[Discussion] PRICELESS (Kimura Takuya, Karina)

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:33 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

nah the last 2 episodes are very weak. poor ending, nothing worth mentioning..

no inspiring speech, not realistic, no happy nor sad ending, no nothing..

they started ok, have some good moments. but ending it poorly.. its very flat ending.. i'll give 4/10 overall..

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:08 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I agree that the ending didn't quite grab like the rest of the drama, but I thought them focusing more on the villain was a good idea, pity everything was executed in such a lackluster fashion...

Still a nice drama overall, a better ending could have made this into a classic but instead it's just a "good" drama.

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:40 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I am waiting for a special, they, still have things to do. I hope. I feel it kind of reminds me of the ending in Freeter and they had a special a year later. I hope.

Signed
Hopeful

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:12 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I loved this drama...

But what happened to Moai's wife and daughter? I know his wife kicked him to the curb, but come on now.

And they never elaborated upon Nikaido's skill at being poor.

And you know, the ending... well.

It was fun, but oh so superficial.

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:43 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

With the end of the drama season, it's time for the awards. xDDDD And, "PRICELESS" managed to grab quite a few~

For the Nikkan Sports Grand Prix Drama Award (Fall Season 2012),

Best Drama - PRICELESS
Best Leading Actor - Kimura Takuya
Best Supporting Actor - Nakai Kiichi
Best Supporting Actress - Karina

("PRICELESS" actually swept all the major award categories, except for "Best Leading Actress" which was awarded to Yonehara Ryoko.)

For the TV Navi Drama of the Year Award (Fall Season 2012),

Best Drama/Drama of the Year - PRICELESS
Best Leading Actor - Kimura Takuya
Best Supporting Actor - Nakai Kiichi
Best Supporting Actress - Karina
Best Newcomer Award - Kanau Tanaka

("PRICELESS" once again nearly had a clean sweep of all the categories, losing out only for "Best Leading Actress" which was awarded to Kanno Miho.)

*Editing to add that for the TV Navi Drama of the Year Award, 1 million readers voted for the awards. xD

Congratz to the cast and crew~~~ Big Smile

Credits: SMAPPY angels~ <3
Source: http://www.tvnaviweb.jp/TVnavi_contents/doYear/index.html ; Nikkan Sports Grand Prix Award news sources

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:54 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:43 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Priceless started strong and promising...but the last two episodes have been a bit disappointing.

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Overall it's a 6/10 for me. It's "ok" but nothing more nor less. Personally, I enjoyed "Tokumai Tantei" MUCH more, even if I really like Kimura Takuya and like Nakai Kiichi even more.

Was the last scene a real "live" scene? Did they send it live from where they were filming? Does anyone know that?

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:17 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:21 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

@TempestRider You're welcome~ Big Smile

I am also super delighted at their achievement Wub

@GaussAlgorithmus Yep, it was a real "live scene" Smile

It was filmed and sent from Sapporo, right after SMAP's live concert in Sapporo Dome.

And, some more good news~ The "Television Drama Academy Awards" results have been announced, and Kimura-san dominated all voting categories to win "Best Leading Actor" w00t

In the readers/audience category:

1. Kimura Takuya
2. Sakai Masato
3. Ikuta Toma
4. Matsuyama Kenichi
5. Katori Shingo

In the TV critics category:

1. Kimura Takuya
2. Sakai Masato
3. Abe Hiroshi
4. Matsuyama Kenichi
5. Yamada Takayuki

In the jury category:

1. Kimura Takuya
2. Ikuta Toma
3. Matsuyama Kenichi
4. Sakai Masato
5. Matsushige Yutaka

I'm super curious about the other award categories now... xD

Source: http://ww1.sinaimg.cn/large/6a6340e9gw1e1qijyjrowj.jpg

*Edited to add that with this award, Kimura-san has managed to win "Best Lead Actor" for the Japan Television Drama Academy Awards 9 times. Big Smile

He holds the record for most wins (in second place is Kusanagi Tsuyoshi with 4 wins).

Credits: Thanks to some lovely SMAPPY angels~ Big Smile

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:35 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:40 am Post subject: Post Rating: 1

I was disappointed with this show. Much of it is so unrealistic that it becomes conspicuous. Examples of this would be the 1507 employees all quitting,, the apartment being blown up and Nikaido losing her savings in the stock market.

Also the plot was very loose. Nothing was convincing or well designed. When Kinpaichi is dumped by his girlfriend, it's a strange and unmoving sequence. His entire relationship with Yoko is awkward and insignificant. Also there's little done to explain how Kinpaichi's father's relationship with his mother, or Mikaido's history of poverty.

And wouldn't Moai want to see his daughter? Not a glimpse of his family after he loses his job nor a reference.

This was a poorly directed drama. Hard to believe this is from the same person who brought us 'Hero' and 'Great Teacher Onizuka'.

Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:19 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Quite disappointed with the flow of story, it doesn't stand out, kimura can do better doramas than this one. I hope he goes back to his engine days wherein I get goosebumps whenever he shows up on the screen. x)

Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:46 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Kimura san is a very professional and good actor, but even he can only do his best with some of the poor dramas he has been asked to do. I don't quite understand why his managers are not finding better quality writers. and also better female actresses to try and match his work. It almost seems that JE is content to use him to publicise SMAP as a group and push the other members into other activities. Kimura is being wasted in my opinion.