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Journey With You (Chinese Series)

By Golu
I've always had kind of a love hate relationship with Chinese historical BLs. Some are genuinely excellent, but then there are others that cram in so much plot that keeping track of all the layers of betrayal and scheming gets exhausting, and I end up checking out mentally. Part of the issue is also just how much content is out there in this space, so something really has to stand out to keep me hooked. In this case, the production value is genuinely impressive, top tier stuff, but story wise, I just couldn't bring myself to actually care about these characters. There's a ton of political scheming and backstage manipulation running throughout. Somewhere in the middle of all that chaos, a hostage ends up falling for his own Prince Charming. The show runs eight episodes, each around 50 to 60 minutes long. After spending three years guarding the border, Fifth Prince Yin Qi gets called back to the capital because of a secret letter, only to end up walking straight into a deadly...
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Sheng xia guang nian (Taiwan-Mandarin) [Eternal Summer]

By Golu
The tagline of the film is very apt "No One Wishes To Be Lonely, Neither Do We.". Its so story not just in the context of the movie but even otherwise for every individual. Jonathan and Shane are best friends from school. They were forced in school to pair with each other but eventually turn out to be best friends who hang out with each other always. Jonathan meets this girl Carrie and they date for a while until one day he chickens out when they try to go physical. He realizes that he has hidden feelings for someone else. and that some one else is his friend Shane.

Jonathan tells Carrie about it and she understands but there is air of discomfort between the two. Oblivious to all this, Shane starts falling for Carrie but there is a conflict of interest with his friendship with Jonathan. Seeing this Jonathan realizes that probably he cannot remain friends with Shane for his and Carrie's best interest. Shane has always seen Jonathan as his best friend and is very scared to loose him because he is essentially a loner without him. When Jonathan tells Shane that he does not want to be friends with him, Shane's emotions are crashed and in a last minute attempt to salvage their friendship, Shane gives Jonathan what Jonathan has probably been fantasizing about his entire life: one night of intimate unification. This is the only way for Shane to tell how much he values their friendship. But on the other hand Jonathan wants Shane and Carrie to be with each other. Shane admits that he cannot function without Carrie, his love, or Jonathan, his best friend.

This movie is all about relationships, friendship and love. Heavy on emotions and inner turmoil being faced by all these 3 individuals. The background music of the film is specially very beautiful. A superb movie, I wish the movie is seen by much more people. Its sad that some of the very well made movies just go into some kind of oblivion.

Highly recommended for people who believe in love, friendship and dreams. (7.5/10)
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Elementstv said…
I just saw this movie with my friend. It was phenomenal and I liked that it had a somewhat realistic ending. People should definately watch this movie...
On a sidenote, I use your blog as a guide and I have noticed that the movies I like the best are in the ratings range of 7-8.5 and not 9 or 10.

Anyway this movie and Love of Siam are two of my favourite movies ever and I discovered them from this blog. So thank you and keep up the good work.
May 29, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Golu said…
I am glad that you like the blog. Do continue posting and let me know your feedback.
May 29, 2012 at 6:39 PM
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