According to 163. com, amidst the dense wave of historical dramas airing, the movie "Duong Cung Ky An" does not have an advantage when it has to compete directly with many projects that are rated higher in terms of both content and media effects.
For example, when it first aired, the market witnessed the breakthrough of the movie "What's Next" with a fast pace and many unexpected turns. At the same time, the movie "Thái bình niên" followed a solid strategy, accumulating fame step by step. The multi-dimensional competition made "Đường cung kỳ án" gradually lose momentum.
The film itself also reveals limitations when the rhythm is not tight enough, the plot lacks climax. When placed next to projects of the same genre such as "Duong Trieu Quy Su Luc" or "Ngu Tu Tieu Ngo Tac", the film is difficult to create a clear advantage in professional quality.
In that context, pressure is somewhat placed on the female lead Bach Loc. Despite being recognized for her progress in acting, her role this time lacks strong enough highlights to create a unique mark. Promotion activities mainly revolve around the couple effect between her and Vuong Tinh Viet, but the "push boat" strategy can only maintain heat in the short term if the film's content does not create a corresponding boost.
What is noteworthy is the appearance of supporting actress Yao An Na. She was born in 1998, the youngest daughter of Mr. Ren Zhengfei - founder of Chinese phone company Huawei. This is the first time she has tried her hand at historical films, taking on the character of a female doctor from the Tang Dynasty with a sharp and straightforward personality. The elegant image, suitable for the Tang Dynasty setting, helps the character easily create sympathy right from the first scenes.
Although the duration of appearance is not long, every time Yao An Na appears, it quickly attracts discussions on social networks. According to sharing from the crew, she spent time learning the Tang Dynasty rituals in a systematic way, distinguishing the rituals between men and women, practicing walking posture and demeanor, and learning medical knowledge to serve the role. That seriousness is somewhat recognized by the audience.
The fact that a supporting role receives more praise than the female lead is not uncommon in television dramas. However, in the case of "Duong Cung Ky An", this clearly reflects the great expectations that audiences place on Bach Loc's central role. When the film is not breakthrough enough in terms of script, all comparisons easily become harsher.
