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Da Qin di guo (2009)
Showed How A Dream of An Empire Became True
Unlike other Chinese empires' dramas, the kings of Qin set their goal to become the ruler of the entire ancient China from the very beginning, and passed this goal from one generation to next. Though some values from Qin were outdated, the actors and actresses provided an excellent show through their infectious lines. The drama maintained lots of good details to show audiences the ancient China.
An lian: Ju sheng huai nan (2019)
Lovely Young Couples
A pretty delightful love story between college students. The first half of the drama was quite sweet and joyful, but turned into boring ending finally. The young actors and actresses were bringing more fun to this drama, as they offered vivid performance. It seemed like the bright color tone was set up to match the theme of the drama, and I enjoyed the beautiful scenes. However, the drama failed to show audiences that both the girl and the boy were from northern China: they tried to use the accent sometimes, but it only made it feel like fitting a kid's feet into an adult's shoes. I would like it more if they could just keep it simple.
Tie tan (2019)
TVB is Fading
The performances of the actors were okay, but the characters settings were a bit weird. I don't know if it was gradually influenced by the mainland's atmosphere, there were always a few inexplicable and brilliant characters in a drama. The narrative structure was incoherent, and the overall feeling was anticlimactic. Can't compare to previous TVB dramas.
Gold Leaf (2021)
Very Excellent Old Time Show
Zhang Yixin was a real heroine, and Cha Jin was a simple big-time story. The story was not long, but it was very attentive; the plot was simple with necessary complicated details, but it was still appropriate. It was a good window for outsiders to look into Taiwan's changes over times. Of course there were still imperfections, but it was still a good show.
Hua deng chu shang (2021)
A Great Show for Keen Eyes
This would be a wonderful show to enjoy and taste slowly and carefully. The most ingenious part of this play is not the design of the suspenseful part, nor the arrangement of the case detection process, but the inner control and outer appearance of each character when they are in different situations. It is difficult to do this without screenwriters with excellent talent, directors with discerning eyes, and actors with superb acting skills. In addition, from the lighting to the soundtrack, from the costumes to the props, the excellent performance of the entire crew has jointly created the wonderful performance of the show. If there is a fly in the ointment, it is Ruby Lin's line level, which still needs to be improved; You-Ning Yang doesn't reluctantly pretend to be a cool and handsome guy, and it is quite interesting to play a black-bellied scheming man seriously.
Kai duan (2022)
Good and Innovative
Under China's current censorship system, it is as difficult as dancing on the tip of a needle to maximize the personal capabilities of non-government related roles. This play offered the two main characters plenty of room to show their capabilities, without being overly great, nor politically correct. It also allowed the Chinese police to show their powerful abilities to solve problems and to save people from crimes, which was good. The plot setting was quite innovative, and the design of the opening was also very thoughtful. The costume, make-up and props' attention to detail was commendable. There were some logical loopholes, but the overall flaws did not hide the good side.
Chung seung wan siu (2015)
Ruined the Classic Drama!
If you were not a fan of the original series, you must feel extremely boring about this movie. And as aBIG fan of the original series, I only survived because of the handsome actors and beautiful actresses. Without the professional background of a pilot, the film became a hodgepodge of clichéd love stories and a precursor to various commercials. It had completely deviated from the track of the original drama version of "Triumph in the Skies" and had become a nondescript love saliva. One star for the beautiful music, one star for the wonderful views, and one star for the actors and actresses.
Don't Look Up (2021)
It's quite satisfactory.
It's not the actor's fault, but the screenwriter and editor. The Easter egg at the end is full of black humor. It seems that handsome guys who have pursuits have to "self-destruct appearance" to prove that they are powerful, not idols? Just... come on, everyone knows who is China Qi!
Shan he ling (2021)
Just A Drama
The actors got pretty good appearance , but the performances were really sloppy, some were overpowered, some were like sleeping in a dream. Even worse, few actors were really doing their jobs, and they were playing supporting roles. Feel so sorry for them. Except for the men couple, the script was basically lackluster. The costume, make-up and props were gorgeous and delicate, but they did not serve the plot at all. In addition, it was so ridiculous that Chinese government would ban the whole drama because of one actor!
Sudden (2013)
Pass as A Drama
The plot is a bit interesting, and the actors' performances are mediocre, barely passing. The male protagonist seems to have completely failed to grasp the essentials of acting as a disabled person. Shows without excessive makeup and facelifts look much more pleasing to the eye. The dog is really cute.
Ji hun (2021)
It's just okay
The script is barely qualified, and the performances of the actors are really excellent, especially Zhang Zhen, who is awe-inspiring. It's the use of people as tools to make people feel bad. As a science fiction film, it barely passed; as a suspense film, it was not passable, mainly because of the poor ability of the director in telling the story. So...where is the pregnant victim's baby?