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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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Hate Crime

By Golu
Wonderful was the word that came out of my mouth when I was thirty minutes into the movie. It did not turn as marvelous as I expected when it started but nonetheless it was still a very gripping movie on a very burning topic relevant for all of us.

Robbie and Trey are a couple living together and are planning their commitment ceremony. Chris Boyd, a pastor's son movies into their neighborhood. He preaches against homosexuality and despises the couple to the extent of even threatening them of God's punishment. Chris Boyd is son of a very popular pastor. Trey's mother really loves the couple and is close to them. One night when Trey is walking their dog, he is attacked by someone and is hospitalized. The case starts by Detective Fisher trying to figure out what's going on. Robbie tells her that he suspects Chris Boyd might be involved in this but after initial investigations they are told that the whole night Chris was with his parents. Struggling with life, Trey finally dies and hence begin the search and quest for what really happened and by whom and why. All suspicions point to Chris Boyd but later what is revealed is shocking. Chris turns out to be a closet gay who himself is trying to fight his desires for other man. His father pastor finds out about this and he is the one who had killed Trey. The climax and the way Robbie and Trey's mother get him to accept the crime is commendable.

The film belongs to a very high class (good production, wonderful acting, powerful story). I wish the movie has been seen by a lot of people but its high time people realize that they cannot get away with gay bashing that easily. Every person has a right to live the way they want to.

Highly recommended for good everything. (7.5/10)
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GC from France said…
Though I would only rate this movie 7 or so, I recommend watching it ; powerful acting. I felt for the main character and was kinda relieved by the outcome.
After all the crap I had been watching lately, I'm glad I gave a shot at this one.
I very often come and visit your blog and your reviews help me choose what to watch next. Thanks for that.

GC from France (remember Soldier's Girl ?!)
August 24, 2016 at 4:57 PM
Golu said…
I am glad you are enjoying my blog. I saw the film way back, and just like you was quite excited to find something more meaningful after the usual crap of gay films that I was watching.
August 26, 2016 at 3:26 AM
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