A WHOLESOME SLICE OF LIFE DRAMA - ignore the title and trailer
Ignore the title and trailer. It's a solid 10 Slice of Life drama with bomb chemistry, and a healthy relationship where mains communicate their issues openly and maturely, a character's trauma-related PTSD are actually part of the plot and not taken lightly (there is no magic cure, he is still in therapy until very end). The fight and sex scenes are actually decent and "believable" because the MC/Min is a supposed to be stuntman/bouncer who is trained to fight, and not some college boy who is suddenly an expert in martial arts when surrounded by thugs. I know everyone says ML (Q) is basically a damsel in distress, but he is a civilian who is caught in the crossfire between his "Righteous Hero-Cop" dad and the criminals he is pursuing. The guy isn't trained to fight, he has severe PTSD from watching his mom get killed in front of him and he keeps getting kidnapped and hurt by his dad's enemies. U can't really blame the guy for not really being excited about it.Also, most viewers here underestimate how much your "fight and flight" reflex can be conditioned in case of frequent threats. For eg, if you are "fight" person, your first instinct will always be run towards the threat instead of away, because your mind honestly believes that u can fight it, whether u have the body to back it up or not. So, Q finding himself in situations where he gets in trouble because doesn't have the physic to back up his "fight" instinct (i.e confronting criminals, or running towards the gunfire, even if he gets panic attacks at the sound) didn't seem as weird or strange to me.
That said, all the introduced plot-arcs actually do get completed (some take until the end of show, and there is a time-skip in between); no character, INCLUDING minor characters, is wasted; no unnecessary drama between main leads, or with the dad. ALL communications happen openly and on-screen. The dialogue is at times cringe-worthy, but u can always stare at Ohm (whoever was in charge of his styling deserves an Oscar and a Nobel prize, because MY GAWD!!) and ofcourse, the OST. I'm sure even the people who hated the drama love the OST, so I won't waste my breath on it.
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Tinha tudo para ser o BL do ano!
(Pode conter Spoilers)
Parecia que essa poderia ser uma das séries mais sérias ou emocionalmente fundamentadas da GMMTV, talvez até uma joia escondida, mas eu estava errado.
Deixar claro que, a minha expressão e opinião gira em torno da proposta do BL e não o fato de ocorrer momentos intimo ou coisas do gênero!
1. Enredo e Execução
Para expressar da melhor forma possível, é um incêndio no lixo. Parece que o roteirista/diretor tirou as ideias aleatórias de um chapéu e as juntou sem pensar muito. Estão gerando conteúdo a um público de 12 anos (é o que parece), ao mesmo tempo em que lançam temas que nunca deveriam estar perto de um programa para crianças. Uma subtrama de sequestro? Sério?
Como você pega isso e mistura com humor juvenil? É constrangedor e isso não quer dizer que um programa não possa ser sombrio e engraçado ao mesmo tempo, mas tem que ser bem feito, o que não é o caso aqui.
O enredo não é apenas previsível, mas também é superficial pra caramba, não há substância alguma.
2. OST,
Nem vou falar muito. O tom oscila muito de (tentativa de) drama intenso para humor vergonhoso e exagerado, o que torna quase impossível se envolver emocionalmente.
3. Considerações finas
Assistir a isso tem sido frustrante porque a GMMTV tem acesso a atores talentosos, mas em vez de capitalizar esse talento e criar boas histórias, eles estão mais focados na quantidade do que na qualidade. Esta série parece um produto feito para permanecer no jogo, em vez de qualquer esforço real para levar BL adiante.
©Direitos reservados ao cinéfilo - @Pi_MarcioR_br | Sarawat e Tine
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Story line ...
The main lead Ohm was good and carried a lot and seemed to get Leng along with improvings ...The story is, as promising it looked, a dampening affair. Some juvenile shows for teenagers have a better tension ... and yes I know those shows where someone is taken hostage and it was filmed with teens.
The idea of taking the story out of the overworked school/university surroundings is good, but with the story ... and dialogues ... even the english translation lacked. In Germany we have a brilliant voice over culture, which is resuing a lot a shitty story lines and plats. The English crime show The Persuaders! floped in UK, anyhow German broadcast system ZDF bought and made new dialogues for the show and it was an imediate hit. Undertitels can´t do that. But here they showed the original dialogues ...
For the productplacements ... yes they are too often as here too a slap in the face and made this show a advertising sometimes with unnatural behavior while showing the procuct. Such can be done, and it´s not only here in this show, far better and more subtle. Ads, productplacement is a way of financing ... sometimes I wish Films all over the world could be financially backed as Europe is doing it. Productplacement there is forbidden.
A great chance has been send down the gurgler ...
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OhmLeng make it work it!
I was hesitant with this one at first. I was going to wait until the whole show as up before watching, but Ohm and Leng's chemistry was too hard to resist and definitely carried the show for me. The plot was interesting and I enjoyed the "action" element. I really liked that we actually got to see Leng's character work through his trauma and seek out help and was honest with the fact that he wanted to do it for someone else. It was super refreshing to see his trauma not just magically "fixed" once he and Ohm's character became official. His dad just disappeared in the last episode and I though that was kind of lame since he was a major source of conflict for Leng; he could've had one little scene instead of only being mentioned.Overall, I would recommend this one, but I don't think I would rewatch it. I am excited though and hope Ohm and Leng do another project in the future.
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Ohm P maybe
I'll grade it as I see it:Ohm P = B-
Ohm T = C
Papang = C+
James = C
Leng = D
Kidnap = D
Reason:
Ohm P is a very natural actor. Even with a terrible script he still manages to bring some charm to his character and tries to elevate a series that should have been better fine tuned before filming. I truly love seeing him on screen so he gets a pass, though even here he seems a bit too relaxed. His talent was wasted here.
Ohm T is also adorable. He is believable as a sick brother and brings the humor which really helps. Again, the script would have someone who had open heart surgery up and about in a few days like nothing happened. They should have chosen a different medical condition. (Idk....Temporary paralysis due to trauma from parents death. With Min going bankrupt due to rehabilitation and therapy bills. Min feeling guilty due to him causing their death. At one of Mhen's therapy sessions he meets Q.) This scenario might have been more in line with the acting level displayed here.
Papang is a very proficient support actor. He can fit in many roles and he did okay. The thing is, the industry probably doesn't see him possessing the 'IT' factor to carry a series. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love him and have never been disappointed with his acting. They know how good he is that's why he's everywhere. I would like to see him more, even as a second lead with something of substance. Another actor's potential wasted.
Title was all over the place with his roles and I do mean roles. First he was Min's agent, then he was part of the underworld, then surprisingly he became a production assistant, then back to being an informant and finally an actor with aspirations of producing his own film. Couldn't they just pick one? You didn't know whether he was coming or going. He brought some comic relief where needed, so he, also, gets a pass. His acting or his roles could have done with a few more workshops.
Leng is new and one of the downsides of the series. Give him time and he will get better but here it was very obvious. He did fit with Ohm but that is because Ohm is a skilled actor. Leng's body language and facial expressions need work. Real hard work. His interactions came across as rehearsed steps and were not fluid. Out of character, he appears to be fun and open with a big dose of charm. Hoping that he can tap into that for future roles. This vehicle was too much for him.
Script - this was a hodgepodge of scenes stitched together with a plot that verred between a love story, a family drama, an action drama and fantasy. Pick two and mix well, not all four. The expectation of it finally hitting its stride never materialized. This is probably the weakest film for Ohm P but as stated before, he is forgiven. Ohm P makes you believe, even a little. Every Friday, Kidnap did not kidnap me, Ohm P did. The terrible script and sub par acting greatly affected the outcome. At the end, the film within the film, saw Ohm's presence shine more than the original film. So that in itself says alot.
It's watchable but no wow factor. Rewatch....Ohmmmmmm maybe.
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Review
Just finished watching the last episode of Kiddnap: The Series, and to be honest, I’m pretty disappointed.I’ve been following the series from the beginning, and I had high expectations, especially with Ohm in the lead. He’s a fantastic actor, and I was excited to see him in a new role. Unfortunately, his talent feels completely wasted here. The storyline didn’t give him much to work with, and the character development just wasn’t there. It’s such a shame because Ohm really deserves a script that highlights his skills and depth as an actor.
As for the other lead actor... well, I’m not going to be too harsh since he's still new to the scene. I hope he improves in future projects, but in this series, his performance didn’t stand out to me. It’s hard to connect with his character when the writing and direction don't give him much to work with.
I’m a huge fan of BL series, but sometimes it feels like these kinds of shows are just a waste of time. There’s so much potential in this genre, but when it’s executed poorly, it can be kind of embarrassing to watch. The storylines feel formulaic, and it’s frustrating when a series doesn’t live up to its potential.
But hey, there’s always hope for the next one, right? The upcoming GMMTV lineup looks promising, and I’m really hoping the next series will be better. I’ve got my fingers crossed for a fresh, engaging story with great chemistry between the leads. The bar is high, but let’s see if they can deliver something worth watching!
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Predictable, but still fun
Kidnap was a solid show that, while fairly predictable, was a fun watch. I did hope for a little bit more on the whole...yknow kidnapping aspect? But overall I enjoyed it and am very glad that GMM has announced Ohm and Leng as an official pairing after watching this.Min (Ohm) works as an action stunt double, and with his sick brother, he's in need of some quick money. His agent sets him up on a job to earn a lot of money fast, but it involves kidnapping a rich kid named Q (Leng) for ransom. Min thinks this will be a quick job that he can forget about easily, but when he's told to kill Q instead, Min takes him and hides him. Naturally, Min is going to get in serious trouble if the client finds out Q is still alive, but keeping him quiet at Min's house isn't easy either. The two start to get to know each other and become wrapped up in the drama of Q's father's police investigation with mafia-like criminals.
Min and Q's relationship was very fun to watch develop, and I didn't think any issue was overly drawn out. I did think that pretty much every conflict in the show was predictable - it felt like we were going around in circles where Min and Q would take turns with the whole "we need to break up so you can be safe" thing. I also felt like this was one of the least convincing "poor protagonists" ever. You're saying you need money but you have TWO large houses?? I get he was trying to sell one but still, it felt a little off. Overall this show was a fun watch and the main couple had great chemistry. Even though I felt like it didn't do anything too new, I enjoyed it and am excited to see what Ohm and Leng do next.
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Another GMMTV'S BL with unsual themed that interesting in a first glance but it work otherwise.
Overall for 5 episodes, i can say something thay maybe triggered the fandom of the artist but i'm not afraid of toxic BL stan. Cz i pay to watch this series and i have right to give my opinion towards it.Disclaimer, my takes on Kidnap is based on my preference in Thai BL genre; Suspense, Crimes, Drama, Mystery. If you only watch drama/series to see gay things and fethisizing it (only want to watch the intimate gay fanservice scene) don't read my review cz you will comment "get out from this series if you don't like it as simple as that you are just a haters"
Before we into Kidnap, i want to tell you that Thai BL series is lack of dark genre. I can only list few of them; Manner Of Death, Triage, Never Let Me Go, Kinnporsche, 4minutes, Laws Of Attraction, Dead Friend Forever. And my expectation is: Kidnap would be in this top list of Suspense/Thrill Drama.
And my expectation goes wrong.
Kidnap serve us with cheap romcom, which is (disclaimer) not my cup of tea. But this is Ohm Pawat, who doesn't want to see him on screen? So let's just enjoy him being sexy gay guy.
I will give you my opinion based on 5 important thing that should in a good series; Plot (script/dialogue/characters) Acting (micro expression/mimic/gesture), Cinematography (editing/grading/cut scene), Sound Design (music/ost/backsound), and Set (location)
Plot:
+ It was interesting for the first few time you watch it. Something irregular that happened in GMMTV's production (not a high school drama). The big idea is good, i can see the vision of the writers where they want this plot to lead the story until the end.
+ The story doesn't have too many characters in it. All the characters that present in this story is a plot driven. They don't waste any characters as fillers, means they focused only to the main/suppport characters that can develop the plot into something that leading them to the ending, i like this motivation of work.
- The dialogue was cheap and cheesy for some important scene. I thought the script writers can be more comprehensive to make impactful dialogue for the characters in the series. But it annoyed me when Q or Min's dialogue wasn't represent the feelings/emotions that should be present in the important scene.
- The plot filling with A LOT of illogical thing and a plot hole. I felt ike i can help the writers to make a well written plot and make it a lil bit logical. Also, the characters has no layers, it just feel bland and we can't empathy enough with the character's decision. They also push the romance roughly, like it's too illogical fot an illogical story. They could do better. It's too bland and too cheap for Netflix show, it's embarrasing to watch. Only Ohm Pawat the worthy thing here.
Plot rating 6.5/10
Acting:
+ Ohm as main lead can potray this thin layers of characters so well. His emotions can be felt by just seeimg into his eyes and his little gesture or micro expression. He can control the character so well and he give Min one of the bestest performance compared to his previous work Double Savage or Wednesday Club. He match with the directing style of p'Noom.
+ Yada, the Mafia Boss Woman. Her acting was good and neccessary, i have no complain about her acting as a villain. Good job
+ The acting chemistry between Ohm Pawat and Ohm Thipakorn was top tier. They really looks alike and Ohm showing that he is love his lil bro so much.
- Leng as Q was a forced doing. He can pull his ability to play simple romance comedy or slice of life type of series but idk why the company forced him to do something that below his ability. He is lack of micro expression, voice intonations, gesture and so many more. He is as a rookie not doing his best job, and i would like to blame the company to force a rookie like him to play a rough dark characters. This role are not suitable for him. I hope in next project he got a lil bit simple themed drama and not forced to be a main lead. He has the potential to grow.
- Ohm Thipakorn, Chelsea, Title, Papang was very, very mediocore. I hope them to be more 'act', not only a 'scripted act'. They can do better.
- Ohm and Leng awkward chemistry. Idk if it effect of watching YinWar Jack&Joker in the same time cz they have big BIG chemistry or i just can't feel the chemistry between them. They almost got the chemisty as a brothers, not a couple. All they do is just showing "fanservice" for intimate gay show enjoyer, nothing more than that.
Acting rating: 5/10
Cinematography:
+ The camera works are doing very well. It giving 'not cheap production' like other GMMTV's show. It so dreamy and looks so decent. Good job for that.
+ The composition scene are very good, they give so many good angle and unawkward panel.
+ Cut scene are VERY GOOD. The director has that sense to make a good cut scene. No awkward cut scene, all smooth and clean. It really give you satisfying feelings.
- The inconsistency of color grading. At first episode, it looks VERY GOOD. Not too dull, but not to bright/dark. But in other episode, the grading is not consistent, it's somehow a bit too dark, or too blue, or too white. What's wrong with grading team????
Cinematography rating: 6.5/10
Sounds Design:
- I don't have any plus on this. They are very BAD at sound designing. I blame the audio visual team to make a cringe sounda effect and irrelevant music to irrelevant scene. This is too annoying and makes me uncomfortable. The comedic sound are sooo annoying it better watch Kidnap without audio.
-The OST are not giving. Out of themed. Too soap opera music.
Sounds Design rating: 4/10
Set/Location:
+ They pick a cute house for Min and his brother to live, sadly they need to sell that cute homie home. I love the home, it feels homie.
+ Bar, restaurant, or anything related to other set expect home is good, it's believable, not really cheap and relevant to the themed. GOOD JOB!
Set/Location rating: 7/10
Overall rating for Kidnap was: 5.8/10
Are this series worthy to watch? Let me give you some perspective;
- If you searching for a series to kill your time and you are not in a period of watching other series, it is not really worthy. But if you want to see Ohm Pawat as a Hot Gay Guy, it's all worthy?.
-If your preference are series that only contain a drama, lovey dovey, a gay fanservices scene, male love male intimate scene without too much thinking about the plot, it's might be worthy enough to watch.
-If your preference are high standard drama like 4 Minutes, Last Twilight, or anything that contain a huge plot with well written story, Kidnap isn't worthy at all. You might be mad to watch series that is not well written and so much plot hole?
So this is all my opinion towards one of GMMTV's BL that airing in this Period. ?
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A story of love and found family
Kidnap is without a doubt one of the most striking and innovative titles offered by GMMTV. In addition, it offers a new cast with the debut of Leng Thanaphon, accompanied by the already known Ohm Pawat.I understand that many thought it could be a dark story, considering that it arises from a kidnapping. However, they show us the funny coexistence between Min (the kidnapper who is bad at his job, but would do anything to help his sick brother) and Q (the young spoiled millionaire who has emotional wounds).
The background story may seem a little weak, since the main thing here is the love between the protagonists! (duh, Boys Love). They inevitably fall in love, but Q is in constant danger and the last thing Min wants is to put at risk the only family he has: his brother. That's where the dilemma begins, Min who was only dedicated to protecting his brother, can be selfish and choose Q's love? On the other hand, Q is a neglected child with some poorly treated PTSD (?) and insomnia disorder, who finally finds the company that was always denied to him.
Ohm Pawat continues to give a lecture on being one of the best actors in GMMTV and a great support for a rookie like Leng. Q is a very complex character who has to convey a lot of emotions, sometimes he gets it right and sometimes he falls short, but hey! He's a rookie and he's doing well for his first time.
I recommend watching this series with a very open mind, it may not be for everyone but if you're a romance lover, this is something very good to watch on a Friday night.
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Practically lives from the chemistry of OhmLeng.
OK... I've sat one hour, I've cried, I've contemplated, I've stared at the wall whilst thinking until I've gotten a headache and I have come to the conclusion... that was very boring for me.Two things I really liked were OhmLeng and the orange car, and that says something, because I am generally not a person who has a thing for cars at all ... and I mean at all!
Everything starts out great. I loved how they met and that entire kidnapping idea.Then there was the relationship. Everything went so clichéd, a bit of family drama, a little police investigation, jealousy... blah blah blah. Everyone and everything was perfectly familiar. To the point of boredom. Was there a climax to this series? I must have missed it. Maybe it was the kidnapping of Q (um,again...what?)! No, no, maybe it was when Q reconciled with his father! Maybe not. The plot is so flat I couldn't tell when to peak my interest.
Story - It had potential. There were even a few parts I internally squealed at in hopeful anticipation. But whatever potential it did have was hopelessly squandered.
Acting/Cast - А slight shrug...It's the best thing about the series.
Music - Nice try, but just nothing memorable.
Rewatch Value - Never, never again.
Overall..not a great experience.
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The best romantic bl
I love the series, even though the budget and production is low but the actors are doing a good job. Leng is still but ohm professionalism compliments him. I love them, you guys should keep it hopefully next series will have a good budget . Kidnap is one of those unique bl that you can actually relate with, I find it very comforting and lovely. I can't wait to watch rest of the episode.Considerați utilă această recenzie?
