Hoai Linh's film was 'crushed', the comedy lost 'pathetically' to the pain of history

After a long period of almost complete absence from the big screen, the return of artist Hoai Linh with the movie Rich With Ma 2 has become one of the most anticipated film events.

This work is a sequel to a comedy that once achieved great success with a record revenue of 120 billion VND, so the comedy's reappearance has aroused a strong wave of emotions in the audience. From the eagerness and anticipation to witness the graceful and familiar performances to deeper reflections on the career path of a veteran artist, all create a special atmosphere in the Vietnamese film market. Many people hope that this will be a new beginning, marking more memorable marks in Hoai Linh's artistic career.

Professionally, it is undeniable that Hoai Linh still fully shows the grace and comedy talent that is his trademark. In the role of Ba Nhai, the actor has proven that his comedic acting ability has reached maturity. He is not only the soul of the film, but also the thread that connects the characters together naturally. This acting style, which is based on juggling dialogue and characteristic gestures, still easily conquers the majority of the audience. For those who love the traditional comedy style, Hoai Linh's appearance is a guarantee factor for laughter.

However, when looking at it more deeply, the role of Ba Nhai is not the peak of his career. Although she shows her full shoulders in the comedy, in the tragic segments, Hoai Linh's acting lacks the necessary emotional depth. These scenes seem to stop at the surface, not creating an inner struggle or deep despair. This makes the character Ba Nhat only exist with a comedic shell, lacking complex psychological dimensions so that the audience can really empathize and connect deeply.

Another factor that has a strong impact on the revenue of Rich With Ma 2 is the timing of its theatrical release. The film marks the return of Hoai Linh but faces an unexpected "heavyweight" opponent: Red Rain. The historical war film work, made by director Dang Thai Huyen, has created a great fever in the box office market. Red Rain recreates 81 fierce days and nights with bombs, bullet storms, blood and fire and the tragic losses of the young generation. The film not only denounces war crimes truthfully, but also praises the indomitable heroism and pain of dividing the nation.

After three weeks of premiere, Red Rain caused a shock when it achieved a record revenue of 600 billion VND, officially becoming the highest-grossing Vietnamese film of all time. This number has set a new milestone, affirming the strong attraction of historical films in Vietnam. Meanwhile, after more than two weeks of screening, Rich With Ma 2 only earned about 84 billion VND. Although this is a stable number, showing that the film still has a certain loyal audience, it has not been able to create a sales boom as originally expected.

This achievement reflects the fierce competition from Red Rain in the box office market, and at the same time shows a marked change in the tastes of Vietnamese audiences. They are no longer just looking for pure comedy works for entertainment, but are gradually moving towards films with historical depth, meaningful and emotional messages.

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