In recent years, historical - fairy film genres have continuously appeared large-scale projects, gathering many famous names. However, not every work has achieved success commensurate with expectations.
Typical is "Huu Phi" with the participation of Trieu Le Dinh and Vuong Nhat Bac. The film scored points thanks to the appearance and chemistry between the two main actors, but the special effects and pace of the film were commented to be limited, not clearly showing the martial arts spirit.
Similarly, "Dữ quân sơ tương thức - Kháp tự cố nhân quy" starring Dilraba Dilmurat and Ren Jialun also caused many mixed opinions. Despite having an experienced cast, the film is still rated as lacking highlights, the script is scattered and has not fully exploited the strengths of the original.
In "Tho Thi Thi Thien Ha", the participation of Duong Duong and Trieu Lo Tu helps the film maintain its initial appeal. However, changing many details compared to the original has caused the content to be considered disjointed and lacking depth.
Another case is "Trạch thiên ký" starring Lộc Hàm. The film has a magnificent setting but is criticized for being implemented loosely and abusing familiar motifs.
Meanwhile, "Hoc Chau Phu Nhan" with the combination of Duong Mich and Tran Vy Dinh is also inevitably controversial. The image and acting of the actors received attention, but the script was assessed as difficult to follow, lacking clear highlights.
In the end, "Bac Linh Thieu Nien Chi Chi Dai Chua Te" starring Vuong Nguyen was criticized for its visuals and acting. Despite having a large fan base, the film still has difficulty convincing the general public.
Reality shows that the attraction from the cast can help a film create initial coverage, but cannot replace the role of the script and production quality. When the content lacks depth or is unreasonably deployed, audiences are increasingly tending to leave, regardless of the presence of famous stars.
This trend reflects a change in viewer's tastes, when the "traffic" factor is no longer the sole guarantee of success. Projects that are well-invested in content and at the same time promote the strengths of new actors have the ability to retain audiences for a long time.
