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War of In-Laws (20 Episodes)

* Reviewed by Victoria

Main Characters
Myolie Wu (Shap-Yat/Tin Lik), Bosco Wong (Ning Mau-Chun/But Lau Ming), Liza Wang (Heitaplap Seuk-Lan Gak Gak), Shek Sau (Ning Fung-Tak), Christine Ng (Lung Hau-Hau), Chan Hoi Yee (Ling-Shan)

Synopsis Of Story
Myolie (Shap-Yat/Tin Lik) plays the daughter of a bandit and she married into the "Ning" family by coincidence. When she was escaping from the guards, she fled to a place where the bride will be married to the "Ning" family. But the bride, Makai Yin-Han, had already eloped with another man. Therefore, in order to escape from the guards, Myolie had to be the imposter of Makai Yin-Han. Myolie's mother-in-law, Liza, is very barbaric. They always argue with each other and Myolie's husband, Bosco, always get caught in between. He had to please Liza as well as Myolie.

Bosco (Ning Mau-Chun) plays a very timid guy. He is always afraid of this and that. But no one knows that he is actually a hero. Everybody called him But Lau Ming. He always helped those poor people and teach those corrupted Officials a lesson. He excels in martial arts. There was one time when he appeared in a Charity Function and wanted to teach the corrupted Official a lesson. And, he also saved Myolie. From that day onwards, Myolie found herself falling in love with But Lau Ming. Bosco began to like Myolie too. But, he got jealous of himself as Myolie was fond of But Lau Ming but not fond of his usual self...

Characters' Comments
~Role(s)
Myolie as Shap-Yat/Tin Lik
Myolie did a wonderful and excellent job in this series. Her crying skills are good too! I think she has improved a lot througout the years. To me, I think this is one of the best series he has ever starred in. She could portray the character, Shap-Yat, very well. Her character is a funny, happy and rebellious one. She is very rebellious especially towards her mother-in-law, Liza. After watching this series, I've become a HUGE Myolie fan now. She did a GREAT job! Rating: 10/10

Bosco as Ning Mau-Chun/But Lau Ming
Bosco also did an excellent job in this series. His crying skills are good too espcially towards the end of the series. I think he has put in lots of efforts to portray the character, Ning Mau-Chun and But Lau Ming, well. He has to portray two characters at the same rime and I think it is quite difficult too. Mau-Chun's character is a timid and funny one. But, But Lau Ming's character is a serious one. They are completely different. Rating: 10/10

Liza as Heitaplap Seuk-Lan Gak Gak
Liza did a great job througout the whole series, playing the barbaric mother and mother-in-law. It was my first time seeing Liza playing this type of funny and barbaric character. But, she became good towards the end and she could play the character in a completely different way. Rating: 10/10

Shek Sau as Ning Fung-Tak
I think he acting skills is ot bad too in this series. His scenes in the series are not a lot thus, I don't have a lot of comments about him.

Christine as Lung Hau-Hau
Christine plays Myolie's aunt. Her crying and acting is not bad too! Her character is kind and understadning. And, Myolie loves her a lot! Rating: 7.5/10

Chan Hoi Yee as Ling-Shan
She is quite a pest in this series (Chan Hoi Yee fans pls don't get angry). But, her acting skills are good too! She is able to play a cute and innocent girl and also an evil and scheming person. Rating: 7/10

~Chemistry
Bosco and Myolie
These two has been my favourite on-screen couple since this series. Their chemistry is really good. I think they are the best on-screen couple. This is the second time they have worked together since "Triumph In The Skies". However, their scenes are not much. But, in this series, they are paired up as a couple and it also shows that their chemistry together is very good! Rating: 10/10

Bosco and Chan Hoi Yee
I don't really like the chemistry between the two of them. They just doesn't match up really well as they look like brothers and sisters when they are together. Rating: 4/10

Shek Sau and Liza
Their chemistry is quite interesting too. Rating: 6.5/10

Shek Sau and Christine
Their chemistry are quite good too. But, their scenes togehter are only a few. So, I can't make much comment on this.

~My Favourite Male Character
Bosco
He did quite a good job in this series. At first, i was like "Huh? Bosco is the male lead in this series? Will it be nice? As he seldoms is the main character." But after watching this series, I realised that I am totally wrong. His acting skills is very good and has improved a lot a lot!

~My Favourite Female Character
Myolie
It is obvious that it will be Myolie! (lol) Myolie has done quite a good job in most of her series. But to me, I think that this is the best series ever so far she has filmed.

~My favourtie Hairstyle
Myolie, I like Myolie's hairstyle in this series as it makes her look cuter. In most of her ancient series, she doesn't usually have this hairstyle. And, I found it interesting and funny too!

Scenes
~Favourtie scenes
1) When Myolie took a scissors and pointed it at Bosco during their wedding night. She looked very funny.
2) When Myolie decided to play a game with Bosco during their wedding night. Myolie told Bosco to throw a few hoops and Bosco got all of then. Then Myolie changed them to her one and this made Bosco so shockd that she was so good at it!
3) When Bosco first appeared as But Lau Ming. His kungfu was so good!
4) When Bosco saved Myolie from the falling tent after fighting with the corrupted Official.
5) When Bosco realised that he has fallen for Myolie.
6) The way Myolie and Liza argue with each other.
7) When Bosco saved Myolie and got slashed by a sword on his back and was bleeding profusely.
8) When Bosco asked Myolie out one night at the forest. He dressed up as But Lau Ming. He said that he wanted to have a "happy time" with Myolie (This part was soo funny that I kept on laughing till I got stomach cramps)
9) When Myolie took off But Lau Ming's mask and realised that he was her husband, Mau-Chun. Then, Bosco showed myolie that he knew kungfu. (I rewinded this part soo many times...about 10 times. lol)
10) When Bosco was dressing up as But Lau MIng, Myolie begged him to let her go with him. But he said no! But after that, Myolie followed Bosco and even got caught by Bosco. Later, Bosco has no choice but to let myolie follow him. Myolie wanted to threw some money for a woman beggar but she didn't aim properly and it hit the woman. The woman who was sleeping got up and wanted to hit them. Luckily, Bosco pulled Myolie away in time and they were sitting on a rooftop. Myolie said that she hoped that Bosco can teach her some kungfu. (haha...this is another part where I rewinded lots of times)
11) When Myolie was going to leave, Bosco tried all means to make Myolie stay. And, Bosco laid on Myolie saying that next time he would follow what she says. (I also rewind this part lots of times)
12) When Bosco saved Myolie and Liza from his shifu at the Headless Cliff .
13) When Bosco was going to be executed, Myolie, Liza, Shek Sau etc. went up to him and they cried. (It was so touching!)
14) When Myolie got pregnant and Bosco was teaching his disciples to do some charity work. (I rrewinded this scene for about 5 times!)
15) When Myolie was going to give birth.
16) When Myolie's son had done his "business" and she and Liza kept giving the baby to each other. And, Bosco and Shek Sau are tryng to run away.

~Least Favourite Scenes
1) When Ling-Shan tried to spoil the relationship between Myolie and Bosco.
2) When Ling-Shan was so evil that she tried to kill Myolie's fish so as to separate it from Bosco's fish.

Worth Watching it?
No matter are you Myolie or Bosco's fans, this is a DEFINITELY MUST- WATCH series. You will not regret it after watching this series. And, you may also have the feeling of having a sequel to this series! So, remember to watch it if you have not!!