Better Days (2019)

THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE I WATCHED IN SO LONG

I watched this movie because of a tiktok edit yes kinda embarrassing but I am so glad, I watched it. I've never expected myself to like this movie as much as I did. I even maid my cousin watch it that's how obsessed I was with it. Anything related to someone getting bullied and them healing. I eat that shit up every-time. But this story it was something special the acting, the way the ml cared so much about her, It mean't so much to me. Also that one line in story where he says "You protect the world, I will protect you" HAS ME ON A CHOCK HOLD EVERY TIME OMGG. The only sorta complaint I got is the ending well personally I'm not a fan of bittersweet ending it could even be called an open ending. I've noticed a pattern that all the good things in media always have endings like this which makes sense because if there's a very specific ending people will always get hate for it example would be the author of AOT I totally recommend watching this movie, I wish I could watch it again or even see someone watch it for the first time.

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Til The End

So first and most importantly if you can't handle real life scenario bullying TURN BACK!! In all honesty, I was worried to watch this strictly because there's a tag that says 'tearjerker'. I'm not built for crying and the fact the main plot of this movie is bullying, hits me hard as a mother. I held strong...til the end. lol The acting was amazing! I felt all the emotions from the main characters and the music was touching as well. I was bullied briefly a few miscellaneous years of school but fortunately for me, I never felt anything close to the impact many others do. Even as an American, this movie definitely portrays the same issue...getting the police and school system to take you seriously and actually help you. The romance was so perfect in everyway that I can honestly say I don't want anything added or taken away. Worth the watch but can be emotionally draining.

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Wonderfully told. Beautiful story that can make you cry for many reasons.

This is a very beautiful film! No wonder it was nominated in Oscars for Best International Film. I think it also deserves to win it all. Made me cry from the start up to end. I cried because it's sad, I also cried because of anger. I cried because of the destructive events in this movie and I cried the most in the end because of happiness and fulfillment.

This movie told a wonderful story about bullying and seeing hope despite what's happening to you. The performance of the two main leads is a masterpiece. I can see the hardships in their eyes very clearly as if they are the true persons behind the story they are telling to us. The love they had is very pure and seeing their lonely eyes makes me cry.

The theme of this movie was on point and perfectly blends to the cinematography to deliver the right feelings to the viewers.

Everything in this film is just beautiful, might be heartbreaking but the resolution of the movie will give you relief. This is a must watch movie especially to those who experienced and seen any types of bullying. After watching this, now it's one of my favorite movie of all time!

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Whenever I see a major bullying themed series, I always immediately stay away from it. Iam not a fan of the genre as a whole because I often felt it was predictable in the manner in which the lead will want to get revenge and that is the main story line.
let me tell you that this is different, it is a breath of fresh air in this genre. Firstly, I loved the attention to detail the cast and the writers paid in this film, the cinematic experience as a whole was good because it had realistic color grading, that honestly did a lot of justice towards the film. Secondly the lighting, this was one of those details that simply carried the emotions of the film, in the manner in which the director maintains the melancholic feel of the movie.
A comment on each lead character:
female lead:
She had an extreme sense of wanting to survive and leave her old life behind, she wanted to escape and there was only one way to succeed. I loved the way she steadfast in her belief to see Beijing. All her actions are driven by her burning desire to escape her life.
Male lead:
The appearance of the female lead sort of gives ml something meaningful and worthwhile to live for, something to care about
and this allows the audience to see to what extent he is willing to go for his newly found sense of belonging.

Now I am by the part that I would say is the groundbreaking factor of this film, the chemistry between the leads, the way in which you felt their emotion and the way in which you understood their love yet neither of them ever said it out loud.
Yes, this is the kind of love I absolutely love.
The best part was the overall theme of protection and survival, they both were similar yet so different. Both abandoned in their own way. Him always being behind her was such a clever idea not just because of the plot but also because of the theme, she found peace knowing he was always behind her, and he found someone he wanted to protect more than himself.
This film showed me that even with no words said we can all feel, I cried so hard throughout this film because of subtle and delicate their love was yet it was just as passionate and strong.

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Stunning. Breathtaking. Eye-opening. A masterpiece.

This movie was absolutely breathtaking. In the most beautiful and horrific ways. It was real, and scary, and eye-opening, but it also found beauty in worst of times. The acting was absolutely incredible. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would I can't believe how raw the emotions were. Especially in the scene at the end, where they see each other again through the glass. Incredible. The filming was incredible. It was clear that each and every shot had been taken in the most meticulous way. I'm stunned, taken aback, in awe. A breathtaking piece. A masterpiece. The ending was beautiful . I can't express how much I loved this movie. I would 100% watch it again and I highly highly recommend it.

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Never ignores it!

Bullying are real. No matter unintentionally done or unconsciously said. It could happened anywhere and in any form. You won’t realize the second you became timid in a person or harsh in commenting. Just because you deserves an opinion or to have a character.
In my teen years, I was a bit confuse of how friendships works. And I was hopping so much to be accepted by my so called colleagues.
This movie reminds me of that, of those precious moments which made me learn to accept differences. To see beyond appearances. And to be carefully with words.
This movie has Jackson Yi and I am so proud of him here. He scares me (in a good way of course). His fierce eyes tells his character well. I don’t even understand Mandarin language. But I know in his every gesture and stare, he made his character alive and told his story well.
I wish I could rate this movie 100 or more... then again... What I would wish more is that anyone who had seen this movie will changed to be a better Human being.
To stop bullying (in any form). To pays mor respects with each other and life. To spoke opinion wisely. To deliver negativity in an honest but kind ways (it’s possible when it get’s harder to type then you already trying to care). To help in anyway without hesitation.
Watch this each time you feel hesitant or on the crossroads for something... Be calm then choose wisely.

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Eye opener

I usually only watch fluffy, bright and cheesy love stories....however this caught my eye, when i was scrolling true tiktok 😉
The directing and production of this movie could have been better, however i loved the story and actors, you could truely see how they were connected to eachother! I would have loved to see their story continue....in the end they do say what happend to the girl. But they didnt say what happend to the boy...

They skipped to many details and sometimes didnt explain the flashback correcly...you basically have to make your own conclusions. That was the only negative thing i can say about this movie!

Definately worth 2,5 hours watch!

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A Harrowing Depiction of Reality

“Chen Nian, you’re the first person to ask me if it hurts.”

Went in without much expectation, but left feeling utterly exhausted— both mentally and physically. "Better Days" is one of the few films I would classify as "masterpieces," which are very few.

The film centers around two young adults who both met eachother connected by their pain and stuck to eachother because of the comfort both provided to ease their pain.

ZDY and JY’s performance in 'Better Days' was more than phoenomenal. The two acted with their eyes. Just scenes of pure silence with the two staring at eachother spoke a thousand words and coveyed thousands of emotions.

Cinematography and production are awe-inspiring. Although the cinematography was relatively simple, the directors really knew how to incorporate the little details, such as background music, certain angles, and other visual enhancers to weave an atmosphere so suffocating, depressing— yet undeniably fitting to the theme of the movie.

That being said, if you’re looking for a tear-jerker, I can’t recommend "Better Days" enough.

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