Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge

Four guys, a girl, and a makeover... wait, scratch that.  It's really four guys, a girl and a beaten to death lesson about inner beauty and true love. I'm quite sure there's also a thing about "learning to love yourself" thrown in there to sweeten the pot. Note: I  tried to keep the rest of the review spoiler-free but in the end, I couldn't. Whether or not the review even makes enough sense is something that cannot be guaranteed...was...

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Sophie's Revenge

After gaining international recognition in Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,  Zhang Ziyi has gone on to make projects that consist of critically acclaimed films, box office misfires, and the occasional Hollywood blockbuster, turning in performances that are either truly memorable or downright forgettable. With the face of an angel and a smoldering gaze that underscores a raw sensuality, Zhang Ziyi has had relative success in roles...

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MW

A leak from a secret foreign military facility that stores a deadly chemical agent kills off the inhabitants of an island and forever alters the lives of two boys who survived the said incident. In commemoration of the 80th year of the kamisama of manga, brace yourself  for yet again another disappointing adaptation of a Tezuka Osamu classic---this time in the form of the gekiga-inspired  MW. If you thought that 2009's Astroboy bore...

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Jdorama Giveaway

Still on the subject of disposing of dramas that were collected over the years... but this time,  it's jdoramas that are up for grabs. It's an odd mix of the old and the new, they go as far back as five years. My sisters and I are done watching them so if you're interested in any of these dramas, then kindly refer to the post on kdramas because the same rules  apply. Attack No. 1 Attention Please Ace wo Nerae Boku dake no Madonna   Chuusingura...

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