The film achieved 6.0/10 points with more than 230,000 reviews. This number is considered quite modest if compared to expectations for a historical project with a familiar cast and an existing audience.
The content of "Thien Duong Ca Trai" revolves around Vuong Quyen Phu Quy (Thanh Nghi) - a person who was trained since childhood as a "ge ambush" of a ghost- controlling organization. The incident happened when he met Thanh Dong (Ly Nhat Dong) - a tea bean mixed with Vuong Quyen to paint as a spy. The meeting caused Phu Quy to gradually change his perspective on "love - others", his desire for freedom and embark on a journey to awaken his instinct.
On the positive side, the film recorded the setting and costumes neatly; some scenes of action and emotions were handled more coordinatedly than the general level. However, the weakness is quite clear: the beat of counting many parallel sections, the way of arranging the climax has not broken through, the "person - lover" romance line still lacks the force to attract emotions.
The main character was built as a symbol of " awakening human beings", but the inner transformation line often depended on monologue and flashback, reducing the natural nature of the maturity process. The special effects in the battle scenes were also pointed out by the audience.
In terms of acting, Thanh Nghi maintains a stable performance in the category of quiet and suppressed characters, but has not created a new "explosive" compared to previous historical roles. Li Nhat Dong has a gentle, bright image, but the character Thanh Dong sometimes still depends on the "key" function to promote the transformation of the male lead rather than an individual with an independent journey. Choosing tragic tones at bottlenecks also makes the overall emotions heavy, making it difficult to pave the way for widespread entertainment.
Regarding the original brand, The Star Searching for Heart is a story in the universe adapted from a famous comic book, inheriting the setting of the family of Vuong Quyen and some character milestones. Expectations are placed in the "universe" effect, but the film has not yet created a clear difference compared to many historical - pioneering projects that are competing, especially in the context of the market showing signs of saturatation.
Overview, the film "Thien Duong Ca Trai" did not break through: production techniques were at a safe level, acting was round but lacked momentum, the script still revealed gaps in the rhythm and depth of the characters. The opening score of 6.0 accurately reflects the current acceptance level.
