Saigo no Yakusoku (2010)

I really liked this drama special, not because I am a screaming fan girl of Arashi, but because I really enjoyed it. I was sure that the drama would be corny, and that majority of the drama would be focused on Matsumoto. ( I really don't know why I thought that) Anyway I was so surprised everyone (except Aiba) seemed to act really well, and although there is no character development, it is a really good story with underlying plots and surprises. Throughout the whole thing I was trying to guess the reasons and who was involved but I didn't get it quite right, so I was in suspense the whole time. I recommend this as a break from some of the dramas that take long to develop and finish. It's like a one night stand- but in a good way.

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Not sure what I was expecting from this special because of..well, Arashi. I usually don't expect much from movies/dramas/specials that have all Arashi memebers. But I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed this.

Story was interesting. Not anything too exciting. But it really kept me hooked. The whole time I was trying to guess the outcome, while already having a few suspicions, but I couldn't figure it out completely which made me want to keep watching.

Besides Arashi, I liked the supporting cast. I especially liked Kuroki Meisa. I don't know what it is about her, but I really like her. The supporting cast kept giving hints about certain things that was happening and kept making me wanting to guess what was coming next.

This was good to watch when you are bored or in a slump from your other dramas. Would definitely recommend this, especially if you like Arashi (;

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I am an Arashi fangirl but even though I am one I must say that this drama special is worth watching for because of the story development. I was able to enjoy it and it kept me interested and focused to know what's going to happen next. More than the artists and the acting of the actors what really made me finish this movie is its plot. It's indeed a suspense and a mystery. You'll want to know the turn of events or how the story will end. You will feel involved or a part of the drama because this will keep you guessing how the story will go. If you like that kind of genre then I do suggest you try this one. There's no specific emphasis on the background of the characters or the character development but it does not really affect the story because what will keep you interested is the story more than the characters. I do commend the acting of the main actors even the supporting actors. This drama special is worth watching as a break from heavy dramas.

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All right, so... I think I've never written such a negative review before, but... shouganai ne.

Let's start with the story. What was the story? Was there a story? Really? Because what was there was ridiculous. And I mean literally ridiculous. I won't spoil it for anyone, but the ending is soooo anticlimactic. I was so disappointed (and bored out of my mind.) Plus, the whole thing was so predictable. But to help the viewer even more, there are hints EVERYWHERE during the course of the SP.

The acting was generally good, apart for two of them: one of the Arashi guys (I guess?), the one with the café, sporting the same expression on his face in every scene; and sachou's daughter - there was a particular scene where she was supposed to be... desperate, I think? I don't know, she merely said her lines, that's it. No passion.

But kudos to the rest of the cast, I really liked them all, especially the cleaning Arashi guy.

The music was all right, I liked the instrumental "suspense" theme!

There is no rewatch value, seeing how this is one of those movies where you either forget the whole ending, or you only watch it once.

Overall, this SP was disappointing. The premises were great, but then it all went kind of downhill in the last 20 minutes or so.

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