TVB 2009 review...

TVB 2009 had finally came to an end. TVB 2009 had brought many happiness and craziness and sadness. It had brought many great series and series that you can just skip right through. I had enjoy TVB 2009 and looking forward to TVB 2010. Hope that in 2010, it'll bring TVB a better result. Better then 2009. Some might say, 2009 was a boring year for TVB. I find it alright. Hopefully in 2010, TVB will rise again and shine brighter. 2010 will be a better year for TVB and for all of us.

-09 Grand Productions-
Beyond the Realm of Conscience - The series itself is alright. What lack the series was the script. If the script was better, then the series will be much better. It had a grand cast and costume. All it lack was more effort in the script.

Born Rich - I haven't finish with this series yet. Can't say much, but I can see that the story is getting boring. Cause I'm getting bored. It has its funny times and sad times. The series has a great cast with all the veteran actors and fa dans and siu sangs. Their acting will never disappoint me. But I'll see how it'll turn out.

-09 42nd Award series-
Rosy Business - Honesty I didn't watch this series myself. But I got a lot of good reviews from my family, and friends and online friends. Even most of the cast won the award that night. Pretty sure this series isn't disappointing. Rosy II has my support and I'll watch it.

-series that I saw-
You're Hired- One amazing series I saw this year xD I love it, it has everything. But there is a boring part to it. Other wise it would be amazing. I'm satisfied with it and very happy. The chemistry and acting was amazing xD One great comedy of the year!!

Sweetness in the Salt - Truthfully I do find this series boring at some point. But I did enjoy the series. It wasn't disappointing.. well maybe it does drag along and the script did lack. But it still watchable. I really did had a great time watching it. The love triangle was what kept me watching it. Otherwise, I probably had given up.

D.I.E. Again - I had great laughs with this series. I like how they added two new people to join the D.I.E crew. Especially love Ko Sir and Lo Sir xD the babies were cute too!! I was surprise that this wasn't disappointing. I find it funnier than the prequel. If there is D.I.E III I'll support but I doubt it xP

Pages of Treasures - This series is Okay, its a good, relaxing series to watch. With all the craziness in GEM. I enjoy it.

E.U - This series was successful. I had completely given up with TA ever since they made a sequel. But the 3rd installment had bought me great expectations and I enjoyed it. One good series. But the 4 installment? I'm not sure =\

Just Love II - Its alright. The baby was adorable =] It wasn't disappointing. I enjoy this one better then the prequel actually. It was relaxing, only part I hate was the baby mix up thing. -.-'' I find it really unnecessary.

King of Snooker - It's okay. I got bored in some point but I manage to watch it. All to Niki xD Niki and Patrick relationship was okay. Enjoy watching their chemistry.

The Threshold of Persona - It was boring and okay at the same time. But it was disappointing. I took off couple weeks and actually finished it. I like the chemistry between Natalie and Patrick. The only thing that kept me watching it, but it was all disappointment.

The Greatness of the Hero - It was warehouse. I still don't get why, but maybe there is too much beheading. It's okay, not a crazy series. It was slow.. Wayne portrayed his evil role well. Sunny and Bernice relationship was actually pretty nice =]

Gem of Life - Isn't this part of last years anniversary?? Lol.. prolly not. but I always thought that it was part of last years grand production xD lol.. Okay anyways, this series is actually okay. I manage to watch all 80 eps. Yes it was disappointing and boring and the series drags all the way. But it was okay. I had anticipated this series when it said it'll aired. It had a grand cast, it was once again the script and the series is too long. The chemistry in here is good. I enjoyed the chemistry but the series indeed really boring. *sigh* this series was kinda a waste. They spend so much on it, many expensive places and traveling everywhere. Amazing cast. But it went down the drain.

-series that I never start-
Winter Melon Tale
Man In Charge - I actually saw the 1st eps, it was funny, but I didn't know why I never finish it.
The Stew of Life - I said I'll watch it but never did.
A Great Way To Care
A Bride for a Ride

-series that I gave up on-
Burning Flame 3 - I'm sorry, I couldn't continue. I had to give it up. I had anticipate for this series cause I loved the 1st and 2nd installment. But this series I was really disappointed. It was disappointing and boring. I still don't get how it took BR place in the top 5 during the Award night.

Born Rich so far...

So far.. in Born Rich, I had watch up to episode 15. It's going great so far. Each character in here has different ideas and how things are worked. They have different views and minds. I find each character interesting. First lets start on the characters...


Mu Jie played by Nancy Sit. One of my favorite veteran actress, so I'm happy to see her in here. But her character is a bit... So far Nancy portrayed her character well. I'm fine with it but I do have to say her acting kinda went a bit too far. Especially her childish behaviours. I find Mu jie is a big child. She gets her ways and is very easy to cheer her up again. All you have to do is to do what she had want you to do. And she'll forgive you. Mostly these scenes are between her and her daughter in-law. Sometimes her childish behaviours, I find them funny. Maybe I'm laughing out of stupidity. But she can be really stubborn. I hope my view on Mu Jie will be different later on. Maybe, I'll be more happy with her role.

Chuet Yat Yuen played by Ray Lui. The oldest and the biological son of Mu Jie. Brother of Yat Sam and Yat Ming. Father of Kei Kei and Wai Wai, husband of Connie. Yes.. he might be the ideal of a filial son, loving father and husband and a great brother. That what TVB want you to feel, want you to stand on his side. But is he really an ideal husband later on? I'll have to watch and see for myself. Yat Yuen has a big heart, he burden everything. Even that big deal, Yat Ming had made. Who took the trouble and blame it on himself? Yes, Yat Yuen did. He is portrayed as one good brother, that don't want to see his brother or others to fall. He rather take all the burden himself. I like his character and I believe Ray is doing a great job so far. Loving his character every moment. But will I continue to like him later on?

Chuet Yat Ming played by Gallen Lo. The second son in the Chuet's family. Not Mu Jie's biological son. But Mu Jie cares for him is just like he is her own son. Once had hurt Yat Sam's heart, he did nothing to cure it. He continue to stay in Hong Kong when he should of had known to leave her. I can see that Yat Ming still loves her and want her back. But can he? Haven't seen Gallen for so long, he still act so well. I love his character. His little moves and face expressions are really funny. I laugh a lot during his scenes. But as the series goes, I can see that greed's is slowly creeping on him. He is getting there soon. Knowing that he was the one who scheme that problem out, he should have clear that he was the one behind it. He was too stubborn and to greedy and let his brother to take care of it. *sigh* greed is getting over him soon... I want to see how he manage it, how evil he can be. Hope is not disappointing.

Chuet Yat Sam played by Anita Mui. The youngest and the only daughter in the Chuet's family. Renee is a person who stands up and know from right to wrong. What made Renee to hate Yat Ming so much is that, she had once "love" him and she couldn't believe that he was her long lost half brother. She couldn't take it and wouldn't believe. But the truth is right in front of your eyes. Renee slowly accept him as her brother but still have a bad impression on him. I find her role likable. Anita did well too, she is actually really cute. And I think she is really pretty in the series. Her little bickering scenes with Topman (Joe Ma) is quite funny. And I enjoy watching them as a couple. But I'm also curious how Anita and Gallen will turn out.


Connie played by Jamie Chik. Haven't seen her for so long, happy to see her back. Her acting is still the same. She did well but I got to say I am annoyed with her. I find her character really stubborn and thinks too much. She always think that she is right and everything. I almost up to a point hating her. I don't know what to say about her, but I hope that after the series is done, I'll change my view and actually have something to say. As we all can see her marriage is breaking apart.

Topman played by Joe Ma. I really have nothing to say yet. His scenes with Renee is cute and he is kinda funny in the beginning. He get serious as the series goes, starting from Yat Ming work in the bank.

Angie played by Kenix Kwok. I know that I'm going to hate her as the series goes, being the third party. When will she wake up? Angie is in her little world. She is hypnotise with the love between her and Marcus. Which will never happen. I think that she just give up. At first she said she'll just love him from afar. But it had crept on her that she need to get close and she has to be his woman. I'm pretty sure she is hypnotise. Finding ways to get close with Marcus and seeing Connie's upset face, I'm upset. This love triangle will be a long problem. But other wise her acting is amazing.


Kenneth Ma, I love his character. His moves and expressions are really funny. Laughing at all his scenes too. And he is cute!! Lol, the smile and everything. He is starting to like Sharon. I wonder how he is going to end up with her?

Sharon Chan, I find her character weak right now. But somehow I do enjoy her character too.. I'm hoping to see her character getting stronger as the series goes.

All the character is going well so far and I'm curious how the love triangles, business side, and Yat Ming's greed develop. This is one long series.. 40 eps, it'll get boring somehow. But I'll finish it. No doubt that it'll end up like Beyond. and I'll be disappointed again. But its alright. I can manage with all the scheming in the palace. I can stand another scheme in this series.

I'll be back with another post, after I finish the series. Stay tune =]

A Watchdog's Tale

Title: A Watchdog’s Tale
Chinese Title: 老友狗狗 (Lou Yau Gau Gau)
Cast: Steven Ma, Kent Cheng, Linda Chung, Maggie Siu, Raymond Wong, Natalie Tong, Koni Lui, Lee Kwok Lun, Wu Fong, Kwok Fung, Rocky Cheng, Francois Wong, Evergreen Mak, Yvonne Lam, Ram Tseung, etc.
Episodes: 20
Broadcast: 12/28/2009 - 1/22/2010
Genre: Modern/Drama/Cop/Comedy
Producer: Leung Choi Yuen

Synopsis

A rich woman TSEUNG TIN NGOR (Maggie Shiu)’s beloved dog CANDY has got behaviour problems since NGOR is being kidnapped. After released, NGOR takes CANDY for various medical treatments but none of them is helpful to cure its illness. Desperate NGOR finally finds LAI TSUN SING (Kent Cheng), a retired police canine officer, who has just opened a kennel in the walled village. NGOR asks SING to give CANDY training but it creates discord between both of them. When CANDY’s condition is getting better and better, NGOR is pleased and shows deference toward SING. NGOR feels obscured of the kidnapping and she misconceives that the landlord of the kennel, CHOW YUNG KUNG (Steven Ma), is one of the kidnappers. SING gets his trained dog BINGO carrying out an investigation. They finally prove that KUNG is innocent. KUNG appreciates Sing’s efforts and he starts joining the course for learning how to be a dog lover. LAI SIN YUE (Linda Chung), SING’s veterinarian daughter, is aware of her feeling towards him since then.

credit to Astro on Demand

Beyond the Realm of Conscience overview

Since I first heard that Beyond is being film and seeing their costume fitting. I grew and anticipate for it. I was really hyped when it aired. I loved the first couple episodes but as the series processes... my expectations changed....

Beyond the Realm of Conscience is set during the Tang Dynasty. Its a series revolving around status and schemes within the Forbidden Palace. Yes.. I would agree.. the first episode was really dramatic. After watching the first episode, I couldn't wait and watch the 2nd then the 3rd and kept going. But I forgot at what episode..I stop. I took off with this series for about 2-3 weeks and finish it last week. The series started out when Yiu Kam Ling (Tavia Yeung) and Lau Sam Ho (Charmaine Sheh) argued. From what the scene showed, both kam ling and sam ho had became Emperor Li's (Moses Chan) concubine. Their status is way up there in the palace. Kam Ling and Sam Ho "were once" sisters and it shatter when they became concubines. After that scene, it took us back 20 years, where Kam Ling and Sam Ho were kids.

In the first episode when Sam Ho's mom died, it was really sad and dramatic. I did shed some tears. Couple years had pass, Kam Ling and Sam Ho grew up. To Kam Ling, Sam Ho is the one she would trust. What ever Kam ling did, Kam Ling seems to be punish. Even if she had helped and safe the palace or someone. She will be punish. With all these punishment it had turn Kam Ling to believe in something else. In Kam Ling's mind, to survive in the palace is to scheme your way up. There is no one nice in the palace. Its either you live or died. Her "Ho Ji Mui" (best sister) Sam Ho are totally opposite. Before her mother who is played by Krystal Tin died, her mother had told her to follow these 3 words. "Do good deeds, speak good words, show goodwill". Sam Ho which had followed these words growing up. Her kindness which bought many people in the palace to love her. What ever she did, she will get credit for. In Sam Ho's mind, to survive in the palace is to bring out these 3 words. "Once we are sisters, we will stay sisters forever" - this quote were once described Yiu Kam Ling and Lau Sam Ho. But will the really remain sisters forever? And the answer is no.

I really thought most cast were "evil". Which I was wrong. No one is "EVIL". Not even Tavia!! Well yes maybe Susan Tse and Lee Kwok Lun was. But other wise no one. The whole series is just about how everyone schemes there way against each other to get to a better position. Michelle and Susanna just scheme at each other for so many years over a misunderstanding. Susan Tse mostly scheme about her sister Mary Jie for being a maid and became a concubine. And killing everyone who did something wrong. Lee Kwok Lun scheme about everything, want to get to a higher position, even though he is already the top General. Tavia scheme all the way becoming a concubine. After becoming a concubine is still not good enough for her and which she was not content. She wanted more. Selena is just a spoil, wealthy girl. Which wants everything.

As the series progress.. I grew tired from the kindness and all the schemes. Yes..indeed I grew tired with the whole series. It wasn't up to my expectations. I was hoping for more. More from Tavia and Charmaine. Charmaine role is really nothing and flawless. The whole series was kinda a flaw. Do you really think that within the forbidden palace, there really is kindness. Well maybe, between couple friends. But do you really think that a maid really get a chance to talk to the emperor and made the emperor to follow the 3 words too? I believe that there is no kindness within the palace. Maybe I could be wrong. But I'm pretty sure anyone whom status is way higher than Sam Ho's status would follow her 3 words. In the series, that did happen. And I believe that is a flaw right there. The series did get to a point where it was boring. It wasn't none of the actors fault. I believe the script wasn't powerful enough. It wasn't well written. This series is from TVB.. TVB series are always full of flaws and are never well developed. I think the weakness from TVB are the scripts. I thought this series would be really powerful.. I guess I was wrong. I truly had learn something. Never get hyped and anticipate over a series too much. Cause when you actually watch the series, you'll loose interest. To me the series is disappointing, but it was still watchable. The acting was great. But I did expected more from Tavia and Charmaine. But I guess.. out of everyone in the series, the best acting will have to go to Susan Tse and Lee Kwok Lun, and which Tavia comes in third =] Tavia acting was actually well perform in her first evil role. Her glares and everything did creep me out.

Overall, the series was actually okay. Not powerful nor great, its okay. The ending got 50 peaks..was thanks to Kevin. I didn't see what so special about the ending to get 50 peaks. But I was satisfied with the ending. Maybe a little upset with Tavia's ending. I believe that Tavia wasn't evil, she just "gan" and greedy. Hmm.. maybe if Charmaine had turn Tavia in before, maybe Tavia wouldn't gone too far with her greed's. By the end Charmaine was full of regret and Tavia was full of greed. The two sisters fortunately split up. It got even to a point where tavia wanted to kill Charmaine. It was sad to see.. and all the deaths were really sudden and weren't realistic. I cried the most was the death of Krystal and when Hor Wai leaving the palace, and the scene she had with Kara crying.

Weakest acting
For some reason, I find Kevin acting the weakest in the series. Kevin character really didn't do much. Mostly he just stand by Moses, giving him advices and have lovely scenes with Charmaine. Also I find Moses acting weak too..he really have the 3 words and Charmaine in his mind too much. I like is "dumb'' scene better and little emperor Li played by Lawrence. Lawrence did a great job =D

Strongest acting
Susan Tse had the most powerful acting in the series. I get all creep up when she tried to be nice and when her scenes comes up. She really did showed many powerful faces and glares. Tavia did a well job for acting a evil role for the first time. I would love to see more of her evil roles in the future but I hope that in the future her evil roles would improve and give me more. Tavia wasn't as powerful as Susan, and I expected more but she did alright.

Costume
I love the costumes. Its so pretty and the hair pieces. Its all so nice.

Theme songs/sub
Yes I love both songs. "Palace Scheme" by Susanna, the song remind me of HOG and Moonlight. and the sub "Windmill" by Charmaine, is really soothing. A Kid song =]

The series did fine but yes it could have done better. Will I recommend it? No. But if you really want to see it, go ahead. But to me I'm really tired with all the scheming and tired with this series. I was planning to watch it the second time, but nope it would not happen. TVB really shouldn't changed the title to "Beyond the Realm of Conscience" it really should just stay as "Palace Scheme". Since its all about scheming. I literally did said to the screen.. "give up Tavia with all the scheming and give up everyone". I was like telling everyone to give up xP lol. The presentation clip was much better. I learned my lesson..not to anticipate a series too much. Mostly the theme to the series is.. never be greedy. Do good deeds you'll get good rewards other wise you'll be punish. I rate the series 8/10 I'm pretty sure Born Rich will turn out just like Beyond.

Only grand production would be rated out of 10