Director- Prachya Pinkaew
Writers- Napalee, Chukiat Sakveerakul
Star- JeeJa Yanin
Support- a bunch of guys who get creamed by a special-needs girl
-- bent --
Why bent? Because the premise is sooo far-fetched. An autistic girl and her cousin go collecting debts for a bed-ridden cancer victim who used to be the top mobster's favorite plaything. When the debtors wont pay up, all bets are off and the mayhem begins. Oh, and I think the mob boss' hit squad is made up of guys in drag. What's up with that?
The story line and acting are on a level with The Sandlot and Stand By Me. The action sequences, though, are a different story altogether. This movie is a wonderful follower of the Bruce Lee style of movie making. No wires. No special CG effects. Just straight up, in your face (literally) martial arts. There's even a scene in which JeeJa Yanin does a terrific Bruce impression. The final sequence is a fight scene on the side of a building. It's ludicrous, dangerous, and judging from the out-take sequence, very real. They show us the ambulances, stitches, neck braces, etc.
If you like martial arts films, this is one you should see. If not, this one probably wont change your mind.
Friday, August 7, 2009
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