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Tom yum goong (2005)
Great but no surprises
Seen the movie the first day it appeared in theaters in Thailand. After seeing Ong-Bak in Thailand too, I had to go to this one. Same as Ong-Bak you don't have to speak Thai to understand this movie, the story is easy to understand, maybe even a bit too easy. The first part of the movie we meet our Hero and his elephants, this is a beautiful filmed part. Then we have almost 2 hours of action. The 5 minute actions shot is really great, but you need to be aware of it, otherwise it will maybe feel just as a normal movie.
It's easy to see that this movie has been made for international audience, there is even a part of the movie that really reminds me of Taxi by Luc Besson, I almost know that he had his hands in this production. Petchtai Wongkamlao (Mum) speaks terrible English, but is funny, even for foreigners. He's one of the greatest comedians in Thailand, and in this movie you can see that better then in Ong-Bak, where he was more of a "bad-guy". All in all I had a great time, but I am still not convinced it is better then Ong-bak, I guess I am already used to Tony Jaa and the things he can do.
Leaves me 1 thing, was the guy Kham sees at the airport the real deal or a lookalike?
Butterfly Man (2002)
Captures the real feel of Thailand
This is a truly amazing film, if you understand Thailand
As a frequent traveler to Thailand, I can tell you that this movie is one of a few that truly captures the 'feel of Thailand' I know a lot of people are bashing this movie, yes there is some bad acting, yes it's low budget, but it has a great feel to it.
Warning: If you think Pattaya is Thailand. If you think Thai are stupid people. If all you do is sit on the beach drink and go out at night if you are in Thailand then this film will mean nothing to you.
But if you know Thai, if you hang out with them iso farang then check out this movie. Just sit down and enjoy
.. It comes highly recommended by me.
Jan Dara (2001)
Good story, a little bit to mutch naked scenes
One of the first Thai movie's I have seen. The story is about the Life of Jan Dara, who's mother dies giving birth to him. He grows up hated by his "family". I've heart that the Thai movie board did not approve of this film until the 3rd time it was send in because of the many "naughty" scenes. Compared to Dutch or French movies this film is really conservative, but for Thailand this is a first. The showing of breast has long been forbidden (as I understand) overall the story is very strong and it is NOT a feel good film, so it does not leave you with a smile on your face.