FILMART 2014 - Part 1

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MASTER OF DESTINY - 風雲天地 - 40 EPISODES
Cast: Liza Wang, Angie Chiu, Hawick Lau, Tang Yan, Kimmy Tong, Monica Wang, Edwin Siu, Kenny Wong, Wayne Lai (guest), Selena Li (guest)

A family fuel drama. The success of a legendary woman entrepreneur in a world of deceit and betrayal. Filming in Tianjian and Beijing. CHO KWAN YEUT NAM (Liza Wang) is a legendary woman. In the early years, her husband (Wayne Lai) committed suicide because of a failed business. As a single mother, she raised three boys and an adopted daughter, and established her own company. YUET NAM progressively handed over her company to her children to take over, but unexpectedly the big brother CHI WANG (Kenny Wong) secretly pursued his adopted younger sister HAU YEE (Kimmy Tong). Unfortunately, HAU YEE only loved her second brother CHI YUN (Hawick Lau), but YUN had his heart for someone else. Their relationship went through subtle change. Because of YUN's girlfriend fell ill and dies, he concentrated solely on his career and got into a dispute with his elder brother, whom was suppose to be the successor of the company. Beautiful girl SONG CHI WAH (Monica Wang) stormed in on WANG's life, not only did she start working at the company, but also provoked WANG to act violently towards his wife. YUET NAM decided to hand her company over to YUN. WAH told WANG that he is actually not YUET NAM's biological son. The two plotted against YUN and framed him. YUN ends up in prison and WANG takes over the company.

Interest Rate: 4/10 (very harsh but I seriously have no interest in it haha)
This remind me of "Growing Through Life", also a mainland and tvb production.  While it is a star studded series, I'm not too interested in it.  Personally like the joint mainland and tvb ancient series better than modern.  Such a pity though cause I actually want to see Angie Chiu.

OX HEAD LOVES HORSE MOUTH - 牛頭愛搭馬嘴 - 20 EPISODES
Cast: Johnson Lee, Joey Meng, Oscar Leung, Mak Ling Ling, Harriet Yeung (Hatao), Rebecca Zhu

A comedy series. Johnson Lee and Joey Meng will be a pair. Johnson plays a police officer; Mak Ling Ling is a chief magazine editor.

Interest Rate: 6/10
I don't like that Johnson is leading here but since it's a light hearted comedy and he's good in those, I'll be giving it a try.  Of course the big reason here is Joey Meng!  For those who can't recall who Harriet Yeung is, she's the one who played Dayo Wong's crazy 'girlfriend' in "Bounty Lady".  She was pretty funny so I'm also looking forward to seeing her again.

A random comment here, why is Mak Ling Ling in here?  Isn't she a feng shui master or something?  She've filmed with tvb before?

ALL THAT IS BITTER IS SWEET - 大藥坊 - 30 EPISODES
Cast: Linda Chung, Ruco Chan, Raymond Wong, Natalie Tong, Pierre Ngo, Shirley Yeung, To Yin Gor

One A story revolving around a pharmacy. Linda plays a rich girl, whose family runs a large pharmaceutical business. But the pharmacy later gets hit by a huge epidemic. Linda is the first female pharmacist in China, she helps resolve the issue in a strong manner; Linda-Ruco-Raymond-Natalie will be involved in a love square.

Interest Rate: 8/10
You all know I'm a fan of Linda and so I'm definitely interested in this.  The story also interests me since it will be revolving around a female hero protagonist instead of a man (which I often think is the situation).  

Btw the trailer is basically the same as the one released out last year with just a few minor tweaks towards the middle and end.  It's a bit disappointing since I was hoping to see more new clips.

NOBLESSE OBLIGE - 宦海奇官 - 20 EPISODES
Cast: Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung, Joel Chan, Benjamin Yuen, Cilla Lok, Lau Dan, Susan Tse, Yoyo Chen

A young guy with street-smarts challenges bureaucracy, unfolding a journey of political infighting and scandals. Kenneth is a righteous young man whose ambition is to catch corrupted court officials. He's the illegitimate child of Lau Dan, he has no status in the family and everything he does was to get his father's attention. Tavia is an orphan raised by a Buddhist nun, she‘s a skilled martial artist.

Interest Rate: 6/10
I personally prefer modern comedies over ancient comedies, so it is probably why I'm not too interested with this series.  At first I was also hoping to see Tavia in a comedic role but no, it's apparently one with a 'tragic' past.  I really want to see her take on some modern comedy roles.  Despite this though, I'll probably be watching it for the cast.

BLACK HEART WHITE SOUL - 忠奸人 - 30 EPISODES
Cast: Roger Kwok, Ron Ng, Kristal Tin, Jason Chan, Kiki Sheung, Louis Cheung, Matt Yeung, Leanne, Li, Lisa Lau, Vivien Yeo, Siu Bo, Claire Yiu, Becky Lee, Waise Lee

Is guilt worth nothing among human emotions? What is beneath the justice and sympathy is the unfold secrets. In this world full of absurdity, the line between good an evil is blurred; Roger Kwok was a very positive lawyer, but because of Ron Ng, he gets into a car accident that paralyzed his legs. He became handicap since then, but believed he could get back up and start over.

Interest Rate: 7/10
Cross out Jason Chan and it'll be one great cast!  Haha I really don't like that guy as an actor since he's so wooden.

That aside, the storyline sounds interesting and I'm always excited to see Roger Kwok onscreen!  He's also pairing up with Kristal Tin again and so hopefully, their story in here would be better than the one in "Return of the Silver Tongue".

Like "All That is Bitter is Sweet", the trailer for this series was also released last year.

MADAM CUTIE ON DUTY - 師奶Madam - 20 EPISODES
Cast: Edwin Siu, Priscilla Wong, Mandy Wong, Raymond Cho, Anderson Junior, Susan Tse, Jacqueline Wong, Rachel Kan, Leung Ka Kei, Stanley Cheung, Mary Hon

A savvy housewife is a capable Madam in disguise. Its a comedy full of wisdom of life. Edwin is an undercover cop who gets close the housewives in the village to investigate a case; Priscilla Wong is an undercover explorer who disguises herself as a housewife to fit in with the housewives in the village; Mandy is a housewife, married to Raymond Cho; Priscilla and Edwin eventually develop a relationship; Edwin also has a relationship with Mandy; Susan is Priscilla's mother.

Interest Rate: 8/10
I've watched all of Priscilla's series since her debut and I've always enjoyed her performance. While some may not like her, I find her very cute onscreen and her acting is quite decent to me.

Aside from that, I'm always looking forward to modern comedies!

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