The Adventures of Trang Ti: A "fake" blockbuster that leaves even adults "speechless"?

Khang TrầnJan 23, 2025 at 14:39

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The boycott of Trang Ti has been the focus of the online community for a long time. After all the noise, is this children's film really worth watching? Let's explore the film's strengths and weaknesses.

Trang Ti Phieu Luu Ky is not only a simple children's film, but also a challenging work of Vietnamese cinema in creating a new image for the fantasy film genre, based on the inspiration from the famous comic book Than Dong Dat Viet by artist Le Linh. Going through a stormy journey before its release, this film has encountered many controversies, from changing too much from the original, to conflicts related to copyright and controversial statements. However, looking at it objectively, Trang Ti Phieu Luu Ky still has commendable elements, although it has not yet reached the level of perfection expected by many audiences.

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The film tells the story of Ti (Huu Khang), a boy without a father, which often makes him teased by his friends and causes him to feel inferior and self-conscious. He decides to go with his three best friends, Suu (Bao Tien), Dan (Hoang Long) and Meo (Duc Anh), to find his father, based on a rumor about a talented monk who can answer all questions. Ti's journey to find his father leads him and his friends on an exciting adventure, with difficult challenges and dangerous enemies. However, through this trip, Ti not only finds answers about his father but also receives valuable lessons about friendship, love and courage.

The story is simple but meaningful, easy to approach for children. However, for adult audiences, the film becomes a bit long-winded, lacks climax and has some unconvincing details. In particular, Ti's motivation to find his father is not really clear and reasonable, making viewers wonder why he did not focus on studying but instead plunged into adventure.

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The change from the original Than Dong Dat Viet was a decision that received opposition from many fans of the series. In fact, Trang Ti Phieu Luu Ky has made major adjustments to the plot, characters and message. One of the notable changes is that Ti is no longer an exceptionally intelligent boy but has become a somewhat naive character, still confused and lacking in life experience. Although this is a factor that helps the film become closer to young audiences, this sudden change is not convincing in the eyes of those who love the original.

The setting in the film has also been changed to create a large, colorful, magical space with mythological and supernatural elements. However, despite the beautiful setting, the highlights in the character development are not enough to highlight the plot. The character Ti in the film lacks the sharpness and intelligence of the comic, making many details out of place and lacking in drama.

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In addition, the film has some magical elements such as the appearance of the Tiger God and the Guardian Gods, but the CGI effects, despite their efforts, are still limited and not impressive enough to create the magic of international films of the same genre.

One of the highlights of Trang Ti Phieu Luu Ky is the extremely cute and natural cast of child actors. Ti, Suu, Dan, Meo all have very clear characteristics, making it easy for the audience to recognize and love each character. Among them, the boy Meo (Duc Anh) can be said to be the brightest spot. Meo's natural and adorable acting helps this character stand out, from humorous scenes to touching moments.

Although Huu Khang plays Ti, he has a lot of screen time, but he doesn't really shine like his other co-stars. Huu Khang's facial expressions aren't flexible enough to create depth for the character, especially in emotional scenes. This makes Ti in the film somewhat "bland" compared to the surrounding characters.

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The adult cast such as Hoang Phi, Quang Thang, Phi Phung and Trung Ruoi also contributed to increasing the value of the film, especially with the humorous villains. However, the character of monk Thich Thong Tue played by artist Trung Dan was a big failure in the film. The dogmatism and unnatural performance reduced the dignity of this character, making the audience feel uncomfortable.

Although Trang Ti Phieu Luu Ky has beautiful scenes and magnificent scenery, with many impressive filming locations such as Van Long lagoon (Ninh Binh) or Nam Cat Tien National Park (Dong Nai), the CGI effects are a major weakness of the film. The fantasy scenes such as the Tiger God and the Guardian Gods, although highly anticipated, lack sophistication, unable to create the desired sense of mystery. Many scenes have an overuse of slow-motion techniques, making the film tedious and sometimes meaningless.

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In addition, the film's sound is not really outstanding. The background music is not attractive enough to enhance the viewer's emotions, especially in dramatic or touching scenes.

Trang Ti Phieu Luu Ky can be considered a fairly safe film for young audiences, with clear educational lessons about friendship, kindness and love. However, for adult audiences, the film cannot bring complete satisfaction. The plot is long, lacks climax and some excessive changes compared to the original have reduced the value of the work. In addition, technical elements such as CGI and sound have not achieved the high quality as expected.

With the strengths in the acting of the child cast and the gentle but meaningful message, Trang Ti Phieu Luu Ky is still a good choice for parents who want to take their children to the movies during the holidays. However, if you are an adult looking for a movie with depth and drama, Trang Ti may leave you feeling disappointed.

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