Was it worth it: Yes
What I liked the most: The actors did an excellent job.
What I disliked the most: Lee Jung Jin’s character. Ugh.
Moment Meter: 2/10 – Pretty tame, particularly for an action drama.
Other thoughts: As I sit here thinking about it, I’m just now realizing what an interesting story line this drama had. Usually I hate politics in dramas, but this one was interesting from beginning to end. There were a lot of characters that I loved to hate and only a few that I really sided with. The pacing was great, and there was just the right amount of action in it. I’m always grateful for the omission of constant shaky cam. It wasn’t non-stop action the entire time and it wasn’t endlessly long with nothing happening either. I’m pretty sure Ji Chang Wook had a wound on his body at any given time throughout the entire thing. The acting was solid, and I really like the choreography for the first fight, but every fight after that seemed a bit weak (especially because I can’t help but compare to Healer). The ending was good and satisfying.
Conclusion: I would classify this as a melodrama with a hint of action. It wasn’t a favorite, but it was very solid.
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THE STORY
The story was good. It sort of gave me a Snow White vibe, especially the Mirror part. For me, I think the pacing was great and the sweet moments gave me the right amount of feels. The action part was pretty good too.
THE ACTING/CAST
The acting was great. After reading The Lunar Chronicles, (any readers out there? anyone? no?) anyways, Song Yoon Ah's character reminded me of Levana or I guess in Snow White, the evil stepmother. But I sort of compare her more to Levana. In the Lunar Chronicles, she was evil but there was also a side of her that was misunderstood by many. Ji Chang Wook is always awesome. I've loved him since I watched him in Healer. Yoona was good too.
THE MUSIC
That opening scene music always reminded me of Star Wars for some reason. (Sorry, not sorry, I am proud to admit I'm a nerd).
REWATCH VALUE
I wouldn't mind re-watching this again. Not so soon though, but maybe someday later.
OVERALL
Like I said. I couldn't think of anything I didn't like from the drama. Even the side characters were endearing. And the ending was good for me. Better than the ending of the one drama of Yoona's that I watched.
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I can't say weather it is Ji Chang Wook (one of my most favorite actors, whom i've missed to see in dramas) or Song Yoon Ah (the step-mother) ,who mad this drama so impressive for me... The story was good enough, but the acting was the best and couldn't be any better...
I highly recommend everyone to watch this drama...
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ma che immensa caxxata ...!!
già dalle prime scene si capisce che è un film che non ha niente da dire ... ma niente di niente ... violenza e combattimenti fine a sé stessi, personaggi cattivi di una cattiveria sadica e priva di un piano d'azione ... giochi di potere e di conquista tipo video game ... il protagonista maschile, bello e palestrato, con un volto privo di espressione, riprende il "macho" usato nella pubblicità per prodotti a largo consumo: con la canotta che mette in evidenza muscoli e pettorali scolpiti e sudati ... ricorda le pubblicità della Coca Cola Light degli anni '90 ... ;-) ... e infine la figlia del deputato che scappa di notte in camicia da notte e piedi nudi per una non meglio identificata città Spagnola con un'espressione di terrore sul volto mentre nessuno se la fila .... grande presa per i fondelli ... meglio evitare, ho tentato di guardare i primi 2 episodi, ma davvero una grandissima perdita di tempo.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
