Tran Tinh Huc becoming the male lead comes from the strong support of Nhiet Ba fans, who have repeatedly spoken out against the rumored male leads and determined to choose him for this role. However, when the film aired, the results disappointed many viewers when the overall effect did not reach expectations.
One of the most controversial points is Tran Tinh Huc's acting. Although he was highly appreciated in previous historical works, his performance in "The Golden Eagle Storm" was criticized for lacking breakthroughs. Many emotional scenes are described by the audience as "all in order", not fully conveying the character's inner thoughts. The lack of flexibility in expressions makes many stages that need a climax bland, causing the overall emotional line to be affected.
Tran Tinh Huc's poem is also a minus point that is mentioned a lot. The unclear pronunciation, stiff and not smooth khaufication makes the dialogue less effective, especially at important dialogue stages. In the context of the audience increasingly strict with voice quality, this limitation has become a point that makes him constantly compared to actors with better TV shows.
In addition, the most discussed factor in the film is the chemical reaction between Tran Tinh Huc and Dilraba Dilmurat. Despite possessing a handsome couple, the couple is considered to lack harmony on screen. Intimate scenes or confrontations that do not create a natural feeling, make the emotional flow of the male and female leads lack persuasion. This is especially regrettable as the film depends heavily on the appeal of the central couple.
Overall, choosing the male lead according to fans' wishes did not help the work be "safe" as expected. Although Tran Tinh Huc has a large fan base and has created a buzz, that does not guarantee that he is suitable for all genres or roles. When the script quality is not strong enough, the coordination between the two main actors is not effective, and it is difficult for a fan-favorite face to save the situation.
The case of The Golden themselves shows that the production crew needs to carefully consider between the fans wishes and the artistic suitability.
