Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 594 Harsh Criticism

"It's indeed all about popularity these days, but Violeta's made it big because of her own talent. So just because a movie flops, it's not right to blame the actress. Those who know understand that you're nearly fifty years old; those who don't might think you're a three-year-

old throwing a tantrum over not getting candy, or crying because you didn't come in first."

"I went to see both Dawn and The Island. Honestly, I only checked out The Island for Violeta, but I wasn't let down by her performance. The other actors were a pleasant surprise, too. The team behind The Island put in almost a year's worth of work on the post-production, and it really shows, it's totally worth the hype."

"If Violeta is considered the star power in The Island, then is Hugo the equivalent in Dawn? You're playing favorites and criticizing others with such skillful precision, Mr. Crowe!"

There was also a comment that carried a seemingly neutral but actually sarcastic tone.

"Movies these days just keep getting worse each year, and these actors have no sense of professional ethics. It's baffling how even the most mediocre performances can still win awards."

"I watched The Island, and it was pretty bad. I'm rooting for Dawn."

"Who would have thought that Hugo's Best Actor-winning movie would ever be overshadowed by a popular star? The world really is going downhill!"

"Two movies, two leading ladies. When Ophelia won her award, Violeta wasn't even on the radar. Now it's just that Lydia isn't doing well, or else there'd be no chance for Violeta to shine."

screen presence, way better than some so-called top actresses. It takes a seasoned actor for

who criticized

doesn't work for movies. She's not cut out for it. She'd be better off in some cheesy historical drama or something. As for how she won the Best Supporting Actress Award, I can only say that

that Violeta was the lead. It just gave off this weird vibe, like

not like someone from that era, and honestly, I think

comment,

this wave of public opinion, Violeta

in this film or if the online buzz was just biased, with some people stoking the flames

though Violeta wasn't

for over a year and a half, the online negativity directed at

online buzz was all about

she was still mostly seen as just another popular star compared

holiday, people

Eugene called Violeta to remind her not to let the online comments

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but it's a big letdown for them. They didn't expect The Island to be number one on the National Day box office chart." The holiday

week's box office numbers were the most important. While the total might go up later, it wouldn't surpass the

of their way to promote and buy tickets to support you. That's the benefit of being a big name. As for the online haters criticizing your