My best wishes and wish list to the PD of Can’t Lose

To: Mr. PD of “Can’t Lose”:

“Do you have some valid reasons for wanting a divorce?, Excuse me!!” Setting out rules for waging wars of the Geneva Convention.

Thank you, PD, for putting in effort to present us with something not so fresh, but, nevertheless an interesting drama (I hope), like the infamous movie starred Michael Douglas in “Wars of the Roses” and the Japanese Drama “Sasaki Fusai no Kingi Naki Tatakau”.

My concerns are of three-fold given that

(1) it is an old theme. The story can be old, but it depends on the story teller. Hence, I wish you all the best as a story teller.

Potentially, I believe the drama can be a really good one, if the chemistry between the leads are right, the tone of drama is coherent i.e. slapsticks being cut to the minimum and the right dose of sense of humor.

(2) the male lead tends to over react in many scenes in his previous dramas. Moreover, he seems in favour of over using a lot of gestures, which may not be necessary in this drama; given that he is no longer allow to shout that “He is a Hallyu Star” in this drama.

He is potraying a lawyer, hence, he needs to show the stature of a professional. Well, his finger pointing gestures may be useful during a court summation, but not necessary at “his wife/CJW. (This is referring to the still at the roof top).

The male lead has a pair of expressive eyes, perhaps it is a good idea to have him expressing his frustration, vilnearability and anger through his eyes, and through the power of his voice.

My wish is that you can somehow blend him to become a “talkative donkey” and the “Puss in Boots” in Shrek, and the laugh box of SpongeBob Squarepants.

BTW, the male lead also kind of short. Hence, it will be nice to see CJW is allowed to wear super high high heels. The contrast in height will be transcend into a joke, with an occasion wallop on his head when he is too talkative or there is a conflict!! ^^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LbumSMoQK8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QRZMISgDJ0

(3) the female lead somehow, not so natural expression as depicted in the still pictures (last two pictures to be specific) is a concern. I believe CJW can cry pretty, and she should be allow to cry naturally.

The way she tries to withhold her anguish (in the still), frankly is like a bitter melon. And, most importantly, please don’t make her cry and howl like Stair’s to Heaven. It is a real torture having to watch those scenes with cotton wool on both sides of my ears!!

I think CJW presented her light side the best in Episode 1 to 4 of Winter Sonata and Episode 6 of Star’s Lover.

Also, in the old variety show when she was chased by ghost and throwing corns on the vampires were very funny. Similar scene repeated in “Actresses” was equally funny when she cry frightening in the washroom.

In fact, many of her fans think she is funny and cute in 2D1N, I tend to think otherwise. I believe Sumi was cutest and funniest in 2D1N. She is like the “yoda” in the Return of the Jedi or the Master Shifu of Kung Fu Panda.

Hehe…it will be nice to have the mother’s character in “Can’t Lose” to show traces of Yoda or Master Shifu wisdom.

Finally, the name of drama “Can’t Lose” somehow reminded me of my short stint in Singapore many moon years ago. It is the nationalistic attributes of Singaporean (note: without disrespect to Singaporean).

I believe in local Singlish (Singapore English), it is called “kiasu”. The Singaporean, further divides Kiasu into Kiasi (scare to die), Kiabo (scare of no money). The Singapore PD Jack Neo was particularly good in presenting comedy in the “Can’t Lose” gendre. May be, it is a good idea to consider watching some of his movies and reading comic books on Mr. Kiasu.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwhmJaWIU2M

Let me take this opportunity to wish you and your crew, “Mr & Mrs Kiasu”, the very best!!

Keep healthy, safe and happy filming!! Cheers!! ^__________^