# Vietnamese historical film Hộ linh tráng sĩ reception > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnamese-historical-film-h-linh-trng-s-reception > Updated: 2026-09-06T08:53:33.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Actor Johnny Trí Nguyễn has advocated for the support of Vietnamese historical cinema following the release of the high-budget film ‘Hộ linh tráng sĩ: Bí ẩn mộ vua Đinh’. Initially, Nguyễn expressed concern regarding the industry's future, noting that producers had cut 20 minutes from the film to improve pacing. He warned that a lack of box office success for the genre could lead to its disappearance, potentially leaving a void filled only by AI-generated content. Following the film's release during the September 2nd holiday season, Nguyễn addressed criticisms regarding its narrative structure. He defended the film's experimental ‘centrifugal’ approach—where independent storylines follow seven warriors heading in different directions—as the ‘price of authenticity’. He noted that while some viewers found the middle section disconnected, the film's final act has seen a dramatic reversal that has been well-received by many. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Johnny Trí Nguyễn defends structure of Hộ Linh Tráng Sĩ film Actor Johnny Trí Nguyễn defends the unconventional narrative structure of the historical film ‘Hộ Linh Tráng Sĩ: Bí Ẩn Mộ Vua Đinh’, calling it the ‘price of authenticity’. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/johnny-tr-nguyn-defends-structure-of-h-linh-trng-s-film ### 2026-08-29: Johnny Trí Nguyễn urges support for Vietnamese historical film Actor Johnny Trí Nguyễn is urging audiences to support the historical film ‘Hộ linh tráng sĩ: Bí ẩn mộ vua Đinh’ following a 20-minute edit intended to improve the movie's pacing. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/johnny-tr-nguyn-urges-support-for-vietnamese-historical-film --- Cite as: Vietnamese historical film Hộ linh tráng sĩ reception. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnamese-historical-film-h-linh-trng-s-reception