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To date, "The Rich Bride" is comfortably sitting at the top of Vietnam's box office, with over 44 billion VND (based on Box Office Vietnam revenue) and a large audience. The film is expected to continue its success in the coming days thanks to its irresistible appeal and the widespread popularity among viewers and fans of the actors.
"The Rich Bride" brings together a star-studded cast from Vietnamese showbiz such as Le Giang, Kieu Minh Tuan, Thu Trang, People's Artist Hong Van… In addition, the film also features promising young actors like Uyen An, Samuel An, Quynh Luong… Having such a diverse cast gives director Vu Ngoc Dang and producer Will Vu more confidence in developing the script.
A deeply satirical laugh that mocks the ways of the world.
The story revolves around Tú Lạc (Uyển Ân), who comes from a poor background and dreams of changing her life by marrying into a wealthy family. She and her family plan to deceive Bảo Hoàng (Samuel An), the young heir, and his mother, Phượng (Thu Trang). They borrow money and exaggerate every detail about her, from her name to her occupation.
The film created a humorous and satirical portrayal of the self-serving desires and illusions of a wealthy life among a segment of young people.
Just as Tú Lạc thought her wedding was about to take place, she became entangled in a series of unexpected events that completely ruined the plan. The screenwriter skillfully painted a colorful picture of society where the lines between rich and poor became blurred. Through humorous and satirical situations, the work exposed the harsh truth that the desire for material possessions and fame is not only the privilege of the underprivileged but also a common disease of society as a whole. Even the wealthy and powerful cannot escape the cycle of pretense and cutthroat competition.
According to director Vu Ngoc Dang, the script for "The Rich Bride" is easy to understand and concise. He and his team didn't exploit the dark side or the suffering of a rich bride, but instead incorporated comedic elements, highlighting the disparity between the rich and the poor.
Through the lens of Vu Ngoc Dang, the audience is given a glimpse into the hidden corners of society, where money and fame become the measure of human value.
The film skillfully paints a multi-layered picture of society, where each family represents a different nuance. There are long-established wealthy families with rich histories, newly rich families with ostentatious displays, and poor families always striving for advancement. The conflicts between these classes are not simply economic differences but also contrasting life philosophies and lifestyles. Through this, the film exposes the complexity of social relationships, where the lines between good and evil, rich and poor, become blurred.
The screenwriter's biting satire is the perfect highlight of the film.
As both the mastermind and the female lead of the scheme, Tú Lạc seamlessly transitions between the image of a wealthy young lady and the image of a poor girl through her speech and demeanor. Her sharp eyes and confident smile, effortlessly convincing the audience from the very first scenes, captivated viewers not only with Bảo Hoàng but also with Uyển Ân. She also created excellent chemistry with most of the other characters in the film, from her romance with Bảo Hoàng to her father-daughter relationship with Kiều Minh Tuấn and Lê Giang. Many viewers were moved when Tú Lạc quietly shed tears for her father's affection just before the plan succeeded, simply because Mr. Hòa realized that wealth was less important than his daughter's happiness.
The film skillfully conveys the gap between rich and poor, family stories, and lessons in love.
"The Rich Bride" is also a film full of laughter. But there's joyful laughter, and there's also laughter filled with sarcasm and bitterness. Whether rich or poor, everyone has their own suffering and a painful past that turns their lives upside down. The ambition of the poor to change their lives isn't bad, but if they go down the wrong path, they'll face a tragic end. The rich wanting to live according to their status isn't wrong either, but that's only when they let go of their contempt and disdain.
The highlight that makes the audience gasp in amazement is the unexpected plot twists. A facade laid by Mr. Hoa and Mrs. Mat's family exposes the schemes of two of the most prestigious families, led by Mrs. Phuong and Mrs. Ky, to accumulate wealth. It turns out that to achieve such riches, they too resorted to underhanded tactics.
The film's content, with its unique highlights, gives viewers goosebumps.
This film by director Vu Ngoc Dang is considered a safe choice because there are no truly hateful characters. Mrs. Phuong and Mrs. Ky, despite their condescending and superior manner, have never harmed anyone. The female protagonist Tu Lac's family, though involved in fraud, still possess self-respect and a conscience. However, this doesn't negate the fact that they have made mistakes.
"The Rich Bride" is not just an entertaining film, but a profound cinematic work. With its unique script, the film skillfully weaves humorous situations and charming dialogues into the main story, providing viewers with relaxing moments. At the same time, the film raises insightful questions about love, family, and society, prompting viewers to reflect. It truly is a spiritual gift for Vietnamese audiences in the coming time.
