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A Chip Off The Old Block (TVB)



The storyline is hardly original but then again, it is hard to expect TVB to be original at anything. But I have to say that there were SOOOOOO many funny moments and lines.

Sunny Chan is a very versatile actor although initially, I thought he was woody. He's amazing at playing his part in this series. Love him. Love his stubbornness and love him more when he acted as the old stubborn father to Ron Ng.

In a way, Myolie Wu really outdid herself in this role. It gave her the chance to be bad and mean and selfish...but for a very good reason. This kind of character is often hard to portray because you're basically playing with viewers' feelings. She's hateful but not as hateful. Fine balance. Hard portrayal. Love her over-the-top acting.

Ron Ng's really, really improved with his acting skills. Now, not only is he buff and quite cute, he can FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY ACT!!!

It's a lot of slapstick stuff, really, and you would have to leave your brain at the door to enjoy it. It is just a series for everyone to really overact to everything and they all did really great.

I enjoyed the series more than I thought I would. So, rent it, buy it, watch it, whatever if you're in for some mindless entertainment. It's just fun and nothing else.

But there is, of course, a moral behind the story, as with all other TVB series. A good one, at that.

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sehseh said…
I'm currently on TVB break - their recent offerings just doesn't interest me. I'll put this on my 'To Watch' list once my mood for TVB is back :)

p.s. Marsha, have you watched korean series IRIS?
January 18, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Marsha Maung said…
sehseh, no wor. not watch yet, why? nice ah? is it the same thing again ah...the two boys, two girls, one forced to be with the other, one evil woman, one handsome rich man waiting by the side? you know, the usual formula wan? hehehe...
January 18, 2010 at 5:11 PM
sehseh said…
Yes, IRIS is very goood..... in fact the it's the best I watch yet. It's also the most expensive korean series to date.

It's an spy series, and you know what - I hate espionage theme but I fell in love with the series, especially the action and suspence. Also got adult romance unlike those wishy washy Boys Over Flower.

4 (thumbs and toes) up for IRIS, I guarantee! But don't blame me if you become smitten with Lee Byung Hun though... especially with his deadly combo of charismatic acting and hot body.

p.s. They should make it a legal requirement for LBH to be half naked in every episode of his series.
January 18, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Marsha Maung said…
oh god. and you have to tell me 'half naked'!!??? :-)
January 18, 2010 at 7:12 PM
sehseh said…
Gal, while I'm not an avid comment poster in your blog, I do know your liking... wink~

p.s. LBH definitely does not lose out to Rain and Kwon Sang Woo.. check out his Missha ad clip in youtube ;)

Beware - nosebleed inducing.
January 18, 2010 at 8:29 PM
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