Coming out of the same studio that gave us RuPaul's Drag Race, and stacked with a whole crew of former contestants, Stop! That! Train! plays like RuPaul basically taking a bow for the entire franchise she's built. It's not really a gay film in the traditional sense, but with so many drag stars from Ru's shows popping up alongside a few cameos from well known out gay actors, I figured it earns a spot on this blog anyway. The whole thing is completely over the top, packed with GenZ slang, loud flashy visuals, and humor that's constantly winking at you knowing how ridiculous it is. Going in you'd assume it's meant to be a laugh riot, and a lot of critics online seem to be eating it up, but I just couldn't get into it at all. I've never really been someone who vibes with campy silly stuff like this, so honestly my reaction doesn't surprise me one bit. The setup follows Tess and DeeDee, two low level stewardesses who sneak onto the fancy Glamazonian E...
Liu Li is an author who goes by the pseudonym Morris. He has two successful books published but is struggling to write the third one. Base don his experiences, the first book is about Liu Li secretly pining over a teaching assistant at the university. The second story is about him getting rejected and coping with the heartbreak. On a plus side he enjoys going to this new restaurant in his building that specialized in beef noodle soup. He becomes a regular customer there buts til unable to write anything new. The owner/cook of the place is called Boss by everyone. Before you know they start. Talking, get friendly and soon a romantic relationship starts to develop, but before either of them could confess their feelings, Liu Li's former assistant comes back into the picture. This leads to Boos getting into a jealousy mode. He doesn't confess o the author but goes enough hints so that author can take a decision. Of course, sanity prevails, he confesses his love to the chef and they are happy together. There is inconsequential side dram of the Boss's mother and how the author comes to the rescue but it make no sense or reasoning in the longer scheme of things.
Every episode of this show starts with some sort of inspiration quote. They are philosophical, maybe cheesy and inspirational but only if quotes like these could make a good show. The show tries to stay positive and give happy vibes, but sadly it is so bland and boring to say the least. It is formulaic and predictable right from get go and it lacks any kind of excitement or rush as a viewer. Despite developing a mutual attraction, the leads won't define their relationship. They pretend to be confused and need clarification on their partner's feelings. These guys flirt, go on dates, and even share a kiss. Duh, it's obvious you like each other! I was so bored and I couldn't at one point even bother anymore. As mentioned, the smoldering looks of the actor playing Boss is the only saving grace of this film. Sadly he still needs to improve as an actor. The guy playing the author was strictly average. I would totally blame etch screenplay and th story and the makers ability to put any kind of spicy in this otherwise series supposedly set around a restaurant setting. The only way to watch the show is probably on double speed, because trust me there is absolutely nothing about this dull and boring show that you will miss. Not even its many missed and forced gags. (3.5/10)
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The beginning was a light and easy watch, the last episodes were annoying with bad tropes and irrationnal decisions and acting.
Litlle saving grace moment was seeing cameos from "you are mine" BL (slightly better but not unforgettable either). And Boss actor was cute, hope to see him again (except in the sister series)
I have to say that I do admire your ability to remember the BL shows and their couples. I barely remember these for a week after I am done watching them.