This is one movie you want to love but couldn't. For the most part, it's cheesy. The lead actors try their best to be credible but acting ends up being wooden. The defect is in the storyline. It's a challenge producing an entertaining film out of a travelogue.
The lines are cliche. For example, Sinh Thach (Scott Ly) explains enthusiastically the difference between a tourist and a traveller; thus: a tourist escapes from life; a traveller experiences it. What can I say...duh.
The saving factor is that the film showcases Vietnamese culture. The viewer gets a glimpse of local culture which is most welcome. But as to the observation that Vietnam is a top tourist destination, the jury is still out on this one.
The lines are cliche. For example, Sinh Thach (Scott Ly) explains enthusiastically the difference between a tourist and a traveller; thus: a tourist escapes from life; a traveller experiences it. What can I say...duh.
The saving factor is that the film showcases Vietnamese culture. The viewer gets a glimpse of local culture which is most welcome. But as to the observation that Vietnam is a top tourist destination, the jury is still out on this one.