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The Starry Love
Verdict: Lovable Series
Starry Love did somewhat live up to my expectations. The plot was pretty common when it comes to a book plot but since this isn't a book but a tv series I can say that it has a really refreshing take on storytelling xianxia. The sisterly bond definitely touched my heart. I love the two girls so much. Second couple takes home the bacon with the love story plot. Third prince and his right-hand man take the bacon for the best comedic duo. It has a very phenomenal OST, a very good actor cast, brilliant comedic approach and just a really great story.
CASTINGS
This cdrama has really phenomenal casting. All of the actors had done a very great job but I felt the need to specially mention these actors: Luke Chen (third prince of demon realm) did an amazing job with his action scenes and his anti-hero vibe but a simp man is just adorable beyond belief! He Xuan Lin (the elder sis) just makes me cry like man whyyyyy I never thought I'll be so attached to a pure-heart character I'm more on the grey side but damn she's like 'pure but doesn't mean I need protection vibe ' like gurl ca stand up on her own. Her ending tho I need justice! I legit bawl on her sacrifice part! The way she gave the brightest smile while saying goodbye and tears flowing! A different level of pain! I am sold! Second couple deserve a better conclusion please!
Landy Liu is probably one of the prettiest actresses out there. There's just something in her eye colour that's so enchanting like I can't help but stare. Although there's still a lot of room for improvement on her acting I would not say it's bad I think it was pretty decent. It's my own fault for having a ridiculously high standard. I'm sorrryyy! But yeah I think a few more experiences would turn her into a phenomenal one. I love her crying scenes though , the plot (her sis died) and the way she acted it out (the longing and desperation) just makes me want to cry with her. I just find it a bit lacking when she's acting in a lovey-dovey scene. Is it a bit idk empty? Bland? This is my first cdrama with her so I'm not generalizing. Maybe it's just the way her character was written or the director wants it that way sooooo yeah.
Chen Xing Xu. This is my first cdrama with him. I don't really like his character here at the beginning like the emotionless God or something is just really not my vibe. I love how he acted his 3 shards tho! They are all cuties. I think it's more of a preference problem with this one. I'm more into a simp man than an emotionless cold man. But when he came back with the 3 shards personality I liked him but not to the point of crushing on him. Idk maybe it's the half-moon ponytail hairstyle that turns me off big time like no! Stick to your 3 shards personality hairdo please hahaha
DYNAMICS
The dynamic of the Third prince and his assistant just made me roll flat on my stomach laughing. This duo just got me tearing up and making me laugh out loud at freaking 3am! All I can say about the assistant is bombastic side eye!
The sisterly bond made me wish for a sister ! Mind you I'm a very possessive person and don't like sharing my parent's love with a sibling that's the same gender as me since it will trigger the ugly side of me. But damn if I have a sister as protective and cute like Yetan and as responsible, giving and sweet as Qingkui then I might consider. Yetan longing and desperation for her sister broke a part of me! Writernim you owe us a good explanation!
CINEMATOGRAPHY
CGI was just so-so for me. I love the fancy and detailed setting but the over the top brightness of the heaven realm and some chosen colours for the action scenes physically hurts my eye! Like I watched the previous drama these crew had done (Ashes of Love) and I love it. I think they tried to top it and it ended up being over the top with bright colours. I don't hate all of it but the bad just really outweighs the good. It just felt very much unrealistic with the setting since ofc it's CGI but oh well this is obv a fantasy drama so a realistic take is out of question. But yeah this is my opinion anyways.
ENDING
The ending was okay. Like I'm good with open-ended stories but at least show us our fave gurlies?!?!?! There's been a long time gap between writing this review and watching the drama. I remember getting annoyed by some plot holes but I can't remember any of it now. It's probably not as big and annoying as it seems since I totally forgot it.
OST
The soundtrack of this Chinese drama is just chef's kiss! I am so close to considering buying the ost album. Ofc Sa Dingding never disappoints. I love how fitting each song is for every scene! I love it so much!
Verdict: Lovable Series
Starry Love did somewhat live up to my expectations. The plot was pretty common when it comes to a book plot but since this isn't a book but a tv series I can say that it has a really refreshing take on storytelling xianxia. The sisterly bond definitely touched my heart. I love the two girls so much. Second couple takes home the bacon with the love story plot. Third prince and his right-hand man take the bacon for the best comedic duo. It has a very phenomenal OST, a very good actor cast, brilliant comedic approach and just a really great story.
CASTINGS
This cdrama has really phenomenal casting. All of the actors had done a very great job but I felt the need to specially mention these actors: Luke Chen (third prince of demon realm) did an amazing job with his action scenes and his anti-hero vibe but a simp man is just adorable beyond belief! He Xuan Lin (the elder sis) just makes me cry like man whyyyyy I never thought I'll be so attached to a pure-heart character I'm more on the grey side but damn she's like 'pure but doesn't mean I need protection vibe ' like gurl ca stand up on her own. Her ending tho I need justice! I legit bawl on her sacrifice part! The way she gave the brightest smile while saying goodbye and tears flowing! A different level of pain! I am sold! Second couple deserve a better conclusion please!
Landy Liu is probably one of the prettiest actresses out there. There's just something in her eye colour that's so enchanting like I can't help but stare. Although there's still a lot of room for improvement on her acting I would not say it's bad I think it was pretty decent. It's my own fault for having a ridiculously high standard. I'm sorrryyy! But yeah I think a few more experiences would turn her into a phenomenal one. I love her crying scenes though , the plot (her sis died) and the way she acted it out (the longing and desperation) just makes me want to cry with her. I just find it a bit lacking when she's acting in a lovey-dovey scene. Is it a bit idk empty? Bland? This is my first cdrama with her so I'm not generalizing. Maybe it's just the way her character was written or the director wants it that way sooooo yeah.
Chen Xing Xu. This is my first cdrama with him. I don't really like his character here at the beginning like the emotionless God or something is just really not my vibe. I love how he acted his 3 shards tho! They are all cuties. I think it's more of a preference problem with this one. I'm more into a simp man than an emotionless cold man. But when he came back with the 3 shards personality I liked him but not to the point of crushing on him. Idk maybe it's the half-moon ponytail hairstyle that turns me off big time like no! Stick to your 3 shards personality hairdo please hahaha
DYNAMICS
The dynamic of the Third prince and his assistant just made me roll flat on my stomach laughing. This duo just got me tearing up and making me laugh out loud at freaking 3am! All I can say about the assistant is bombastic side eye!
The sisterly bond made me wish for a sister ! Mind you I'm a very possessive person and don't like sharing my parent's love with a sibling that's the same gender as me since it will trigger the ugly side of me. But damn if I have a sister as protective and cute like Yetan and as responsible, giving and sweet as Qingkui then I might consider. Yetan longing and desperation for her sister broke a part of me! Writernim you owe us a good explanation!
CINEMATOGRAPHY
CGI was just so-so for me. I love the fancy and detailed setting but the over the top brightness of the heaven realm and some chosen colours for the action scenes physically hurts my eye! Like I watched the previous drama these crew had done (Ashes of Love) and I love it. I think they tried to top it and it ended up being over the top with bright colours. I don't hate all of it but the bad just really outweighs the good. It just felt very much unrealistic with the setting since ofc it's CGI but oh well this is obv a fantasy drama so a realistic take is out of question. But yeah this is my opinion anyways.
ENDING
The ending was okay. Like I'm good with open-ended stories but at least show us our fave gurlies?!?!?! There's been a long time gap between writing this review and watching the drama. I remember getting annoyed by some plot holes but I can't remember any of it now. It's probably not as big and annoying as it seems since I totally forgot it.
OST
The soundtrack of this Chinese drama is just chef's kiss! I am so close to considering buying the ost album. Ofc Sa Dingding never disappoints. I love how fitting each song is for every scene! I love it so much!
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