When the writer doesn't get it right......
If you want to punish yourself for some evil thing you did to your good neighbor, watching this drama series might get you through the punishment of a half-hell. Three or four episodes into the series, I wondered where the story was going. In the end, I then realized it was nowhere interesting or surprising. I also learned the art of writing an easy tv script: boring monologue or dialog that keeps going over the same grounds, silence being golden, long pauses to fill the gap between meaningful words, lots of tears, then a pat on the head, a big hug, a kiss (whether forced or consensual). In this day and age, this script writer still seems to encourage physical/ bodily touch between boss or supervisor and subordinates, as if charges of harassment were a foreign thing. I felt sorry for the actors who tried hard to inject life into a dead script, but too bad, it's too dead to be resuscitated.Was this review helpful to you?
Typical PG-13 Jdrama...
I should have known better when I saw the PG-13 rating. Jdramas with 20-somethings tend to veer towards the cutesy and simple. It was empty calories. The female lead was such a Mary Sue that it was painful. The male lead was tortured and immature. You aren't missing anything if you don't watch this. It's like a piece of candy that dissolves quickly and leave no lasting impression. The acting was serviceable, but no award winning performances because the plot didn't demand it.I have nothing more to add but I can't send the review until I reach a 500 length limit.
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If you want to watch this one, make sure to turn off your logical sense!
The story starts pretty well, yet as it goes on the ML and FL become really weird. The ML has a dark past and is punishing himself out of guilt. The FL, on the other hand, seems caring, yet she becomes so absorbed in ML's life that acts out of character most of the time. She does things seemingly unnecessary, and can make you cringe :)Call it love or anything, this pairing is weird :))
The leads have great chemistry, there are plenty of kiss scenes and skinships. It is romantic indeed, but the romance has no depth. it's just there.
The dark past is shown and the problems are generally solved too. it's not one of those so complicated dramas.
I liked this drama for the leads. Both actors are good-looking and cute lol
Overall, a pleasant drama. But don't get too involved with the story :))
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Easy to watch
If you're looking for an enjoyable watch that doesn't take too much thought, this might be for you. I didn't love it, but I also didn't feel that it was a complete waste of my time. I appreciated that the FL was not a typical doormat and that she spoke up for herself. The ML was a tortured soul, reflecting on a tragedy in his past and unable to move forward. They were cute together. I certainly wouldn't say that their chemistry was off the charts, but I could somewhat believe in them as a couple. I do have to say I was bothered by his constant referring to her as "idiot", and that she was willing to put up with it. The whole thing was pretty "fluffy", without angst, and the fact that it was only nine short episodes was a bonus as well.Was this review helpful to you?
Not Good Enough
Japanese Drama 'Dose mou Nigerarenai' seems promising at first, with a few episodes of office drama fun, but quickly falls for its flaws. There were, admittedly, signs at the beginning that the story is off. The male love interest was often exceeding the limits of being playful with the main lead and almost end up violent towards her. His pranks were a bit over-the-top at times, and it was obvious that she didn't enjoy them.Thus the love story didn't start on the strongest foundations. Nevertheless, the drama tried hard enough to make things more intense than it should, at the female lead's expense, as she ended up being the love fool with the basic personality whose only role in the series was to be supporting the male lead, even though he kept pushing her away or kept being rude towards her. So, the girl had no character development or even a chance to have her own character explored, as the drama's focus was monopolized by the boss and his traumatic background story. A story that was interesting, but was not handled properly and, therefore, ended up messy and lukewarm.
As for the love story, it had its moments, but it was predictable and cliche. At least the office drama was cute and the dynamics between the office employees quite enjoyable. Unfortunately, the side characters had almost zero screentime for themselves.
Finally, the performances were pretty good by everyone and the pace well handled.
So, overall, 3 out of 10.
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Started as fun but come as a Heartfelt and Bittersweet love story
I disagree with several scene and dialogue (especially the forced kiss) but other than that I have no problem. I really like the chemistry between the main lead.As someone who gets stabbed in the back by people I trust many times, I can feel assurance and warm from several dialogue that both female and male lead said. It quite heals me and happy to see the male lead overcome his trauma and ends well with the female lead.
I can see also how the female lead have her values and I can relate to her. I know that it might not everyone's cup of tea and the story is not 100% perfect but as someone who's longing and dreams about a person who will stand by beside you, take cares of you and loves you. Please do try to watch this.
This also touch a little bit about varieties of relationship between human (family, co-worker ,etc) and how complicated it is.
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Different Reaction
If I analyze this situation logically, in real life, it would be unforgivable for someone in the main lead's position to fall in love with his sister-in-law. While there may not be anything inherently wrong with developing feelings, he should exercise self-control and avoid any inappropriate actions. However, when he takes advantage of a vulnerable moment by asking her to sleep with him, promising to forget everything the next day and start anew, it becomes difficult to sympathize with such a character. On the other hand, if I disregard logic and immerse myself in the story, this character garners significant sympathy throughout, appearing almost flawless in every aspect.Was this review helpful to you?
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Can't Run Away from Love
Storyline was interesting, female lead was cute and did pretty good. It is important to keep in mind that japanese acting style is different than korean - and personally I like it less, but female lead actually did well job. The problem is not even the budget - which clearly is not high. The main lead. That is the problem. His acting was awful, so stiff, not even one scene which felt natural, just nothing, maybe it is directors fault, I do not know, but he was the reason one it is the lowest rate japanese drama in my ratings.Was this review helpful to you?
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Beau mais douloureux
Le schéma classique de la FL super gentille, qui tombe amoureuse d' 1 ML avec gros trauma (DC de sa belle-sœur /lover dans 1 accident quand il conduit).Je veux bien que les asiatiques soient les rois de la culpabilité /responsabilité, mais poussé à ce point, c'est surtout de l'autodestruction !! Il n'y a pas des psy au Japon ?
De la même façon, si la FL est vraiment amoureuse et finit par le guérir, elle passe toute la série à souffrir et à pleurer. Pur masochisme ?
Les acteurs sont excellents, les images sont belles, mais la narration très lente et le ton super triste durant l'ensemble du drama.
Bref, pour l'apprécier, il faut vraiment aimer souffrir...
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Eu queria ter gostado mais dessa história, pois a Nodakura é o tipo de protagonista que eu gosto. Ela é muito esforçada e está fazendo seu melhor para conseguir um emprego de tempo integral, mas só tem conseguido trabalhos de meio período. Mas ao presenciar a briga de um casal, ela se mete e o cara a usa para sair da situação constrangedora. Horas depois, descobre que ele é o CEO da Solo Design e é contratada.
O modo inocente da Nodakura é ao mesmo tempo irritante e o que atrai Takumi, mas a história não progride muito a partir daí. É mais ele implicando com ela o tempo todo - coisa que sempre me desanima dentro de j-drama, o modo infantil como as protagonistas são tratadas. E a coitada gosta mesmo do Takumi, e perdi as contas de quantas vezes ela chorou por estar apaixonada ou por sentir empatia por ele.
O grande plot é o passado sombrio dele, já que teve uma grande paixão no passado e essa pessoa não é mais viva. O que acarretou traumas e o medo de se aproximar de novas pessoas e mantê-las em sua vida. Takumi é um protagonista masculino que me agrada, mas ao mesmo tempo não vi nada de muito substancial em seu modo de agir ou de pensar.
O que faz a trama andar é que as pessoas ao redor de Takumi realmente se importam como ele e querem vê-lo felizes. E ele encontra a própria rendenção ao se dar uma chance de resolver seus dilemas e ser mais aberto com seus familiares e amigos.
Para mim foi um drama ok, mas deixou um pouco a desejar no quesito roteiro e melhor desenvolvimento dos personagens.
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