by Hou MH himself .overall the music of this drama was impressive.

5) friendship was the main theme while romance added depth to it.

6) chemistry between the leads was unique then the regular ones .. it wasnt passionate or born out of chaos , but peaceful and calmly understanding between the partners.

now lets talk about main character:

1) Baili dongjun: carefree (not careless) boy from family of duke/nobles wanted to become liquor expert (deity) but in his path of doing so he gets tangled in some affairs and end up becoming martial artist instead. this type of characters are liked by us all ... he is kind .. funny ..down to earth .. loyal friend .. loyal lover ... there for you whenever you need him kind of person. his character matures as the series flows to the climax he becomes more serious and responsible person keeping his principles,kindness and morals intact. Hou minghao did great justice to this role and why not ? his actually aura dissipates all these qualities.❤️❤️❤️❤️

2) yue yao: at first i found this character extremely boring but as she joins the academy entrance test she changes into a fun character ... and as her relationship with the ML depends we see her becoming more charming ..graceful .. and what can i say i slowly fall in love with her .. ~ in the last episode when she said she will support BDJ's decision of following yun Ye irrespective of the consequences ..oh my god !! chef's kiss .. thats how FL should be fearless and daring to take a stand with ML. the actress playing the role is cute .. her acting was also good❤️

3) Yun ye: the most unfortunate hero (another sasuke) .. THOUGH SASUKE NEVER GAVE TWO FUCKS ABOUT SAKURA ..but anyways ... this character teaches us the following lesson :
A) dont skip your exam for a woman specially when she is a prince's keep.
B) dont invite the prince consort inside your hut even if she comes to your door ..and definitely dont create babies with her.
C) dont start a war with the country when your own woman doesnt listen and leaves to her ex husband place behind your back.
D) definitely dont start a war for heartless woman who will go back to her another option after your death.

4) prince roufeng : this man was moving pile of horseshit ..viewers might have mixed opinion about this character but as for me i hated him to core ... there is this one thing to summarize " evil done for good cause is good ..but good done for evil cause is bigger EVIL" he was the main villain in my opinion cause he claimed to save the people's good while he cant even save a mere woman from his rapist brother ... the so called war that he thought he can ignore still fought a lot of blood was shed ..why because this human trash thought he is living buddha and whatever the hell he suggests is best for the humankind .. my ass .. the actor playing it did great job he delivered the hypocrisy realistically.

5) master li : all i feel for this character was 'respect' .. i actually thought i am one of his disciples❤️ ..both actor for the role were amazing

6) prince/king roujin : third class pathetic .. weak villain with cheap character ...and miraculously he was saved and the poor hero was killed ..

i dont like such third class stories which start like some Buddha manuscripts and end into somethings something more disgusting than a bangladeshi porn ... with all those musical poetic cringe worthy dialogue on righteousness and whatnot we get this crap- climax ... HUH! THANK YOU! NEXT ...

REWATCHING VALUE IS MINUS 10 (there were no star for that)

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Mari

Terminei vice-versa um tanto contrariada, temendo não ser uma boa história e não podia estar mais enganada, saí quase 100% satisfeita. Foi uma das tramas mais criativas que encontrei recentemente, parecia mesmo outro universo, cada pequeno detalhe fez valer a pena a espera do relacionamento de ambos se iniciar. Aprendi muitas coisas com o desenvolver e passei a ver a cor rosa com ainda mais carinho. Perdemos personagens importantes e demos valor para vida como nunca antes. O amor deles foi sincero e bem construído, consegui sentir que era mais do que uma simples porta para voltar. Tem um leve drama em algumas partes, mas que ajuda, não é nada maçante. A única coisa que me impede de dar 10 é o fato de que eu queria MUITO saber de verdade como estava o outro mundo, sem ser nos sonhos deles. Me apeguei ao grupo totalmente e senti falta de verdade da aparição deles, mas tirando isso, foi muito bom e a atuação agregou totalmente a trama. Voltaria a ver com certeza. Belas declarações, risadas e lágrimas leves, que o rosa nos faça abrir os corações e andar de forma conjunta.

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The plot was boring and the Father ANNOYED ME SO BAD, I MUTED!

I get that some dramas you have to suffer for the first couple episodes but this was too much suffering for something that seems mediocre. You can tell where the plot is going with the pretty obvious girl with mysterious origins awaking an evil creature and then you throw her into a world she doesn't know with a silent War God just awoken trying to get his bearings and figure out what's she's about because again, she freed the monster and him so OOOOOOO intrigue! BORING! They'll probably fall in love but face terrible dangers together or some generic thing. I would have kept going even despite this but every time the father of the main character came on, I muted it. The most shrill annoying sound! I get that's the character but no thanks.

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The title of ¨Invisible Us¨ says it all

More than a murder mystery, this miniseries is about the alienation of young adults within Japanese society. An incisive, well-written and well-acted but depressing tale that follows a reporter as she discovers not only the roots of the crime she’s investigating, but also that almost all her former classmates are already to at least some degree disillusioned with their lives only 8 years after graduating from high school. What keeps this series from being overwhelming dark is that in reconnecting and finally being honest with each other, several of these old friends manage to find glimmers of a way forward.

This is not a light easy watch and perhaps not to everyone's tastes. But after a slow start, I thought it one of the best Japanese series I've watched recently.

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Fabulous show all the way

Love game in eastern fantasy,is an entertaining, engaging,exciting drama from the beginning to the end.It strikes a right balance between love,hate,friendship and siblings bond.
Firstly,Ling Miaomiao,the female lead,is taken to ancient times to play the role of Lin Yu,a character from the novel she is currently reading, written by her favourite author,Fu Zhou.There she meets,Mu Yao,Mu Sheng,Liu Fuyi and Cui Cui.The rest of the story deals with how these team of five eliminated evil and restored peace in the world.
The friendship between these five is remarkable and deserves to be the main asset of this drama.They stand by one another,do not give up in any circumstances and are willing to go to great lengths for the rest of the four.Thir bond stands out as the main highlight of this drama.
The plot is well written and executed with a load of twists and turns that unfold at right times and keep us glued to our seats from the start to the end.The plot is very good and strong too with an excellent pace and screenplay.
Esther Yu,is excellent in her role of Miaomiao,She is vibrant,lively,active,caring,loving, amiable,and responsible too.I really loved her character and also her portrayal.She is another main asset of this drama.Be it her cute or confused state,or romantic expressions,she nailed them with perfection.For me,she is the best character in this drama.
Ding Yuxi,Zhu Xudan,Yang Shize and all the other star cast were perfect in their roles and excelled in bringing life to the roles they played
A special mention of Lu Yu Hao,who played Cui Cui .He was cute,helpful and friendly.His affection towards his friends is remarkable.
The costumes were excellent.They matched each and every situation perfectly.
The settings were too good and were very bright.The visual effects were also perfect.
Finally,it is really one of the best dramas I have watched.It is a very very interesting and engaging drama with good comedy also to lift up your moods.A highly recommended drama with a different concept.
A MUST WATCH !!

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Tinha tudo para ser o BL do ano!

(Pode conter Spoilers)

Parecia que essa poderia ser uma das séries mais sérias ou emocionalmente fundamentadas da GMMTV, talvez até uma joia escondida, mas eu estava errado.



Deixar claro que, a minha expressão e opinião gira em torno da proposta do BL e não o fato de ocorrer momentos intimo ou coisas do gênero!

1. Enredo e Execução
Para expressar da melhor forma possível, é um incêndio no lixo. Parece que o roteirista/diretor tirou as ideias aleatórias de um chapéu e as juntou sem pensar muito. Estão gerando conteúdo a um público de 12 anos (é o que parece), ao mesmo tempo em que lançam temas que nunca deveriam estar perto de um programa para crianças. Uma subtrama de sequestro? Sério?
Como você pega isso e mistura com humor juvenil? É constrangedor e isso não quer dizer que um programa não possa ser sombrio e engraçado ao mesmo tempo, mas tem que ser bem feito, o que não é o caso aqui.
O enredo não é apenas previsível, mas também é superficial pra caramba, não há substância alguma.

2. OST,
Nem vou falar muito. O tom oscila muito de (tentativa de) drama intenso para humor vergonhoso e exagerado, o que torna quase impossível se envolver emocionalmente.

3. Considerações finas
Assistir a isso tem sido frustrante porque a GMMTV tem acesso a atores talentosos, mas em vez de capitalizar esse talento e criar boas histórias, eles estão mais focados na quantidade do que na qualidade. Esta série parece um produto feito para permanecer no jogo, em vez de qualquer esforço real para levar BL adiante.

©Direitos reservados ao cinéfilo - @Pi_MarcioR_br | Sarawat e Tine

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Extremely offensive ableist ending that completely undercut the main point of the show. I genuinely am still shocked about it months later. Everyone who was involved with the decision to cure the blindness of the main character in the 11th hour (in a show that, to varying success levels admittedly, had actually seemed to be trying to portray how full and beautiful life can be while living with a disability) should be ashamed of themselves. I am haunted every day knowing how many people watched this show excited for the representation for it to only do that in the final act. Shameful, genuinely. Wish I could rate it lower.

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