Fan reviews: Beautiful life

biga816 · 2 Jul 2002

Overall it was good but didn't seem spectacular. Most dramas that I really like are the ones that make the sappy feeling of the drama stay with me days after I finish it, but this one just didn' affect me that way. All I was thinking was 'okay, so that was pretty good...I guess I can see why people like it...let's move on to the next drama'. It just didn't bring out much feeling in me.

jdfan · 27 Jun 2002

Great and convincing acting job form Takako Tokiwa. Touched on the life and love of a handicap person. A very interesting character setup. A very moving but sad ending. Kimura and Tokiwa were a great combination!

eugeneyan · 23 Jun 2002

well, the whole drama was indeed heart-warming... last event was indeed sad, but it seems that kyoko will live forever in Shinji's heart, a concept very much similar to that of Summer Snow. The only down part, in my opinion, is the death of kyoko. Why such wonderful stories must end like this? I still yet to come across a drama that has such a powerful storyline as well as a happy ending...

ezzaaziz · 20 Jun 2002

the best jap drama i've seen to date .its really sweet and is also a very moving story, it does make life seems beautiful

KAZSAW · 16 May 2002

This dorama was great and had me going throughout the whole series. The ending, though a sad situation, was set so nicely that it leaves you perfectly content with it ending. Very nicely done, but a bit quiet at times when there is no background music or anything, but I guess it kind of adds to the effect.

juita_ejet · 7 May 2002

I love this drama...especially the leads..they're in their best performance ever. The story line is very hartwarming and touching. Watch it and you'll love it too.

warren.mcclendon · 10 Apr 2002

Every thing about this drama adds up to be the best drama I have ever seen (I have seen about 30 over 10 years time) the actors, the music, the outside shooting venues, everything was thought out and done to the max

Jon Saviola · 13 Jan 2002

actually this is the first japan drama i watch and it's the drama that make me fall in love with japan drama.maybe the ending a bit sad but that's how it touch us all.and one more, I love TAKAKO TOKIWA.it's a must watch.worth all your time and money.

Lilynadia · 22 Oct 2001

I love it..This story is my favourite story..very touching..It's very dramatic and good to watch for a few hundreds time.....See it..U will never regret it....

KS17 · 15 Oct 2001

Very touching love story. Highly recommemded.

Evelyn Takuya · 15 Aug 2001

A very touching and beautiful story line but, sadly with a not so perfect ending that is to made the Takako died at last. Fortunately, the very cool guy, Kimura, did live happily at last...

ping_bong · 5 Aug 2001

It's a very very touching drama where you have to grab a box of tissue when you're watching the ending of the drama. I reccommend all viewers who hasn't seen it. It's a must watch drama serie.

Mieko · 29 Jul 2001

Beautiful Life is a really great drama. You'll regret if you miss it. Takuya & Tokiwa is just a perfect couple ... If the drama is on, never ever miss it ......

shirley · 3 Jul 2001

The touching story, perfect couples either in the story or reality, heart warming, it will be the one and the only No.1 Japanese drama.......You just ccan't missed it.......

anne · 28 Jun 2001

honestly i dont like kimura takuya very much...but i like his character in BL...we cant deny that he is talented...tokiwa...on the other hand..i like her...either her character in BL or she herself...BL is quite a good drama...& i ve watched for many times...=)

GunGod · 20 Jun 2001

First and foremost...I have to say that this is indeed a heart warming drama,which is at the same time inspiring.But to say that this drama deserves to be addressed as a "classic" is too far-fetched.The story opens with a typical hate-u-so-much realtionship that develops into a do-I-like-him/her thingy.Well,though used over and over agiam....I guess we still enjoy watching sweet bickering between the leads.However,the story soon develops a slower than slow-mo pace,which makes it tiring to watch.The pace picks up in the last few episodes,but I guess by then viewers have became numb to the developments.(unless of coz,staring at Takuya's face is entertaining to you...which is to me...hmmhmm)So the plot moves to a predictable ending(which became predictable after the middle episodes).Though touching,it fails to impress.Thus this drama can only be said as a quality star-studded production,but not a classic.

jaycee · 17 Jun 2001

The story line was a very heart-warming one and comedy was in it too!!! the part where Kyoko died was the part where i needed a large box of tissues... it was soooo SAD to see Shuji-san applied make-up on her and broke down eventually... his wish was to open a hairdresser with Kyoko, but she didn't make it till then... twice i watched the drama and twice i cried!!! i'd say that if you want to start in collecting j-drama's get this drama first!!! highly recomanded to watch this first!!! =p

eiko · 5 Jun 2001

its a really good dorama... definately recomanded
i cried twice when i "read" the ending, where shuji applies makeup for kyoko. really touching...

esther27 · 4 Jun 2001

This is the kind of show where you want to re-watch it over and over again ! I'm sure many people feel the same way as me :), I know of people who have watched it 3 times..and still counting.
I believe it is due to the very romantic storyline and also the convincing and heartfelt portrayal of the characters ( Kudos to kimutaku and takako tokiwa !) There are so many moments in this drama that are so incredibly touching !
Be forewarned...for the last episode,prepare a large box of tissues if you're the kind who cries easily...;)

JohnnyBoy_3000 · 1 Jun 2001

This has to be one of the best romance story I have watched ... this film is wonderfully directed and had lots of morals about life, the troubles and feelings that disabled people go through ... & the romance between Shuji and Kyoko will keep you definitely keep you glued to the screen! RECOMMENDED~!

This is my first TV series that I brought and I'm glad I brought it!