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Meet the Reviewers of MDL: Part 2

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   XingBack    I mix and match, sometimes I start with a simple introduction or an analysis of the drama/movie, and, sometimes, I go ahead and start with my likes vs dislikes. ;D

   AnanyaS     I try, try being the keyword, writing a short review. It doesn’t always end up that way, but I still try my best. Whenever I read a review of a show, and see paragraphs and paragraphs of something written, I end up skipping it. I know people put a lot of time and effort into writing something that elaborate, but I can rarely read something that long. I’m just not a reader! 

That’s the reason that when I write a review, I sort of put it in different points. It’s a trick my school teacher taught me, to write long answers in bullet points, so it doesn’t appear that long and highlights all your points simultaneously. My reviews mainly consist of what I liked and what I didn’t like about drama. I do include the story, the writing, the acting, anything that I think might help a viewer decide whether or not to watch this drama.

  minj99    As much as I criticize dramas for being formulaic, I write my own reviews with a strict outline that follows the rating criteria on MDL: Story, Acting/Cast, Music, Rewatch Value. My rating standards are also strict and usually land well below the average rating. Therefore, I structure my review so that it is easy to locate where a drama earns and loses points. It is not perfect, so I preface my reviews with an introduction/summary and sometimes use the “Rewatch Value” section as a pseudo-conclusion. Like most students and working professionals, I lean on the crutch of non-fiction report writing, but I aim to be a more entertaining writer with each review.

  Soula    I definitely don’t use a template or pattern when writing my reviews. Usually, I am able to write my reviews right after completing a drama (rarely do I need time to sit and consider). Often, I have a notebook next to me while watching dramas that I use to record big plot “AH-HA” moments (especially plot twists) or things that really ticked me off so I can refer back to my thoughts after completing the drama (I’d likely forget if I didn’t write my notes LOL). When I go to compose my review, I tend to briefly list the big points that I want to make sure I don’t forget. I then organize/clump my list by topic to keep the review organized and clear. Then I start writing. I just go with it. I then spend a bunch of time proof-reading for grammar mistakes as well as clarity. Then I post. The majority of my reviews are a reflection of the plot, as this is the part of a drama I value the most. While OST, actors, cinematography, etc. are essential and can definitely impact my overall rating, if the plot is lacking, or worse, flawed, it cannot be easily, if ever, forgiven by a beautiful OST, phenomenal actors, or flawless visual effects.

   Richel   I follow the common rubric of the plot to characters to anything else that is noteworthy. I just like having a structure for my reviews that readers can follow easily.

   addicted2dramas    I like to follow a pattern in my reviews and mostly try to stick to it. I write a few lines on the drama, followed by snippets on the plot, acting, highlights, OST, re-watch score, etc. I like to close off my reviews by either recommending or not recommending the drama. Towards the end of my reviews, you will usually find the reason to watch/avoid a drama and the best thing to look forward to (e.g. a particular character, plot, actor, etc.)

   Unnursvana   I just write down my thoughts on it as they sort of come to me. Then, I try to organize it somehow, so it flows well together, and everything is somewhat concise. I don’t try to go too much into dislikes. Just what I thought worked for me, what I liked, and what I think might have worked better.

  ChineseDramaFan    I normally like to describe what makes me watch a particular drama, how I had felt about it while watching. Then, I would describe how some of the main characters are being portrayed by the actors, what the underlying messages the writers are trying to tell us. 



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