TanyalovMusic
Mumbai
A good feel-good rom-com
Production Quality:
I liked the choices made by the production team in terms of how the scenes transitioned, colour palette used, sound effects and use of musical scores. The sound effects stood out in adding to the comic scenes such as the slap sound, opera BGM, and transitions in sounds as events unfolded. The OST is soft and soothing and coupled together well with the romance scenes, and did not feel overused even as I binge watched. The colour palette was easy on the eyes with an overall warm tone, and scene transitions such as asking a question by one character to being answered by another made it easy to follow.
Coherent Storytelling:
The plot was not ingenious, rarely are any plots, but it was executed well with attention to details. However, it demands a suspension of disbelief from viewers, once that is achieved rest if a smooth ride with few annoying scenes or characters. A well written feel good script for days when you are feeling low. What I liked most was when it made some easter egg references to popular tropes and almost broke the fourth wall, for example saying that the ridiculous reason for body switch is because the scriptwriter wanted so, lightening all the disbelief elements to parody. Though I still have issues with the episode count but it was not as draggy as other C-dramas.
Ability of actors to emote:
This category is where the drama stood out the most with wonderful characterization by not just the leads (who were incredibly hilarious) but also all the support roles. The acting was natural and not over-exaggerated to hype up the comedy. Thankfully no loud shouting or poker face with no emotions just to portray a cold ML or feisty FL. In less capable hands, the same story would have been very dull and repetitive. I actually liked Liang Jie here more than her famous role in The Eternal Love, and had no idea that Zhang Xincheng is such a good comic. All the actors helped me get emotionally invested into the characters and care about their past and future.
Memorability:
The most important criteria for me when it comes to a drama is the lingering effect it has on me, and how often do I recall it later. The Day of Becoming You made me search up the OSTs, work profile of all the actors, screenwriters and directors involved, and even write a review for it. It is safe to say I really enjoyed my time spent with it even if might not be the best drama ever made.
I liked the choices made by the production team in terms of how the scenes transitioned, colour palette used, sound effects and use of musical scores. The sound effects stood out in adding to the comic scenes such as the slap sound, opera BGM, and transitions in sounds as events unfolded. The OST is soft and soothing and coupled together well with the romance scenes, and did not feel overused even as I binge watched. The colour palette was easy on the eyes with an overall warm tone, and scene transitions such as asking a question by one character to being answered by another made it easy to follow.
Coherent Storytelling:
The plot was not ingenious, rarely are any plots, but it was executed well with attention to details. However, it demands a suspension of disbelief from viewers, once that is achieved rest if a smooth ride with few annoying scenes or characters. A well written feel good script for days when you are feeling low. What I liked most was when it made some easter egg references to popular tropes and almost broke the fourth wall, for example saying that the ridiculous reason for body switch is because the scriptwriter wanted so, lightening all the disbelief elements to parody. Though I still have issues with the episode count but it was not as draggy as other C-dramas.
Ability of actors to emote:
This category is where the drama stood out the most with wonderful characterization by not just the leads (who were incredibly hilarious) but also all the support roles. The acting was natural and not over-exaggerated to hype up the comedy. Thankfully no loud shouting or poker face with no emotions just to portray a cold ML or feisty FL. In less capable hands, the same story would have been very dull and repetitive. I actually liked Liang Jie here more than her famous role in The Eternal Love, and had no idea that Zhang Xincheng is such a good comic. All the actors helped me get emotionally invested into the characters and care about their past and future.
Memorability:
The most important criteria for me when it comes to a drama is the lingering effect it has on me, and how often do I recall it later. The Day of Becoming You made me search up the OSTs, work profile of all the actors, screenwriters and directors involved, and even write a review for it. It is safe to say I really enjoyed my time spent with it even if might not be the best drama ever made.
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