Right after being broadcast, this work quickly faced a wave of strong reactions from the audience, especially on Bilibili and Douban, with a series of criticisms revolving around the script, content logic and acting of the cast.
According to records, the video criticizing "Song Quy" is currently among the most viewed content on Bilibili. On Douban, many viewers left comments saying that the film had "brain-dead content", lacked logic and had a "three-sided talent" color (ie, the talent lacked a way), going against the original expectations for a project adapted from the original with a large fan base.
One of the most controversial points is Ngu Thu Han, at the age of 30, taking on the role of a 19-year-old girl. The audience thought that the actress's appearance and performance were not convincing, as the character was constantly monotonous, chubby, and crying in most situations. The acting style is commented as "one-dimensional", making the character too immature, lacking psychological depth and not suitable for urban film settings.
In addition, the romantic relationship in the film is also considered offensive and borderless, with lines praising the appearance of "brothers" in front of strangers, causing a awkward feeling. Many opinions say that this way of building affection reduces the aesthetic and visual value of the work, easily causing discomfort to the audience.
In terms of script, "Song Quy" is considered to be seriously illogical. Many details are considered unreasonable, such as a 19-year-old girl going to Thailand alone to find her brother, daring to break into a black social gang, the illegal England ring or dangerous activities without significant obstacles. The climaxes are commented to be exaggerated, arranged forced, reducing the reliability of the story.
Yu Shuxin's performance continued to be the focus of criticism when many audiences thought that she still maintained the familiar "sweet sister" style from entertainment shows, lacking adjustment for the role. Meanwhile, the combination between Ngu Thu Han and Ha Du is considered lacking in chemical reactions, causing the emotional flow to become bland. Some comments said that the female lead's excessive "favorite" and the somewhat burdensome cover image of the male lead created a sense of disharmony.
In addition to the content and acting, "Song Quy" was also criticized for its film pace and production techniques. With a long duration, many episodes are commented as being unfinished, stuffed with excess details. Action scenes such as Anh Chu Chau rights or black market racing are also considered sketchy and lacking investment.
With the increasing wave of criticism spreading, it can be seen that Ngu Thu Han's reputation is seriously declining.
