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Published 6/10/2005 by reef | E-mail this post

i`ll be back tomorrow. finished marathon old japan series `beautiful life`.
best9.internet utp laju geyl. pantas sekali. semalam layan `gladiator`.
best2 juga cinematographer dengan lakonan mantap russel crowe sebagai
maximus. memang mantap dahlah dvd nye version. wanna have nap. below the review
for beautiful life. musti tengok!!

BEAUTIFUL LIFE

Rate: 9.0
Broadcasted in Japan: TBS Jan-March 2000
Duration: 11 episodes
Scriptwriter: Eriko Kitagawa
Themesong: Konya Tsuki no Mieru Oka Ni by B'z

Synopsis: Kyoko, a young woman with an unhindered spirit
despite being physically bound to a wheelchair due to
illness, and Shuji, a stylish and popular fashion magazine
hairstylist, are brought together in a fateful traffic incident.
Despite their confrontational meeting, they soon find themselves
falling in love, with Shuji drawn to her courage and enthusiasm
and Kyoko attracted to his ability to look beyond her physical
limitations and into her heart. However, Kyoko's protective
older brother and her worsening condition begin to test the
bounds of their love for each other and threaten to end their
beautiful life together.

Acting performances:

Takuya Kimura as Shuji Okishima

Great performance from Kimura, like always!!^^ He can really
express Shuji's feelings right, I love it when he's angry but tried
to be calm. And he really has done a very good job at the end of this
drama....soooo touching...I feel like crying....*_* What can I say,
it's Kimura-san, of course his acting wasn't dissapointing^^ Afterall,
his character here is not too far from Teppei(Love Gen)'s character,
he's quite an expert in playing those kind of roles^^

Takako Tokiwa as Kyoko Machida

Ok, to be frankly...all this while, I don't really like Tokiwa,
can't really explain why^^ But, her character here has change it,
I like her now!! She can really act! Her character, Kyoko, is
such a sweet person, too. She might be too sensitive sometimes,
and I got really annoyed when that happens =P But, can we blame her?
Being a handicap...I think it's understandable if she becomes sensitive
even to the little things. Asides that, I admire her spirit to keep
on living for the past 10 years. She tried to commit a suicide one time,
but again...do you ever have the feeling to know your own death is
coming soon? Oh, well...Tokiwa did a great job portraying Kyoko!!
I like her cheerful attitude...it doesn't feel like she's sick,
when she's being cheerful ^_^

I really think Kimura and Tokiwa suits each other!! They're so sweet
when they're together. The on-screen chemistry is there....but, still
for me, Kimura and Takako Matsu have the best on-screen chemistry =P
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[S o m e t i m e s]

Sometimes i must feel down
To collect back all the precious pieces
Sometimes i cant stop to feel hopeless
To make sure there is still still hope
Sometimes i have to cry
To release the sadness deep inside
Sometimes i have to go far
To see somethings new
Sometimes i have to be cruel
To make sure the balance in the heart
Sometimes i have to do what i have to
To make me feel comfortable
Sometimes i just have to press the pedal
To fasten the journey
Sometimes i have to be lonely
To cherish the crowd hour
Sometimes i just have to close my eyes and sleep
To dreams beyond my imagination
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