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The Star Next Door (2017) - Comedy Drama Movie

Hye-mi is a top star who lives next door to a middle school student So-eun. In reality, Hye-mi is the mother of So-eun and they have to keep it secret to the public to maintain Hye-mi's popularity, and income and to avoid issues. The two have a love and hate relationship but it is about to change because they have to face together the paparazzi who is trying to reveal the truth to the public.

Starring:

Han Chae Young as Hye-mi

Jin Ji Jee as So-eun

The Tenants Downstairs is a 2016 Taiwanese Black Comedy Mystery Drama film written by Giddens Ko who is also the writer and director of You Are the Apple of My Eye. The film is starred by Simon Yam, Lee Kang Sheng, Kaiser Chuang, Ivy Shao, and Sophia Li.

The story begins with a man named Mr. Chang who is interrogated by police officers. The man claimed he inherited a building with studio apartments and he rents them out to tenants. His room has screens connected to hidden cameras which he can monitor inside of each apartment. He detailed that he has eight tenants which includes Mr. Wang Ming Kai and his daughter, Ms. Chen Miu Hi, a sex worker, Mr. Chang Kuo Sheng, a gymnast teacher who is obsessed with Ms. Chen, Boyan, a geeky guy who believes he can teleport, gay couple Kuo Li and Ling Hu, and the mysterious woman named Ying Ru. But according to police officers, there is no record nor picture of that mysterious woman.

Mr. Chang told the police officers that his daily routine is to spy on his tenants closely. However, he finds Ying Ru weird because she has no interesting routines. He decided to investigate her room while she is out but she returned unexpectedly with a man. Mr. Chang hid under the bed and witnessed how Ying Ru drugged and tortured the man inside a bathtub. The landlord was so afraid at first but he decided not to call police authorities. After a few days, Ying Ru brought a woman and tortured her too. Mr. Chang talked to Ying Ru who says she wanted to break free and not be stucked. After that talk, he decided to break his mundane life and shatter his tenants' routine lives.

He started with Boyan who tricked him that he can teleport. He used him to destroy the relationship of a gay couple and manipulated them to believe that one of them was cheating. He also deceived the tenants that his own duplicate keys were missing. But the truth was he wanted the gymnast teacher to find them so he could break into Ms. Chen's apartment. He also used a mosquito coil with a love drug to increase Mr. Wang's libido toward his daughter. The results of his tricks end the lives of Mr. Wang, his daughter, and Ling Hu.

However, the police officers said that his crazy stories do not match the facts. Ms. Chen is actually married to Mr. Wang and living together with their daughter. While Mr. Chang Kuo Sheng is a homosexual and a university professor which is why he is not obsessed with Ms. Chen. Mr. Kuo Li is actually a cancer sufferer and he is taken care of by his nephew, Ling Hu. And last, Boyan is a hardworking medical student and he believes that teleportation is nonsense.

The interrogation was interrupted when they found out the true identity of the landlord. Mr. Chang was a former police officer. He undercover to enter an asylum to arrest Huang Si Lang who kidnapped and tortured school girls. Huang Si Lang was able to avoid punishment by claiming insanity. However, Mr. Chang's superior officer died unexpectedly which is why no one knew that he was still undercover in asylum. Mr. Chang experienced torture by the staffs that broke his mind. Huang Si Lang gave keys of the building where he tortured girl students including Mr. Chang's daughter Ying Ru. The wife of his former superior found the files of Mr. Chang, and she helped him to release him from the asylum. After he was released, he left the police office and went to the building. He began accepting tenants there. He also used the building to take revenge to staffs who tortured him in the asylum.

My review of this movie is 8.5/10. I like the twist of the story. Honestly, I am not a fan of horror movies. I hate them. I actually cannot stand to watch it at first but the way the story was executed kept me to stay watching it. However, until now I still remember some scenes. Damn. I regret why I watched it.

The actor is effective in portraying Mr. Chang. He really looks like a lunatic, not a trying-hard actor, that he could do crazy things to his tenants. At the end of the story, I understood where his feelings are coming from. And I hate those staffs. The way he was tortured in the asylum can break anyone's mind. I feel pity for him. I still wonder if there are people like that in reality.

In addition, I am wondering why movies of Giddens Ko are liberating.

Imdb: 5.2/10
Google Users: 74% liked this movie

Secret Seven is a 2017 Thai television series starring Sutatta Udomsilp and seven actors Tawan Vihokratana, Vorakorn Sirisorn, Oabnithi Wiwattanawarang, Thanat Loekhunnasombat, Jirakit Thawornwong, Atthaphan Poonsawas and Chonlathorn Kongyingyong. The series started on August 19, 2017.

The story is about Padlom, a woman who is afraid to love. As a student, they are required to join a club to graduate. However, she gets bored or annoyed being with many people. So she and her best friend Spoil decided to form their own group which is a 90's music club. To form a new club it requires to have five people. So she recruited his relative Liftoil, their classmate Grace who is afraid to be surrounded by men, and they paid Ghost 1500 baht to join them.

After their club was approved, they were assigned to the office in Room 305. However, they were sharing the room with another club, No Human Photo Club, composed of five men: P'Alan "the model student", P'Gent "the rich guy, Pok "the sports guy", Id "her childhood jerk friend", and Play "the flirty guy". She felt intimidated at first but she learned to manage it. Another freshman student Neo came in and joined them.

P'Gent bought a locker and labeled each locker with their names. One day, she received a letter saying "I like you, Padlom". From then, she often receives gifts in her locker. She suspects that one of the seven boys is giving her gifts. The series will follow Padlom's journey to find the guy who is in love with her.

During Padlom's Birthday

My rating is 8/10. I thought the series is like the same old story I have watched many times. But it has many funny scenes and the seven guys are charming. I like how Padlom overcame her fear to fall in love and realized that she loves this lucky guy. That scene is unexpected.

I also have learned many things from this series like Love is about overcoming fear and you will know that a person is sincere to you if he decided to change or adjust for you. That phrase struck my heart. I feel like I also have to make a decision in my life to experience real happiness. Aww!!!

Google Users: 97% liked this show

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You Are the Apple of My Eye is a 2011 Taiwanese Romantic Comedy film starring Ko Chen Tung and Michelle Chen. The movie is based on a semi-true life story and novel of the Taiwanese author, Giddens Ko, who is also the director of the film.

The story is about Ko Ching Teng, the real name of Giddens Ko, who was mischievous and had no interest to study in high school. One day, he was caught masturbating during class (pervert man) and the principal decided to place him in front of Shen Chiayi who was an outstanding student.

One day, Chiayi forgot to bring her English book. Ko Ching Teng slipped his own textbook on Chiayi's table and told the teacher that he forgot his own book. He was punished during the lecture. Chiayi was touched by Ching Teng's generosity so she decided to help him by preparing a practice exam. From then, their relationship grows and Ching Teng falls in love with her.

After their high school graduation, the two studied in separate schools yet Ching Teng still found time to call Chiayi every night. The two had their first date during the winter holiday. Chiayi told him that she is not a perfect girl and that she also has a bad side like she pissed off easily to her younger sibling for being childish. Ching Teng thought that maybe she was turning him down in a nice way. Ching Teng confessed that he loves her however, because he was afraid to be turned down, he told her not to answer his question.

Later, Ching Teng organized a fight night in their dorm. He invited Chiayi to impress her. She watched his fight but she found it very childish. This upsets Ching Teng and decided to walk out. After that night, they had no contact for two years until the 921 earthquake. He called Chiayi if she is okay. During the conversation, they realized that they are not fated for each other.

In 2005, Ching Teng and his friends gathered together to attend Chiayi's wedding. Chiayi's husband is older than her which helped me realize that Chiayi is attracted to older men. Their friends make a joke if they could kiss the bride. Her husband said that they could kiss her if they would kiss him first. Ching Teng suddenly kisses the husband and remembers how he regrets apologizing on the night they fight.

My Rating is 8.5/10. Though I hate the ending because they did not end up together but I would say that I like this film a lot. Now, I understand why there are women who are attracted to older men. Chiayi is an example of a woman who does not like to get stressed because of her childish and irresponsible boyfriend. I like when Chiayi said that she is not a perfect girl and that maybe the girl who is admired by Ching Teng is only his imagination. I think Chiayi wanted to make sure Ching Teng really loves her. She is indeed a mature woman. I also like when she told Ching Teng that "Having been loved by you, it harder for me to feel other's love."

The movie has perfect casts and they are all perfect for their role. I also found out that the actor who portrayed Ching Tengs's father is the real father of the author and they filmed the high school scenes at their real alma mater. That's Awesome!!!

The movie will teach you that sometimes, the best way to stay in love is not to be together so that the magic of love will not vanish.

The real Ko Ching Teng and the author Giddens Ko and the real Chiayi

Imdb: 7.7/10
Google Users: 94% liked this film

My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday is a 2016 Japanese romantic drama film starring Sota Fukushi and Nana Komatsu.

The story is about Takotashi Minamiyama who falls in love at first sight with Emi Fukuju. Takotashi finds her strange because she can predict the future. Emi confessed that she is a being from a world in which time runs backward. The future of normal humans is their past. When Takotashi was 5 years old, the old Emi saved him from drowning. Since then, she has been watching Takotashi from afar. She also told him they can only be together for one month every five years.

The film is quite interesting because they have to fight for their love against time.

Imdb: 7.6/10
Google Users: 96% liked this film

Spellbound (2011) - Romantic Comedy Movie

Spellbound is a 2011 Horror Romantic Comedy Film starring Son Ye Jin and Lee Min Ki.

The story is about an average street magician Jo Goo, who met a mysterious woman Yeo Ri, who can see ghosts. After he noticed the mysterious Yeo Ri while he was doing street magic, he followed her and felt goosebumps. Then, he was inspired to do Horror Magical Show and hired her to become one of his assistants. His idea became successful and he became a famous magician. Despite that they have been working for almost a year, Yeo Ri does not hang out with Jo Goo or with other staff. She always lives alone after the accidents in her high school year. She almost died but her best friend did not survive. Her best friend Joo Hee, became a ghost and scares people around her. Joo Hee wants Yeo Ri to be sad and alone like her. However, after Jo Goo succeeds to invite her to dinner, their friendships grow, and later on they fall in love with each other. But how Jo Goo will fight his love for Yeo Ri against a ghost?

My Rating is 7/10. I like that when Jo Goo chose Yeo Ri over his model girlfriend that means his feeling is true love especially when he overcame his fear of ghosts. Yet, I wish for another actor to play Jo Goo.

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The only Japanese drama series that I could not help but cry.
One Liter of Tears is a 2005 Japanese Drama series starring Erika Sawajiri as Aya Kito and Ryo Nishikido as Haruto Aso.
The story is based on the real-life story of Aya Kito, an ordinary girl who was diagnosed with Spinocerebellar ataxia, an incurable generative disease, at the age of 15, but she continued her life until the age of 25. As time passes, she begins falling down often and walking strangely until she could no longer walk, write, speak and eat. The disease affected her body but not her mind.
Aya started writing a diary when she was 14 years old and kept writing to record her experiences and the symptoms she suffered. Her mother convinced her to publish her diary to give hope to others. The book entitled One Liter of Tears has sold over 1 million copies in Japan only.

One More Chance is a 2007 Filipino romantic movie starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. The film is still popular in the Philippines because of the famous quotes and lines from the movie.

The story is about a couple, Popoy and Basha, who have been together for five years. Popoy is a controlling boyfriend that makes Basha feel belittled. She then decided to break up with Popoy and resigned from their work to find herself and feel independent. Despite their friends' help, Popoy got out of control which affects his work, family, and friends. Situations got worse when Basha brought a new guy friend to their friends' dinner.

When Basha said, "Please love me again."

Five reasons why it's popular:

1. The acting of John Lloyd is really superb and every man in the world will relate to him.
2. You will get many favorite lines from the movie that for sure you would like to use for your future breakup. Hahahaha.
3. You will understand that inner happiness is better than the happiness that your boyfriend can give you.
4. You will learn that breakup will lead you to maturity.
5. You will see your own self while watching the movie.

My Wife is a Gangster is a 2001 South Korean Film starring Shin Eun-kyung. The story is about a female gang boss who needs to get married to fulfill her dying sister's wishes.

I rate this 7.5/10. I like the leading lady but not her husband there.

"Even a bad event can be an answer"

Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British Drama Movie set and filmed in India. The story is adapted from the novel Q&A by Vikas Swarup telling the story of Jamal Malik, a contestant on the Indian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? who is able to answer all questions correctly. He was accused of cheating because of his slumdog life. However, he explained how some events in his life help him to answer all questions.

The movie is starred by Dev Patel as Jamal Malik, Freida Pinto as Latika, Madhul Mittal as Salim Malik, and Anil Kapoor as the game show host.

I rate this film 10/10 because I like the lesson of this story. The movie inspired everyone that even a bad event in your life can be an answer to your dreams.

The Story of Accidental Hero

A Taxi Driver is a 2017 South Korean Historical Action Drama Film starring Song Kang-ho and Thomas Kretschmann. The story is about a taxi driver from Seoul who accidentally gets involved in the secret mission of a German journalist to cover the controversial events during the Gwangju Uprising in May 1980.

I rate this film 8/10. It's kind of boring at first but the thrill began when they started to cover real situations in Gwangju. The scenes on how citizens were beaten by Korean Army are dramatic. The escalating violence would hold you to stay watching the movie. I also like the decision of Mr. Kim to give his wrong name and number to Mr. Hinzpeter. I felt changes in Mr. Kim's character from opportunist to patriotic.

In the end, I learned that the movie is based on the true story of a German reporter that's why I became more interested to learn more about the Gwangju Uprising in 1980.

Miracle in Cell No. 7 is a 2013 South Korean melodrama comedy movie starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Kal So-won, and Park Shin-Hye. Currently, the movie is the seventh highest-grossing film in South Korea's history.

The film is about a mentally impaired father, Yong-go, imprisoned because of wrong accusations. Yong-go built a relationship with his cellmates when he saved the life of Yang-ho. His cellmates believe that he is an innocent man. In return, his cellmates help him to rehearse his trial and to see his daughter again by smuggling her into the prison.

The love of a father for his child

This scene really makes me cry

I love her innocence and smile

I rate this 10/10 because I cried a lot. This movie touches my heart.

I will forever love their father-and-daughter relationship

I summarize this movie in one phrase "To love without expectation"

100 Tula para kay Stella (100 Poems for Stella) is a 2017 Romantic Philippine Movie starring Bella Padilla and JC Santos. The story started when Fidel and Stella meet each other back in 2004 as freshmen college students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Psychology. They became close friends despite their opposite personalities. Fidel is an honor student with a speech problem, while Stella is a stubborn student who has the high ambition to become a famous rocker.

Fidel started to write poems for Stella to express his feeling but has no confidence to read these to her. His love through writing poems span four years while Stella pursues her dreams by having various boyfriends who have a connection to the music industry. However, their love story did not end well because Stella decided to settle down with his former friend Von who taught her to love without expectation.

I rate this film 8/10 because the story touches my heart yet I hate the way Bella portrayed her character. She doesn't look like a young student and a rocker, thankful that JC saved him, he acted very well.

100 Days with Mr. Arrogant is a 2004 Romantic Comedy Korean movie starring Ha Ji-Won and Kim Jaewon. The story is about a high school girl student who meets a college guy. After Ha-Yeong accidentally scratches Hyung-Jun's car, Ha-Yeong writes up an "Enslavement Agreement" in order to pay for the damage to his car.

"Don't be scared to say Love, because saying Love never hurt anyone"

Like Love is a 2012 Thai Romantic Comedy Film about a perfect guy who lacks the courage to approach a girl. He decided to ask for help from a group of friends who make a living by setting up a love confession business.

Cast:
Patiparn Pataweekarn
Sushar Manaying
Angkun Thanasupjaroen

Bad Genius is a 2017 Thai Heist Thriller Film starring Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying as Lynn, a straight-A student who does an exam cheating scheme to earn money. The movie is inspired by real-life news of students cheating on SAT. Bad Genius became word of mouth in Thailand that resulted to be placed first at the Thai box office two weeks after its release in the cinema.

My rate is 9/10. I watched it in the cinema alone. The movie is interesting and really funny.

Feeling desperate to find true love?

Be inspired by the film "Bangkok Traffic Love Story", a 2009 Romantic Comedy Thailand movie starring Cris Horwang and Theeradej Wongpuapan.

The story is about a thirty years old woman feeling desperate for being last among her friends to marry, her no boyfriend since birth experience, and her complicated relationship with Loong.

I rate this film 9/10 because the movie is for everyone, brokenhearted, in love, looking for love, and no comment about love. The leading lady is effective in portraying a woman who has childlike behavior and is naive about love and the leading man is natural in portraying a perfect man to die for.

The Movie that you will never ever forget

Secret is a 2007 Taiwanese Film starring Jay Chou and Gwei Lun Mei. The story is about a music student who encounters a mysterious girl student.

The story is a first romantic, somewhat boring, and simple but along the way, the story becomes mysterious, creepy but nevertheless interesting.

I rate this movie 8.5/10. The movie won many awards because of the simple but interesting story.

Operation Wedding is a 2013 Romantic Comedy Movie from Indonesia. The film is about four beautiful siblings who have a strict and overprotective father and how they fight for their boyfriends.

Starring:

Yuki Kato
Sylvia Fully
Kimberly Rider
Dahlia Poland

I rate this 8/10 - the movie is really cute because of the four beautiful siblings

Miss Granny is a 2014 comedy film in Korea starring Na Moon Hee. The story is about a 70-year-old foul-mouthed woman who becomes a 20-year-old lady again.

The film become the word of mouth in Korea that resulted in Box Office sales. The movie is adapted by many Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and now the Philippines. There are also rumors that India, Germany, North America, and Spain will do the remake

She was shocked to see herself back to young body

When she used fish for self defense. That's very funny!

How innocent she is.

My Rate is 9/10 because the film is really cute

Kita Kita is a 2017 Romantic Comedy Philippine movie starring Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy. The story is about two overseas Filipino workers in Japan who met when the time they were in deep pain.

My Rate is 6/10 because the movie is good yet I was expecting more from this film.

3 Idiots is a Comedy Indian Movie that tells about stories of three students and roommates who are taking engineering course in Delhi.

My Rate: 9.50/10

Windstruck Full Movie (2004) - Romantic Comedy Movie

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Windstruck is a Romantic Comedy Korean Movie starring Jun Ji Hyun where she works as an officer.

My Rate 8/10.

Baahubali The Beginning (2015) - Indian Movie

Baahubali is a 2015 Indian Drama Fantasy Movie that tells about the life of Shivudu who grow up in a local village. Later he learns of his true identity as the heir of the throne of Mahishmati, the son of Amarendra Baahubali, whose tale is narrated to him by Kattappa, a loyal slave.

My Rate: 7/10

The Raid (2011) is an Indonesian Action Drama movie starring Iko Uwais.

This is highly appreciated by moviegoers and received positive reviews from critics worldwide.

My Rating 9.5/10 (One of the best)

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All About Asian TV Series and Movies

The Star Next Door (2017) - Comedy Drama Movie

The Tenants Downstairs (2016) - Mystery Drama Film with Movie Review

Secret Seven (2017) - Romantic Comedy Thai Series

You Are the Apple of My Eye (2011) - Romantic Comedy Movie

My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday (2016) - Japanese Romantic Drama Film

Spellbound (2011) - Romantic Comedy Movie

One Liter of Tears - Japanese Drama Series

One More Chance (2007) - Romantic Filipino Movie

My Wife is a Gangster (2001) - Korean Movie

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - Indian Movie

A Taxi Driver (2017) - Korean Movie

Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013) - Korean Movie

100 Tula Para Kay Stella / 100 Poems for Stella (2017) - Filipino Movie

100 Days with Mr. Arrogant (2004) - Korean Movie

Like Love (2012) - Romantic Comedy Thai Movie

Bad Genius (2017) - Thriller Thai Movie

Bangkok Traffic Love Stoy (2009) - Romantic Comedy Thai Movie

Secret (2007) - Romantic Movie

Operation Wedding Trailer (2013) - Indonesia Movie

Miss Granny (2014) - Korean Movie

Kita Kita Movie (2017) - Romantic Comedy Movie

3 Idiots (2009) - Indian Movie

Windstruck Full Movie (2004) - Romantic Comedy Movie

Baahubali The Beginning (2015) - Indian Movie

The Raid (2011) - The Most Exciting Action Movie of Year

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