Can Tran Thanh overcome prejudice?

The Vietnamese film landscape in the second half of 2023 shows few positive signs. Currently, audiences can only look forward to two projects: "The Anonymous" and "Southern Forest Land".

In the first half of 2023, Vietnamese cinema achieved a remarkable feat, reaching a total revenue of over 1 trillion VND in just 5 months. However, the picture for Vietnamese films in the second half of the year turned bleak. From June to August, no domestic projects were released, leaving foreign films to dominate the box office.

Therefore, all attention is focused on two projects scheduled for release in the second half of the year. These are action films. Anonymous and drama films Southern forest land .

Kieu Minh Tuan changes his image.

Released in theaters on August 25th. Anonymous This is a feature film directed by Tran Trong Dan. Prior to this, he was known as a producer, having worked on many films such as The house in the alley (2012) Tender (2015) Female tycoon (2016),…

The project is highly anticipated because it chooses the action genre, promising high box office revenue upon release, especially after the resounding success of Flip Face 6: The Fateful Ticket (Directed by Ly Hai). Moreover, the film features a cast of famous actors, especially the lead role played by Kieu Minh Tuan.

Kieu Minh Tuan continues to star in the action film The Anonymous Man.

In the film, the 1988-born star plays a former gangster. After losing his memory, he goes into hiding and makes a living doing manual labor. However, an incident occurs that forces the character to search for his wife's daughter, who has mysteriously disappeared.

This isn't the first time Kieu Minh Tuan has acted in an action film. In 2013, he had a small role in... Street life in Cho Lon However, the film was banned for various reasons. Afterward, the star continued to gain experience with action scenes in 798Ten (2018) The hundred-billion-dollar key (2022).

However, Kieu Minh Tuan shared that it took him nearly half a year to research the character and prepare for the role. From the very first images, he surprised everyone with his rugged appearance. To play the role of a gangster, the actor didn't hesitate to grow his hair long, lose weight, and constantly sunbathe to get a tan.

Besides Kieu Minh Tuan, the film also features two other famous faces, Mac Van Khoa and Quoc Truong. However, the duo haven't changed much in terms of appearance compared to their co-stars. From what the producers have announced, it's very likely that Mac Van Khoa will continue to be the comedic element, while Quoc Truong will play the villain.

Currently, the production team hasn't revealed much information about the film or the roles of other actors, especially the female cast members. This helps to generate a certain level of curiosity among the public.

The film also features Quoc Truong and Mac Van Khoa.

Can Tran Thanh overcome prejudice?

The release date has been finalized for October 20th. Southern Forest Land It is also a project that many viewers are looking forward to. Directed by Nguyen Quang Dung, the film marks his return after the success of his previous work. Blood Moon Party (2020) - achieved a revenue of 175 billion VND, ranking 7th in the list of highest-grossing Vietnamese films of all time.

This is an adaptation of the famous novel of the same name by writer Doan Gioi. Previously, the story was adapted for the small screen in 1997, directed by Nguyen Vinh Son. The television series was very successful, becoming a childhood memory for many viewers, turning the male lead, Hung Thuan, into a beloved child star nationwide.

The film is set during a turbulent period when the French colonialists returned to invade Southern Vietnam. An, an orphaned boy, decides to embark on a journey to find his father throughout the six southern provinces, with the help of a few companions. Through this, the film portrays the simple, unpretentious life of the rural people in the South.

Nguyen Quang Dung's name is a guarantee of the film's quality. Furthermore, the film project garnered significant attention thanks to its star-studded cast including Tran Thanh, Mai Tai Phen, Tuan Tran, Hong Anh, etc. However, the acting and appearance of the younger actors have led many to question the film's quality.

Images from the film Southern Forest Land.

In particular, Tran Thanh attracted attention for investing in the project and playing the role of Uncle Ba Phi. Previously, this character was popular thanks to the performance of artist Mac Can in the television version. Therefore, the decision to choose Tran Thanh for the role immediately sparked debate.

Most viewers were skeptical because Uncle Ba Phi is an elderly person. Previously, Tran Thanh had deliberately aged himself to play the role of a father in a film. Godfather (2021) but lacks authenticity. Not to mention that over the years, his acting style and character portrayal have received mixed reviews, with some praising him and others criticizing him.

Therefore, many viewers are skeptical and worried that Tran Thanh will not be able to overcome the huge shadow of Mac Can, which could affect the entire project.

Besides the two aforementioned works, there are several Vietnamese films currently in the final stages of production, with no release dates yet announced. A notable project is... The last wife Directed by Victor Vũ and starring Kaity Nguyễn, the film has attracted attention since its initial release.

Several other films also attracted attention, such as Claws (Directed by Le Thanh Son) Tomorrow (Tran Thanh) Tet in the village of hell (Tran Huu Tan),… However, all of them are still in the production and post-production process, so they may not be released to the audience until early 2024.

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