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Après avoir lu autant de critiques élogieuses, et bien que n'étant pas du tout attirée par le BL, je me suis lancée dans ce drama. Mon avis est mitigée, je en serais pas autant admirative de ce drama et peut-être qu'il mériterait plus mais je préfère donner une note qui reflète ce que j'ai pu ressentir. Je n'ai pas du tout accroché à la première partie du drama, d'où ma note. C'était un peu fouillis et j'avais l'impression que cela partait un peu dans tous les sens. Je n'ai pas non plus du tout trouvé que nos deux héros étaient si géniaux que cela. J'avoue que je suis encore accro à Nin Que dans "Ever Night" et que j'ai donc tendance à comparer avec lui :(
Et puis j'avoue, peut être un piteusement, que je trouvais que la réalisation n'était pas très bien faite, les effets spéciaux me semblaient fragile et je n'arrivais pas à croire en cette histoire de fantôme et de marionnette...Je ne suis pas non une grande fan de wuxia et donc j'ai beaucoup de mal à adhérer à ce style très particulier. Bref, j'ai bien failli décrocher, d'ailleurs ma fille est partie 10 épisodes plus tard.
Et puis enfin, deuxième moitié du drama! Aprés la chute du clan Wen, l'histoire devenait enfin intéressante, et surtout, le changement est venu avec l'évolution de Wei Wu Xian...A partir de là, bien que n'étant toujours pas fan de wuxia et de leur combat irréel, j'avoue avoir totalement accroché. La relation entre Wu Xian et Wang Ji me faisait enfin sourire. J'ai surtout Wu Xian que je trouvais à la fois "Bad Ass" et voyou au grand coeur. J'ai tellement adoré sa relation avec sa soeur et Wen Ning ou Ah Yuan. Sa relation avec sa soeur était tellement forte et pure, plus d'une fois j'en ai pleuré. Alors oui j'ai adoré cette deuxième partie, les relations que Wu Xian avait avec sa soeur, Wen Nin ou Wen Qin, Lan Zan étaient intense et prenante. Et j'avoue avoir pleuré plus d'une fois, pour ceux qui l'ont vu, je ne dirais que le mot "bonbon", cet épisode m'a fait littéralement fondre en larme! car je ne m'y attendais pas du tout!!
l'OST tourne en boucle, j'ai vraiment adoré la bande son. J'avoue que si je n'avais pas eu le courage de continuer j'aurais manqué un excellent drama. Je me joins donc avec la majorité pour dire que ce drama vaut la peine de le regarder et d'insister un peu (voire beaucoup).
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The Untamed, surcoté ou pas ?
The Untamed est adapté du roman de Mo Xiang Tong Xiu : Mo Doa Zu Chi. Curieuse et intriguée, j'avais commencé sa lecture, mais la plume de l'auteur m'avait freiné. Puis la série est arrivée. Je n'avais pas adhéré aux deux premiers épisodes. Mais devant l'ampleur de la série, je ne pouvais pas l'ignorer non plus. Après tout, il arrive qu'on soit dans un mauvais jour - ça arrive pour certains livres, mais aussi séries donc... Après un long moment d'attente, j'ai tenté une nouvelle fois.Ce n'est pas le drama qui me viendra à l'esprit tout de suite, cependant on ne pourra nier la richesse de l'univers et une intrigue forte (bien que peu surprenante sur certains points). Je ne vais pas parler de l'univers en lui-même (ce serait beaucoup trop long), mais il est bien implanté et nous permet de découvrir différents clans et guerres qui sommeillent. Au début, c'est un peu brouillon, pour cette raison que ce n'est qu'après les 4/5 premiers épisodes que j'ai eu envie de continuer (ok, Wang Yi Bo n'est pas innocent là-dedans non plus, mais chut). J'imagine que ne pas avoir lu le bouquin aide sur certains points (beaucoup de critiques à ce sujet sur le fait que ça s'éloigne etc, malheureusement). Bref ! Malgré l'univers, le côté fantastique est assez restreint. Ce qui est explicable vu que cela demande un sacré budget dont la prod souffre, mais j'en parle plus bas.
Côté acteurs, y'a rien à redire. J'ai complètement craqué pour Wang Yi Bo, incarnant Lan WangJi. Son rôle ne devait pas être simple à jouer, devoir rester imperturbable n'est pas donné à tous, mais ses jeux de regards donnent le ton.
Sean Xiao, dans le rôle de Wei Wu Xian est excellent. L'évolution de son personnage est la partie que j'ai préféré le concernant. Et franchement, je n'ose pas imaginer le temps passé pour apprendre son texte. Tous les acteurs sont bons que ce soit Wang Zhuo Cheng dans le rôle de Jiang Cheng, ou encore Xuan Lu en tant que Jiang Yan Li... Certains ont reprochés un manque de femmes, je peux comprendre, mais cela ne m'a pas gêné plus que ça, parce que celles qui sont mises en lumière ont un rôle fort qui déménage (cette phrase est beaucoup trop longue).
Malgré les bons points, le manque de budget est très présent. Je pense notamment aux effets spéciaux qui, pour certains, sont mauvais, les incrustations post-prod sont parfois loupées et les quelques longueurs qui rallongent pour pas grand chose (mais ce point-ci est strictement personnel).
En bref, The Untamed possède une réputation solide qu'il est facile de comprendre. Malgré le manque de budget de la production (quel dommage), on se laisse emporter dans cet univers avec des combats et de jolies relations.
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La photographie est belle, certaines interprétations des personnages sont intéressants.
Mais en général l'acting etait plutot médiocre et j'avais du mal à associer les personnages avec le bouquin car oui le plus gros point positif c'est que ça m'a donné envie de lire le livre et franchement cetait une bonne lecture je l'ai dévoré . Mais le drama, la CGI c'était pas tres beau à voir; y avait que certains trucs bien faits.
L'adaptation en général n'est pas si mauvaise mais avec un casting plus intéressant et pas juste "beau" a voir et une meilleure qualité/réalisation ca aurait pu être grandiose. Je sui sûre que l'adaptation animé doit être plus intéressante car en plus moins limité sur la représentation des éléments fantastique.
Après cette critique peut être aussi associé à pleins d'autres dramas chinois.
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Magnifique drama
Je cherchais un BL a la base et je suis tombée sur ce drama et je ne regrette pas du tout. Il n'y a pas vraiment de romance mais j'adore la relation entre les deux personnages principaux. Suspense, émotions tout y est. Les chansons sont magnifiques. Malgré ma hâte de connaître la suite de l'histoire,j'écoutais a chaque fois la chanson de début tellement c'était beau, ce que je ne fais pas d'habitude.les décors aussi sont vraiment beaux. J'ai vraiment pas pu m'arrêter une fois que j'avais commencé quitte à passer une nuit blanche. Vraiment l'un des meilleurs dramas que j'ai regardé pour ne pas dire le meilleur. J'irai clairement le revoirCet avis était-il utile?
L'indompté, histoire de la gloire et de la charge d'un tel surnom.
Comment résumer une histoire aussi foisonnante ? Alors il y a deux héros, Wei Xiang et Lan Zhan, il y a les clans, avec leurs chefs et leurs disciples, il y a les passions humaines (ambition, avidité, orgueil, frustration, mais aussi fidélité, amitié, honneur, générosité) et tout cela dans un univers de magie, parfois de sorcellerie… Lan Zhan appartient au clan Lan, celui du Creux des Nuages, et Wei Xian au clan Jiang, celui de la Jetée du Lotus… Il y a le clan Jin, et le clan Nie, et d’autres, et surtout le clan Wen dont le chef Wen Ruowan veut les réunir tous pour tous les dominer (ça éveille un souvenir ? c’est que le fond de l’histoire en revient toujours à la lutte fondamentale du Bien et du Mal… ) Mais quel est le bien ? Où est le mal ? Pourquoi défendre des personnes innocentes menacées(c’est le Bien) pourrait entraîner une catastrophe pour le clan de celui qui s’y aventure et la mort d’autres innocents(et voilà le Mal) ? Une société ne peut-elle fonctionner que si personne ne sort des clous ? (je rappelle que le drama est chinois, curieux, non ?) Celui qui voudra vivre selon ses propres choix devra-t-il mourir, et revenir pour souffrir encore du même ostracisme ? (Oui, dans cet univers magique, on peut mourir et revenir, et c’est quand même bien pratique ! ) Et pire que tout, devra-t-il assumer que c’est parce qu’il est l’Indompté que la mort et la guerre le suivent ? L’individualité doit-elle forcément détruire le bien de la communauté ? (là on pourrait être au Japon ! ) Celui par qui le scandale arrive… Le scandale, c’est de choisir de sauver un ami au détriment du clan, de reconnaître une dette et la respecter même envers une personne du clan ennemi, en gros c’est de troubler les eaux calmes de l’ordre établi ! Cet homme-là, s’il a la chance de ne pas être lynché, finira seul sur sa route, en compagnie de son âne… Seul ? Non, je je ne veux pas le croire, car peut-être… Mais ceci est une autre histoire !Tout ce discours sur l’indompté solitaire, c’est bien sûr centré sur Wei Xian, magnifiquement incarné par Xiao Zhan, qui donne à la fois la gaîté, l’espièglerie, ou la gravité, l’intelligence et l’émotion à un personnage complexe et remarquablement bien écrit.
Mais à tout Yin(toujours en noir), il faut un Yang(toujours en blanc, et jamais une salissure, ça c’est beau !! ), et là arrive Lan Zhan, Impassible la plupart du temps (il doit sourire trois fois)mais son regard sait en dire beaucoup. Wang Yi Bo l’incarne parfaitement, et même s’il n’a pas dû se torturer à apprendre son texte, sa rare parole est toujours très signifiante, la voix du doubleur parfaite dans son registre grave (et ce que je regrette que ce ne soient pas les leurs, de voix !) Sa présence auprès de Wei Xiang est un écho parfait et les parties où ils sont ensemble sont certainement les plus belles, non, plutôt les plus émouvantes, car, bien sûr, le sentiment jamais formulé mais constamment ressenti entre ces deux-là est l’armature étincelante de cette histoire improbable de sorts, malédictions, Essence d’Or et autres vertus spirituelles cultivées. Oui, ils peuvent voler sur leurs épées ou faire sortir un fouet de lumière d’un bracelet, mais ce qui tient tout ça debout, c’est le chagrin d’un fils renié par son père qui l’entraînera dans les chemins les plus sombres, c’est la douleur d’un enfant élevé sans sa mère, c’est la peine d’un frère que son aîné rejette parce qu’il ne le comprend pas ! Dans cette histoire, on peut voir que parfois une trop grande générosité peut-être insupportable à celui qui en a bénéficié (magnifique scène ente Wei Xiang et Jing Cheng)ou comment la volonté de comprendre même le pire peut-être manipulée et bafouée quand l’âme a été détruite par l’injustice(l’échange entre Lan Xichen et Jin GuangHyao).
Devrait-on parler de chef d’œuvre ? Non ! Il est clair que le souci de la ligne temporelle narrative n’a pas beaucoup gêné les scénaristes ! J’avoue qu’au niveau de l’épisode 25 j’ai revu le 1 et le 2 parce que j’avais oublié des évènements et des personnages…Mais peut-être que de jeunes mémoires… ^_^ Parfois ça traîne un peu puis on tombe dans une ellipse abyssale et pourtant l’ensemble est trop long… je me souviens d’une scène où un personnage disparu revient, le héros lui dit « reste là, attends-moi je reviens… » puis est pris par d’autres occupations et on ne saura jamais comment l’autre est sorti de ses chaînes… Mais à d’autres moment, au détour de l’intrigue, on découvre un pan de l’histoire qu’on croyait seulement oublié dans un coin, et ça donne une scène de révélation sublime d’émotion, et d’humanité à la fois simple et complexe, car il peut être très difficile de dire merci ! (Jiang Cheng et Wen Wing)
Les combats ne sont pas les meilleurs que j’aie vus, et il y a des effets spéciaux un peu… médiocres, disons pour rester gentilles ! Mais il y a l’idée superbe d’utiliser le son de la flûte, ou les accords d’une cithare aussi bien pour maîtriser des esprits mauvais que pour servir d’arme, d’où la musique superbe du drama !
Mais pour je ne sais quelle raison, ce drama dégage une atmosphère particulièrement prenante, addictive, on entre en empathie avec tous les personnages, même les méchants, car leur méchanceté n’est pas gratuite, mais due comme souvent à un grand sentiment de frustration et d’injustice. Enfin, il y a aussi un méchant rien que méchant, bien noir, mais sans lui, pas d’histoire ! ^_^
Je sais que c’est inspiré d’un roman BL, et je vois tout à fait où se place l’histoire d’amour ! C’est peut-être la retenue imposée à ce sentiment jamais clairement exprimé qui donne à ce drama cette fascinante attractivité. C’est peut-être aussi la force des passions humaines bonnes ou mauvaises, et cette belle musique qui soutient très bien les scènes épiques, ou poétiques. Il y a aussi des paysages grandioses, sublimes et des costumes d’une élégante sobriété, accentuée par les longues chevelures, donnant aux personnages une allure princière, et ajoutant aux combats des envols de jupes extrêmement esthétiques !
Bref, pour résumer, je l’ai adoré, je le recommence, là, tout de suite, et je vous le conseille fortement !!
Edit : une fois vu, je conseille l’article de Wikipedia sur le drama, très éclairant surtout sur l’usage et la déterminations des différents noms des personnages !
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l'histoire est vraiment belle et bien adapter, à chaque épisode on à envie d'en savoir plus ..!!!!
Les acteur ont fait du très bon boulot pour faire vivre leur personnage surtout XIQO ZHAN jouant wei wuxian et YU BIN jouant WEN NING, leur jeu était juste parfais, ils ont su appréhendé et faire vivre leur personnage de façon spectaculaire.
La bromance entre les personnages principaux est aussi bien intégré et très belle, je me suis douté qu'à la base il s'agit d'un Bl adapter dès les 2 premiers épisodes, pour dire à quel point l'alchimie entre les deux personnages est magnifique.
La musique est tout aussi belle, on se laisse emporter par le son des instrument...
J'ai vraiment passer un très bon moment en suivant ce drama je le recommende vraiment!!!!!
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THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!!
Story - For those who love the novel and dissapointed because there's no BL in this, DON'T WORRY!! The bromance is wonderful and will make you can't stop smiling. The story is rather faithful to the novel (not exactly the same tho).. they adapted many sweet scenes of LWJ and WWX.. (Trust me, they adapted almost everything except the confession scene and steamy scenes). For the additional plots, I don't have any problem with them.. it doesn't really change anything (maybe only more screentimes for minor characters like Wen Qing and Jiang Yanli).. And I think they add a new character, Xue Chonghai, to smooth the story.. It was a big question in the novel HOW DID WWX LEARN DEMON CULTIVATION? And the story about Xue Chonghai is to answer the question..This drama really has exceed everyone's expectations.. like, at first, in China, many the original novel fans can't accept the show (because there's no BL or Xiao Zhan & Wang Yibo don't have WWX & LWJ's charm, etc) and so The Untamed only got a low rating (4.8 in douban) but it keeps on increasing after the show airing.. now it has reached 8.0!! I think it proves the beauty of this show..
Acting/Cast - Both Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo did a great job in this drama!! At first, I though Xiao Zhan wouldn't suit WWX since he doesn't look like someone who talks a lot.. but I WAS WRONG.. WWX IS MADE FOR XIAO ZHAN!! And for Wang Yibo.. there're not many expressions shown by Lan Wangji here.. but I think Wang Yibo did a great job showing a cool but caring Lan Wangji~ >< The other supporting actors are new but really did a great job.. especially Yu Bin who played our little angel, Wen Ning~ like when he was stabbed, I can feel his pain too ugh.. ToT
Music - This drama has a set of beautiful songs.. the ending song, Wu Ji, sung by Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo and Yi Nan Ping are my favs.. Yi Nan Ping is a theme song for A Xian, A Cheng, and A Li.. the lyrics is so heartwrenching (I almost cried when the song was played).. and there are character songs too.. like Bu Wang sung by Wang Yibo for Lan Wangji's character song, Qu Jin Chen Qing by Xiao Zhan for Wei Wuxian's, Chi Zi by Yu Bin for Wen Ning's, Bu You by Liu Haikuan for Lan Xichen's, etc.. all of them have beautiful lyrics that tell the story of each characters.. MY EARS ARE BLESSED!!
Rewatch Value - DEFINITELY!! I can rewatch this wonderful drama again and again..
Overall - A must watch drama!! There is a complete set of genre inside.. comedy, mystery, friendship, family, romance.. >///<
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A once in a blue moon treasure that is enchanting, magical and extremely addictive
After being sorely disappointed by the infamous 'Descendants of the Sun', I've learnt that the 'hype' surrounding a drama does not always translate to an enjoyable watch for everyone. So when this massively popular show popped up under my radar, I wasn't sold yet. At the time, I didn't get why 'The Untamed' was so popular and well-received. The synopsis seemed messy, the cast did not consist of any veteran actors, and the production value was not very high. But after digging a little deeper and reading reviews and recommendations, it seemed as if everyone was loving this show. So I decided to give the show a chance to live up to its expectations. It only took a few episodes before I was completely hooked and now, 50 episodes later, I can confidently say that 'The Untamed' is one of the best Asian dramas I've seen to date. This show has cemented a place in my heart and I feel torn having to part ways with Wei Wu Xian and Lan Wang Ji and the cultivation world.Story:
Not trying to take anything away from the acting, execution or production of the show, but the story is what elevates this drama into the tier of the elites. The plot is complex and the synopsis does not do the story justice. The show is based on the BL(boy's love) novel 'modaozushi' (魔道祖师), with the only major change being the lack of on-screen BL scenes. (mainly because of Chinese censorship. For me personally, this wasn't a particular drawback, because even without the direct display of affection, I interpreted the relationship between our male leads as something much more than just friends. Moreover, there is so much more to the story than just the relationship between the two male leads.) The generous 50 episodes means that the show can set the background and flesh out all of the characters thoroughly. The show may seem a bit slow-paced at first, especially in the few episodes of introduction, but then it rapidly picks up momentum and stays that way for the rest of its run. The show will take you on an epic adventure filled with action and battle, but also goes far beyond just that. There is an emphasis on relationships, whether it'd be friendship, sisterly/brotherly love or romantic love. Although the major focus of the story is the 'bromance/love' between the two main male characters Wei Wu Xian and Lang Wang Ji, the rest of the characters are interesting and layered as well. The storyline is well-paced, exciting and balanced, setting a solid foundation for the show to build upon.
Acting:
The voice actors for the characters were phenomenal and bought depth and emotion that most normal voices just cannot achieve. There are many notable mentions for the cast, but let's first talk about the two male leads. Xiao Zhan who plays Wei Wu Xian brings his lively, playful and good-natured character to life. Wei Wu Xian is portrayed in a way that makes him very easy to like and to root for. Xiao Zhan conveys his emotions through his vivid facial expressions and gives a very natural performance. Wang Yibo who plays Lan Wang Ji may come across as a little stiff and emotionless at the start due to his polar-opposite personality compared to Wei Wu Xian. But he softens up throughout the drama and I found Wang Yibo's ability to convey with his eyes particularly impressive. A standout for me was Meng Ziyi (Zoey) who played the character Wen Qing, a top doctor of the Wen Clan. Her character was strong and independent, and although she has a cold, harsh exterior, she has a good heart and righteous intentions. My view on her character changed drastically throughout the drama and I went from initially disliking her, to her becoming one of my favourite characters. And to top it all off she's very pretty.
Cinematography/Effects:
The visuals of this show are splendid. The production value may not have been very high, but the show was still very aesthetically pleasing to watch. Lotus Pier and Cloud Recesses, the home of the Jiang sect and Lan sect, were breathtakingly beautiful, especially the amazing natural landscape. The special effects were nothing exceptional but they served their purpose and did not look exaggerated or choppy. The decorated robes worn by the characters gave them a noble, majestic look. The editing and directing was done well and the show was consistent and smooth throughout. In terms of the overall viewing experience, this show is very beautiful to watch.
Soundtrack:
The soundtrack of this show is easily one of my favourites. The obvious highlight is the duet by Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo "无羁 / Unrestrained". I really liked the use of traditional instruments in this track, especially the bamboo flute. It was also a nice touch to have a solo, duet and instrumental version of this song. Even though the three versions are similar, the duet felt more powerful and emotive, whereas the instrumental was less pronounced and more of an accompaniment. I also grew to like the bamboo flute as an instrument because it can bring out so many different emotions, especially the sad and reminiscent ones. The sheer number of tracks released also prevents the soundtrack from becoming repetitive and allows different tracks to be used generously to establish the mood and enhance scenes.
Sometimes the best things in life creep up on you unexpectedly, and all it takes to discover them is a bit of patience and an open mind. Just like how one shouldn't judge a book by its cover, before you decide this show isn't for you, give it a watch. It only took a few episodes of 'untamed' magic to shatter my assumption that the show wouldn't be to my liking. 'The Untamed' is a rare gem that lives up to the hype. Definitely give this drama a shot and discover the wonderful world that awaits!
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Where lays the line between good and evil?
As someone who's a fan of the novel and hugely loved the audio drama and anime adaptation, you can say that I have HIGH expectations for this drama. Cause with such great adaptations already exists, the bar will be extra high. Especially since live actions do not have a great reputation, so I am gonna be straight to the point. There were parts that are terrible, there were parts that deserve to be praised, but overall, it's a worth it drama to watch.Before I start with my review, I will answer a few questions that I've seen people struggling with before deciding to watch it or not. If you do not have this struggle, you can just skip these and immediately go to my review
*The plot is confusing, is this a romance story or not?*
I can't say this enough, but this drama ain't a romance story! This drama/novel is much more than that. This story is about the life of Wei Wuxian and the world he lives in. Romance might be a part of his life, but it ain't everything. The original novel maybe had about 20% (which is also extremely loved by fans), but that's it. There is romance, but it is not the main point of the story! This story is about the boundary between good and evil. Where exactly is the line between these two categories and is Wei Wuxian who is considered to be the most dangerous and evil person in history really as evil as people claim him to be? We'll follow his story in his previous life, his life after his reincarnation and follow his adventure what has happened between the 16 years he was "Dead".
*Will we see gay romance or not?*
I've seen so many people (especially guys) who avoided to watch the anime or this drama because they are afraid to see gay romance. I also believe there are a lot of people who are hesitating to watch it cause they want to see gay romance and are afraid that Chinese censorship will ruin it. I can tell you that both sides have nothing, literally NOTHING to be worried about. Wei Wuxian was bisexual in the novel and is STILL bisexual in the drama, but will not have a romantic relationship with any guys. However there is fan service here and there (Basically everywhere) for those who loved the novel and you can see them clearly if you pay attention to the details, you'll easily recognize them if you have read that the novel. So yeah, those who do not want to see romance, you'll be fine. I mean there are some twilight longing stares once in a while, but you can just go forward a few seconds or just easily ignore them. And for those who want to see romance, you'll find plenty enough hints, cute moments and fan service in the drama to survive. And with plenty I really mean PLENTY. So no matter if you want to watch it for the gay romance or avoided for the same reason. JUST WATCH IT!
*REVIEW*
*Plot* 8.5
I'm gonna be honest, the first 6 episodes were just terrible. It was bad, like REALLY bad. But that was exactly why I enjoyed it with popcorn and all. I was enjoying dissing it so much. I would have rated it a 6 MAX. However, after episode 6, it actually becomes okay. After episode 10, it actually becomes fun and after episode 13, you won't be able to stop anymore, cause suddenly it becomes SOOOO good and it doesn't stop there. It just went up so fast and it doesn't seem to stop till the end. I hesitated for a long time if I should rate it so high, but the plot just gets better and better. I might have even given a 10 if the first 6 episodes weren't so bad. So if you think you can survive a good laugher about a crappy plot for some episode before you get in the rollercoaster of emotions and addiction. Give it a try. But if you really can't stand the horrible acting, just read a summary somewhere and just start from episode 10 LOL. I was surprised how loyal they manage to be to the novel and the novel is definitely 10 worthy! It really shows how much effort they put in and even if they are lacking here and there, the moment you get used to it, you just can't pull yourself out of the story anymore.
*Acting* 8.5
I'll put aside about how much they were alike to the original novel and judge them purely on their acting. Some actors did a REALLY good job, some actors become better over time and some just stay awkward and terrible till the end.
Amazing actors like Wei Wuxian, Shijie and Wen Chao were just wonderful! They are such great actors and my cry moments were all given to them. They made me completely forget about the outside world and just pulled me into theirs.
Some actors were really awkward at first but gradually becomes better and better over time. Actors like Lan Wangji, Lan Xichen and Jiang Cheng. Lan Wangji REALLY showed a lot of difference between episode 1 and episode 6. It was as if he suddenly understood his character and just immediately went to perfect, despite being so awkward at the beginning. Actors like Lan Xichen, I couldn't stand them at all at first, but when I got used to them, it was actually not that bad (Perhaps due to my impression of them in the novel). And there's also Jiang Cheng. Oh my boy, he is actually a pretty good actor... except when he cries? Yeah, I immediately went back to reality and actually had to hold back my laughter at really emotional scenes due to him. It DID become better and I actually feel kind of proud of the actor as well (Despite knowing nothing about the actor), but like I said it all becomes better the further you are in the plot
AND there are actors who were terrible till the end. Actors like Jin Zixuan, Wen Qing and Xue Yang. I'm so sorry, but I can't focus when you guys act. I'm glad that they aren't big roles, cause it was really distracting to see them act.
So yeah, there were terrible actors and really good ones. If it wasn't due to most of the actors becoming significantly better over time, I think I would have only given a 7 MAX for the great actors out there, but over time it will become better and some terrible actors will also die at some point so LOL.
*Music* 9
Up till now, I've not seen anyone complain about the OST's, cause they are all REALLY REALLY REALLY GOOD. Everyone even has their own character theme song and the lyrics are all related to the plot. Even if you end up not able to finish the drama, I'm sure you will keep at least the ending track with you, cause the songs are THAT good! One little thing that could be a bit distracting is the fact that their movement on the instrument are not in sync with the music LOL.
*Rewatch Value* 9.5
I have barely dramas that I rewatch, but this drama, this story, it makes you think about a lot of things in real life as well. Even if you do not completely rewatch it, there are just certain scenes, certain episodes that you WILL rewatch again. For emotional reasons or to experience things, you have not realized before.
*Overall* 9
I was actually planning to only give it an 8.5, but the plot just becomes better and better and I couldn't help but increase my rating every single week. However, I will not give it a 10. Some of the acting and first 6 episodes are still terrible. You cannot ignore them
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Love, Compassion, Inspiring Characters | Best Costume Drama of All Time
To enjoy watching this drama, one has to watch it without any preconception. Discard your logic. Just watch it as it is. Accept the events as they are playing out. Watch out for the beautiful relationships between the leads and beyond. Close your eyes and listen to the beautiful music. Take in the visual of the 2 main leads.I normally shy away from dramas that are tagged "Bromance", but somehow, I clicked on this one. Since I didn't have a high expectation, my initial impression was like, "Urgh! Another bad Chinese zombies drama" which was in the beginning scene. But to my surprise, it didn't take me very long to get into the hang of the story; I find the story super interesting and the actors super hot. In fact, the good look of the actors makes this drama feel like a manga/manhua; it's surreal, it's beautiful.
I was so hooked to the story that I binge watched all the aired episodes in one sitting. It is really good. Immediately I was acquainted with the main leads, in particular, Wei Wu Xian, who is the untamed one. He is playful, care-free, upstanding and has a heart of gold. Despite all the pain and false accusations he has to endure, Wei Wu Xian remains cheerful, humorous and kind. It is this magnanimous quality that brings tears to our eyes for his misfortune and makes us love him.
Wang YiBo, a very talented dancer, plays the Lan Wang Ji character. Whether on-screen or off-screen, Wang YiBo has that same cold look and therefore making him a perfect fit for the role. His coldness and outrageous good look provide a dream-like visual in the world of cultivation.
The bantering between Wei Wu Xian and the other men/boys is hilarious and cute, which we normally see in romances between a girl and a boy. But in this drama, the bantering doesn't feel distasteful or bad; it gives the impression of true friendship and brotherhood.
Many of the actors, especially the male actors, are so good looking that I find myself attracted to them. All of them are young and talented, and executed their roles very well. The visual of Wei Wu Xian and Lan Zhan is so beautiful - one in white holding the sword and the other in black blowing the flute. I love to watch the flow of their long hair and clothing in the air when they fight. It's simply out of this world.
Though I have not read the novel nor watched the related anime, I find the portrayal of the 2 main characters so amazing - everything about them is opposite to each other. Wei Wu Xian is always warm, talkative and playful, whereas Lan Wang Ji is always cold, solemn and rigid. It is interesting to note that the actual personalities of the actors are reversed off screen. Lan Wang Ji and Wei Wu Xian make a perfect pair.
For me, it's the 'soulmate' relationship that is truly awesome. Wei Wu Xian and Lan Wang Ji know exactly what each other is thinking and feeling by just looking into each other's eyes. They can read each other's mind. It's better than many boy-girl romances where there are tons of misunderstanding, frustrating the viewers. Despite being always expressionless, Wang YiBo brilliantly expresses his emotions without words in Lan Wang Ji. And for Xiao Zhan, he is so brilliant playing the Wei Wu Xian character as if it is written for him.
Their admiration for each other is never explicit, but the look on each face tells a million words. Wei Wu Xian has never imposed on Lan Wang Ji; he lets him make his own choices. For Lan Wang Ji, he is tormented. What is in his heart is totally against what he's been taught in his whole life. He has lived a very strict life with no friends nor any form of entertainment, until Wei Wu Xian appears in his life. Only Wei Wu Xian understands how he feels.
As far as I'm concerned, there is nothing 'gay' about this drama. It's just pure BFF (best-friend-forever) like we have with our own BFF. It is the great companionship one finds in another. The few comedic scenes added to lighten up the whole story are adorable and funny, helping the viewers to take a breather from the zombies and evil spirits.
All the sound tracks are so beautiful either sung or instrumental, each telling a story of a character or a scene. I love visualization the scene when Wu Xian picks up his flute and blows, and Lan Wang Ji playing the guqin. I can just close my eyes and listen to the beautiful tune. The visual is simply so beautiful that no words can describe.
The ending tears my eyes. The sacrifices Wei Wu Xian makes to save others, and in return Lan Wang Ji does the same for him. It's moving and touching. Sweetness comes and I ask for the story to continue.
Many viewers who have read the novel may be disappointed watching this drama that has not portrayed the gayness as it is written in the novel. On the other hand, many viewers shy away from this drama because they do not want to watch "gay" scenes. For me, this drama is beautifully and tastefully done, especially the visual aspect. If you refrain from watching for any of these reasons, you may be missing a lot of the fun. This is a drama that is well worth it.
I strongly recommend this drama to anyone who is still hesitating.
Two thumbs up!
An Update:
After watching this drama during its airing, I re-watched it multiple times, each time picking up certain details I've missed during the first watching. I realized there are many subtleties in this drama that can be missed or not understood in the first viewing. Then I also started watching the anime, and reading the novel. The drama does pretty well in sticking closed to the original story but then, there are also differences and hence provides totally different experiences to the viewers.
Like I said before, I'm normally not a "bromance" fan. But after watching this drama, something touches me. I don't know what, but I love this drama so much that I can't put it down. Even though initially when watching this drama, I felt the relationship was more of a soulmate friendship, but after reading some parts of the novel and watching the anime, I realize it is more than just a soulmate relationship. But this drama has cleverly and carefully tweaked the story to avoid that censorship threshold and yet not losing its heart-warming love relationship appeal. That's what makes this drama so loved and unforgettable. The two main male leads are so good together as if they are made for each other. Since this drama, I realize the misconception I have always on such relationship (bromance) due to our social norms and religious intolerance. I also realize only with an open mind, I can see further and feel more of the things around me.
Despite all the holes and flaws here and there, poor acting by some peripheral actors, hard-to-understand certain parts of the story and logic, substandard editing etc, this drama is phenomenal in terms of its visual appeal and music composition. One really has to sit in, watch it and listen to it, to appreciate it.
This drama has the best OSTs I have ever heard, be they vocal or instrumental, they are so beautiful. The character songs describe each character appropriately. From these songs, I even managed to understand some characters better whom I initially disliked, such as Xue Yang. The lyrics and music in the Yi Nan Ping (Jiang Yanli's character song) is the one that makes me very emotional whenever I listen to it because it is Wei Ying's memory of his shijie (Jiang Yanli); it's so heart-wrenching. The Qing Xin Yin (Clear Heart Tune or Cleansing) with the Luan Po Chao (Muddle Soul) interlude is so perfectly done, that by itself, it is already a master piece. I later also found out that this song is an adaptation from the original song called "You don't understand my heart". Lan Zhan plays this tune consistently for Wei Ying for healing when he is in coma or when he's wounded. The lyrics in that song are so fitting for Lan Zhan expressing his love for Wei Ying silently. The WuJI song, purportedly composed by Lan Zhan for Wei Ying, describes perfectly what happens between them - it is their song, their story. Another song that strikes me most, among others, is the Lotus Cove song. Whenever I hear it, I can feel Wei Ying's fond memories of his growing up life living in the Lotus Cove, so carefree and happy, loved and adored by all, especially his shijie. I can't help but cry for him when he loses all that means most to him.
I have never thought I'd enjoy a drama that shows two male leads in a loving relationship as much as I love this one. At this point, I don't think the label we want to use on this drama important anymore. The most important thing is, most viewers like me have enjoyed it tremendously.
This is a MUST WATCH drama!
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This Drama Has Changed My Life
Once you´re at the end, you´re at the beginning.Thanks to the Novel, "Mo Dao Zu Shi" by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, this masterpiece was produced and released early enough to cure depression. Due to the 50 Episodes, it might seem like a long way to go but don´t be hasty with your judgement because your decision to not watch it, will leave an invisible scar in your creative mind. Not only are the actors superb - I am not only talking about the main cast here - and reliable in their execution of every scene, but also the plot is unique and will keep you wanting for more.
Initially, I wasn´t that excited to watch this series and spend 2.250 minutes in total watching it. If back then I only knew how wrong I was. Presently, I think I spend even more time being obsessed with it. Once you´re at the end, you´re at the beginning.
Starting off with the novel has about 130 chapters and thematizes the origin and the hardship of the "friendship" between Lan Zhan and Wei Wuxian, which was implemented so well in the filming. (Once you read the novel, you get what I mean) While the original web novel depicted an explicit romance between the two main male characters, the adaptation was censored with homoerotic subtexts instead due to China's ban on LGBT portrayals in films. Nevertheless, it was portrayed well enough to not be disappointing, since the actors put a lot of effort to show their feelings without the need for physical touch.
Besides the tragic main plot of Wei Wuxian’s search for himself and the sacrifices he has to make, there are also side stories that make the Drama definitely worth watching. Especially the tragedy of Yi City. You just have to watch it.
The most interesting gift that this series gives you tho, is the ability to see through a monotone facade of "... is evil" or "... is good". I would say it is a life-changing and instructive drama than most of the dramas I saw. It will give you insights into the life of a wrongly accused soul, fighting their way to survive the hell of prejudices/being a villain. On the other hand, we have a killer, whose murder impulse got triggered by the unloving and mean environment.
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1Initially I was on the fence about starting this; there was a lot of hype around it and I've never (successfully) watched a Chinese Drama before. But what drew me in was the promise of a beautifully great cast, an exciting story, and some wonderfully superb acting. So you'll know without even reading ahead that The Untamed very well lived up to it's expectations, but why did it?
Let's rewind a little and summarize what it is that makes The Untamed such a rare gem among a multiplicity of other dramas in the same vein. The Untamed is the live action retelling of the Chinese novel The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mo Dao Zu Shi), a popular sensation that's only gaining more reader fans as we speak. Though a BL in nature, it's also so much more than that, and though censorship also plays a part where the live action is concerned, the producers of the drama made sure that none of the magic that made the novel so special was lost.
At its helm are two marvellous lead actors, both who manage to bring the characters alive in a way that made them their own. Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo display perfect synergy, in an undeniable chemistry that goes beyond the characters on-screen. It's obvious the series had a lot of thought put into when it came to the casting, as it goes without saying there's nobody else who would be such a perfect fit for these roles.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't struggle to summarize the plot of this epic series, especially without giving away too much context. It's simple on the surface but at the same time possesses a great scale of hidden layers that will continue to surprise and shock you as you progress throughout the series.
The Untamed follows two male characters from two different clans, both with very contrasting personalities; Wei Wuxian, outspoken and playful, and Lan Wang Ji, serious and virtuous. Though different in nature, through Wei Wuxian's persistence, the two slowly start to develop a friendship, one that transcends boundaries. When a new evil arises and threatens the peace of their world, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wang Ji both find themselves at the center of what essentially becomes an all-out war between clans.
Though this may be a theme that remains a central point, the series also manages to explore the consequences of heartache, love and loss, as well as the grey areas of villainy and an exploration in what is considered moral and the catalysts that cause us to sin. It's a compelling story that will grip you from beginning to end and doubtlessly inspire endless discussion and debate for months to come.
I cannot stress how much the plot summary doesn't really do it justice, as The Untamed is certainly an experience you have to be a part of to really get swept away. Because spoilers would make it a hell of a lot less fun to watch, all I can say is that you absolutely won't be disappointed.
I definitely recommend this for people who love cdramas, wuxia, supernatural fantasies, handsome men and beautiful women, epically choreographed battles and fans of Wang Yibo haha.
I also cannot end this without mentioning that the soundtrack is beautifully glorious and is just one of the many reasons I felt emotionally drained by the end of every episode.
Honestly, do yourself a favor and watch 2019's (and possibly of all time's) best drama.
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