Fan reviews: Pride

mysticalgal84 · 7 Nov 2004

I really loved it especially the soundtrack. I think the chemistry between kimura and Takeuchi is one of the best that I've ever seen!!!!
One of the best Japanese love stories that is quite unrealistic but actually gets you so sentimental about it.

Cindy_Bramhall · 30 Oct 2004

This is an exciting drama with an ensemble cast. I think that the role of Halu was meant for Kimura Takuya. His versatility as and actor is very apparent.

QQ · 29 Oct 2004

It's about Halu! His life, His love, His friendship, His family, His Career, and off course HIS PRIDE! Even the plot was so easy too catch, but if there's Kimutaku so... It's still WORTH to watch! ^_^

yon · 19 Oct 2004

19.57, 19.58, 19.59...
what can i say...
it happened in every matches...

fahmadjawawi · 7 Oct 2004

awwww... its icehockey! cute guys! Kimura Takuya!! he's so cute n charming and looked sooo innocent.. i love the part when he loves Aki truly and when he kisses her eyes!! awwww..

starry_purple · 3 Oct 2004

Just watched 3 episodes and i can't stop watching it... Yuko is cute...!! and Takuya is cool... Perfect couple in the show.. rating 9.... 1 more mark would be given after i finish watching.. hehe..

kikkuman · 1 Oct 2004

i agree with above review, kimura takuya is the most overrated actor ever. kimura always gives a competent performance but shows very limited range. he tries too hard to be cool, doesnt seem natural... more like hes 'acting,' he needs to take a chance and do something new for a change. until then, hes zzzz...

as for the show, the story is very mediocre, nothing special about it except it has hockey in it. being an avid hockey fan, i found it insulting that a whiny lil cry baby (motoko?) is even allowed to play. afraid of getting hit? B @#$%ing S

Hiro Toyo · 29 Sep 2004

I was skeptical before watching this drama, and after watching it, I can see why. I was already a bit disappointed with "Good Luck", and was hoping this drama would be different, but it wasn't; same acting, and almost the same story base.
I am curious to know if Kimuya himself feels that his style of acting got him to the top of the rating scale, so he decided to stick to that style, or it was the executives/managers who realized it, and made him do dramas of the same style, or even maybe perhaps the drama is written to cater to his acting style.
In just about every drama since Love Generation, Kimuya has played a guy who is cool, and doesn't really show he cares for the girl, until the last minute. He has that trademark smirk, and that "sometimes care, and sometimes doesn't" look.
I liked the music though; it suited the Hockey theme quite nicely, and the end and beginning segments showing the credits were really creative.
The plot felt like a daytime soap opera; way too melodramatic. It's way too predictable, dry, and I didn't care about any of the side characters. Maybe I am burnt out from too many of his previous dramas. Maybe if this was my first Kimuya drama, I would be praising it to no end, which I did with Hero and Beautiful Life.

busususu · 15 Sep 2004

Still watching, on episode 3 now. Love it so much already!! It's so good!! Plus Kimutaku so kakkoii!~~ XD

wansen · 5 Sep 2004

The drama is not interesting... Perhaps to have some great drama like in the year 1990-1999...

[a]-i-[r]-e-[n] · 27 Aug 2004

WE have to WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! BLUE SCORPIONS!!!
No words can describe it!
One of the best drama i've ever watched!
Totally fell in love with KimuTaku in this!!
Perfect!!


Maybe.............

arashinokoto · 8 Aug 2004

the previous kimura drama i watched was [sora kara..] and i expected this one to be the same, but it wasn't as the story went on.. i loved all the parts where halu showed how much he loved aki, it's been a long time since i'd seen such scenes of guys doing all they can for the girls they love.. kimura was great as halu, in fact, i can only picture him as halu, and takeuchi yuko was as usual superb.. the supporting cast of sakaguchi kenji, sato ryuta, ishida yuriko and esp ichikawa somegoro etc. really were so poignant that it made the drama even better.. script was great, really knew how to make me cry a lot.. i especially loved the scene where halu threw away the key with the pink ribbon, only to take out of his pocket another key with a ribbon as well, i completely broke down there.. a must-watch! kimura had done it again..

sifu · 6 Aug 2004

very good plot, from the beginning till end.. i think no spoil at all...its perfect although i don't like see people playing hockey ice...

saintbe · 28 Jul 2004

Truly an amazing drama ... brought me to tears several times already.
I've watched till eps 5 now and can't wait for the next episodes.

pawnakai · 23 Jul 2004

Great just great! It has everything sad, happy and funny moments. Do not hesitate, get this ASAP!

baybay2bonbon · 7 Jul 2004

every minute, i was gripped!

Hide/Takky · 5 Jul 2004

love this drama... if its not one of the best... it is the best drama ive watched... but the only disappointing part for me in this drama is the fact that aki's x-bf came back and it was like quite a while he's around, since episode 7 till the end. wic means dat there were not many or in fact no moments between haru and aki during those times... i hate natsuo... anyways... excellent drama!! for sure.. recommended!

aman · 30 Jun 2004

Nice show.. Although I haben watch finish yet.. *Abt to finish~*
But it is somethi fresh.. on sports *for Jdrama..* Plus, Kimura reali look great in this show...! I like him hair style in the show~ Yuko is kawaii too.. Pride? Maybe... hahaha~

megumihayashi · 24 Jun 2004

NOT bad .. quite interesting .. and i really like kimura in tis show... damn shuai.. and yuko is also vv cute =P

kurniasarie · 23 Jun 2004

there's a chemistry between them! i hope they will work 2gether again as a cuople!! pride i d best dorama ever in yeae 2004!! trust me! :) :)