Airing recently, "Mac Ly" has received attention thanks to gathering a cast of famous actors including Bach Loc, Thua Loi and Dong Khiet. However, besides the attraction from the stars, the film also caused controversy about the film's pace and the acting of the main actors.
According to many opinions on Chinese social networks, "Mac Ly" has a rather slow opening, and the storylines are spread out, making it difficult for viewers to grasp the content flow. Many people believe that after many episodes aired, the female lead's revenge journey has not yet created a dramatic feeling as expected.
Bach Loc's acting also became a topic of discussion. A part of the audience commented that the actress has not made a breakthrough compared to her previous historical roles. Meanwhile, the chemical reaction between her and Thua Loi is assessed as not really outstanding.
Amidst those debates, Dong Jie suddenly becomes a bright spot of the film.
In "Mac Ly", the actress plays Empress Dowager Quach He - a powerful, ambitious but not completely villain character according to the familiar motif. Right from the moment of appearance, this character impresses with its strong aura and delicate emotional control ability.
Many viewers assess that Dong Jie does not need too dramatic performances but still creates weight for the character through her eyes, demeanor and body language.
In particular, the confrontation scenes between the Empress Dowager and the female lead are considered one of the most attractive points of the film. Many people believe that with just a glance or fleeting expression, Dong Jie has conveyed many different levels of emotions, from political calculations to inner conflicts.
Besides acting, the character Quach He is also considered to have more depth than many other character lines in the film.
According to the content of the work, the Empress Dowager came from ordinary backgrounds but gradually rose to seize supreme power in the court. She was behind many major upheavals, and at the same time nurtured the ambition to become an empress. However, this character is not built as a simple villain but there are many gray gaps between good and evil.
Despite being caught up in the vortex of power, Quach He still retains very human emotions, especially in old relationships and memories from the past.
It is the complexity in Dong Jie's personality and experienced acting that has helped this character score strong points with viewers. Even, many viewers believe that if considering the screen attraction at the present time, the role of Empress Dowager is the character with the appearance of a real "lady boss" in "Mac Ly".
Although there are still many conflicting opinions about the overall quality, "Mac Ly" still creates attraction thanks to characters with their own colors.
