On March 21, according to page 163, the new trailer for Hồng Lâu Mộng: Kim Ngọc Lương Duyên (Hồng Lâu Mộng 2024) has sparked a wave of reactions from netizens. Among these, one scene that has particularly caught the attention of viewers is the shot featuring the character Tần Khả Khanh. In this clip, she dances gracefully, wearing only a sheer silk robe and using flower petals to cover her sensitive areas.
This portrayal of Tần Khả Khanh has led to many viewers expressing dissatisfaction. Traditionally, this character is depicted as a “delicate and graceful” person who is sensitive and fragile. She is also one of the most celebrated figures in Hồng Lâu Mộng, characterized by an elegant personality that is neither exaggerated nor overly flamboyant.
Meanwhile, the adaptation in this film has also led to comparisons with a blue-haired girl, suggesting that she might not embody the essence of the character as depicted in the original literary work. In fact, many viewers have noted similarities to the famous poster from the film American Beauty, featuring actress Angela Hayes lying on flower petals without any clothing.
After receiving a plethora of negative feedback, the film crew for Hồng Lâu Mộng 2024 clarified that the scenes in the trailer merely represent a metaphor for the character Giả Bảo Ngọc, referring to Tần Khả Khanh.
Some comments from viewers:
– It seems that many in the film industry want to exploit the fame of the literary masterpiece for profit without caring about its intrinsic value. The original Hồng Lâu Mộng carries a high artistic value, featuring many classical stories from the Qing Dynasty, but the filmmakers seem to focus solely on exploiting the character Giả Bảo Ngọc’s romantic entanglement with Tần Khả Khanh.
– This film really seems to be bordering on absurdity! Just look at the teaser for the third installment made over a decade ago.
– This will undoubtedly be an 18+ rated film, turning into a taboo subject in the film industry.
– The connection between Khả Khanh and her father, Khả Khanh teaching Bảo Ngọc in the Qing Dynasty, seems to be a mere pretext for tasteless exploitation.
– It looks way too ridiculous!
Alongside the details surrounding Tần Khả Khanh, Hồng Lâu Mộng 2024 has also led many to feel disappointed with the portrayal of characters like Lâm Đại Ngọc, Giả Bảo Ngọc, and Tiết Bảo Thoa. Many expressed that the new actors fall short compared to previous versions. In particular, on the social network Weibo, viewers voiced their concerns about the mismatch between the new portrayal of Lâm Đại Ngọc and the original character as described in the novel. In the original story by Tào Tuyết Cần, the character is depicted as delicate and fragile like a drooping flower. However, in the film, she is portrayed in a way that many viewers find overly exaggerated, resembling a caricature within the narrative.
The character Giả Bảo Ngọc, portrayed by Biên Trình, has also faced significant backlash. Viewers argue that the film adaptation fails to capture the essence of the character as depicted in the original novel by Tào Tuyết Cần. The male actor’s features are said to be far removed from the “delicate” description provided in the original text. Notably, Biên Trình’s facial expressions also seemed to be incapable of conveying the nuanced character of Giả Bảo Ngọc.
Hồng Lâu Mộng 2024 centers around the romantic drama between the two siblings, Giả Bảo Ngọc and Lâm Đại Ngọc. From here, it depicts the complex life of a noble family during the Qing Dynasty until its eventual decline over eight decades. In the film, many viewers believe that the adaptation focuses solely on the gilded life of the Giả family during its glory days, lacking depth in the narrative. The project has an estimated budget of over 200 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $8,500).
