Category: Drama

Rainbow Without Colours

On By randomfanreviewsIn 2015, 4 out of 5 stars, Coming Out, Disapproving Parent, Drama, Gay Character, Gay Relationship, Homophobia, Khanh Kim, music, Nguyen Hoang, Nguyen Minh Thien Khoi, Nguyen Thanh Tu, Not Yet Rated, Nsut Le Thien, Nsut Thanh Dien, Romance, Supernatural, Tragedy, Tung Yuki, Viet Mi, Vietnam, Vu Tuan VietLeave a comment

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It was a full moon day in July, a day on which many Vietnamese believe spirits of the dead can return home. Mrs Yen was sleeping and she dreamt about Hung – her elder adopted son, who died many years ago. Why is Hung’s spirit returning? Is it to seek revenge for his death? – Mrs. Yen’s dream is a consequence of the relationship between her biological son and her adopted son. When they announced their love to the family, Mrs. Yen was devastated. She could not accept it and her efforts to keep them apart may have driven Hung to his death. In Vietnam, as elsewhere, parents are sure they know what’s best for their children. But the spirits may not be convinced… (Source)

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Warning this is a tearjerker. Rainbow Without Colours starts weird, but you should continue watching it because of it’s worth it. I want to thank the actors and actresses in Rainbow Without Colours for a fantastic job. I felt the emotions of the characters. Rainbow Without Colours is a movie that shows that you sometimes meet the middle ground for the ones you love. The father finds out, at first, I think he didn’t approve. However, he realizes that the older brother would them protest the young brother from anything. I think he slowly started to accept it. The sister realizes that they were in love, and separating them would cause them pain. Rainbow Without Colours is a massive example of how falling in love and losing our love can make someone go crazy. It also has the considerable theme of accepting your kids or family or friends for who they are and not trying to make a square fit in a triangle hole. It shows the problem with society. I mean, you don’t have to like two same-sex marriage. However, is your hate worth losing a person in your life? Would you watch this again? Yes, it made me think about what you should cherish in your life and accept people for who they are.

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Rebirth

On By randomfanreviewsIn 18+ Restricted (violence & profanity), 2017, 3 out of 5 stars, Chen Dou Qi, China, Drama, Eric Wang, Fantasy, Gay Character, Gay Relationship, Mature, RomanceLeave a comment

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The story place between spring and autumn where two princes, Yu Ji Wei and Ju Yin Hong, return from an expedition. However, among the spring flowers, a romance blossomed between them, to maintain this romance must bear the consequences, going against the will of their families and fighting hired assassins. (Source)

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Rebirth is a Chinese movie made after the Chinese ban on LBGT+ media implemented. So you don’t get to see kissing or the “big” factor of them being in a relationship, but you can tell the actor, director, and everyone else who help make the movie made sure you could feel that they were in a romantic relationship by simple the closeness and a hug. However, since we have amazing people in the world, they have found the ending kiss scene/bed scene. I will say the movie is too short and has moments where it lacks natural development that you see in many films. However, it, not the worst I have ever seen. I enjoy it for the aspects of the movie. I wish that the ban gets lifted and they could remake it into a tv series. Then we could see the development of their relationship. I want to say all the actors and actresses did a fantastic job. You start to hate some characters. However, I don’t want to spoil who. Would you watch it again? Yes, it a movie little over an hour long and it has its sweet moments.

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Love Love You

On By randomfanreviewsIn 2015, 3 out of 5 stars, Comedy, Drama, Gay Character, Gay Relationship, Gun Atthaphan Phunsawat, Guy Suraphat Kirivichien, No Actresses Names Available, Non Chanon Santinatornkul, Not Yet Rated, Oaujun Korn Khunatipapisiri, Pak Norrapat Sakulsong, Romance, Thailand, Thanasarn MengbuaLeave a comment

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Part 2 of Love’s Coming movie.  (Source)

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Love Love You is the sequel to Love Coming. You must watch it first! You know this was going to be bad quick when you introduce your boyfriend as your neighbor. Most of the time, when you have a love triangle, you always hate the one who is breaking your ship. However, Sunz is the sweetest. There is some heartfelt moment between Gump and his mom. This movie theme is that communication is key to your relationship. I can see the symbolism that they were trying to show with the kiss between Nai and Bon. It is that Nai having old feelings reappear for Bon. When they kiss, he realizes that his affections for Gump are stronger. It also can be like this is the last kiss to close this old relationship that will never happen again. This scene does not mean I think doing this is the right thing. I do believe their friends are still funny. It was sweet that they still care for Gump and Nai relationship enough to help get them back together. Would I watch it again? Maybe if I was bored. I would recommend viewing both movies.

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Part 2 of Love’s Coming

Dark Blue and Moonlight

On By randomfanreviewsIn 15+ - Teens 15 or older, 2017, 3 out of 5 stars, Aric Chen, Charles Lin, Drama, Gay Character, Gay Relationship, Infidelity, Love Triangle, Romance, Taiwan, Ting Xuan Huang, Ting Yun Wang, Yan Ze Lu, Zhan Ya HanLeave a comment

Series Summary

Yan Fei is a young marketing director and Hai Qing dreams of studying art. 
Yan Fei has a boyfriend, Jimmy. Hai Qing is still single.
When Hai Qing spots Yan Fei at a local swimming pool, he secretly takes a picture of the pretty young man. 
Through a series of unfortunate events, the two end up talking to each other and Yan Fei decides to give Hai Qing his number, hoping they would meet again—the chemistry between them is instantaneous. 
But as chance or fate would have it, Hai Qing drops his phone in the swimming pool and he never gets the chance to call Yan Fei. 
Not long after, Hai Qing meets Ping Jun and the two start dating.
However, this is only the beginning.

Hai Qing can’t forget Yan Fei. And Yan Fei can’t forget him either. (Source)

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Dark Blue and Moonlight is just a roller coaster ride. It shows infinity and destiny that play in a relationship. The leading character/pair you are going to either hate or love. I think this show is more realize too how the world works. It shows the what-ifs of life. I will say I like the characters Yan Fei and Ping Jun. Yan Fei notices his relationship didn’t have the love and passion that they did before, so he broke up. Ping Jun is just another story. I feel like most viewers love him because he is a likable character. The acting was average, but the kisses and sex scenes were intense then I have seen in other BL series/movies. The central theme in this if you have to let them go and if they genuinely love you, they will come back. If you end at episode 12, you will have an open ending. However, they have made 3 or 4 additional episodes that take place three years later. Would you watch it again? Mostly not because it is a languid pace at the beginning. I started to struggle with watching this.

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Method

On By randomfanreviewsIn 15+ - Teens 15 or older, 2017, 4 out of 5 stars, Actor, Age Gap, Drama, Gay Character, Gay Relationship, Infidelity, Jealousy, Jo Yoon Dam, Kang Min Ji, Kim Beom Joon, Kim Seo Yeon, Lee Min Woong, Love Triangle, Obsession, Oh Seung Hoon, Park Sang Hoon, Park Sang Mi, Park Sung Woong, Psychological, Romance, Ryu Tae Ho, South Korea, Stage Play In Movie, Unhealthy Relationship, Yoon Seung AhLeave a comment

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A veteran actor and an idol are starring together in a play called ‘Unchain’. 
In the play, their characters become involved in a relationship and as they rehearse, the distance between reality and fiction starts to get blurry… (Source)

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Method is up to the audience on what they think is happening. It is hard to tell what is real and what is acting in the movie. The acting is impressive and something that needs more attention. Method is the type of film where you have to see it several times and still not know what the exact point of view that the writers are trying to get to the audience. I would read the comments on MyDramaList after watching it. The plot discussed, and you can hear the different point of views that the audience saw. Would you watch it again? Yeah, I like to see if I can notice anything I didn’t notice the first time watching this.

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Friend Day the Series

On By randomfanreviewsIn Advertisement, Bank Theewara Panyatara, Drama, Friendship, Life, No Actresses Names Available, Oab Oabnithi Wiwattanawarang, ThailandLeave a comment

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A short series focusing on friendships and love. Even though this is sponsored by a Thai food company (expect product placements) each episode is a cute and happy slice-of-life story. (Source)

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Friend Day the Series is just a commercial for a Thai food company, but it sweet and unique. It shows the beginning of the relationship between friends. It sometimes shows you can’t be with everyone you like. Would you watch it again? Yeah, it’s short and sweet.

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Cutter

On By randomfanreviewsIn 18+ Restricted (violence & profanity), 2016, 3 out of 5 stars, Bromance, Bullying, Choi Tae Joon, Crime, Drama, Friendship, High School, Human Trafficking, Jang Seo Kyung, Jung Ah Mi, Jung Jong Yul, Kim Shi Hoo, Kim Yoon Joo, Kwon Jung Min, Lee Seung Yeon, Mature, Murder, Obsession, Park Jin Soo, Rape, School, South KoreaLeave a comment

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Yoon Jae moves to a new high school and starts hanging out with Se Joon, a mysterious student. Needing money for his sickly mother, Yoon Jae accepts a job offer by Se Joon. However, he doesn’t exactly know what it is. This movie will bring out cold sweats as tension never ends. (Source)

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Warning rape and human trafficking is a central problem and topic in Cutter. I warn the audience to be wary when watching this film since it does have triggering themes. Eclipse/Cutter first off is difficult to describe. It starts precisely how the summary describes. The acting is severe throughout the whole film. It makes you think it based on a true story. However, from my knowledge that it is not. It sounds like something found on several reports that you hear from the news, articles, and so forth. The ending is quite bittersweet if you can get the message that the actors and writers were trying to get through without saying any words. Would you watch it again? I might if it come back to my attention. However, most likely not since it shows a rape scene that leaves a bad feeling in your stomach.

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Me and Mr. X Season 3: Goodbye Mr. X

On By randomfanreviewsIn 2 out of 5 stars, 2016, Based On Real Life Events, China, Ching Yang Chen, Drama, Friendship, Gay Character, Gay Relationship, No Actresses Names Available, Not Yet Rated, Romance, Web SeriesLeave a comment

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A group of gay guys drinks at a party and all wake up to find themselves locked in a house with a killer on the loose. (Source)

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What the f*** did I watch? Me and Mr. X Season 3: Goodbye Mr. X is very confusing and messes up towards the end of the series. I will warn that I did not see the last episode because I can’t find it with English subs. This one is if you are looking for end game cuteness you will not get it. The fact that the whole series based on true stories is quite crazy. I will warn there are murder and suicide in this season. Would you watch it again? No, not really. However, I do recommend that you watch it for yourself.

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Season 3 of Mr X and I Series

Dangerous Boys

On By randomfanreviewsIn 1 out of 5 stars, 2014, Action, Delinquent, Drama, Friendship, Gang, Gay Character, Methakorn Supapantaree, Not Yet Rated, Oat Pasakorn Sanrattana, Pinpradab Kunatip, Ruangyod Surawit, Rung Chanunya Pongnak, Samantrakulchai Kittipat, street fight, Thailand, Vejvongsa PuwadonLeave a comment

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Two rival high school gang leaders square off in Bangkok over honor, school pride, a girlfriend and rock-n-roll popularity. (Source)

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Dangerous Boys was dreadful. I got bored with the whole thing. I spend most of the movie, confused. I would not recommend this movie to anyone. The acting was okay. I feel it had many plot holes that not explained. They should have made it into a tv series so we could get to understand the characters and fix the plot. Would I watch it again? No. I might if there was a remake, but this movie just was so dull.

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Mr. X and I Season 2

On By randomfanreviewsIn 2 out of 5 stars, 2015, Based On Real Life Events, China, Drama, Gay Character, Gay Relationship, Leon, Mean Male Lead, No Actresses Names Available, Not Yet Rated, Romance, Web SeriesLeave a comment

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Season 2 of the “Mr. X and I” series. This time the story focuses on Xu Zhengxi, a boy who unexpectedly found himself falling in love with his straight best friend Tao Ye. (Source)

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Mr. X and I Season 2 is frustrating. I had to take a break in the middle of it because I want to slap people. One, why the f*** would you choose your new girlfriend over your best friend? Two, why would continue to invite your friend knowing he like you? Three, why would you continue to go when your ex-friend ask you to come to things? All I can say is the acting is impressive to get me this frustrated. The whole theme of this was you need to move on when someone who will not love you in public and will forever pick others over you. Would you watch this again? No, it is quite dull to me, and the ending is not the happiest.

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Season 2 of Mr X and I Series