The film received more than 8,500 reviews. This is considered one of the works with low achievements, contrary to initial expectations.
The film stars Ly Quan Nhue and Hoang Duong Dien Diem, exploiting the theme of ancient costumes - fantasy, which is being loved by audiences. However, after airing, the work faced many mixed opinions, especially about the content and how to deploy the script.
One of the main reasons why "Băng hồ trọng sinh" is criticized is that the storyline is disjointed and lacks highlights. Although possessing the idea of "trọng sinh" - a factor that has created success for many previous films, the film's handling of details is considered to be unlogical, with many forced details. Slow development and lack of climax also make it difficult for viewers to maintain their excitement.
Besides, character building is not deep enough, which is also a major minus point. The main roles lack clear psychological development, while the supporting roles do not create an impression. This makes the story fade, making it difficult to create empathy from the audience.
The acting of the young cast also received many mixed opinions. Some scenes were commented on as lacking emotion and not expressing the inner world of the characters. Meanwhile, the visual element - which is a strength of historical films - is not outstanding enough to compensate for the content limitations.
Special effects and settings are considered not to meet expectations. In the context of increasingly demanding audiences for products of the same genre, disproportionate investment makes the film difficult to compete with projects at the same time.
The fact that "Bang Ho Trong Sinh" received low scores clearly reflects the trend that audiences are no longer easygoing with works "following" trends. Instead, viewers demand higher levels of script, acting and overall production.
Compared to films at the same time such as "Bach Nhat De Dang" or "Nguyet Lan Y Ky", the score difference shows a clear gap in quality. This is also a lesson for filmmakers in investing more seriously if they want to conquer modern audiences.
