"Pho Son Hai" is a total failure, Thanh Nghi's weak acting makes fans bored

After 2 weeks of broadcasting, "Pho Son Hai" with Thanh Nghi's participation caused great disappointment, being criticized by Chinese and international media for its poor quality, unconvincing acting and special effects.

The historical drama "Phố Sơn Hải" has just ended but has left behind many controversies in the Chinese entertainment industry. Despite possessing a unique script idea and huge investment from the two "giants" Tencent and iQIYI, the work encountered a series of problems from the production stage, making the final result completely disappointing.

Major domestic news sites such as Shanghai Television and Shanghai People's Radio said that the failure of "Fu Shan Hai" is a warning sign of the decline of Chinese historical dramas. Many experts commented that although the film has an attractive plot, it lacks meticulousness in production, from set design, makeup to special effects, leading to an unconvincing viewing experience.

Thanh Nghi's performance also became the focus of criticism. Guangming Daily assessed that the actor had disrespectful comments to the audience, limited ability to read lines and a poor understanding of the character. In many scenes, he still held the script in his hand, showing a lack of preparation and seriousness. This is considered a major reason why the character Tieu Minh Minh - who was loved in the original novel - became lifeless on screen.

Not only did it receive negative reactions domestically, "Pho Son Hai" also failed miserably in the international market. The film currently only has a score of 3.1 on IMDb, becoming the lowest-rated Chinese TV series ever on this website. Le Monde (France) even called it "the most disappointing Chinese historical drama of 2025", leaving fans at home and abroad extremely disappointed.

Another issue that has raised questions is that the Douban platform has not published the film's score, even though "Phố Sơn Hải" has reached its final episodes. The Observer website suspects that online film review platforms may interfere with the data and achievements of the work, making it difficult for the public to accurately assess the quality of the film.

Right from the first episode, the film has encountered many controversies. Viewers pointed out that despite the large investment cost, "Pho Son Hai" made many mistakes in makeup, special effects, overuse of green screen and careless post-production editing. These details disrupted the viewing experience, seriously affecting the viewers' emotions.

In terms of content, the film is adapted from the novel "The Legend of Shenzhou" by Wen Rui An. The story revolves around Xiao Mingming (Cheng Yi), a young man who loves martial arts novels but is blinded by reality.

He unexpectedly traveled through time and became the hero Tieu Thu Thuy, going through a journey from an immature, impulsive teenager to a chivalrous hero, ready to protect his family and country. When he returned to modern times, Tieu Minh Minh continued to write, putting the spirit of martial arts into every page of the book. Although the plot was attractive, the poor execution made the story lose its inherent vitality.

This is an important turning point for Thanh Nghi, who has two film projects scheduled to air at the end of this year: " The Fox Demon: Little Red Lady: The King's Power" and "The 24 Strategies of Chang'an" . If he continues to fail, he will face the biggest crisis in his acting career, reducing his reputation and future development opportunities. It will affect his reputation, revenue and long-term trust of the audience.

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