Garuda 2004
Garuda is a science fiction/monster/horror/thriller movie.
Synopsis
80,000 years B.C. on the edge of the ancient Asian continent, a tribal hierarchy of creatures ruled the world. Winged creatures with strong bodies that flew like birds.
They lived in solitude and never bothered other beings. But towards the end of the prosperous era, one renegade species evolved.
It was stronger and more fearsome and its shriek was deafening. It killed and ate others.
The once peaceful land was flowing with blood. The beast was captured and bound by its brethren before they fled the bloody land, leaving the wretched beast to shriek and wallow in barren solitude.
This creature is Garuda.
Moving forward to the present time, and Garuda is awakened from his eternal slumber by subway construction tunneling.
Now the scientific and military communities must band together to destroy the ancient monster before it destroys them all.
Starring Sornram Theppitak, Sara Legge, Daniel B Fraser, Tani Tramod, Chilao Na Songkla and ors.
Comprehensive review
Availability - HKflix.com $13.95 - Cine-east.com $19.95 - YesAsia.com $16.99 - Sensasian.com $8.99 - Amazon from $5.56 used [11/2009]
Garuda DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Bangkok Loco 2004
Garuda is a science fiction/monster/horror/thriller movie.
Synopsis
80,000 years B.C. on the edge of the ancient Asian continent, a tribal hierarchy of creatures ruled the world. Winged creatures with strong bodies that flew like birds.
They lived in solitude and never bothered other beings. But towards the end of the prosperous era, one renegade species evolved.
It was stronger and more fearsome and its shriek was deafening. It killed and ate others.
The once peaceful land was flowing with blood. The beast was captured and bound by its brethren before they fled the bloody land, leaving the wretched beast to shriek and wallow in barren solitude.
This creature is Garuda.
Moving forward to the present time, and Garuda is awakened from his eternal slumber by subway construction tunneling.
Now the scientific and military communities must band together to destroy the ancient monster before it destroys them all.
Starring Sornram Theppitak, Sara Legge, Daniel B Fraser, Tani Tramod, Chilao Na Songkla and ors.
Comprehensive review
Availability - HKflix.com $13.95 - Cine-east.com $19.95 - YesAsia.com $16.99 - Sensasian.com $8.99 - Amazon from $5.56 used [11/2009]
Garuda DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Bangkok Loco 2004
Bangkok Loco
Bangkok Loco 2004
Bangkok Loco, as the colorful images suggests, is a comedy, a musical comedy to be precise.
Thai comedy is not quite the same as "Western" comedy/humor, - but this may make it all the more attractive to some, who appreciate difference.
Synopsis -
A would-be rock star strives to turn the beat around for the forces of good in this offbeat comedy from Thailand.
"Bay" is a long-haired rock & roll drummer who studies in his spare time with a mystical Drum Master, in hopes of some day reaching the Tenth Level of Enlightenment with the Drums of the Gods.
One day, Bay slips into a trance while frantically bashing out a rhythm, and when he regains consciousness, he discovers someone has pulled a fast one on him -- his sticks have been replaced with daggers, and instead of swatting his drum kit, he's been stabbing his landlady.
Panicky and certain someone is out to get him, Bay turns to his girlfriend, "Don", a fellow student of the Drum Master.
While Bay and Don struggle to find a way to clear his name as the police begin investigating the landlady's death, Bay must also prepare for the most important performance of his life -- a drum battle against a master musician from the sinister percussion corps the Devil's Drums.
Directed by Pornchai Hongrattanaporn - Starring Krissada Terrence, Nountaka Warawanitchanoun, Nophadul Tavitamnusin and ors.
Comprehensive review
Availability - HKflix.com $8.37 [11/2009]
Bangkok Loco DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Dream Team 2008
Bangkok Loco, as the colorful images suggests, is a comedy, a musical comedy to be precise.
Thai comedy is not quite the same as "Western" comedy/humor, - but this may make it all the more attractive to some, who appreciate difference.
Synopsis -
A would-be rock star strives to turn the beat around for the forces of good in this offbeat comedy from Thailand.
"Bay" is a long-haired rock & roll drummer who studies in his spare time with a mystical Drum Master, in hopes of some day reaching the Tenth Level of Enlightenment with the Drums of the Gods.
One day, Bay slips into a trance while frantically bashing out a rhythm, and when he regains consciousness, he discovers someone has pulled a fast one on him -- his sticks have been replaced with daggers, and instead of swatting his drum kit, he's been stabbing his landlady.
Panicky and certain someone is out to get him, Bay turns to his girlfriend, "Don", a fellow student of the Drum Master.
While Bay and Don struggle to find a way to clear his name as the police begin investigating the landlady's death, Bay must also prepare for the most important performance of his life -- a drum battle against a master musician from the sinister percussion corps the Devil's Drums.
Directed by Pornchai Hongrattanaporn - Starring Krissada Terrence, Nountaka Warawanitchanoun, Nophadul Tavitamnusin and ors.
Comprehensive review
Availability - HKflix.com $8.37 [11/2009]
Bangkok Loco DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Dream Team 2008
Dream Team
Dream Team 2008
Dream Team is a comedy about a bunch bunch of cute kids, as you can see from the images. And movie reviews suggest this film has considerable charm.
Synopsis -
"Hua kaew" is in kindergarten 3/2 and is the leader of the pack in persuading all the boys and girls of his class to compete in the 18th National tug of war competition.
Other than not knowing where the competition is to be held, what the dates are, and how many competitors per team are competing, he brings considerable trouble to teacher "Noo Lek" who has to become the team manager.
Mr. Bird, a football coach in a Thai league was the another fish who fell for the bait, having to come and help the kids in the tug of war competition.
Trouble begins as the children's parents start wanting to have say in the decision making, which causes a lot of head butting within the team.
From the leader of the pack Hua Kaew becomes only a substitute, but in the end his ‘dream team’ is able to overcome t many obstacles.
Starring - Sakolrat Woraurai, Ummarin Nitiphol and Kiet Kijcharouen.
Comprehensive review
Availability - Ethaicd.com Bangkok $7.50 posted and there is a 2 disc set featuring behind the scenes plus TV kit ? for $14.50 (disc 2 has no subtitles) - HKflix.com $10.17 & $18.95
DVDAsian.com $17.95 & $19.95
Dream Team DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Dream Team is a comedy about a bunch bunch of cute kids, as you can see from the images. And movie reviews suggest this film has considerable charm.
Synopsis -
"Hua kaew" is in kindergarten 3/2 and is the leader of the pack in persuading all the boys and girls of his class to compete in the 18th National tug of war competition.
Other than not knowing where the competition is to be held, what the dates are, and how many competitors per team are competing, he brings considerable trouble to teacher "Noo Lek" who has to become the team manager.
Mr. Bird, a football coach in a Thai league was the another fish who fell for the bait, having to come and help the kids in the tug of war competition.
Trouble begins as the children's parents start wanting to have say in the decision making, which causes a lot of head butting within the team.
From the leader of the pack Hua Kaew becomes only a substitute, but in the end his ‘dream team’ is able to overcome t many obstacles.
Starring - Sakolrat Woraurai, Ummarin Nitiphol and Kiet Kijcharouen.
Comprehensive review
Availability - Ethaicd.com Bangkok $7.50 posted and there is a 2 disc set featuring behind the scenes plus TV kit ? for $14.50 (disc 2 has no subtitles) - HKflix.com $10.17 & $18.95
DVDAsian.com $17.95 & $19.95
Dream Team DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
The Magificent Five 2006
The Magnificent Five
The Magnificent Five is an action drama movie.
Unfortunately, there is no independent YouTube video on the Net.
Synopsis -
Threatened by a cruel merchant, eight children in Chai Dong village are traded into slavery.
Desperate, the impoverished rural families of the children gather what little money and treasure they possess to hire five unlikely and unusual heroes to track their children down, and return them to their village.
The "Magnificent Five" heroes must sort our their own differences while risking through own lives in a wild land in order to help free the children from slavery.
Directed by Bhandit Rittakol - Starring Jadsadaporn Poldee, Paula Taylor & Sarawuth Poomthong.
Comprehensive review - (none on the Net)
Availability - DVDAsian.com $14.95 - HKflix.com $10.95 [11/2009]
The Magnificent Five DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Unfortunately, there is no independent YouTube video on the Net.
Synopsis -
Threatened by a cruel merchant, eight children in Chai Dong village are traded into slavery.
Desperate, the impoverished rural families of the children gather what little money and treasure they possess to hire five unlikely and unusual heroes to track their children down, and return them to their village.
The "Magnificent Five" heroes must sort our their own differences while risking through own lives in a wild land in order to help free the children from slavery.
Directed by Bhandit Rittakol - Starring Jadsadaporn Poldee, Paula Taylor & Sarawuth Poomthong.
Comprehensive review - (none on the Net)
Availability - DVDAsian.com $14.95 - HKflix.com $10.95 [11/2009]
The Magnificent Five DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Navy Boys 2006
Navy Boys
Navy Boys is a rather wacky comedy, and whilst there are no reviews of the movie on the Net, there are some passing comments, suggesting the movie is really funny.
The plot seems to suggest this might well be the case.
There are no YouTube video sample of the movie on the Net.
Synopsis -
Entrusted with a mission to protect Thailand ’s eastern seaboard, these ex-navy officers must search and destroy a mafia secret hub of illegal drug and weapon smuggling.
However, the mafia hideout is holding a large transvestite party and so our heroes must blend in and accomplish their mission.
Availability - DVDAsian.com $14.95 - HKflix.com $12.95 - YesAsia.com $12.99 - Ethaicd.com Bangkok $6 posted [11/2009]
Navy Boys DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
The plot seems to suggest this might well be the case.
There are no YouTube video sample of the movie on the Net.
Synopsis -
Entrusted with a mission to protect Thailand ’s eastern seaboard, these ex-navy officers must search and destroy a mafia secret hub of illegal drug and weapon smuggling.
However, the mafia hideout is holding a large transvestite party and so our heroes must blend in and accomplish their mission.
Availability - DVDAsian.com $14.95 - HKflix.com $12.95 - YesAsia.com $12.99 - Ethaicd.com Bangkok $6 posted [11/2009]
Navy Boys DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Just Friend 2006
Just Friend
Just Friend is a movie with virtually no information about it on the Net.
It is a romantic comedy.
There is a synopsis, but there are no reviews, or YouTube video samples to include here.
One can only hope the subtitles are better than the translation to the name..."Just Friend".
Occasionally subtitles can be poor, but the plot can be understood nevertheless. The synopsis as it originally was, suggests the subtitles will be reasonably good
And ctually, the storyline seems good ...
The region 3 DVD includes a scoop featurette, music video, photo gallery and trailers.
Directed by Weerapong Kanjananij and Starring -Phrompon Sithimongkol and Kanokwan Thananchai.
Synopsis -
Min, a 16 year-old boy always travels from Bangkok to many provinces because of the career of his father.
He is a polite and quiet boy, and the local students always focus on him just because he's from Bangkok.
He later becomes friends with Oud, a local "bad boy" who is actually a good guy.
Just like any other teenager, Min falls in love at first sight with Fang, a pretty girl from the same school.
But this love is going to be tough when Fang's father is the big obstacle.
Availability - HKflix.com $11.95 - DVDAsian.com $14.95 [11/2009]
Just Friend DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Krasue 2002 aka Demonic Beauty
It is a romantic comedy.
There is a synopsis, but there are no reviews, or YouTube video samples to include here.
One can only hope the subtitles are better than the translation to the name..."Just Friend".
Occasionally subtitles can be poor, but the plot can be understood nevertheless. The synopsis as it originally was, suggests the subtitles will be reasonably good
And ctually, the storyline seems good ...
The region 3 DVD includes a scoop featurette, music video, photo gallery and trailers.
Directed by Weerapong Kanjananij and Starring -Phrompon Sithimongkol and Kanokwan Thananchai.
Synopsis -
Min, a 16 year-old boy always travels from Bangkok to many provinces because of the career of his father.
He is a polite and quiet boy, and the local students always focus on him just because he's from Bangkok.
He later becomes friends with Oud, a local "bad boy" who is actually a good guy.
Just like any other teenager, Min falls in love at first sight with Fang, a pretty girl from the same school.
But this love is going to be tough when Fang's father is the big obstacle.
Availability - HKflix.com $11.95 - DVDAsian.com $14.95 [11/2009]
Just Friend DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Krasue 2002 aka Demonic Beauty
Krasue
Krasue 2002 aka Demonic Beauty
Krasue is a ghost horror movie. It is one of the few Thai movies released on DVD in Thailand with English subtitles.
Synopsis -
In this ghastly revenge tale from the ancient past, Arawati, a Khmer princess, is forced to marry the conquering tyrant of the new Thai regime, but is in love with one of his soldiers.
After being sentenced to death for being caught in a hidden love affair with the young soldier, she is burnt alive, yet not before she has magical incantations spoken over by a Khmer priestess.
Although she is burned at the stake, this Khmer magic enables her soul to remain unharmed in her head and bowels, which escape the scene as she is transformed into the Southeast Asian Horror, the "Krasue", a witch with a flying head.
At the same time in another village, another young woman named Dao, who just happend to be her identical twin, dies as a result of black magic because of rejecting the advances of the son of the village sorcerer.
Arawati's soul occupies Dao's corpse in order to stay alive on earth, and at night, her head and entrails leave Dao's occupied body to drift in the air looking for prey.
The local villagers are confused about as to why Dao has resurrected, and why she can't remember some of their names.
But they fail to suspect her as the local will-o-the-wisp that begins by disembowling animals and then moves on to bigger and better victims, blaming instead a local dishevelled old woman on the outskirts of town.
Comprehensive review
Availability - Ethaicd.com Bangkok $8.50 posted (only apparent vendor) [11/2009]
Krasue DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Krasue is a ghost horror movie. It is one of the few Thai movies released on DVD in Thailand with English subtitles.
Synopsis -
In this ghastly revenge tale from the ancient past, Arawati, a Khmer princess, is forced to marry the conquering tyrant of the new Thai regime, but is in love with one of his soldiers.
After being sentenced to death for being caught in a hidden love affair with the young soldier, she is burnt alive, yet not before she has magical incantations spoken over by a Khmer priestess.
Although she is burned at the stake, this Khmer magic enables her soul to remain unharmed in her head and bowels, which escape the scene as she is transformed into the Southeast Asian Horror, the "Krasue", a witch with a flying head.
At the same time in another village, another young woman named Dao, who just happend to be her identical twin, dies as a result of black magic because of rejecting the advances of the son of the village sorcerer.
Arawati's soul occupies Dao's corpse in order to stay alive on earth, and at night, her head and entrails leave Dao's occupied body to drift in the air looking for prey.
The local villagers are confused about as to why Dao has resurrected, and why she can't remember some of their names.
But they fail to suspect her as the local will-o-the-wisp that begins by disembowling animals and then moves on to bigger and better victims, blaming instead a local dishevelled old woman on the outskirts of town.
Comprehensive review
Availability - Ethaicd.com Bangkok $8.50 posted (only apparent vendor) [11/2009]
Krasue DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
The Implanted 2007
Implanted
Implanted, as the picture suggests is a horror ghost movie.
And yes, it has a vengeful spirit, - actually, multiple vengeful demons.
Sadly, this page is the only page on the site, with a lack of YouTube videos or reviews.
This movie only adds to the dearth. No review, and no YouTube video.
However, it looks like a good find, - the picture is frightening enough.
Synopsis -
In a small community, where superstition rules, lies a deadly secret that has come back to plague the living.
Vengeful demons are coming back to take their revenge on the village.
At the local school, a tree is said to be cursed, and contain the souls of these terrible demons.
One man is fighting to save the school. With the help of a local teacher, and a wise monk.
Availability - DVDAsian.com $14.95 - HKflix.com $14.95 - Sensasian.com $13.99 [12/2009]
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Life of Rachan The Boxer 2008
And yes, it has a vengeful spirit, - actually, multiple vengeful demons.
Sadly, this page is the only page on the site, with a lack of YouTube videos or reviews.
This movie only adds to the dearth. No review, and no YouTube video.
However, it looks like a good find, - the picture is frightening enough.
Synopsis -
In a small community, where superstition rules, lies a deadly secret that has come back to plague the living.
Vengeful demons are coming back to take their revenge on the village.
At the local school, a tree is said to be cursed, and contain the souls of these terrible demons.
One man is fighting to save the school. With the help of a local teacher, and a wise monk.
Availability - DVDAsian.com $14.95 - HKflix.com $14.95 - Sensasian.com $13.99 [12/2009]
Implanted DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Life of Rachan The Boxer 2008
Life of Rachan The Boxer
Life of Rachan The Boxer 2008
Rachan The Boxer as this movie is usually called, is an action/adventure movie, - obviously weighted towards Muay Thai boxing. The movie was released in 2007, whilst the DVD was released in 2008.
Synopsis -
Rachan was orphaned at an early age. The owner of a boxing team, Master Leng, adopted him and trained him as a professional boxer.
With sophisticated skill and powerful strength, Rachan never lost a match. However, Master Leng treated him as a tool for making a fortune.
Meng was Rachan's only close friend and the two always stayed together as if they were real brothers.
One day, Ake, the little brother of the laundry girl, Prim, stole Rachan's wallet. Rachan was very upset as the wallet contained the only photo of his parents.
Meng discovers who the thief is, and this incident links the life of Rachan and Prim together.
Master Leng requests Rachan to compete in a fight and deliberately lose in the Championship Match so that he can win the stakes.
But, Rachan choose to fight with all might and win the championship.
Master Leng is furious, he forces Meng and Prim to tell him Rachan's whereabouts.
The two most important persons to Rachan are in danger...
Starring Nattaseth Poontrubmanee and Yada Chuchottrakool.
Availability -HKflix.com $ 8.97 - DVDAsian.com $16.95 - YesAsia.com $10.99 - Sensasian.com $17.99 - EBay from $7.99 [12/2009]
Rachan The Boxer as this movie is usually called, is an action/adventure movie, - obviously weighted towards Muay Thai boxing. The movie was released in 2007, whilst the DVD was released in 2008.
Synopsis -
Rachan was orphaned at an early age. The owner of a boxing team, Master Leng, adopted him and trained him as a professional boxer.
With sophisticated skill and powerful strength, Rachan never lost a match. However, Master Leng treated him as a tool for making a fortune.
Meng was Rachan's only close friend and the two always stayed together as if they were real brothers.
One day, Ake, the little brother of the laundry girl, Prim, stole Rachan's wallet. Rachan was very upset as the wallet contained the only photo of his parents.
Meng discovers who the thief is, and this incident links the life of Rachan and Prim together.
Master Leng requests Rachan to compete in a fight and deliberately lose in the Championship Match so that he can win the stakes.
But, Rachan choose to fight with all might and win the championship.
Master Leng is furious, he forces Meng and Prim to tell him Rachan's whereabouts.
The two most important persons to Rachan are in danger...
Starring Nattaseth Poontrubmanee and Yada Chuchottrakool.
Availability -HKflix.com $ 8.97 - DVDAsian.com $16.95 - YesAsia.com $10.99 - Sensasian.com $17.99 - EBay from $7.99 [12/2009]
Life of Rachan The Boxer DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
The Legend of Suriyothai 2001
The Legend of Suriyothai
The Legend of Suriyothai 2001
The grandest epic and most costly movie ever made in Thailand. Partly financed by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, so that young Thais might learn about and understand their history.
Synopsis -
A fabled moment in the history of Thailand sets the stage for this lavishly mounted historical epic. In 1528, Thailand's leadership is in chaos, as the Northern and Southern factions of the nation declare their own kings; in the midst of this confusion, young Suriyothai is forced to marry Prince Tien and leave behind her true love, Piren.
In time, Prince Tien becomes the nation's sole ruler, but King Tabinshweti, the ruler of nearby Burma, declares his designs upon Thailand; and as the two countries go to war in 1548, Tien is lost in battle.
As Thailand's independence hangs in the balance, Suriyothai stands as her nation's new champion; she rallies the Thai forces, and, traveling by elephant, leads a brave and determined campaign against the invading Burmese troops.
Suriyothai originally opened in Thailand in the summer of 2001, screening in a sprawling 185-minute version, and became one of the country's biggest box-office hits. Two years later, director Chatrichalerm Yokol, a member of Thai royalty, reshaped the film for international release with the help of his friend Francis Ford Coppola; the film was shortened to 142 minutes and retitled The Legend of Suriyothai.
Directed by Prince Chatri Chalerm Yukol - Starring Piyapas Bhirombhakdi, Johney Anfone and Sora Chatri.
Comprehensive review
Availability - Ethaicd.com Bangkok $10.50 posted (NTSC Coppola version) and $6 for VCD set - Sensasian.com $7.99 region 3 Hong Kong version with Thai and Chinese language and English & Chinese subtitles - HKflix.com $15.95 for 2 DVD Pal format version (2 disc postage) & $22.95 for NTSC single disc version - YesAsia.com $10.99 - DVDAsian.com $17.95 - Amazon from $2.15 used - EBay from $3.68 used
The Legend of Suriyothai DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
The grandest epic and most costly movie ever made in Thailand. Partly financed by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, so that young Thais might learn about and understand their history.
Synopsis -
A fabled moment in the history of Thailand sets the stage for this lavishly mounted historical epic. In 1528, Thailand's leadership is in chaos, as the Northern and Southern factions of the nation declare their own kings; in the midst of this confusion, young Suriyothai is forced to marry Prince Tien and leave behind her true love, Piren.
In time, Prince Tien becomes the nation's sole ruler, but King Tabinshweti, the ruler of nearby Burma, declares his designs upon Thailand; and as the two countries go to war in 1548, Tien is lost in battle.
As Thailand's independence hangs in the balance, Suriyothai stands as her nation's new champion; she rallies the Thai forces, and, traveling by elephant, leads a brave and determined campaign against the invading Burmese troops.
Suriyothai originally opened in Thailand in the summer of 2001, screening in a sprawling 185-minute version, and became one of the country's biggest box-office hits. Two years later, director Chatrichalerm Yokol, a member of Thai royalty, reshaped the film for international release with the help of his friend Francis Ford Coppola; the film was shortened to 142 minutes and retitled The Legend of Suriyothai.
Directed by Prince Chatri Chalerm Yukol - Starring Piyapas Bhirombhakdi, Johney Anfone and Sora Chatri.
Comprehensive review
Availability - Ethaicd.com Bangkok $10.50 posted (NTSC Coppola version) and $6 for VCD set - Sensasian.com $7.99 region 3 Hong Kong version with Thai and Chinese language and English & Chinese subtitles - HKflix.com $15.95 for 2 DVD Pal format version (2 disc postage) & $22.95 for NTSC single disc version - YesAsia.com $10.99 - DVDAsian.com $17.95 - Amazon from $2.15 used - EBay from $3.68 used
The Legend of Suriyothai DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
In The Name Of The Tiger 2005
In The Name Of The Tiger
In The Name Of The Tiger 2005. An action/drama movie.
This movie unfortunately does not have a YouTube video on the Net.
Nor does there appear to be a reasonable review, though Wise Kwai gives it a passing mention.
However, there is a reasonable synopsis.
Due to this movie being available in Thailand with English subtitles at an absurdly low price, there is no point in alternatives at more than double that price.
Synopsis -
On a high mountain, there is a town in which a tiger's head sculpture is located. It is a holy shrine where local people worship and who rely on it for spiritual help.
The center of the town is ruled by Jayae and Laikhan, the two leaders from two local tribes.
While the two tribes have conflicts and fight for their own power to control the town, the mountain suddenly collapses.
In the town's panic, a mysterious man appears from the town's destruction. A shrine shrine watcher lies to everyone that the man from the wreckage is the man sent by tiger the god, the one Jayae prays to.
The man actually named Loatong, receives gold and trust from the town's leaders.
Until he decides to help a girl from another tribe, Loatong becomes the target to be hunted down.
Starring Todsaporn Rottakij, Tiyada Punbua, Note Chern-yim and Somlek Sakdikul.
Comprehensive review (non on the Net)
# At the time of profiling this movie, I ordered it, and it arrived within a week.
This movie is an hilarious comedy with every type of humor thrown in for good measure, mixed with kung fu fighting, violence (that suits the storyline), low level sex scenes etc.
Technically, a world class masterpiece in my opinion, and I was very impressed at how this movie was crafted. It seems to run forever, - about 2 hours. A must have Thai movie.
Availability - Ethaicd.com Bangkok $6 posted [12/2009]
In The Name Of The Tiger DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
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This movie unfortunately does not have a YouTube video on the Net.
Nor does there appear to be a reasonable review, though Wise Kwai gives it a passing mention.
However, there is a reasonable synopsis.
Due to this movie being available in Thailand with English subtitles at an absurdly low price, there is no point in alternatives at more than double that price.
Synopsis -
On a high mountain, there is a town in which a tiger's head sculpture is located. It is a holy shrine where local people worship and who rely on it for spiritual help.
The center of the town is ruled by Jayae and Laikhan, the two leaders from two local tribes.
While the two tribes have conflicts and fight for their own power to control the town, the mountain suddenly collapses.
In the town's panic, a mysterious man appears from the town's destruction. A shrine shrine watcher lies to everyone that the man from the wreckage is the man sent by tiger the god, the one Jayae prays to.
The man actually named Loatong, receives gold and trust from the town's leaders.
Until he decides to help a girl from another tribe, Loatong becomes the target to be hunted down.
Starring Todsaporn Rottakij, Tiyada Punbua, Note Chern-yim and Somlek Sakdikul.
Comprehensive review (non on the Net)
# At the time of profiling this movie, I ordered it, and it arrived within a week.
This movie is an hilarious comedy with every type of humor thrown in for good measure, mixed with kung fu fighting, violence (that suits the storyline), low level sex scenes etc.
Technically, a world class masterpiece in my opinion, and I was very impressed at how this movie was crafted. It seems to run forever, - about 2 hours. A must have Thai movie.
Availability - Ethaicd.com Bangkok $6 posted [12/2009]
In The Name Of The Tiger DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
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