Immediately after being broadcast, the movie "That Moment Beyond Limits" starring Truong Lang Hach and Vuong So Nhien became a topic of discussion on Chinese social networks. Despite having a very high number of previews, the work received many mixed feedbacks about the content, visuals and character building.
One of the most controversial points is Truong Lang Hach's image. Many viewers believe that the parted hair and bangs make the male actor look more like a modern idol than the image of a military young master in the national context.
Besides, the film color, image filter and makeup style were also commented on as being too bright and lacking nostalgia. Some opinions believe that the overall image makes the film lose the characteristic atmosphere of the national film genre.
From these debates, many viewers were surprised to recall the movie "Unable to Say I Love You" broadcast in 2010 starring Chung Han Luong and Ly Tieu Nhiem.
On forums, many articles comparing Chung Han Luong's role of Mo Dung Phong with the character of Truong Lang Hach appeared. Audiences assessed that the actor born in 1974 impressed with his resilient appearance, emotional eyes and demeanor suitable for the image of a military dictator in times of chaos.
In particular, many confrontation scenes between Chung Han Luong and Ly Tieu Nhiem were shared again. Many people commented that just with their eyes and expressions, the two actors showed the torment in love without abusing dialogue.
Meanwhile, a part of the audience said that "That Moment Beyond Limits" has not created the same emotional depth. Some dialogues are judged to be too direct, lacking restraint, and the film's pace is built in a rushed direction but not enough time to develop the character's psychology.
In addition to acting, the script and art stage also became topics of discussion. Some opinions said that the work prioritizes visual elements and fast pace to suit current tastes, but this inadvertently reduces the weight of a love story set in the republican era.
However, there are also many viewers who spoke out in defense of Truong Lang Hach. They believe that direct comparison with a classic work 16 years ago is a great pressure for the young actor, and at the same time assess that the quality of a film also depends on the script, director and many other factors, not just acting alone.
