Seems like the live-action remake of the famous webtoon Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is becoming every webtoon fan’s nightmare. The movie Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy, ever since it was announced, has been embroiled in some controversy or another. Now, a teaser clip from the film is making rounds online and garnering attention, but for all the wrong reasons. Read on to find out why.
Why Are People Upset At The Teaser For Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy
The much-anticipated film, based on the Korean webtoon, features a star-studded cast including Lee Min Ho, Ahn Hyo Seop, Chae Soobin, and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo. The clip that is currently going viral is a scene from the movie where Lee Min Ho as Yoo Joong Hyuk stands in a faceoff with Ahn Hyo Seop’s Kim Dok Ja. Joong Hyuk tries to uncover Dok Ja’s identity using his supernatural abilities.
While the plotline sparks intensity, it is the execution of the scene that is throwing the audience off. Netizens are calling out the film’s visuals and the use of CGI. Some are harshly critiquing the overuse of CGI and comparing it to low-budget advertisements.
Fans of the original webtoon are especially disheartened as they wanted their favorite webtoon to be adapted accurately. Many pointed out that Ahn Hyo Seop’s portrayal of Dok Ja felt off and his performance failed to capture the character’s complexity that he is known for in the source material. The script for Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy is also receiving backlash for allegedly watering down the original plot.
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This isn’t the only controversy the movie has faced. Earlier, the film’s director drew backlash for controversial remarks regarding casting BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in the role of Lee Ji Hye. With so much riding on Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy’s success, fans are now questioning if the adaptation will live up to expectations when it is released later this year.
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