Chapter 1033: Chapter 1033: Highly Recommended
Especially the sweet and natural interaction with the female lead and the clash of auras with the male support, it’s truly a marvel.
Every movement, every change in expression is fluid, showing no signs of awkward or contrived acting.
Just as he said in an interview, "The Kite is the pinnacle of my acting career."
Throughout the film, the relationship between the leads isn’t built on any exaggerated coincidences or logic; what it showcases is just the purity and passion of youthful love.
From the careful, tentative probing to the bold and fervent pursuit.
Being silly enough to follow right behind them, stepping where they have stepped. An accidental touch could be savored all day long.
Just being near the person you like makes every breath you take sweet.
Youth romance films are not rare, what is rare are those that truly touch people’s hearts.
Youth is the most beautiful age that everyone experiences.
Because everyone has had it, what’s needed isn’t unrealistic fancy or exaggerated effects, which only make people feel it’s not practical.
Youth is truly defined as youth in the moment it’s reminisced. The sweetness and sourness of the past blend together, and after time has done its brewing, what’s left is a reflective bitterness that brings tears to the eyes, yet the face shows a smile.
Though there is regret, I am grateful to have experienced it.
All of this is presented just right in The Kite.
Initially, most of the viewers were fans, but gradually many others also started trying it out on their friends’ recommendations.
Xiaomei was one of them.
Once an unabashed fangirl herself, she developed an aversion to idol stars after all the idols she followed had their scandals, without exception.
So when her friends were all recommending The Kite, she was extremely dismissive.
An idol crossing over into acting, how could there be any good productions? It’s better to watch The Palace Wall.
Her friend, however, was very excited trying to persuade her, "Go, you definitely won’t regret it, really, although I’m a fan of Hayes Edwards, I swear I’m not biased by the fan filter. His performance this time is really good. And I’m absolutely blown away by Hannah Winter’s face, a true goddess of beauty, it even made this girl’s heart flutter."
Xiaomei remained firmly seated on the bed but her eyes flickered, "Did you just say Hannah Winter?"
Seeing a glimmer of hope, her friend’s eyes brightened and she nodded quickly, "Yeah, you know her, right? Look, she came from the same idol background, but her acting is super good. So just go and see it."
Xiaomei turned over, "No, I think I’ll go see The Palace Wall instead, at least there are more trained actors in it."
Her friend’s eyes widened in urgency, "Are you crazy? So many people online are criticizing it; you’ll really feel regret if you watch that. Are you going or not? If you’re not, I’m off; I was even thinking of treating you to bubble tea..."
Muttering, her friend moved slowly towards the door. After one last look back, intending to ask again, she saw that Xiaomei was already dressed, standing by the bed.
"What time’s the movie, when do we head out?"
And so, with the bribe of a bubble tea, Xiaomei entered the cinema without any expectations, but came out with her face alight with the thrill of the experience and invoking the ’true fragrance’ meme.
Looking around, it turned out there was no shortage of people who had ended up feeling the same way.
Some were dragged there by friends, and others who’d come on a whim, but in the end, they all felt the same.
