saylieh Reviews

Spontaneous (II) (2020)

So-so

[6/10 · 6 October 2020]

The story itself was actually quite interesting to me and I was invested in how it will conclude until the end. It also had me giggle in quite some scenes. The characters apart from the main character were fine, nothing really worth mentioning.

The big problem I had is the main character. I get that it is a coming of age kind of story. And I presume it deals with the main characters struggles about her own future but why does she has to be so messed up. She seems to be raised well, but she constantly behaves like she was raised by drunk or neglectful parents. Turning to drugs and alcohol, not caring about anything and dragging her friend down to her level didn't fit. It felt like the writers desperately wanted to represent the funny-sad twitter-teens nowadays to a point where it just didn't make sense.

Concluded I still enjoyed about 3/4 of the movie, the last 1/4 I was just getting through it.

XX (2020)

So far so good

[8/10 · 21 February 2020]

Based on the first 4 episodes I am pleasantly surprised by this Korean drama series.

Having seen a lot of Korean drama, I was expecting just "another one". However, so far it has been quite refreshing to watch.

The tone and atmosphere sets a comfortable and calming environment whilst watching. It is something that lets you discover the characters and their motives on your own within the flow of the episodes. It doesn't tell you straight up what's going on and how the characters feel. On the other hand it doesn't require you to analyse too much, it feels like just a thought is enough to figure it out. It is exactly what one needs after a long day, just something calm which makes you think, but doesn't ask you to understand it, because you do without asking.

Most importantly the Plot. It is not overly predictable like many Korean dramas. you can guess where the Plot is heading in some ways, but it still leaves you wondering. Even tough the overall feel is very settled, the plot still manages to build tension and intrigues you to keep watching.

I'm looking forward for the next episodes!!

(sorry for any bad english, I tried, but it is not my first language)