"Flip Side 8: Vong Tay Nang" and "Detective Kien: Ky An Khong Dau" are two Vietnamese films that are getting attention on the occasion of April 30 this year. Victor Vu is quite confident in competing directly with Ly Hai - the director with the most popular film brand in Vietnam.

This year, the April 30 and May 1 holidays will last for five days, promising to be a boom time for the national box office. A series of films will be released, giving audiences many options to enjoy when they go to the cinema, from international blockbusters to domestic works.

Among them, two outstanding films of Vietnamese cinema are Flip 8: Sunny Bracelet (Directed by Ly Hai) and Detective Kien: The Headless Case (Victor Vu) is expected to create fierce competition.

Ly Hai surprise?

Before the April 30 holiday begins, the racetrack Vietnamese movies There were many twists. Tunnels: Sun in the Dark (Director Bui Thac Chuyen) suddenly announced the release of a special edition, revealing more about the lives of underground soldiers in Cu Chi.

This is a reasonable strategy of the crew to maintain the film's appeal after reaching a revenue of nearly 160 billion VND.

Meanwhile, Find the body: Headless Ghost (Bui Van Hai) announced that he would leave the theater after earning more than 42 billion VND at the box office. The project was successful in terms of revenue but received many criticisms about its quality. The performances of famous actors such as Ngo Kien Huy, Tien Luat, People's Artist Hong Van... were all rated low.

The move of Find the body: Headless Ghost is said to avoid films by two Vietnamese cinema giants, Ly Hai and Victor Vu - both released on the occasion of April 30.

This year, Ly Hai extends his brand Flip side with the eighth part titled The Sun's Arms . The film is expected to maintain the resounding success of Flip Side 7: A Wish with revenue of more than 480 billion VND.

The script revolves around the conflict between three generations in a coastal family. Through that, the film depicts the differences in views, lifestyles and behaviors between parents and children. In particular, the story of a father preventing his son from becoming a music idol is the focus of the film.

This time, Ly Hai will continue to promote a close, easy-to-watch style, while touching the emotions of the mass audience - a characteristic that makes the whole series successful. Flip side .

The director also invested heavily in production and filming at many beautiful locations in Phan Thiet (Binh Thuan) and Phan Rang - Thap Cham (Ninh Thuan). There were spectacular scenes attracting the participation of more than 5,000 extras to create the best effect for the film.

However, some opinions say that Ly Hai is repeating himself. He is also a bit hasty in releasing films continuously, making many people skeptical about the quality of the work. The theme of father-son conflict in Flip Side 8 still familiar, reminiscent of movies Godfather good The little girl is looking for a husband .

Victor Vu is not afraid of opponents

Meanwhile, Victor Vu continues to try his hand at the historical genre with Detective Kien: The Headless Case - side story of The Last Wife (2023). This is also a special project, marking 20 years of the director's career.

The film's content focuses on the personal story of detective Kien - a supporting character in the film. The Last Wife but is loved by many audiences thanks to the acting of actor Quoc Huy. He is described as a Vietnamese version of Sherlock Holmes, both intelligent, decisive and calm with excellent crime-solving skills.

The story takes place three years after the events in The Last Wife , when detective Kien (Quoc Huy) and Mrs. Hai Man (Dinh Ngoc Diep) accidentally reunite after a long time of losing contact. This time, they join hands to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Hai Man's niece.

For unknown reasons, the villagers began spreading rumors about ghosts and headless corpses floating on the river. Detective Kien must use his intelligence and reason to follow the clues and uncover the truth.

The film combines many genres of spirituality, thriller, and crime solving to attract audiences. The setting is still the highlight with many segments highlighting the majestic nature in Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, recreating the space of the Nguyen Dynasty 200 years ago.

With experience in making detective - horror films through works such as Scandal good Red Flower Farm , Victor Vu is expected to bring a film that is both attractive and haunting. From promotional images, teasers to trailers, everything shows a dedicated project, carefully invested.

Previously, Detective Kien: The Headless Case scheduled to be released on May 16, but was changed to April 30 to compete directly with Ly Hai's film. This strategy shows that Victor Vu is not afraid or afraid of his opponent. The director and producer have high expectations for the film's appeal, ready to put the work into the April 30 race to create a strong spreading effect.

Currently, Ly Hai and Victor Vu's crews are both applying the early screening strategy to attract audiences, making the box office more exciting than ever.