A Journey to Love Reviews

It's really good. I binge-watched it and surprisingly found it very enjoyable. It's rare to see a comedy film that's truly funny. Each character has distinct and likable traits, and the actors' performances are commendable.
The storyline has a positive moral compass, and the script is solid. The development of the princess is exciting and heartwarming. Yu Shi San is hilarious, and Li Tong Guang has a strong presence.
The collaboration between the male and female leads is powerful and holds the stage. The only thing I didn't really like was the romantic aspect between the male and female leads.
They were great as comrades, and I hope the subsequent episodes maintain the same level of quality.

It's quite enjoyable. The female lead is beautiful, has good acting skills, and the action scenes are impressive. The male lead isn't as bad as people make him out to be, although I'm not sure why he receives so much criticism.
The plot is exciting. The quality of TV dramas in 2023 has finally improved, from "Blooming Love at Lianhua Tower" to "A Moment of Mountain and River." After seeing Liu Shi Shi (LSS), I truly understand why people say she's amazing.
When I look back at some of the previous dramas, although they were still watchable, they just don't measure up to the same level.

I've watched up to episode 18, and the production design is good, showcasing the unique traits of each character in the team. Let's talk about the male and female leads.
I think the biggest issue is the lack of chemistry between them. The female lead has a beautiful appearance, stylish costumes, and decent acting skills. The male lead has an average appearance (not meeting the standards of the typical male lead in period dramas), but his acting is decent.
The female lead has good chemistry with the eccentric little wolf dog, with the princess, and with the seductive subordinate, but just not with the male lead...

Liu Shi Shi, my childhood memory, come and see some good news: Liu Shi Shi is still the same.

Bad news: Liu Shi Shi is still the same. The female lead character is pretty good, sometimes she performs in "Sword of Legends" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (´-ω-`) The screenwriter really favors the male characters...
Yang Ying's character development is more anticipated. Some comments just want to criticize the female lead, huh? If they think the male lead is not good enough, they should just criticize him.
But they have to take a detour and say Liu Shi Shi is not good, as if she can only match with such a man. Do you guys have a problem? The chemistry between the female lead and her two disciples (Yang Ying, Li Tong Guang) is quite good.
It's much better than with the male lead.

I can't stand it anymore. I'll wait until it's finished and then look for the cut scenes of the female lead and her disciples.

One Thought of Mount Guan" is really good, with a balanced and intense love story. Ning Yuan Zhou is a character who greatly respects women. Even though Ren Ru Yi loves Ning Yuan Zhou deeply, she won't give up on her own ideas.
She also directly points out Ning Yuan Zhou's mistakes. Little Princess Yang Ying is also great, transforming from a crybaby to a capable and independent princess.
Yuan Lu, even though her life is short, never blames fate or others. All the characters in it have their own unique traits. It's one of the only two dramas I could finish watching this year.

Liu Yu Ning's original dialogue is truly stunning! It sounds so amazing! I heard that he used to practice pronunciation and recitation on Ximalaya. As long as actors are willing to put in the effort, they can improve and become stronger.
There are examples of actors in the Chinese entertainment industry who have become study gods in the China Digital Library (CDL). Some actors just don't bother to learn.

These past few days, I opened Weibo and was bombarded with comments about the male lead being unattractive. It really made me hesitate to click on Weibo again.

LSS (Li Shishi) is in a really good state, and every frame featuring her is beautiful.
But I still have to mention that some fans are really speechless.

For those who like Liu Yu Ning, let's talk about some data - what credit does he take in this big female lead drama?

Enough with the data - ha, ha. That's how his fans are, only paying attention to the individual without making any contribution to the drama. I wonder what those Lyn fans are up to.
Are they helping LSS boost her popularity without doing anything for Lyn?

(Please don't get mad at me, Lyn fans. I'm truly speechless when I see those posts and comments every day.
What kind of thing is this?)

I've watched up to episode 16, and overall, the plot is decent and quite innovative. The characterization of the female lead is really well done. She has a strong personality, intelligence, and strategies, but she remains pure and straightforward.
If something doesn't work, she just kills, haha. From the first episode to the 16th episode, there's a clear growth in the emotional development of the female lead.
She gains companions and gradually develops a sense of humanity.

To be honest, the characterization of the male lead feels a bit empty and superficial. When I think about his character, it's blurry in my mind.
In the Tianxing Gorge and the female lead seeking revenge for her mother, it's obvious that the show wants to boost the male lead. It's quite disheartening.
I hope they won't mess it up in the later episodes and stay true to the story. Only then will the show be liked by everyone and not just cater to the fans.
Other supporting male characters have their own distinct traits. And the transformation of the little princess is quite magnificent. If this is a chronicle of the empress's growth, I'll come back and give it a perfect score!

I've ultimately decided to drop it after watching 18 episodes. At the beginning of the drama, I thought it was a well-produced work with high production values.
I was interested in continuing to watch. Apart from the male lead's looks and acting skills being subpar, the overall quality was quite good. However, as the plot developed, they abandoned the promising career storyline and forced a romance between a beautiful woman and an unattractive man, which made the audience nauseous.
Now they've even introduced a one-sided master-disciple romance, making the already awkward romantic plot even more repulsive. I really can't bear it anymore.
It's a pity for the beautiful Liu Shi Shi, a pity for the clean and neat action scenes, and a pity for the high production standards of the series...
Despite its popularity, I won't torture myself anymore. I gave it a chance, starting with normal playback, then double-speed skipping, and now I'm dropping it.
Unfortunately, it's not my cup of tea.

The female lead looks old, and the male lead is ugly; the female lead is poised, but the male lead is wooden. The female lead's dialogue needs dubbing, but the dubbing doesn't match her face very well.
The way the male lead walks on screen is peculiar, as if someone is carrying him. The fight scenes heavily rely on stunt doubles, and in post-production, they rely on blurring the stunt double's face.
And can we please change the popular skin-smoothing filter used in mainland entertainment? Their acting skills were already subpar, and with the skin-smoothing filter, they look even more like mannequins.
The only redeeming factor in this drama is the supporting actress.

New clouds wash the crimson hue, amidst the vast yellow sand with a flowing red robe.

Journeying through the rivers and lakes, facing countless frosts at the mountain passes.

The drama tells the story of Ren Ru Yi, formerly the left envoy of Anguo Zhu Yi Wei, who becomes a member of the small team sent to welcome the emperor of Wuguo due to a fortuitous encounter.
Together with Ning Yuan Zhou, the head of the Six Dao Halls of Wuguo, the charismatic wanderer Yu Shi San, the princess Yang Ying, the intelligent young Yuan Lu, and the imperial guard Qian Zhao, they experience life and death and grow together.

Initially discouraged by the male lead, but Liu Shi Shi is too beautiful. This role adds a sharpness to her, and her fight scenes are seamless. The princess hugging other female characters is also convincing. The director's aesthetic sense in cinematography is on point, and although I have many questions about the story, I haven't been completely disappointed so far.
Why are they still using clichés from hundreds of years ago, screenwriter? I thought enduring the male lead's scenes was already difficult, but now the plot has become confusing as well. Episode 13, I'm giving up.

When I watched Liu Yu Ning in "Haodu," I didn't think he was ugly, but in this drama, I really find him unattractive. He has gained weight, and the hairstyle with loose hair doesn't suit him. The hairstyle that Mei Changsu had only suits someone with a good temperament or someone thin, and it emphasizes his hunchback.

Liu Shi Shi has a good foundation, and she does look good. She has maintained her figure well. But sometimes her expressions are strange, her eyes lack expression, and her thin face stands out a bit too much. That extremely confident and poised demeanor is more like her as a person, not like the character.
However, overall, she's still decent.

As for the second female lead... she's also ugly. With so many beautiful actresses available, they chose someone like her. I can't appreciate it at all.

Liu Shi Shi's acting remains consistent, without any major changes. From her role as Ruoxi onwards, that posture of raising her head, slightly lowering her chin, fluttering her eyelids, and delivering lines with a shake of her head, it hasn't changed a bit.
Fortunately, she performs decently, looks good, and the fight scenes are also well-done. Liu Yu Ning is also alright, apart from being a bit plain-looking.

However, overall, this drama is quite good. Although it's labeled as a martial arts drama, it's actually similar to a period puppetry show.
It doesn't require much acting skill, as long as it's watchable.

I'll give it four stars for now, and I'll decide if any modifications are needed after finishing it.

[iQiyi] I absolutely love the dramatic scenes in this drama. There are endless strategic games, and the characters have rich and multidimensional personalities. When it's meant to be funny, it has me laughing uncontrollably, and when it's meant to be cool, the fight scenes are exhilarating.
However, regarding the much-debated issue of looks, I think apart from Yu Shi San, no one is a heartthrob based on their appearance alone, so it's acceptable. As for Shi Shi, she plays an assassin, and she's so stunning that I'm completely enchanted.
I remember her being this beautiful when I was in elementary school, and now that I'm an adult, she's still just as beautiful?!

This year, it's the most satisfying historical idol drama I've watched. The character development of the male and female leads is refreshing, as they treat each other with honesty, fight side by side, seek warmth from one another, and mutually support each other.
The costume and makeup department did a good job, and both the dancing and fight scenes were executed with high proficiency. Although there are still a lot of slow-motion shots, they are within an acceptable range.
I hope the ending doesn't disappoint. Liu Yu Ning's unexpectedly natural acting is pleasing to watch, and I can't help but feel a bit sorry for Ning Yuan Zhou... So, I put on a filter and watched funny clips, laughing until my stomach hurt at the antics of a certain male character.

The plot is decent, and Zhang Wei definitely has some skills. If it doesn't fall apart later on, it's definitely worth four stars. The conflicts between the male and female leads in this drama are well-designed.
They don't avoid taking a stance, and the resolution of conflicts is not forced. It's in line with the characters' logic and drives the plot forward.

The eldest sister is truly a chosen ancient character.
This role fits her perfectly—stubborn, fierce, and fearless. The male lead's character design is also great—loyal, courageous, and with a tender heart. I can only give Liu's performance 60 points. The dialogue is fine, but her posture is really lacking.
The hunchback is too obvious, and her eye acting is insufficient at times, leading to inconsistent emotions.

After the fifteenth episode, I had a faint feeling that it was going to fall apart, and sure enough, it did in the later episodes.

3.5 stars! The daily lives of their team are very enjoyable, and each person has a distinct personality. The smoothness of the drama is particularly satisfying. The martial arts fight scenes (they're so beautifully choreographed) and the comedic storyline make you want to continue watching!
Yang Ying's character development is good, and Liu Shi Shi is truly stunning! Oh my, those fight scenes are clean and sharp. Martial arts and period dramas are definitely Liu Shi Shi's domain! But why 3.5 stars?
The male lead is honestly a bit ugly. Liu Yu Ning couldn't portray the handsome Chang Hua Sen in period attire convincingly. His expressions were stiff and quite laughable. Additionally, Chang Hua Sen's facial structure is a bit rugged.
When it comes to handling period dramas, let's forget about it. But there's no doubt that the male lead is the ugliest, plain and unremarkable. Can't we have a handsome guy to perform fight scenes with Liu Shi Shi?
It's truly disappointing. If we had Yan Yi Kuan playing the role, it would be explosive! Please don't let Liu Yu Ning play this kind of handsome character again! Let a truly handsome actor take on the period drama.
Otherwise, it's a waste of Liu Shi Shi's beauty. Production team, you are truly the epitome of incompetence. If you had cast a handsome actor alongside Liu Shi Shi, with a decent storyline and a well-developed male lead, this drama would easily be rated 7.5 or higher.
Liu Yu Ning should not be allowed to act anymore.

Currently watching until episode 14. I quite like the princess's character development. Starting off as an incomplete, timid, and naive princess, she grows into a resilient and courageous person after facing various setbacks and difficulties.
The young actress also performs quite well.

However, there are too many romantic scenes between the male and female leads, which feels disjointed. Of course, this drama is probably a romance genre, but the romantic storyline really affects me.

Liu Shi Shi is undoubtedly beautiful, but her portrayal is a bit too exaggerated, it feels like she's straining too much, and watching for a long time might give me neck problems. On the other hand, Liu Yu Ning has a forward-leaning neck and a hunched back.

Moreover, there are too many elements and characters in this drama, making it hard not to suspect that it's a mishmash designed to please the audience.

If Li Tong Guang gets involved in a romantic entanglement with the male and female leads later on...
my overall impression will be even worse.

The first 10 episodes were watchable, but later on, there were issues with the male lead's character development and acting. If there isn't outstanding acting talent, then the issue with appearance will be magnified. Because of this drama, I unfollowed Liu Yu Ning.
Initially, he livestreamed saying that he wouldn't take on a male lead role because he didn't think he was ready. I thought he had a clear mind, but it seems that the success of "Chang Ge Xing" led him astray. Personally, I suggest that he focus on playing supporting roles first.
Protagonist roles have more screen time and require a thorough understanding to portray depth and logical consistency. Unfortunately, he currently lacks that ability.

Furthermore, this drama doesn't feel like a female lead-centric story, and it doesn't seem to be in Zhang Wei's style, which has left me confused.
Overall, I give 3 stars to Liu Shi Shi, Yu Shi San, and a few other members of the smaller teams.

Is Liu Shi Shi in financial difficulties? Otherwise, why support the unattractive Liu? Her appearance in period costumes is still decent, but her acting remains quite plain. As for the unattractive Liu, there's no need to mention it.
He simply lacks any acting skills. I can't understand why the industry is so fond of promoting unattractive male actors. Speaking of the plot, this drama heavily marketed itself as having a strong female lead, independent of relying on men, and even sold the idea of a romantic relationship with a female supporting character.
But in the end, the core focus is still on loving the male lead. So don't believe the internal marketing of a strong female lead, because even if it's a female screenwriter, she's still a doting wife.

Disgusting! The male lead's respect for women relies solely on lengthy lectures, giving off a paternalistic vibe. The female lead initially wanted to establish her own path, but she ended up changing herself for the male lead, talking about wanting to lead a simple rural life with chickens and ducks.
It's sickeningly cliché. The male lead is so capable, saving both the female lead and the third male character. Why doesn't he go save the world instead? In other dramas, the male lead is a shining example of righteousness, but this male lead feels more like a laser cannon!
It's truly nauseating. How could a period drama become so revolting like this?

It's worth a watch! But it's not as good as people say. I have no objections to anyone, but the dialogue is not that great. The accents are quite heavy, especially if you have some understanding of it.
The accent and tone can easily break the immersion. It's better to let professionals handle professional tasks. Although the plot is said to be original, it didn't feel particularly impressive or anything.
It's just a 6/10 level, not impressive enough to recommend to others. I think the reason why everyone thinks it's good might be because the comparison objects are not that great?
Just because you've seen a lot of bad ones, suddenly encountering something not bad doesn't make it godlike. Especially after the first six episodes, there's a sense of unease with some parts teetering on the edge of disappointment, constantly testing the limits.