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The only attraction for me was Min-ho Lee. If it wasn't for him, I probably would never have watched this series. The storyline was pretty lame, but I can't say I wasn't entertained at times. By the sixth episode, I was stuck with the idea that I wouldn't finish it. It took me two and a half years to get back into it again. And it was for the sole reason that I’d gotten it in my head that this was the only Korean series I hadn't finished. Now I can sleep well. Although actually I can't because it didn't turn out the way I hoped. Better said, Min-ho chose someone different than I had hoped. But whatever... 2.5 stars.

And here it is! I’ve fallen in love... It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen or heard. I sat back and enjoyed this masterpiece. This time I knew it was going to be amazing, so I waited months for the right moment to watch The Snow Queen. Words cannot express how moved I was. This is love for me... And just when I thought it couldn't get any better, I noticed a detail – there's a poster of my favorite film, If Only, hanging on the wall in the main character's room. It's been my greatest cinematic experience so far. Now it's a small picture compared to this gem.

Yes, I had a superlative time the entire time! Hyun-joong Kim gives a much better performance here than in BOF, where I didn't like him at all. Still, both Baek Seung-Jo and Oh Ha-ni annoyed me a lot. Romantically, the show is pretty cold. And Ha-ni could easily do headstands and she’d still be a fifth wheel. Maybe if our ice boy had melted a bit more and Oh Ha-ni had retained a touch of pride, I would have felt better about it. The special episodes are nice and fun though. Without those, it would just be a semi-happy ending. A weaker 4 stars.

Unexpectedly for me, the star of the show is not Eun-hye Yoon, but Ji-hwan Kang. I see his character as a major positive. The music is nice, but a viewer who gave up after the first half would never know. And actually, I wouldn't be surprised if any did, because it's really weak. But somewhere around the 8th episode, things turn around and things get better. The plots are resolved quickly, the villains don't stay angry for long, and some of the gestures seem original. I wasn't disappointed again until the first part of the last episode. But the ending was good and I feel happy. It was all up and down, but still... In the end, I'm leaning towards a fourth star, even though there were times when I thought I really wouldn't give it one.

An insane amount of clashing colors, a lot of not-so-great performances, and kitschy costumes. The child cast is the biggest train wreck as I see it. Neither the little girl nor the little boy had much acting talent. It made the whole thing look artificial and awkward. A bunch of well-known names in one pile won't work miracles either. We have unnatural anti-actors on the set and quite good actors who have no chance to act properly. Those two don’t go together... at all. The only thing that keeps it alive is Lucie Bílá's singing. 1 star.

A perfect blend of comedy, drama, romance, and action make for an interesting and varied film. Ji-hyeon Jeon is an incredibly talented actress who practically flutters in the wind in front of a camera. She can shoot, laugh, cry… she always looks impressive. That's why she's a joy to watch. I like her a little more here than in My Sassy Girl. As a whole, it's almost perfect, so I have to give it 5 stars.

I think this installment will be an unexpected surprise for even the biggest critics. Of course, I'm completely ignoring those who preemptively give out boos here without having seen the film. I do appreciate the incredibly engaging plot, the perfect visual aspect, the decent amount of drama, and the hilarious humor. At times, I felt like the filmmakers were even making fun of themselves. They really know how to entertain people. The actors seem more experienced and don't overact unnecessarily. Served up perfectly, no frills, colorful from start to finish. I rate it as the best installment so far. Only the "werewolf speak" could have been more polished. A well-deserved 5 stars.

Only some of the effects are worth praising. The acting is very, very weak and the plot is primitive. What grated on my nerves the most was the stupid dialogue and actions of the characters. It lacked any logical explanation and perhaps the very reason for its creation. Well, I definitely won't watch the second one. Pointless… 1.5 stars.

Too bad the filmmakers didn't wrap themselves a bit more into the actual plot of the film. I miss the dose of freshness and magical loveliness here. It seems so undercooked to me... it’s not moving, it’s not entertaining. I can only applaud the final denouement, which was very surprising for me. A good idea, which of course went unused. Average... 3 stars.

I had a great time watching this. Right from the beginning I fell into the plot without any problems and there was always something to watch. Nice cast, setting, music, and cinematography. The Thais have also beautifully handled kissing and all the touching scenes. I don’t actually have anything to complain about, hence the 5 stars.