Pann Ei Soe

The Family Stone – My Honest Review This is the worst rom-com I’ve ever watched. Even though the cast is great and the acting is solid, the writing is just bad. I don’t understand why the whole family was so mean to Meredith when she was just trying to be polite. They kept making fun of her for no reason. She was new to a big family, and instead of being kind, they made her feel awkward and out of place. Everett is a terrible character. He falls in love with Meredith’s sister, Julie, just after meeting her—while he’s still planning to propose to Meredith. What the hell? Also, just because the mom is sick doesn’t mean she has to be so mean to Meredith. Meredith is just socially awkward, but that doesn't give the family the right to bully her. She tries to start conversations, like asking about the gay son, to connect and fit in—but they act like she’s offensive and make things more awkward on purpose. They never give her a chance. From the start, Meredith tried to get close to them, but the mom and Everett’s sister were cruel from the beginning. Meredith was just trying to make small talk, but Everett’s sister gossiped about her and was nasty for no reason. Then when Julie arrives, the whole family suddenly loves her and treats her like a queen. What is wrong with them? If they didn’t want Everett to marry Meredith, they should have just talked to him. When Meredith gets upset and crashes the car, Julie just stands there doing nothing. Is it not weird that Julie ends up dating her sister’s ex—the guy who was about to propose? Julie goes on a date with Everett, plays with the kids, and doesn’t even check in on her sister. Meanwhile, one of the kids destroys Meredith’s shoes and the family says nothing. When Meredith reacts, they make her look like the bad guy. Seriously, how do people find this movie comforting? Where is the comfort? Worst sister award goes to Julie. Awful boyfriend, awful family. It makes no sense. Ben and Meredith actually had good chemistry, but throwing Julie into the story was completely unnecessary. How can Everett fall in love with Julie so quickly, while still engaged to Meredith? It’s ridiculous. I would never watch this movie again. If I were Meredith, I would have left Everett simply because of how hateful his family was—and he never truly stood up for her. They hated her just for being a successful, polite woman. Rating: 1 out of 10 (The 1 point is only because Meredith was genuinely trying to be nice.)

I finished Frankly Speaking in one day — that’s how addictive it was! It’s definitely a good watch. Although some parts could be improved, I really enjoyed the story, acting, and overall vibe. The acting was great! Go Kyung-pyo was so cute in his role, and Kang Han-na was actually the reason I watched this drama — I like her a lot. Their chemistry felt natural and sweet. I especially loved how two total strangers, both just average people, slowly fell in love. It’s refreshing that it wasn’t the usual “rich CEO and poor girl” story. Instead, it focused on real people trying to succeed in their jobs. The drama also showed the struggles of working life, including bullying in the workplace, which made me think about what it might be like when I work in the future. I really admired how the male lead tried to recover after failing as an announcer. The love line between the main characters was so beautiful and heartwarming. I also learned a lot about how Korean variety shows work — especially how important the scriptwriters are, and how viewer ratings affect everything. This was my first K-drama after switching to Chinese dramas, and I honestly loved the acting and the chemistry here. If the drama had 16 episodes, I think it would’ve been even better. I wish we got more about the side characters too, like the male lead’s father — he was really cute! And I think the male lead’s mother was played by the same actress who appeared in Squid Game Season 2? I remembered her face. I also wanted to see what happened to the villain in the end — they didn’t really show that clearly. And the second male lead reminded me of my idol. There was one scene where he refused to take a photo with fans, and they treated him so badly. It was sad but very realistic, especially the part where he had to take the photo at the hospital. The cinematography was beautiful, with a lot of fresh, summer-like scenes. It gave the drama a light and warm feeling. Overall, Frankly Speaking was fun, fresh, and touching. It just needed a little improvement, but it’s still a wonderful drama that I really enjoyed. ☀️ This drama feels like summer — light, honest, and heartwarming. Loved it!

I started watching Call Me Bae because it gave off the same vibes as Emily in Paris — fun, stylish, full of drama, and packed with product placements and fabulous outfits. Just like Emily in Paris, this show mixes fashion and feelings in a really entertaining way. I was totally impressed by Ananya Panday! This was the first time I saw her act, and honestly, she slayed. Her outfits were on point in every episode — total fashion goals. Also, I became an instant fan of Gurfateh Pirzada (Neel) — he's not just handsome, his chemistry with Bae was fire. Their scenes together were full of tension and charm. The story is about Bae’s journey from being rich and spoiled to becoming independent and discovering who she really is. It’s a beautiful mix of girl power, self-growth, and fun storytelling. The ending reminded me a lot of the Bollywood movie PK, especially the emotional live show scene (the “Confessional” moment). It also feels like a mix of Legally Blonde, PK, and Emily in Paris — which I loved. Even though I don’t usually watch Bollywood series, this one really caught my attention. It’s fun, fashionable, emotional, and empowering. I’m officially a fan of Ananya Panday now, and I can’t wait for Season 2! If this show aired on Netflix, I’m sure it would blow up even more.

I just finished watching Election, and I have to say — I really didn’t like Mr. McAllister. To me, he’s the real villain of the story. He pretends to be a good teacher, but in reality, he’s selfish, jealous, and a hypocrite. Everything bad that happens in the movie is mostly because of him. Another terrible character is Dave, the teacher who manipulated and took advantage of Tracy Flick. Tracy was just a teenager, and he made her feel special only to use her. That part made me feel really angry and sad for her. Tracy is a very ambitious girl who worked so hard to win the school election. She took it seriously and did her best, and honestly, she deserved to win. But instead of encouraging her, Mr. McAllister hated her just because she was ambitious and confident — something he clearly couldn’t handle. He even tried to ruin the election by throwing away the votes, which is completely unfair and unprofessional. If I were a teacher, I would never do what he did. I also felt really bad for Paul, the sweet and kind student who was used by McAllister to try and stop Tracy. When Paul found out Tracy won and he didn’t, he looked so sad — it wasn’t fair to him either. Tammy is one of my favorite characters. She’s honest, emotional, and funny. All she wanted was to be with Lisa, but Lisa played with both Tammy and Paul. I’m really happy Tammy found a new girlfriend in the end — she deserved someone who loved her back. As for Tracy, I’m glad she got the dream job she wanted in the future. Even though she didn’t have many friends and had to deal with so much hate as a teenager, she still kept going and achieved her goals. That made me feel proud of her. Meanwhile, Mr. McAllister lost everything — his job, his marriage, his reputation. He was so obsessed with ruining Tracy that he ended up destroying his own life. That last scene where he throws something at the car Tracy is in... it just shows how bitter and pathetic he became. Also, I have to mention — the election counter boys were so cute! I loved the moment when one of them gave Tracy a thumbs up. It was such a sweet little scene. In conclusion, Election is a dark, clever movie that shows how adults can be more childish than teenagers. Tracy wasn’t perfect, but she was just a kid trying to do her best. Mr. McAllister, on the other hand, was the real monster.

I just finished watching Raising Helen and I loved it! I didn’t know the main actress is the same person from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. When I saw her, I thought, “She looks familiar,” and then I remembered her. Her smile is so cute and she’s so pretty! The movie made me really emotional. I didn’t expect the kids’ parents to die so early in the story—it was so sad. I felt really sorry for the children. But I loved seeing how Helen slowly learned to take care of them and became a mother figure. I also loved the bond between Helen and her older sister Jenny. Jenny is such a responsible and motherly figure. She was tough on Helen sometimes, but you could tell she cared deeply about her and the kids. Jenny really gave “mother core” vibes even though she wasn’t the one raising the children. She supported Helen, gave her advice, and stepped in when needed. The kids were all so cute! Sarah (the youngest) is such a cute child actress—I’ve seen her in many old movies. Henry is adorable too. Audrey, the oldest child, acted like a typical rebellious teenager. Honestly, if I were Helen, I’d be so angry seeing her sneak off to a motel with a boy! But Helen and Jenny both handled things well in their own ways. Helen’s growth was amazing. At first, she had this glamorous life working in fashion—her outfits were totally slayed! But she gave it all up to care for the kids. It wasn’t easy, but she slowly changed and became a great mom figure. I really liked how Lindsay, before she passed away, had already prepared a letter and made arrangements. It showed how well she knew Helen and believed in her. Also, Helen’s new neighbor Nilma was such a sweet and helpful character! She even helped Helen find a job when things got hard. I really liked her. One thing I didn’t expect: the male lead is a pastor! I’ve never seen a pastor as a romantic lead in a rom-com before—it was new for me, but it worked. Their chemistry was really good, and I loved seeing how their relationship grew. Overall, Raising Helen is a heartwarming movie filled with love, growth, and family. I laughed, cried, and smiled while watching it. 5 stars from me!

I wasn’t expecting much from an old movie released before I was even born (I’m 2006 born!), but Sleepover totally surprised me! It turned out to be such a fun, cute, and heartwarming film about friendship, confidence, and growing up — all packed into one wild night. The story follows a group of best friends, especially Julie and Liz, as they take part in a scavenger hunt that leads them on a crazy adventure. Even though everything happens in just one night, it never feels rushed or boring. In fact, that’s what makes it so exciting! 💖 My favorite part? The bond between Julie and Liz. Liz is such a supportive, funny, and loyal best friend — the kind of BFF everyone wishes they had. I love how she always has Julie’s back, especially during awkward or scary moments. Their friendship felt so real and sweet. 👗 And can we talk about Julie’s homecoming dress? It was absolutely gorgeous! She looked stunning, and it was such a magical moment for her — definitely a teenage dream come true. 🤣 One of the funniest parts? When Staci and her girl group — who acted all popular and perfect — actually agreed to sit in a dirty place during the hunt. That moment had me laughing! It really showed how serious and competitive the game got, and even they weren’t above getting a little messy to win. 🚓 The police officer in the movie was also super funny — I felt a bit bad for him, but he added a lot of humor to the story too. In the end, Sleepover is just a feel-good, girl-power kind of movie that shows how friendship, courage, and a little bit of chaos can lead to amazing memories. It’s fun, light, and very watchable — even in 2025!

I got a lot of important life lessons from this movie. It really made me think about what matters in life. However, I didn’t like the cheating between Alex and Brad. It felt unfair and made the story less enjoyable. Also, the way the mom completely forgot about her two sons was disappointing. She didn’t even leave them a DVD or any message, which seemed very biased towards her daughter. The mom’s treatment of her children, especially forgetting the sons and focusing only on Alex, felt wrong. I also felt bad for Nina — the way she was treated was upsetting. One part I really loved was the four questions in the movie. They made me realize how important it is to choose a real and good partner in life. Sofia Carson’s acting was amazing! She really was born for romantic movies and did a fantastic job portraying Alex. After watching the movie, I definitely want to try reading the novel to see how the story is different and hopefully more satisfying.

A realistic and emotional take on time loops Before I Fall is not your usual fun time-loop movie. It feels very realistic — in this story, to save one person, another has to die, and that hits hard. The ending is emotional but meaningful. I think it's the right kind of ending for someone who starts out selfish — it shows growth and sacrifice in a very honest way. The film is serious and quiet, not much action, but it makes you reflect on life, regrets, and how one choice can change everything. I also liked how the main girl and the mean girl are both very pretty and acted well. You can really see that the team tried hard to make something deep and thoughtful, and I respect that effort.

A hilarious and meaningful time-loop comedy! I didn’t expect to love Naked (2017) this much, but it completely surprised me. It’s not just a funny time-loop movie — it’s also full of heart. Every scene is well written and has a purpose. The plot is clever, the pacing is great, and the acting is amazing. I loved watching the main character, Rob, grow from a careless man to someone who understands love, responsibility, and what it means to be a good husband. It was fun to see him learn something new every time he repeated the same hour. The film teaches important life lessons in a really funny and creative way. Meagan Good, who plays the bride, is so beautiful and kind. She brings a lot of warmth to the movie. And I was surprised to see that the wedding singer is actually the real R&B artist Brian McKnight! He sings “Back at One” during the wedding — it was a perfect moment. And when Rob finally escapes the loop, the clock rings, and he turns to her and says, “We’re married now,” and she smiles and agrees — that scene gave me such a warm, happy feeling. Everyone was cheering, and for a moment, I also felt like “Wow, I want to get married someday too.” (Not in real life, just in that dreamy movie kind of way!) It was such a beautiful, satisfying ending. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who loves time-loop stories with comedy, romance, and a deeper message. It’s based on a Swedish film (Naken), but this version adds more charm and heart.

I just watched Kamali from Nadukkaveri for the second time, and it inspired me again. The first time I watched it, I felt so motivated to study, and I could really relate to Kamali — especially her crush on a boy. But the movie gave me a powerful message: focus on education, not on boys. It’s an emotional and empowering film that reminds young girls to believe in themselves. I truly love this movie!