Lost potential
This was a good story with some intriguing characters.The format just didn't do it justice. I searched for an hour for "real" episodes and only found episodes that were basically clips. It was frustrating to be so interested in watching this series and finding out it was really like a disjointed synopsis of the story. Good male and female leads; however, the presentation didn't give them or the story an opportunity to shine. I think the female lead was also in My Mysterious Lover. She gets an opportunity to truly display her abilities in this series.
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I Feel You Linger in the Air: Uncut Version
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Sense of Wonder
What a beautiful tender love story. The time travel element was a little confusing at times, but the overall story was well scripted. The 2 male leads had great chemistry and an affectionate respectful relationship. There were enough teasers to indicate a 2nd season.Warrior Yai has a different perspective than scholar Yai so there's room for the storyline to be complex and compelling. It would be interesting to see a more intense relationship and possibly more physically passionate one with Warrior Yai. Hopefully, we won't have to wait long for their story.
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Prevalent love
The storyline was excellent. The relationship between the two men was authenic and compassionate. I easpecially appreciated the emphasis on safe sex. Exploring diverse relationships broadens the viewerships perceptions and including the importance of safe sex normalizes the need to have healthy intimate relations between consenting caring adults. I hope there are more shows like this. I'm glad i discovered a new platform to view mor bl series. (No offense...the "500" word requirement for reviews make me feel like I'm writing a school essay.)Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Two sides of a coin
I watched this the first time more from the female lead's perspective. I thought, "This was a good story"--then, it dawned on me that if i watched it a second time from the male lead's perspective i would get a dramatically different feel for the story. I really don't understand the bad reviews. The second time around I admired and enjoyed nuances of the acting I missed the first time. The main relationship as well as the secondary ones leaves an opening for dialogue about modern relationships and the choices made. The music was awesome. The story had more depth than originally perceived. I would watch it a 3rd time, but I'm going to wait a few weeks to see if the 3rd time offers more insights. The two main leads were very expressive when you add more layers to their thoughts. They were young adults stumbling through what a relationship is and how to develop one. Akwardness, insecurity, intensity, the occasional snippy comment...seems very realistic.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
I appreciated the consenual nature of their sexual relationship. The actual depiction of the bdsm was a little trite. Overall their relationship was sweet. It strove to legimize bdsm and same-sex relationships. Kim's parents acceptance but yet realistic attitude was a loving healthy one.
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Awesome Romance
I absolutely loved everything about this movie. I will definitely watch it again and again.The two leads had strong chemistry. The male lead seemed cold but his heart unfurled like a flower in the sunlight. The female lead was tragic due to long term abuse, but she survived and rose above her past.
I hope there will be a sequel to this soon. I have a few Japanese movies that are my most favorite. This ranks number one. (For Pete's sake, it's 1 am and I'm tired of writing! The 500 word requirement is troublesome!)
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Cliche
This story was an old fashion cliche of a rich man poor girl forced relationship. The male lead was obnoxious and disrespectful of women. It was ridiculous that the female lead wore designer heels to clean house. There was so little development of a romantic relationship between the two leads that you have to conclude sex was non-consenual. The movie had more potential than it delivered. The acting was contrived and overdone. Its a real disappointment that the plot wasn'tdeveloped with more finesse and character development.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Failed potential
The cast is good, but the storyline is so trite and simplistic that there's not much to work with. I'm watching it mainly to see how it ends but it requires persistence.I know life and relationships can be messy. However, there is something replusive about the lack of honesty by both male leads. Each of them were using there supposed partners. The storyline progression was sloppy.
This series had potential but fell woefully short of my expectations. I think the cast had more depth in their acting skills than portrayed. For some reason it just seemed sluggish and stilted. It came off as low budget. It kinda felted like a stage play that progressed from act to act with little finesse.
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Life choices
This short film had my heart aching. The two ML's had a deep respect and love for each other. One was sexually and romantically devoted; the other loved and possibly was attracted but had a different perspective. It's unfair to say the one who chose a conventional mate and subsequent family loved less. He desired a family and a child. The fact he chose that path doesn't make his love less or his choices a compromise. Perhaps social expections exerted strong influences on him or perhaps he loved his partner in the bl series they starred in but on a personal level not in a romantic and sexual way. I think it's unfair to minimalize either of the ML's feelings or choices. The whole short film was performed remarkably well and had a depth of perspective that ignites conversation and thought. On a different note: the two ML's have chemistry and are both excellent actors. I'm looking forward to seeing them paired in the series "4 Minutes".Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Selfless love
The premise of this series was very touching and appealing. The character development of all the characters was remarkable. Of course, I loved Vic Chou! The female lead did a superb job conveying her thoughts and emotions without speaking. Overall, good storyline and excellent acting. On the negative side there were too many flashbacks. They created an exhausting amount of unnecessary redundancy. It made the series seem choppy and at times hard to follow. This series would benefit from some serious editing. The many instances of selfless love and devotion was heart touching. I've only watched one other series which had this amount of angst, i.e., "Remembering Lichen". I would love to watch this series again, but unfortunately, the redundancy and lack of flow ad nauseam prevents me from spending hours rewatching it. I do need to repeat that the acting was beyond wonderful.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Rinko san wa Shite Mitai
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A fun ride
The main couples romantic relationship kept me coming back four times. Every time I watched this movie it was fun. It was sensual. It was like a fairytale.The story involved testing an adult relationship with progressively complex feelings. It had humor intelligence and sensuality. Obviously I will watch it more in the future.
Could you please remove the 500 word count requirement for review 200 words can be more than adequate thank you. I like this movie enough to try to give a review of it and post it for others to enjoy but honestly the 500 word count requirement is a pain.
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Remember 5 Love Languages
The storyline sucked you in and each episode kept you hooked. Episode 16 had me worried. The FL and ML were outstanding. The little girl bears watching for future performances.Now, the spoilers. The ML was raised by a deviant who tries to replicate himself in his son. The progession of the MLs emotional development may have been the genius of the scriptwriter, but anyone who has grown up in an abusive home can relate. Wether nature or nature he responded like a psychopath. Emotions in general and especially strong ones confused him. He had an inability to feel or express genuine emotions. Strong emotions frightened him. I'll say no more, but if you consider the abuse he suffered the storyline is conceptually believable. I will definitely rewatch this one.
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Fun in BL
The actors were excellent. The initial story "episode 1" was just plain fun.The only citicism is the easy acceptance of non consenual sex being justified by love. The story did try to down play this screen by the unwillingness to kiss until character was sober; however, the man being severely drunk in my opinion means he was unable to give consent.
I was capitivated by the 2 main couples and their interactions. This is the 2nd time to watch series and I will rewatch it again soon.
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Excuse me... where's the real story
When I read the book, Jade was a kind naive young man. This series version makes him an idiotic simpleton. There's more depth to this story than is portrayed. Overall instead of giving this story a little more true content the series creates a frantic confusing portrayal of Jade. Bedfriends had a complex story line with character development and relationship building. This unfortunate redition is childish and has an undeveloped romantic relationship. Jade is so silly it's hard to imagine him being in love or sexually interested in anyone. Mai definitely has a swoony persona. The series doing a little more justice to his character. I'm going to perservere and watch all 8 episodes simply because I enjoyed "Bedfriends" so much.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Love is worth waiting for
Leo's constant love for Fiat was touching. They had the insecurities of a blossoming relationship but still they discussed how they felt and their expectations. Fiat wasn't a weak person but he was broken due to childhood abuse. Leo was protective and tried to involve himself in Fiat's life without being invasive.The secondary romance has real potential for a sequel.
They have a genuine love and respect for each other. Leon and Pob obviously we're passionate. It would be disappointing not to have their follow up story.
I really liked how accepting the parents were of their relationship. Their attitudes supported the normalcy of a loving relationship regardless of gender.
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