Detective Kien: The Headless Horror

Very good Vietnamese movie!

Firstly, the scenery is the best, it describes the very beautiful scenes of northern Viet Nam.

The content is well-crafted and natural.

I love the OST as well, the melody is romantic, the lyrics is meaningfully and bold Vietnam culture.

Just one of not too good is the ghost, it's quite fake, hopefully they will improve it in the next movies.

Overall, it is a good movie, one of the very few best Vietnamese movies over recent years, kind of I can rewatch it even I already knew its content.

The move is worthy of reaching out the world.

I'm looking forward to seeing the next series.

There truly is no single word capable of capturing the exquisite beauty of this film. It stands out as the best Vietnamese movie I have ever had the pleasure of watching! I am particularly impressed with the visual effects; they are incredibly well-executed and elevate the storytelling to an entirely new level. The seamless integration of VFX really enhances the movie's breathtaking scenes and adds a layer of depth that keeps you engaged throughout. Story and Emotion While the setting captures your eyes, the story captures your heart. It is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, tradition, and resilience. The characters are deeply human-flawed, hopeful, and shaped by the times they live in. Their struggles reflect not just personal conflicts, but the broader socio-cultural tensions of Vietnam's past.

The pacing is deliberate, giving time for moments to breathe and for emotions to unfold naturally. There's a quiet power in the storytelling-it doesn't rely on grand drama or exaggerated twists, but rather on genuine human experiences, conveyed with sensitivity and realism.

Performance and Direction The performances are uniformly excellent. Each actor brings subtlety and nuance to their role. There's a grace in the way emotions are portrayed-often with more silence than words, more gestures than dialogue. The direction is confident and compassionate, with a clear vision and a deep love for the culture being portrayed.

I didn't expect much but this is an incredibly excellent movie. Beautiful cinematography, tight script, and a charming blend of horror and detective elements. You have to go to the theater and see it right away.

I've always been a picky person, and I didn't think Vietnam would have such a well-shot movie.

If it was an english language movie, it could stand up to the best movies. Hope you feel the same way.

The film does a great job of combining entertainment and art. And it deserves, as I said, to be the best Vietnamese film in years. I hope to see Detective Kien in many more films to come. This best Vietnamese movie in many years.

You must watch this movie! It's a MUST!

Out of my expectation, the movie is good in general. Good plot, meaningful story, logical plot-twist, nice cinematography and epic background music. It will show you many natural sceneries in the North of Vietnam, which are truly beautiful and stunning. In my opinion, this one is a true masterpiece of Vietnamese cinematic industry so far.

To be honest, there're a few limitations in the plot and the characters' dialogues, but they are kind of acceptable. The story is still good enough to keep viewers stay focused on the screen.

The main character, Detective Kien, is really impressive and outstanding. His performance won't make you disappointed. The second main character, Miss Moon, is very beautiful in every scene. She can either make you laugh or cry during the journey of finding her missing niece. All of the other actors' acting was generally good. Especially, the chemistry between Detective Kien and Miss Moon is amazing! I found their partnership quite cute and enjoyable.

Finally, this one is definitely one of the movies that you can't miss! It's my favorite Vietnamese movie so far! I heard that the writer and the director are in discussion about making the next part. I'm really looking forward to it!

It's been a long time since I've experienced such an outstanding Vietnamese film. The movie was excellent, resolving all its issues neatly, leaving no unanswered questions by the end. Visually, the film was stunning - the color palette, costumes, and sound design were flawless. Overall, the actors delivered incredible performances, especially the ones portraying the antagonists.

In terms of horror, the film didn't evoke as much fear as Qua Tim Mau (another movie by director Victor Vu). However, I've always felt that there's a very modern message in Victor Vu's horror films: that there are no real ghosts or demons in this world - it's humans who harm each other.

This film was truly excellent and absolutely worth the price of admission.