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misha2pm
1 people found this review helpful
Apr 3, 2017
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10
Well i'm writing a review about it now (2017) for it is still on my mind , nothing could beat it so far in this genre.
JKH is love his acting his facial expressions his everything he never disappoints. the lead female can be somehow( veryyyyyy) very annoying but not to the extent of affecting the drama, if u like her you can ignore her annoying parts.
the story is wonderful and extremely well written, it has many plot twists that will keep you off your seat, it opens your eyes on many facts as it makes you fall for the so called "bad people" (for whom i always fall anyway lol) , there isn't a single boring moment , there was one" unrealistic" scene but you can simply ignore it, the ending is even more thrilling, i don't know how to describe this piece of art, it is just DAEBAK , worth watching and re-watching a million times.
my fav OST was WOUND still on playlist
Overall, if you are still hesitating pleaseeeeeee do not , there is no regret here. and thank me later.

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Doctors Gal
1 people found this review helpful
Jul 24, 2018
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
“The world is like a mirror. If you spit and curse at it, the world will spit and curse at you back.”
~Doctor's Son~

To be honest, I rated it with 5/10 and thought about dropping it after I've seen first two episodes. The story was confusing and it didn't entertain me as much as I wished for. But because I fell in love with the actor Jung Kyung Ho and his character Doctor's Son, I just couldn't stop. And I'm truly happy, that I didn't. You don't even know, how much I would blame myself, this drama is a total masterpiece!

The friendship between Soo and Doc was so warm and loyal. My broken heart wishes to have a friendship like these two boys. Although firstly I didn't like Jin Sook and I quite suspected her, she turned out to be next great person. And the person, that I didn't even suspect, turned out to be the main villain. The screenwriter deserves an award for this.

The end disappointed me, so I'm unsure about my rating. I'd love to give it 10/10, but my disappointment from the ending can't be erased. Even though I was sure about how it'll end, I just wished for Doctor's Son to finally live happily...

Cruel City learnt me a new quote, found me new husband, filled my playlist with next amazing soundtracks and made my eyes blurred. The word "cruel" isn't there just for a joke. Everything is truly heartless. From story to their lives.

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Elle
1 people found this review helpful
May 3, 2017
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Cruel City is a masterpiece of a drama. It is a moody, dark and oh so sexy drama the plunges its viewers into the world of crime. From the very first episode the shock value will pull you in and keep you reeling until the very end. While the beautifully choreographed action scenes initially caught my attention, the complex story the drama weaves kept me watching. Jung Kyung Ho's performance as the dangerous and suave Doctor's Son is mesmerizing. This is by far Jung's best performance. His character is enigmatic, intense and at times ruthless. The drama follows Doctor's Son as he navigates his relationships in a city where you can trust no one. While the drama focuses mostly on the crime world, this drama delves into aspects of friendship, trust, loyalty and love. The love story is understated and restrained which suites the tone of the drama quite nicely.

The cast of characters is vast where it is sometimes difficult to keep track of all of them and their ever changing allegiances. This can sometimes make things confusing. I'm curious to how much is remedied by a second run though.

The music and score for Cruel City are remarkable and poignant. The ten track OST is phenomenal. This album flows amazingly well from one track to the next. While Wound, Butterfly and Everyday stand out as beautiful lyrical tracks, the instrumental pieces are surprisingly evocative and striking as individual tracks. My favorites are Memories of the Past, The Man, Undercover and The Night. Undercover reminds me so much of Time from Hans Zimmer's Inception.

Cruel City is an amazing creation where everything: the setting, the cinematography, the vibe, the tone and the score feed into the dark and surprisingly beautiful kill or be killed world. The characters are complex and have truly dynamic story arcs. The story telling is tight and well woven. Though the drama is dark and sometimes jarring, I think the story and cast of characters set it well above the rest. I can certainly understand why it is so highly revered as a beautiful, poetic and tragic story.

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Kairi of the Sky
1 people found this review helpful
Mar 7, 2016
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Ok... It will be definitely my TOP NOTCH korean drama ever.. I always skip action and not so happy ending drama that's why I didn't bother to watch it. But I saw jung kyoung ho in one more happy ending and decided to give it a try. And when Im in episode 3. It totally blows me off!!! Best drama ever!Every episode gave us a revelation.. My reaction was What the hell happened? Wait what?He is ______________? You cannot see what will happen. Its not your typical action drama.... Wow! Doctors Son was really really really good actor!! his action scene, his face when he was hurt or panic or confused.. all of it...!!!! It gives me chills. He is a really really good actor......

Thank God I give it a try. coz it's totally worth it... so try it guys... You will miss a very very good show.. Applause to the writer and director as well as DOCTORS SON!!! I hope you got more projects this 2016...

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Jaca
1 people found this review helpful
Apr 20, 2017
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.0
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This show is definitely a must watch. The story is unique and interesting, exacting until the end.
Main lead awesome acting.
I rated it nine because of the main actress not good enough acting in my opinion, also there was a little bit too much ...no it would be a spoiler if I say... overall, excellent.
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Rigby
1 people found this review helpful
Feb 15, 2016
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.0
Where have you been hiding Jung Kyung Ho? I am speechless, stunned, moved by your incrdible acting! You deserved all the accolades in this drama your portrayal is so believable and outstanding!

Although the story is not quiet original, this has captivated me and at the same time so intriguing you would not like to stop watching each episodes! Andeach episodes gives you a new turn of events and twists that are all intriguing and intertwined as well! All characters are brilliantly created and screenwriting are genius!

Although to me 20 episodes is quiet long to make up the whole story, and that a midstream lag is unnecessary, however the result is still one of the best drama i have ever watched!

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MrF
1 people found this review helpful
Jul 22, 2017
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Deserve an Oscar, if it was movie.
I watched five nominate for foreign language film at 86th academy awards and this is better than all. I know this is not a movie, but if it was movie probably became the first Korean movie to get an Oscar. That’s why some don’t like it, because not everyone like Oscar-class movie. Just for example between Avatar and The Hurt Locker which one people likes more? Probably must choose Avatar not Oscar winner’s The Hurt Locker.
It has everything that a great show need. A Superior story meets great acting and outstanding production design. You can watch it again and think about background scenes over and over. Chair, table, windows and curtain all have special design and color for this show.
This is by far the best Korean show (movie and series) for me even after years.

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YunYee
1 people found this review helpful
Oct 25, 2016
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 9.0
I watch this drama without reading the description and I was totally mind-blown on how the storyline is going. I would say this is the best police/detective movie I had ever seen! I actually don't really like police/detective type of genre but after watching the first few episodes, I am totally hooked up with it!

To those who like drama with the genre of police/detective, this drama is a MUST!!! To those who don't really like those genre (like me), you can give it a try! I am sure you will have the same feeling as me (MIND-BLOWN!!)
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MIMI
1 people found this review helpful
Feb 9, 2016
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Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0
welllll.... loved it sooooooo much...
hesitated alot before watching it... but no regrets at alllll....
i knew that jung shi hyun will die in the end... but still felt like my heart will stop because of it...
i read some places that no, the last scene of the drama was his back speaking on the phone.. actually i didn't felt it as a continuing scene... so pleassseeeee if there is really a season 2 don't make us wait alot..
good job to all the actors and thanks alot...
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LeeMinChan
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Jan 19, 2015
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
This drama is just one of the best I've ever seen... And I've already seen a lot !!
The acting is really good, the story isn't boring even a single minute.. It always takes a new turn when you didn't expect it.
The music is driving you into the armosphere of this world.
The relationships between are really interesting, sometimes ambiguous.
I just finished to watch it for the second time, and as the first time, it made me cry a lot.
But, most of the time, stories that make you cry are the most beautiful, and this one really is.
I hope you'll watch it, if you didn't already, and that you'll enjoy !

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RodJun828
1 people found this review helpful
Jul 4, 2017
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Just finished this drama, 10/10 easily. What I noticed instantly is that the action in this drama is so realistic. In other action series/movies the leads are untouchable and most of the time unscathed. Start watching it right away and don't hesitate.
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Thrill
0 people found this review helpful
Oct 2, 2022
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 5.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Thriller genre beginner can go for it? OVERRATED!! for regular watch.


Overly dramatic
Poorly written one.

Characters felt unlogically witty as if writer told them what's gonna happened next in the drama.

Main Villen was quite obvious from the moment I first saw him.
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Character development is too POOR
That I almost dropped it.
Only kept going for Soo, Lee jun sook (except her liking *** )
Bromance was quite good.
Soo min character was too annoying
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**Not as engaging as a thriller should be. Felt like they just won't tell me the thing till last.
Don't have that flow.
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Actor did their best with this kind of script.
I can’t blame them.
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By the way the same writer wrote My beautiful bride.
That should get Higher ratings than this one.
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I at least enjoyed that story more.

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