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Pool ha-woo-seu (2004)
Possibly one of the worst K-Dramas ever
Full House is possibly one of the worst Korean dramas ever made and definitely the worst one that I've seen so far. The basic premise had potential, but the execution of it is awful.
The two lead characters constantly argue with each other and call each other various names, the story line doesn't seem to go anywhere, some of the other characters in the series are greatly unlikable, the music is annoying and some of the clothing choices are horrendous. There is very little humour to be found in this series and so it ends up being quite bleak. I had to struggle to get through this series, whereas I've never felt that way with other shows.
If you want to see a better romance/comedy series, try: Boys Over Flowers, Cinderella and Four Knights, Flower Boy Ramen Shop or Reply 1997.
Twilight (2008)
Better than the book
I might be in the minority when I say this, but I think that the movie adaptation of Twilight is better than the book. The special effects were pretty good and much more satisfying to watch than simply reading about, especially with regards to the baseball scene. I liked that there was very little of Bella's internal dialogue which got very repetitive in the books and the way that the Nomad vampires James, Laurent and Victoria were briefly introduced early on in the movie and kept popping up throughout it rather than just first appearing in the baseball scene as in the book. Changing their introduction brought on a feeling of impending menace and injected a bit more action. Having said that, I think it definitely helps to have read the book as the movie doesn't explain certain things as clearly as the book if such things are explained at all. The music is pretty good, but perhaps some of the pacing could have been tightened up a bit.
Flight 29 Down (2005)
Lost for kids
Although they're meant for very different audiences, it's hard not to compare Flight 29 Down to Lost: both shows were filmed on the island of Oahu, both have characters with similar traits (for example, F29D's Taylor bears quite a bit of a resemblance to Lost's resident spoiled brat Shannon and Lex shares some of the qualities belonging to Lost's Locke and Sayid) and the general premise of each show is similar (people surviving a plane crash on a tropical island). With all of these similarities, there has been lots of discussion on whether or not F29D is a Lost rip-off and the fact that F29D began to air fairly soon after Lost (about 13 months later), certainly lends even more proof to back up this claim. Perhaps the creator of F29 D wanted to ride on the coattails of one of the biggest TV shows on the air? Having said all of that, F29D is a fairly enjoyable show for anyone who's into Disney and Nickelodeon shows like Hannah Montana, That's So Raven and Zoey 101. There's a fairly nice mix of action and comedy and the teen drama isn't too dark. I prefer the real Lost to this Disney-ized version, but for the kids and pre-teens, there should be enough here to keep them entertained until they're ready to graduate to the adult version.
Seinfeld (1989)
Seinfeld truly is a show about nothing
I will never understand how Seinfeld gets so much praise from people. I especially will never understand why TV Guide ranked it at #1 on their list of the 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. I have tried watching the show on several occasions and I've found problems with it: Seinfeld is not remotely funny, the writing is of poor quality, the characters aren't likable, the acting is fairly poor (then again, the quality of acting is mainly dependent on the quality of the writing) and instead of a plot, it has a poorly-conceived concept. I believe that a truly great show should have: high-quality writing, acting, directing, production and story lines--qualities that Seinfeld lacks. Maybe I'm in the minority, but I prefer shows that actually have plots and story lines to them rather than just a bunch of random scenes thinly tied together. For those people who enjoy Seinfeld, good for you, but I think it's overrated. I prefer serialized dramas where things actually happen. When I want a laugh, I prefer almost any comedy over Seinfeld.
Grey's Anatomy (2005)
A new favorite show
I'm not usually into medical shows, but I enjoy Grey's Anatomy because of the characters and the soap-opera style story lines. I like finding out what characters are hooking up, breaking up, how relationships between them develop and how they deal with family situations. I also really enjoy the comedic writing on the show and Grey's has it in spades. I won't lie, it also doesn't hurt that there's some pretty good eye candy in the cast. Some of the acting is a bit shaky here and there, but there are some strong performances put on, especially by Sandra Oh as intern Cristina Yang. Even though, as I said earlier, I'm not usually into medical shows, I find myself almost intrigued by the medical aspect of the show.
Lost (2004)
One of the best shows ever
In my opinion, Lost is one of the best TV shows ever. JJ Abrams is a storytelling genius and has brought his brilliance from Alias over to Lost with the help of fellow co-creator Damon Lindelof. Together, they've crafted an epic tale of a group of strangers forced to co-exist on an island full of mysteries that are slowly unraveled throughout the series. Lost is a pretty addictive show thanks to the myriad of characters and flashbacks that give you more background information on them, and the many questions that pop up throughout the episodes. It also doesn't hurt that the cast is full of gorgeous people. The first time I saw an episode of Lost, I really disliked it, but I'm glad that I eventually gave it another chance. It is now on my list of favorite shows.
Serenity (2005)
Best movie I've seen in years
Serenity is a typical Joss Whedon product: high quality. Unlike many other movies that seem to rely on flashy special effects/CGI and make the story come secondary, Serenity is character-driven so that the story comes first and the special effects/CGI only serve to enhance the story. Although Serenity continues on from where the Firefly series left off, it's not necessary to watch the TV series in order to enjoy the movie. Having said that, it would make watching Serenity much better if you saw Firefly first, as you'd know the characters better and understand everything that they've gone through before the movie begins. Serenity is definitely one of those movies that requires multiple viewings, as there is so much going on that it's almost impossible to catch it all the first time.
Firefly (2002)
Another brilliant Joss Whedon series
When Firefly originally aired on Fox, I wasn't interested in seeing a sci-fi western show, because that sounded like such a strange combination. The day after the movie Serenity opened, I saw the movie, and liked it so much that I wanted the Firefly box set. I wish I'd known earlier just how good the show truly is. Even though I still think the combination of genres is weird, I love the show and wish that it would have lasted longer. The characters are well-written, the acting is excellent and there are so many great, funny lines. All in all, it's a typical Joss Whedon product; very high quality. It's too bad that the people at Fox royally messed around with the show and pretty much screwed any chances that Firefly had of establishing itself as a force to be reckoned with on TV. This show deserved to be on the air for several years, but wasn't given enough time to really develop the huge audience that it deserves.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
One of the best shows ever created
Although the title is a bit silly, don't let it fool you--Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the best shows ever created. The acting is excellent, and so are the special effects and the writing. The writing has many different levels to it, such as: great character development, double meanings, foreshadowing, and references to past episodes/continuity. The first time you watch an episode, you don't realize that that "throwaway line" has significance until you look back over the course of the series. Another great thing about BtVS, is the risks that the show has taken. For example, there is no dialogue for half of the episode "Hush", yet the episode still manages to be quite creepy thanks to The Gentlemen, the idea of not being able to scream out for help because you have no voice, and the eerie musical score. What's also great about the show, is how it's a mixture of genres. Rather than being just a drama or just a comedy, it's got elements of: drama, comedy, horror, mystery, action and romance all mixed into one great show.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
Cheesy, fun movie
I like BtVS the movie even though it's pure cheese, but it's also a fun, entertaining movie which provides backstory for the eventual BtVS TV series. If you're expecting something of Oscar award-winning caliber, look elsewhere. Having said that, I think that anyone who thinks that BtVS the movie is better than the TV series, either has never watched the series or doesn't have the intelligence required to understand what makes the show so great as BtVS the series is clearly better than the movie. One way that the TV show is better than the movie, is that the Buffy story is done exactly the way that Joss Whedon intended it to be, whereas the movie wasn't made according to his original vision thanks to the director.
Get Over It (2001)
Get Over It
Get Over It is the worst movie that I've seen in years, and everyone involved with the movie should be ashamed of themselves. I watched it a few months ago when my friend came over with her copy of the DVD. Thank goodness that I'd seen this movie for free, because I'd want my money back, even if I couldn't get back the 86 minutes that I spent watching this piece of garbage. When the best part of a movie is a dog that humps people's legs, then you know it's really bad.