This hits #1 on my favorites list for Asian movies/series. Why? Because this one at the end of it all left me with a feeling I could not describe or even put in to words, which is saying a lot because I write poetry. I watch a lot of Netflix which is where I began to fall in love with Asian movies/series. I turned Netflix on one Saturday Night and this one was on the top running a trailer. I was intrigued so I watched a couple episodes, but since I was tired I had to get some sleep in. When I woke up Sunday I went right back to watching this series. I was so engrossed in it that I called in sick Monday because I had not gotten any sleep and I wanted to finish it. I read one review that talked about the novel this series was adapted from had confessions and some steamy scenes in it. I did not need the confession or the steamy scenes to understand that their was more than just friendship developing between Wei and Lan. But to truly understand this development, you have to watch the series. I am afraid to watch it again, because I am afraid the feeling it gave me the first time would disappear. But, when I am ready, I will watch it again. Let me just say, if you have read the book before this series came out, you will be at least a little disappointed. Why? Because it will never be how you pictured every character and scene within your own mind. Which is why I do not watch movies or series adapted from a novel I have already read.
I did like the story a lot as well as the acting. The only thing I had a problem with was the over dramatizing of the comedic scenes. I thought that took away from the down to earth feel the rest of the scenes gave. I also think that they made the lead female role to be too much of an air head. Over all it was really cute and I enjoyed watching the two grow together. Light hearted and family friendly this is a great watch. I would recommend this for anyone who likes a rocky love story. What does one do when they find out that a kiss was stolen from them not once but twice? Or was it three times? I guess you would have to watch it to find out.
I am picky when it comes to watching Asian movies/series. This one hits the top five of my favorites so far. I understood the story line from the get go, because their are American versions of the same thing. But what makes this one stand out is how the story line is laid out, and how everyone and everything in it makes sense to the over all plot. The only thing I disliked about the whole series is the rushing of the ending. Though the very last little clip is hilarious. Visual appeal five stars, screen write five stars, acting five stars; and seamlessly rolling romance, drama, comedy, and action into one I also give five stars. I will continue to watch this one over and over again. Love it.
