How is the movie 'Closing the deal' with Quyen Linh and Thuy Tien now?
Speaking to Thanh Nien, Mr. Dang Tran Cuong, Director of the Department of Cinema, said that as of April 17, the Department had not received the appraisal file for the film "Closing the Order". After a postponement, the fate of this work has made many people curious.
MovieClose the deal, starring Thuy Tien and Quyen Linh in the lead roles, is facing an uncertain future after announcing a postponement from March to June 2025. Although recent controversies surrounding the main cast have raised concerns about the fate of the film, it is undeniable that the film still contains many attractive elements because it is timely.
Close the dealmarks the second time Thuy Tien has entered the film industry afterLynx(2024). Directed by Bao Nhan and Namcito, the film tells the story of Hoang Linh (Thuy Tien), a young and talented female director in the booming world of online sales livestreaming. In the era of online shopping, Hoang Linh emerges as a true "god of closing deals".
The 3-month delay has raised many big questions forClose the deal. Initially, the reason given was that more time was needed for post-production. However, the film is now facing the risk of being "shelved" due to the scandals involving Thuy Tien and Quyen Linh.
From a beloved beauty queen, Thuy Tien is now caught up in a wave of criticism related to advertising issues for Kera vegetable candy products. Although she has apologized and admitted her mistakes, many viewers still do not accept it.
Next to Thuy Tien,Close the dealalso features Quyen Linh, playing Uncle An, a "two-in-one" office worker and technology motorbike taxi driver. The film's main attraction is the strange relationship between Hoang Linh and Uncle An. Overcoming barriers of age and background, together they conquer the competitive online sales "arena".
Along with the problem of artists advertising excessively, Quyen Linh's name was also mentioned, causing a significant impact on the general image of the artist.Close the dealThis makes the film not only be judged on its content but also on the reputation of the participants.
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Thuy Tien once shared with the press that she had carefully prepared for the role of Hoang Linh, spending time researching real livestreams, observing KOLs' sales methods to build the character. Thanks to that, Thuy Tien hopes to bring a Hoang Linh with personality and determination, not only a "livestream queen" but also a strong woman facing the pressures of work and life. Trailer ofClose the dealrevealed a strong, determined Hoang Linh with "rebellious" lines, showing the "transformation" in Thuy Tien's image compared to the previous beauty queen image.
An unfortunate coincidence is that the film's theme of online sales livestream is similar to the recent scandal of Thuy Tien and Quyen Linh. Miss Grand International 2021 is caught up in a scandal of false advertising of Kera vegetable candy products and is being investigated by authorities, even having her departure from the country suspended. This incident has seriously affected her image in the public eye. Ironically, the content of the film revolves around the field of online sales livestream, a job that Thuy Tien once did to advertise controversial products. This makes the audience feel difficult to accept and raises a strong wave of boycott.
Besides, Quyen Linh also cannot avoid the scandals related to TV shows and milk advertising suspicions. Although the male MC has spoken up to explain, these noises still more or less affect his reputation, can make the audience associate and compare situations in the movie with real life events, affecting the audience's reception of the movie.
Mr. Dang Tran Cuong, Director of the Department of Cinema, said he has not yet received the appraisal documents from the film crew.Close the dealAccording to the director, when the film crew submits the application, it will take 15 days at the latest to get the results.
When the reporter asked "Is there any case where a film cannot pass the appraisal round because of scandals?", Mr. Dang Tran Cuong said that he would follow the Cinema Law. "But there are no regulations related to artists having problems or scandals. The Cinema Law reflects the quality of the film and the appraisal process but is governed by other legal documents related to criminal and civil matters...", Mr. Cuong added.
Currently, neither the director nor the distributor has commented on this work when asked by the press.