Let Hoi Decide
2014 Vietnamese film directed by Charlie Nguyen
Let Hoi Decide (Vietnamese: De Mai tinh 2) is a 2014 spin-off film of De Mai tinh (2010), both were directed by Charlie Nguyen. Let Hoi Decide was released by CJ Entertainment, Chanh Phuong Films, Early Risers Media Group and Galaxy Studio on December 12, 2014, and distributed by CJ CGV Vietnam. The film stars Thai Hoa, Diem My 9x, Quang Su, Huy Khanh, Linh Son, Thu Trang, Hoang Phuc and Yaya Truong Nhi. It features Pham Huong Hoi's journey after 4 years since the first film, in which he is torn between love and career.
The film received many mixed reviews from the press, in which they criticized the unwise plot full of not-so-funny comedy feature, though they still praised its entertainment purpose and Thai Hoa's acting skill. However, the LGBT community also heavily criticized this movie for being offensive toward the LGBT community in general, as well as for making profits from using homosexual characters.
Let Hoi Decide grossed 5,7 billion Vietnam Dong worth of ticket in the first day release among 45 billion Vietnam profit in first week, soon to become one of the highest-grossing movie of all time by making 101 billion Vietnam Dong, before being defeated by Furious 7 couple months later.
Plot
After 4 years in the US, Hoi has been a successful man in real estate field. He decides to come back to Vietnam to conduct his ambitious plan which is to build the biggest mall ever Mega Malls,. Arriving at the airport, Hoi is picked up by his personal driver Hoang My.
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