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Kind of disappointing but will be fun for newcomers to this series
First of all, I've been a very big fan of this series since the first movie with the same name came out. So I had high expectations for this adaptation but it was, like the title says, a bit disappointing for me.
I wouldn't expect everything to be same with the Japanese version, and actually, I found it very refreshing that they explored some background characters better than the original, such as the Boss' wife and the workers in MC's branch.
This is actually what bore me eventually too. As you'd expect, the first few episodes are about the MC and his relationship between two love interests but around episode 6-7, we had to see every single detail about background characters for some reason. I started to skip so many scenes at first but then I skipped through an entire episode at the end. So I said to myself, "Why bother with this?" I may finish the rest of the episodes some other time, since I already know about the outcome.
My favorite character was the Boss as he also was my favorite in the Japanese version as well. The actor who portrayed him did him perfect justice in my opinion! I also liked the performance by the actor who played Darren.
I want to talk about the relationships between the love interests. As it is a rather goofy series, I don't expect it to be too serious. However, there is barely any reason for you to believe that the two main leads could be in love at all. I'm talking about Tin and Siu Muk, of course! ^^ Seriously, all the "chemistry" they have is Siu Muk being a caretaker towards Tin. That's all there is to it to their relationship! For whatever reason, Tin doesn't want him to leave his house and he can't even give a reason as to why he wants Siu Muk by his side... So the main "couple" is not interesting at all, for me.
I gave a very low point for music because I don't think any of the background music stuck with me at all. It was almost non apparent.
All my excitement wasn't for nothing, of course. If you're a newcomer to this series, I think there will be a lot for you to laugh and have fun with. Ossan's Love's simplicity with its characters and settings were the reasons I always remembered loving this series for. It's a pity that I couldn't find it on this version.
I wouldn't expect everything to be same with the Japanese version, and actually, I found it very refreshing that they explored some background characters better than the original, such as the Boss' wife and the workers in MC's branch.
This is actually what bore me eventually too. As you'd expect, the first few episodes are about the MC and his relationship between two love interests but around episode 6-7, we had to see every single detail about background characters for some reason. I started to skip so many scenes at first but then I skipped through an entire episode at the end. So I said to myself, "Why bother with this?" I may finish the rest of the episodes some other time, since I already know about the outcome.
My favorite character was the Boss as he also was my favorite in the Japanese version as well. The actor who portrayed him did him perfect justice in my opinion! I also liked the performance by the actor who played Darren.
I want to talk about the relationships between the love interests. As it is a rather goofy series, I don't expect it to be too serious. However, there is barely any reason for you to believe that the two main leads could be in love at all. I'm talking about Tin and Siu Muk, of course! ^^ Seriously, all the "chemistry" they have is Siu Muk being a caretaker towards Tin. That's all there is to it to their relationship! For whatever reason, Tin doesn't want him to leave his house and he can't even give a reason as to why he wants Siu Muk by his side... So the main "couple" is not interesting at all, for me.
I gave a very low point for music because I don't think any of the background music stuck with me at all. It was almost non apparent.
All my excitement wasn't for nothing, of course. If you're a newcomer to this series, I think there will be a lot for you to laugh and have fun with. Ossan's Love's simplicity with its characters and settings were the reasons I always remembered loving this series for. It's a pity that I couldn't find it on this version.
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