Take Me Away: Vietnamese film's expectations to 'overwhelm' foreign films, will it surpass Conan?

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Recently, the movie Mang Me Di Bo has created a huge shock at the Vietnamese box office when it officially overthrew the blockbuster Conan even though it had not officially been released. This achievement made the Korean director exclaim in praise of something special about Vietnamese people.
It was thought that Conan Movie 28 would maintain its top spot in the box office, but surprisingly, Mang Me Di Bo has officially dethroned it. Despite only having a limited early screening on July 30, this Vietnamese film combined with a Korean crew has quickly surpassed Conan in terms of revenue on the day. This is a spectacular breakthrough, especially with the participation of Jung Il Woo, promising a new earthquake for Vietnamese cinema at the end of the year.
Even before its official release, Conan Movie 28 has proven its irresistible appeal by continuously sweeping the Vietnamese box office, easily holding the throne and making it impossible for any competitor to surpass it. Even anticipated Vietnamese films such as The Last Wish, Wolfoo and the Three Realms Race, or famous Hollywood blockbusters such as Fantastic Four, and even extremely hot European and American animated films, all had to bow before the terrible destructive power of the famous detective. Conan Movie 28 is not just an ordinary animated film but also a box office phenomenon, attracting a large audience of all ages.
It seemed that the golden age of Conan would continue as the revenue these days showed no signs of cooling down, continuously breaking many records. Unexpectedly, on July 30, a potential competitor actually appeared and created a big shock to the market. The work mentioned here is Mang Me Di Bo, a Vietnamese film project with a surprising combination with a Korean crew.
Although the first early screenings were not held until after 6pm on July 30, meaning it had less time to collect revenue than its competitors, and the number of screenings was only about half, the unthinkable happened: the daily revenue of Mang Me Di Bo officially surpassed Conan! This shows the incredibly strong appeal of this work, especially when it marks the first time that Korean actor Jung Il Woo (star of Gia Dinh La So Mot, Mat Trang Embracing Mat Troi) plays the lead role in a Vietnamese film project, a factor that ignites the curiosity of the audience.
Currently, after the official premiere on the evening of July 29, Mang Me Di Bo is also receiving many compliments from the media, experts and people in the film industry. Initial responses show that the film is highly appreciated for its script, acting and humane message. This is an extremely positive signal for the film in particular and Vietnamese cinema in general.
Of course, to know whether the film is really good, can touch the hearts of the general audience and create a real fever or not, we still have to wait until it is officially released to the public. However, the initial positive feedback, along with the film selling relatively well in the early screenings, is a good and promising sign. Especially when in the past summer months, Vietnamese cinema did not have many works released and created a big echo, making the market somewhat quiet. The appearance of Mang Me Di Bo is like a breath of fresh air, bringing hope for recovery and explosion for Vietnamese cinema.
Set in Vietnam and Korea, Mang Me Di Bo tells a multi-dimensional story about culture and family affection. The film revolves around Mrs. Hanh (People's Artist Hong Dao) and her son Hoan (Tuan Tran). When she was young, Mrs. Hanh had a stormy love affair with her Korean husband (Jung Il Woo) and was forced to return to Vietnam, leaving behind her first son.
After that, Mrs. Hanh lost her memory due to old age. Hoan, out of love for his mother, decided to take her to Korea, hoping to find her memories and her old lover. The story promises to touch the hearts of the audience with sacred maternal love, sacrifice and the journey to find oneself and memories. The combination of Vietnamese - Korean and talented actors is expected to create a lifetime film.
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