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Our Little Sister
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by PHope
Jan 20, 2019
Completed 1
Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 4.0
Our little sister sounds like a great movie. And there were some emotiontionally moving scenes, as well as great sisterhood dynamics. However, the story just lacks interest. It lacks intensity, even though the story is quit strong. There were some good character development though. And the performances were good from all the characters. But, even though it wasn't boring, it just didn't lead anywhere. So, all in all, six out of ten because the cinematography and the execution were nice, but the plot weak.
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Pinocchio
1 people found this review helpful
by PHope
Jun 5, 2017
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 3.5
Rewatch Value 3.0
In Pinocchio, we assume that there is a syndrome that prevents you from lying. But the main focus of the drama is the power of the media and the way a story can be presented as to manipulate the public opinion. Well, the story is quite good and entertaining, and the romance is nice, even though in the end gets a little boring. Especially the two last episodes were really blunt, as the story was summed up in the episode 19th and it was stretched till the 20th. So, if it wasn't for those two final episodes, this drama would have been much much better. So, because of the great performances and the fact that, fortunately, the flash backs were handled beautifully and they didn't tire the audience 6 out of 10.

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Hatsukoi Loss Time
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by PHope
Apr 10, 2020
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
" Hatsukoi Loss Time " was a decent movie.

First of all, they managed the time-traveling theme well. It didn't get confusing and it was well paced. The drama was just in enough doses to keep things interesting and just right for the love story. However, the latter felt like it needed some more time to be properly developed. The doctor's story was sideblocked into a few mentions here and there and it would have been nice if they had given that story line some more screen time. The characters should have been more in-depth presented, as the male lead had some family issues that weren't properly explored. The performances, though, were good from everyone in the cast, especially from the two main leads.

So, overall, five out of ten.

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The Emperor: Owner of the Mask
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by PHope
Jul 15, 2017
40 of 40 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 3.5
Rewatch Value 4.0
Usually, period dramas are a bit boring, especially when they exceed the 16 episodes barrier. However, this one, kept the interest high till the end. Sure, the mystery wasn't that good, as it was easy to figure out. But, the whole bad politics plot was entertaining, with lots of action scenes and very realistic costumes and settings. The performances were great, and probably that's the main reason why this one gets 8 out of 10 from me. The love story was okay, though, it got a bit tiring towards the end, plus, they didn't seem to have chemistry at first. But, it worked out eventually, so that helped with the love triangle as well. Overall, 8 out of 10.

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Little Forest: Winter & Spring
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by PHope
Jun 14, 2017
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 4.5
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 4.0
Rewatch Value 4.0
The second movie follows the same example as the first one, recipes, nature and a few story lines here and there. Of course, the scenery was beautiful in here as well, with the green forest and the white snowy landscapes creating an idyllic atmosphere, making the movie look like a moving painting. In this movie, the recipes had more meaning behind them, as they were originated not from the girl's past with her mother but rather had been triggered by a story from the past that had shaped her character now. The plot thickens with the girl interacting more with friends, co workers and potential lovers. The mother daughter relationship is here as well, but it never gets deeper than a few hints here and there for the mother's character. Finally, the ending was a bit rushed, with the conclusion seeming like it was out of the blue. So, 5 out of 5.

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The Eternal Love Season 2
1 people found this review helpful
by PHope
Jan 13, 2020
30 of 30 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 3.0
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 1.5
Rewatch Value 1.0
If " The eternal love " was okay, " The eternal love 2 " was bad.

The first few episodes, with the modern era, were interesting and pretty entertaining. But, then we got back to the original story, where we rewatched pretty much what had happened in the first season. At least, this time around, the second couple had their moments and the second lead had a chance to get presented in a better way and so we could get a more in depth look of his character. The big mystery with the two leading characters was nice, but it got tiring and it was not well concluded. The couple, finally, was cute as always, but had less romantic moments in this one.

So, overall, three out of ten.

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Do You Like Brahms?
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by PHope
Sep 10, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

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Korean Drama '' Do You Like Brahms '' is a slice of life romance.

The drama has an interesting theme, and its slow pace allows the characters to deeply connect and to let their relationships develop organically. It was also a positive note that the drama didn't focus solely on the romance but, rather, on the characters and their life's journey, their hopes and dreams, and how they deal with their fears and misfortunes.

On the other hand, the second half and, especially the final episodes, were quite boring, as there were few things to get resolved.

Finally, the performances were all great by every actor and actress in the cast and the music was enjoyable.

So, overall, five out of ten.

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My Sweet Mobster
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by PHope
Sep 10, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

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Korean Drama '' My Sweet Mobster '' is a romantic comedy, with a romance between miss sunshine and gone good mobster.

The drama utilizes this odd couple to the fullest, with their differences being used as a means for the comedy. The comedy was also enhanced by the band of ex-cons who were our mobster's crew and had created a beautiful found family along with the leading lady.

The romance was also cute and the couple had plenty of sweet and romantic moments.

However, the final episodes were boring and had few surprises to offer.

Finally, the performances were all great by everyone in the cast.

So, overall, six out of ten.

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Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale
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by PHope
Sep 10, 2024
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

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Korean Drama '' Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale '' is a romantic comedy with an emphasis on the comedy.

The drama feels and looks like one of those older Korean rom coms, with the over the top scenes and the over the top acting. And yet, it worked, as it was nostalgic and fun to boot.

The story was entertaining as well. Yes, it was predictable and the love triangle was boring, but the love story was well paced and there were a lot of funny and sweet moments between the couple.

In addition, the settings and the costumes were all pretty.

Finally, the performances were all enjoyable.

So, overall, seven out of ten.

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Dare to Love Me
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by PHope
Sep 10, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 3.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 6.5
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

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Korean Drama '' Treat Me Carelessly '' is a romantic comedy with some action scenes thrown into the mixture.

The drama has its moments, with the main idea of a man living as a scholar in a forbidden-to-enter village and protecting the historical heritage was interesting and entertaining at times. But the drama didn't really utilize the cultural shock he was experiencing to enhance the comedy, but focused on the romance, which was boring and oddly paced.

Also, the mystery case got boring as well and the ending was anticlimactic. The second half was so weak and messy that nothing could redeem the drama.

The performances, on the other hand, were enjoyable, some of them were weak though.

So, overall, three out of ten.

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Business Kon: Suki ni Nattara Rikonshimasu
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by PHope
Sep 10, 2024
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 3.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 3.5

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Japanese Drama '' Bijinesu-kon - Suki ni nattara rikon-shimasu '' is a short drama about a contracted relationship.

The drama has a pretty common story, which seems popular in Japanese romantic comedies: the contracted marriage. This time around, however, probably due to the length of the drama and the limited budget (I mean, most of the settings were green screen with a few pieces of furniture), the story was messy and was rushed, especially when it came to the twists, which were quickly resolved.

The performances, on the other hand, were enjoyable by everyone in the cast.

So, overall three out of ten. The drama was predictable, but it had its moments.

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366 Nichi
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by PHope
Sep 10, 2024
11 of 11 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

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Japanese Drama '' 366 Nichi '' is a romantic melodrama about second chances in life.

The drama starts out pretty strong, with the tragedy striking fast in the first episodes and enhancing the dynamics between the group of friends. However, somewhere midway the drama had to deal with too many plotlines, leaving them half-baked and making this one a tiring watch. The addition of a love triangle didn't really help to that either.

Still, the ending was quite emotional and the family part was sweet and melodramatic as well.

Finally, the performances by every actor and actress in the cast, but, especially, the two main leads, were all enjoyable.

So, overall, five out of ten. The drama kind of lost its way halfway through.

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Shogun
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by PHope
May 1, 2024
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

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Japanese Drama '' Shogun '' is a historical drama based on the same-titled novel.

The series has an optimal atmosphere, with costumes and settings being excellent! The lighting and the camera filters also aided in creating the right mood.

In addition, the drama had killer performances by everyone in the cast but, especially, the leads and the female lead more precisely. She was a storm indeed!

As for the story, it was a political thriller with nice twists and an interesting ending.

So, overall, eight out of ten.
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Chicken Nugget
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by PHope
Apr 15, 2024
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

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Korean Drama '' Chicken Nugget '' is a crazy fantasy-sci fi - comedy about a crazy-out-of-the-box adventure.

The drama is short and it manages to handle smoothly the story, which could have been all over the place and become ridiculous quite easily. Hence, the story ends up being odd, yes, but enjoyable enough.

The pace was, in addition, pretty fast, but suited the story. The CGI was pretty good as well. Also, the action scenes were entertaining and well-executed. Moreover, the story had some sensitive-sweet parts which were mostly referred to the family drama.

Finally, the performances were all great by every actor and actress in the cast and the cameos were enjoyable.

So, overall, six out of ten.

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Tsukuyomi-kun no Kindan Oyashoku
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by PHope
Feb 16, 2024
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

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Japanese Drama '' Tsukuyomi-kun no kindan Oyashoku '' is a food drama with a romantic twist.

The drama, though it has a weird setting, it has a light mood and an enjoyable story. The food was nice enough, the relationship between the two leads cute, the love triangle okay, though the brother was a bit creepy at times, and the office drama enjoyable.

The drama's main 'failure', however, was its length. It didn't allow the story to develop organically, and it was rushed at times and, especially in the end. If they had omitted some parts of it, it would have allowed the main story to breathe. Alas, that was not the case.

The performances, finally, were all enjoyable, especially by the main female lead.

So, overall, five out of ten.

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