RESCUE (2009)

This drama is pretty straight forward, there aren't any twists and turns so if you're hoping for anything along those lines, you won't find them. However, considering it is a drama based on the rescue services, it provides some insight into just how demanding and life threatening their job is and above all just how precious their own lives as well as the victims' lives are not only for their own sakes but for their families and loved ones.

The lead character definitely has immense determination and will power, something that becomes evident immediately in the first episode. To me, it is something to be admired and I found it rather inspiring.

As the episodes progress you're able to see just how much they all grow, bond and leads to several tears along the way. I couldn't help but shed some tears, some parts really were heart touching and heartbreaking plus the music was perfect. The acting may not have been top notch all the time, but it was pretty darn good nonetheless. Overall, if you enjoy watching fast paced action dramas, you should give this one at least a try.

Oh and beware of shouting! There is a hell of a lot of it in every SINGLE episode! xD

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I have a very strong, positive view about this!

Story: Great story! About firefighters, about life and death, about passion for the job, about friends and being there for each other and never giving up!

Acting: Nakamaru's acting sometimes made me laugh because you could tell he was acting and I'm used to seeing him rather than his character but he did a great job and everyone else did amazing! ^_^

Cast: Amazing cast, strong actors, strong roles!

Music: Well it's KAT-TUN, I'm a big fan, I got no complaints xD Although it kinda doesn't fit this dorama in terms of this rhythm haha but nevertheless RESCUE! xD

ReWatch? Yes definitely! Just so I can see them all topless for starters! haha

Only negative? Some part seemed VERY unrealistic for example wasting time talking when they know there's like a 5minute time limit (I know it's to make everything emotional and dramatic but can't they be realistic at least?), stop talking and get your work done! Or going down into places without masks, surely that's bad for them to be inhaling smoke? Or in Episode 6 Katsuragi is somehow outta breath when all he's done is go down to a platform in a station, run a little, carried and child and is now stumbling back in the station, you can't be that unfit! but besides that I freaking loved watching it! ^_^

Overall: Thoroughly happy with this and wish I'd seen it sooner!

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This is one of the most intense drama's I have ever watched. Each rescue was so real it was almost as if I was watching it on the news, however, I do have to admit there were also a few parts where you can definitely tell that the rescues were made for television. Though that isn't a bad thing! If the rescues for a television show became too realistic then that would be a problem, too.

The cast is insane! All of the hard work they each put into becoming was ridiculous, and it was wonderful to watch each character grow within themselves and the team. This cast must have gone through rigorous amounts (of physical and mental) difficult, extremely hard, draining, exhausting, and terrifying training to not only be a part of this show but to be a firefighter and a member of SR; "I can only imagine" has never been a truer saying than what I felt for the members of this cast while watching this extremely talented cast perform at their utmost best.

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