Joined: 04 Jan 2010 Posts: 6 Location: Finland Country:
Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 4:48 pm Post subject:
tartan wrote:
I really like Eriko Kitagawa's doramas too. I have watch most of it, and most of it are my favourites too. Even though I'm not very happy with Tatta Hitotsu no Koi, it couldn't bring out Ayase Haruka's full potential and Kame's acting was lacky as well..
Yeah, gotta agree that it doesn't really seem to be one of Eriko's best works (actually worst I've seen so far), but still kinda liking it.
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 2061 Location: Melbourne Country:
Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 4:53 am Post subject:
Fuurin Kazan ep 15-17
I couldn't empathize with the emotions of most characters during the Suwa battle story arc. It just felt overly complicated and not very believeable (selective memory, naivety)... I also missed the battle of wits and exchange of ideas earlier in the series.
Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 6884 Location: Syracuse, NY Country:
Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 7:16 am Post subject:
Finished Hotaru no Hikari, solid drama though that's about it. Good watch though there are better in the genre. Really enjoyed Ayase in this, first drama I've seen her in though I recently watched Cyborg-She which she was also good in. Guess I would end up with about a 7.5/10, worth seeing. Unsure of the next one, leaning toward another Ayase one, Mr. Brain, all downloaded and set to go but I've been putting off Otousan for too long. _________________
Joined: 04 Jul 2009 Posts: 232 Location: Los Angeles, California Country:
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 3:53 pm Post subject:
it's been a while since i watched a drama.. but with all this ayase talk i think i'm going to start JIN tonight - the storyline doesn't really intrigue me.. but it seems to have good reviews so... hopefully it's good!
Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 2331 Location: in South Atami Country:
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 7:16 pm Post subject:
Today�Ls a bank holiday and I found the time to check out Sunao ni Narenakute.
I�Lm already at episode 4 but unfortunately it�Ls not good at all .
For a drama that so desperately wants to be young and trendy, it uses pretty old-fashioned cliched storylines. Even my mum would deem them boring:
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the closeted gay, a pregant unmarried girl, the uneasy foreigner, a loser virgin, the unsuccesful artist, a suicide attempt, not one but two cutters, the psycho girlfriend, an evil student, some potential for brother-sister love, sexual harrasment, some family secrets, drugs *shocking*, plus a want-to-be-cool but so two years ago soundtrack. What is missing is an eating disorder
Joined: 21 Apr 2010 Posts: 65 Location: Finland Country:
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 8:09 pm Post subject:
hitomi #1 wrote:
Finished Hotaru no Hikari, solid drama though that's about it. Good watch though there are better in the genre. Really enjoyed Ayase in this, first drama I've seen her in though I recently watched Cyborg-She which she was also good in. Guess I would end up with about a 7.5/10, worth seeing. Unsure of the next one, leaning toward another Ayase one, Mr. Brain, all downloaded and set to go but I've been putting off Otousan for too long.
Mr.Brain was a big let down for me.. even though it has such great actors and actresses and even great guests (for example Nakama Yukie), I just don't like how Takuya Kimura tried to act cool in this one. Also I was hoping for Mizushima Hiro to get a better role than just a stupid police that "tags along" and his only purpose is just to make Takuya's character looks smarter. While Ayase Haruka plays her usual "bakaish" character.
I have been actually putting off Otousan for long time too, watched 2 episodes and didn't think it was bad or boring or anything, but just started to watch some other dramas suddenly.
Today�Ls a bank holiday and I found the time to check out Sunao ni Narenakute.
I�Lm already at episode 4 but unfortunately it�Ls not good at all .
For a drama that so desperately wants to be young and trendy, it uses pretty old-fashioned cliched storylines. Even my mum would deem them boring:
Click on button to reveal/hide spoiler:
the closeted gay, a pregant unmarried girl, the uneasy foreigner, a loser virgin, the unsuccesful artist, a suicide attempt, not one but two cutters, the psycho girlfriend, an evil student, some potential for brother-sister love, sexual harrasment, some family secrets, drugs *shocking*, plus a want-to-be-cool but so two years ago soundtrack. What is missing is an eating disorder
LOL.
Though if you look at most dramas nowadays, aren't they all rife with cliches?
Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 6884 Location: Syracuse, NY Country:
Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 5:05 am Post subject:
First 4 episodes of Mr. Brain, really enjoying it so far. Only 8 total episodes but the running time of them equals 10, first episode was 88 minutes. Can get a tad confusing at times, it's one drama where you can't afford to have your mind wander for a few seconds. _________________
Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Posts: 89 Location: Korea, Seoul Country:
Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 7:01 pm Post subject:
mother.
i just love this drama, i think everyone does an excellent job acting and the storyline unfolds naturally. after watching kdramas all the time it feels good to watch jdramas again. they're not too longwinded .. love it. <3
Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 6884 Location: Syracuse, NY Country:
Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 4:09 am Post subject:
^^ Code Blue was good, second season was even better.
Wrapped up Mr. Brain, this one was one of the best I've seen in a while. Great acting by Takuya, lot of intense scenes, lot of action over the last few episodes, was hard to take my eyes off the screen, would recommend this to anyone. Give it a 9.5/10, -.5 for being a little confusing at times, after a rewatch or 2 may bump it up to a 10. Lot of big name guest stars, Gackt, Yukie, , many others, her role and storyline were quite good. Unsure of the next one, was leaning towards Majo Saiban, hadn't heard of it but looks interesting. _________________
Joined: 04 Jan 2010 Posts: 6 Location: Finland Country:
Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 4:30 am Post subject:
Finished Tatta hitotsu no koi, gave it 8/10, really not too much new there or anything really great either, but it was enjoyable and that's enough for me. Started watching Chiipu rabu, honestly I think it's not all that brilliant, but it's pretty funny at times. Anyways it's been pretty enjoyable so far so I guess I like it .
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Really enjoyed Ayase in this, 
first drama I've seen her in though I recently watched Cyborg-She which she was also good in. Guess I would end up with about a 7.5/10, worth seeing. 
Unsure of the next one, leaning toward another Ayase one, 
and I found the time to check out Sunao ni Narenakute.
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oh absolutely but it�Ls a shame that they (or Kitagawa) failed to capture the real angst issues of young people.
Unsure of the next one, was leaning towards Majo Saiban, hadn't heard of it but looks interesting. 
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