Language: Mandarin, Hokkien (and English in some places)
English Subs: Yes
Cast:
Vynn Soh – Vynn
Melvin Chan – Melvin
Erick – Erick
Shaun Tan – Shaun
Melvin Lee – Armani
Well..they all play themselves ahah love it
Basic Plot Summary:
This semi documentary film shows the lives of five 15 year old juvenile boys in Singapore.
They live their lives apart from their family and school in complete social isolation, having only each other. The film show the reality of gang life in Singapore.
My thoughts:
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May contain Spoilers!!!
And by ‘May’ I mean does!!!
Wow….this movie is intense. So intense…. It took me a while to work out which characters were which, but I eventually got it.
Okay just a few things: The movie isnt exactly what I would call a Boys Love Movie, in fact….its not really Its only here because shows the closeness between the boys and it was recommended to me 🙂
Quote: ” even though there is heavy homoerotic tension between the characters, Royston Tan (the director) says that the boys whose lives he portrayed do not identify as gay.”
This movie does show a lot of shocking images, (It is rated 18 so….yeah ) such as self harming, moderate violence and drug trafficking. Most of these images are graphic, so just to warn you!
I think the character that I liked the most was Shaun. he was pretty cool. His dad was a total ass though, even though we only saw his arm…. Vynn was alright too. I didnt like Armani, he was a bit …much
Just to say I don’t really want to get into a whole thing, i know that this film was created to give an accurate description on gang life in Singapore and I believe the ‘characters’ are real people and I believe this film to be only semi documentary semi drama. (but I don’t know this for sure)
Its a very intense movie!!!! I know I’ve said that before!
This might be a bit far, but it reminded me of the movie “Requiem for a Dream” because it shows the things that no one really wants to talk about or even acknowledge, such as drug use, violence and prostitution.
This type of film really isn’t my cup of tea. I like films which touch on serious topics but gang related films just…I don’t like it.
For BL quality only *even though this isnt a bl movie….* 2/10
Screen Caps:
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[Posted to WP 22nd February 2022] Copyright held by the film company; claimed as fair use regardless.Purpose of use: illustrate and display the film
10 Episode series. In an elite all-boys school every year 3 students are chosen to become the schools Princesses, because the boys aren’t able to see girls. The princesses must attend events cheering and encouraging the clubs, dressed as girls.
The story focusses on Mikoto Yutaka who was chosen along with other students: Yuujiro Shihoudani and Tooru Kouno to be princesses. Mikoto initially refused to be a princess but after being convinced by the other Princesses he eventually agreed and accepted his role.
Otoya Hanazono transfers into the school and immediately starts wreaking havoc. He is completely unsatisfied with the Princess Systems and accuses the school council president, Shuuya Arisada of neglecting the feelings of the students wishes. So he creates his own Princess Team: The Dark Princesses, and the rivalry between the two Princess Teams begin….
My thoughts:
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I liked it.. I mean attractive guys dressing up as girls, What’s not to like?!
Also I was a little disappointed about the lack of Boys Love content though, it was only overtones *sigh* I should have read the small print, eh?!
I haven’t seen the anime yet or read the Manga, but apparently the live drama added the relationship between Mikoto and Otoya. Mikoto had a girlfriend in the anime and the manga !
I loved seeing familiar faces though! Takumi Saito – the one and only Ray Fujita ❤ – the incredibly attractive guy from RH Plus (Closely following Rakuto Tochihara, of course xD) And KENTA KAMAKARI!! From the awesome J-Rock band Cocoa Otoko!! ( Which is a band I really really like and am completely heartbroken that they have disbanded -.-” – But i digress….)
When Shuuya does his thinking poses…i love it ! The synchronised swimming team is my favourite. They are so weird… to be honest, this whole drama is weird.
I have reason to believe there is around 30 people in the whole school and they all wander around in groups of 3’s… even at the Princess Event thing that Otoya crashed, there was only 15 people hanging around
Something that kinda annoyed/confused me was: I’m pretty certain in the precredits…y’know when MidnightPumpkin’s song VEGA was playing….there was a kiss…I swear in the whole drama there was not ONE SINGLE KISS!!! I demand to know where this kiss went?!!!! Was i just not looking???? Was it not there????
Episode 1 Mikoto, Yuujiro and Tooru have been chosen to be Princesses…every time they have to perform their duties, Mikoto runs away….this could be problematic Episode 2 Otoya Hanazono has just transferred to Fujimoro Gakuen and is in Mikoto’s class. Mikoto attacks Tooru because he thinks he’s some girl called Catherine (bless him in his half asleep state, also a moment of silence for those pink pyjamas….thank you ) The princesses have their début and some draw thing , the winner was Otoya through some chain of events revealed that Tooru was lip syncing to a song, which pissed off the Princesses and they don’t like Otoya’s attitude, Shuuya asks Otoya why he did it….Otoya responds by saying “Something big is going to happen in this school…” Episode 3 The Princesses go on tv 🙂 Unfortunately there was some ‘electrical disturbance’, or was there? NO!….The Dark Princesses stole the broadcast! The Dark Princesses are: Otoya, Mori and Kurou. Episode 4 Otoya has decided to break down the Student Council and run the school. The New Student Council vs The Old Student Council. Because of the Dark Princesses new popularity the school has been split into Princesses Supporters and Dark Princesses supporters (Old Student council supporters and New student council supporters) The New Student Council has taken the computer club, newspaper club and broadcasting club…how will the Student Council and the Princesses get through this?!!?!! Only something happened that Otoya didn’t expect…a rift in Dark Princesses friendship …. o.O Episode 5 Mikoto sees an open door *literally not figuratively* Its the door to the basement, and the silly guy ends up locking himself in…. ayyy -.-” Mikoto sees Otoya, who was “taking a nap in a quiet place” until Mikoto showed up and made a lot of noise. They stay there for hours and hours because no one is around to save them 😦 Mikoto thinks he’s going to die in the basement…. lol Mikoto and Otoya have a ‘moment’ where Mikoto tries to understand Otoya. In the morning the door….unlocked itself?!!?!! o.O Episode 6 Things between Otoya and Mikoto haven’t changed. Mikoto thinks Otoya isnt such a bad guy…but Mikoto’s attitude annoys Toru and Yuujiro because they believe they’re in a war and Mikoto is sympathising with the enemy. Yuujiro and Toru leave Mikoto alone. Episode 7 a ‘Dangerous man comes to school – Haruka Kujouin. recruited by Shuuya to deal with the Dark Princesses, Haruka says he can do it in 1 month ;D Episode 8 Election day for the next Student Council President…. !! Shuuya against Otoya. Unfortunately Haruka wasnt playing fair.. Otoya reveals his true reasons for transfering, becoming a black princess and trying to run the school: Revenge on Shuuya. Episode 9 Its been 2 weeks since the election and and Shuuya has disappeared. Otoya tries to recruit Mikoto to join him. Mikoto is saved by Toru and Yuujiro, Mikoto apologises and everyone is friends again 😀 Mikoto, Toru and Yuujiro try to resurrect the Princesses…but first they need to steal back their costumes! Episode 10 The final Battle: There is a performance from the Dark Princesses and the Princesses. The night before Yuujiro decides to go and spy around the school. He then goes missing
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[Posted to WP 15th February 2022] Copyright held by the film company; claimed as fair use regardless.Purpose of use: illustrate and display the film
Mew had to live with his grandmother because his father had moved away, at first he was reluctant to stay…but he learns to deal with it, and he’s actually quite happy where he is.
One day in school, Mew is washing up a painting pallet in the boy toilets, when he’s attacked by some of his classmates. Tong happened to be around and saved him, getting beaten up himself.
From then on Tong and Mew became really close friends.
One day Tong’s sister Tang goes on vacation with some friends….and she never comes back. Tong’s Mother, Sunee accepts that Tang wont return…but his father, Korn hasn’t. Tong’s family decide to move away. Korn has been drinking a lot, and is getting a little depressed.
A few years later, Mew is in a band as the songwriter and singer. The band’s manager hires a young woman to help August Band, who happens to look a lot like June.
The two old friends meet again as Tong was trying to buy their sold out album. They realise how much they’ve missed each other and start seeing more of each other.
This story is about unrequited, young love, family drama and tragedy
My Thoughts:
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May contain Spoilers!!!
And by ‘May’ I mean does!!!
Its a really cute story, I love Mew and Tong’s friendship/relationship.
I loved how they both realised that they cared very much for one another, and no one was disgusted or angry or whatever!! For the first time ever in a BL movie!!!
I really hate stupid mothers who ruin perfectly adorable relationships!!! Sunee you suck!! But at the end she was alright and actually really lovely.
I really like Ying as a character, i think she’s is completely insane!
She kinda reminded me of myself….maybe that’s why i like her….
I’m so glad non of the characters actually started dating her, that…was such a relief! Although Tong’s girlfriend/ex-girlfriend was little irritating.
What really sucks, is that we never find out is June is actually Tang!!!
But i think she is
OH MY GOD, I died when Tong said “I cant be with you as your boyfriend….but that doesn’t mean i don’t love you”
AND HE GIVES HIM THE NOSE TO THAT TOY THING HE GAVE MEW WHEN THEY WERE KIDS!!!!!!
Even though that was a really disappointing outcome, IT WAS SO ADORABLE!!!!!
Its a really lovely story!
But the BL-ness takes a while to get going, watch it for the film not for what you hope to happen 🙂
I rate:
7/10
Also…Thai is such an awesome language!!!
I think that Mew when he was younger was so adorable! ^~^
anyway….. Screencaps: *~ SPOILERS ~*
^ aww!!!
[Posted to WP 8th February 2022]
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Title: Suki tomo / スキトモ Release Date: 2007 Language: Japanese English Subs? – Yep [Image taken from here ] Cast: (actor – character)
Takumi Saito – Tomokazu Aoi
Hiroki Aiba – Yoshiki Saitou
Airi Komatsu – Misao Aoi
Basic Plot Summary:
Ooookay…
Tomokazu is a college boxer, in his final year in University, his bestfriend Yoshiki and his step-sister have always been supporting him. Little does he know both his friend and his sister have been harbouring secret feelings for him. Misao realises Yoshiki’s feelings and becomes jealous, believe he’s trying to steal her beloved brother from her.
One day, while Tomokazu is training for his big competition, Yoshiki, Misao, Misao’s friend and Yoshiki’s classmate visit… Tomokazu finds out exactly what everyone thinks of him.
My Thoughts:
*~WARNING!!!~*
May contain Spoilers!!!
And by ‘May’ I mean does!!!
Throughout the entire movie I was sat there trying to work out where I’d seen the guy who plays Yoshiki…at first I thought it might just be a friends that he looks like….THEN IT HIT ME!!!!
He’s the violinist that Takumi admires in Takumi-kun 1 – Shoshite, Harukaze ni Sasayaite!! Woo!
Anyways:
Now, I reaaaaally dont like one-sided love, I’ve said this countless times. But I could deal with this one…kinda. I was really hoping for Tomokazu to just….kiss Yoshiki. But that never happened! The only REASONABLY close piece of BL stuff that we got….was when Tomokazu knocked Yoshiki down and was on top of him, and I just found that a little bit awkward ehehe
So this is a VERY LIGHT Boys Love movie…in fact, the BL is so light….it might not exist at all
The movie was alright…as far as things go. I didn’t like the Misao character, honestly, sister loving the brother….it was a little weird. Especially at the beginning, when we had no idea WHATSOEVER that they are actually step brother and sister. The fact that they aren’t related makes everything…a little bit better. But still, I find it a bit strange.
Can we just take note of how attractive Takumi Saito is…!
He must have had to get into amazing shape for this movie…because all that running, and boxing is just….wow
Hiroki Aiba is really cute and has a fabulous jaw line.
With 2 lovely actors, it’s a shame nothing went down…ah well. The story was good, I liked how Yoshiki is always there for Tomokazu.
But despite all that, we are a Boys Love film blog, and even though the storyline was nice and the actors were fabulous…
I rate this movie:
3.5/10
Don’t get me wrong it was a good film…but on this love we favour BL quality and quantity – which this film really lacked
o.5 for Takumi Saito being hot, and Hiroki Aiba being in Takumi Kun movie They deserve the credit…I’m sorry!
Umm, just quickly:
I’m unsure of the correct English title but….
Suki = to like
Tomo = makes it certain
So, going by this…I believe the movie to be called “Of course I like you” or ‘It’s certain that I like you” or my personal favourite “I like you..duh!”
….oh I don’t know!!~!
Avaliable on YT!
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[Posted to WP 1st Febryary 2022]
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