1. In Vietnam, what do people prefer watching: movies or comedy shows?

Well, I mean, in Vietnam, movies are gaining more prominence in the prime-time schedule on TV. The majority of Vietnamese often spend the bulk of their evenings watching TV together with their family, and movie series are an important part of the Vietnamese lifestyle. There are countless dramas that come out every year, and they are attracting massive/ enormous attention. I think movie series are becoming more popular because movie producers know how to make movies that Vietnamese people can relate to, such as family relationships, marriage problems, that sort of thing.

2. What kinds of movies do people often see in the cinema?

I think there are several movie genres that are popular with moviegoers. Action films have existed as a dominant genre of cinema for the past decade; one of the reasons why it is so popular is the great influence of Hollywood blockbusters. Another popular movie genre could be comedy, as it allows people to relieve stress, the witty dialogue or fish-out-of-water comedies also make us laugh, and laughter is the best medicine in our life. And of course, other types are gaining more prominence, such as science-fiction. Harry Potter- one of the world’s most famous franchises- could be a great example, as it has been the favorite movie growing up for millions of young children from all over, and they can learn a lot from this movie series.

3. If a movie doesn’t have famous actors, will it be successful?

I think it will, simply because there are many factors that can determine the box office success of a movie, apart from its famous cast. A successful movie requires a good script, or a storyline, maybe a story that the audience can relate to, and touch their hearts. Besides, I suppose there are also other classical factors, such as producer, director, special effects, things related to cinematography, because it needs to be represented artistically. Also, marketing plays a very vital role in determining whether a film will be successful, because even a movie has a good director, famous cast, and excellent script, if it receives very little media coverage, it can not arouse curiosity in the public, and this can lead to the failure of that movie.

4. What kinds of movies do the elderly prefer?

Generally, seniors like something they can relate to, so real-life stories or historical films are popular with them. So the majority of seniors in Vietnam often prefer watching historical documentaries that present information about events that took place during wars. I believe these movies give them a feeling of nostalgia /nɒˈstældʒə/ and remind them of the good old days, of the world they and their families used to live in. Besides, the elderly in Vietnam are also into comedies that are shown on TV, as they enjoy sharing the funny moments of comedies with friends and family.