Member masterofoneinchpunch Posted October 17, 2013 Member Share Posted October 17, 2013 I don't think Prachya Pinkaew is that bad. His films seems tolerable to me unlike the other countless unwatchable Thai films that I've watched in the past. In fact, I don't think I liked a Thai film outside of a Prachya Pinkaew film that I can remember? Or am I missing one?? I like Prachya Pinkaew overall as well. Have you seen Tears of a Black Tiger or horror film Shutter? Those are my favorite non-Prachya Thai films. Also, there are the art films of Apichatpong Weerasethakul and he is quite popular among certain cinemaphiles but he can be esoteric (notice I did not put him in my top Thai films). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OpiumKungFuCracker Posted October 17, 2013 Author Member Share Posted October 17, 2013 I like Prachya Pinkaew overall as well. Have you seen Tears of a Black Tiger or horror film Shutter? Those are my favorite non-Prachya Thai films. Also, there are the art films of Apichatpong Weerasethakul and he is quite popular among certain cinemaphiles but he can be esoteric (notice I did not put him in my top Thai films). I've heard of it, don't think I've given it a watch yet. But will now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted October 17, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2013 I don't think Prachya Pinkaew is that bad. His films seems tolerable to me unlike the other countless unwatchable Thai films that I've watched in the past. In fact, I don't think I liked a Thai film outside of a Prachya Pinkaew film that I can remember? Or am I missing one?? Speaking based purely on Thai action cinema, which was what was being referenced, 'Born to Fight' (the 2004 remake), 'Dynamite Warrior', 'Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya', & 'Ong Bak 2' all rank for me as Thai action classics, with Pinkaew not directing any of them. Have you seen Tears of a Black Tiger or horror film Shutter? Those are my favorite non-Prachya Thai films. Outside of the action cinema genre I'd 100% agree with these choices, and also the Pang Brothers debut 'Bangkok Dangerous' (avoid the Hollywood remake starring Nicolas Cage) is a fantastic Thai movie. Another one to check out is director Ekachai Uekrongtham's 'Beautiful Boxer', whose next feature will be the Jaa & Dolph Lundgren starring 'Skin Trade'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OpiumKungFuCracker Posted October 17, 2013 Author Member Share Posted October 17, 2013 Speaking based purely on Thai action cinema, which was what was being referenced, 'Born to Fight' (the 2004 remake), 'Dynamite Warrior', 'Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya', & 'Ong Bak 2' all rank for me as Thai action classics, with Pinkaew not directing any of them. Outside of the action cinema genre I'd 100% agree with these choices, and also the Pang Brothers debut 'Bangkok Dangerous' (avoid the Hollywood remake starring Nicolas Cage) is a fantastic Thai movie. Another one to check out is director Ekachai Uekrongtham's 'Beautiful Boxer', whose next feature will be the Jaa & Dolph Lundgren starring 'Skin Trade'. Born To Fight was good but not re-watchable because of a lack of screen presence. IMO, that's where Tony Jaa movies come in and I know some folks don't think Jaa is even that charismatic or a good actor but take away his elephant and see what happens? Ong Bak 2 was not directed by Pinkaew? I did not know that and I loved Ong Bak 2. The others you mention have not see but will now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member masterofoneinchpunch Posted October 17, 2013 Member Share Posted October 17, 2013 Born To Fight was good but not re-watchable because of a lack of screen presence. IMO, that's where Tony Jaa movies come in and I know some folks don't think Jaa is even that charismatic or a good actor but take away his elephant and see what happens? Ong Bak 2 was not directed by Pinkaew? I did not know that and I loved Ong Bak 2. The others you mention have not see but will now! I agree too with Born to Fight, Dynamite Warrior and Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya which I found decent to good but not up there with Ong Bak in terms of rewatchability. Now the newer Born to Fight (not really a remake since the plots were so different than the older film) has some very rewatchable fights and stunts and is the my favorite of the three mentioned. I still need to see Beautiful Boxer though OAB. Heard good things about it so I'll pick it up when I have the chance. Back to the thread topic: I'm still going to see this film regardless . I don't expect it to be worse than Spirited Killer . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted October 17, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2013 Ong Bak 2 was not directed by Pinkaew? I did not know that and I loved Ong Bak 2. The others you mention have not see but will now! 'Ong Bak 2' was Jaa's directorial debut, and it was well documented about how he had a breakdown on set and disappeared for a couple of weeks. In the end his mentor Panna Rittikrai was brought in to help him finish it off, so it's billed as being directed by both Jaa & Rittikrai. Pinkaew had no involvement though, apparently he & Jaa had a falling out while in the early stages of planning their period action movie which was to heavily feature a Thai double sword technique. However with 'TYG2' it would appear whatever those differences were must have been resolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Gwai LO Posted October 17, 2013 Member Share Posted October 17, 2013 Muay Thai fighter is by fart favorite Thai movie. I think it BY FAR has the best story, the actors are believable and the twist is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted October 17, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2013 Muay Thai fighter is by fart favorite Thai movie. I think it BY FAR has the best story, the actors are believable and the twist is awesome Sounds like you're speaking a load of hot air to me.... On a serious note though, I also heard good things about this movie...the original title is 'Muay Thai Chaiya'...but I've never had the opportunity to watch it. There's a thread about it here - http://kungfucinema.com/forums/showthread.php?p=165241#post165241 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member TibetanWhiteCrane Posted October 17, 2013 Member Share Posted October 17, 2013 Muay Thai Chaiya was a rushed,cliche'd gangster film with fairly underwhelming fight action. Some of the components worked well individually, but as a whole, it didn't really come together. I was entertained on the first viewing, but the second time I popped it in, I turned it off after half an hour or so... maybe I just wasn't in the mood, but I haven't had any urge to watch it again since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Gwai LO Posted October 17, 2013 Member Share Posted October 17, 2013 Sounds like you're speaking a load of hot air to me.... On a serious note though, I also heard good things about this movie...the original title is 'Muay Thai Chaiya'...but I've never had the opportunity to watch it. There's a thread about it here - http://kungfucinema.com/forums/showthread.php?p=165241#post165241[/ I enjoyed the hell out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Grimmjow Posted October 17, 2013 Member Share Posted October 17, 2013 Does anyone know if this will be released in the cinemas in mainland China or Taiwan? If so what's the release date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Gwai LO Posted October 17, 2013 Member Share Posted October 17, 2013 At first I heard it opens oct 23 or the 18th.. But recently when I looked it up they have been saying December.. So I'm not sure. Someone on this forum says it opens in HK nov 7th.. Would be nice to have an official date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Gwai LO Posted October 17, 2013 Member Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'm excited for Prachya Pinkaew new movie he is making with RZA "formless" the trailer looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted October 18, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 18, 2013 I'm excited for Prachya Pinkaew new movie he is making with RZA "formless" the trailer looks awesome I think you mean you're excited for the upcoming movie by Panna Rittikrai starring Marrese Crump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member VenomsFan Posted October 19, 2013 Member Share Posted October 19, 2013 I think you mean you're excited for the upcoming movie by Panna Rittikrai starring Marrese Crump... Yeah, this highlight reel right here: ruZG_5C6o6o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mark187 Posted October 19, 2013 Member Share Posted October 19, 2013 oh man, I was just gonna post that the HK release date was pushed back til December, when I checked again, and now it says Jan. 2014! why does this film keep getting pushed back? http://www.cinema.com.hk/revamp/html/movie_upcoming.php?lang=e&mode=upcoming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member SiamKnight Posted October 26, 2013 Member Share Posted October 26, 2013 Watched it today, It was really bad. Don't waste your time on it. Too bad I was excited and so looking foward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member SiamKnight Posted October 26, 2013 Member Share Posted October 26, 2013 It was very disapointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DrNgor Posted October 26, 2013 Member Share Posted October 26, 2013 That's too bad. One of the reviews I read suggest that there's so much action that it forgets to tell us why we're supposed to care about who's fighting, a complaint that I had seen directed at Ong Bak 2 as well. I wonder how the RZA's fighting performance was in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member rdenn Posted October 26, 2013 Member Share Posted October 26, 2013 i think we all know how that is going to turn out , going by the trailers looks like he is a gangboss that does not have to get his hands dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OpiumKungFuCracker Posted October 26, 2013 Author Member Share Posted October 26, 2013 So it's one long stunt reel, lol.. Count me in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Gwai LO Posted October 26, 2013 Member Share Posted October 26, 2013 How did you watch the film? In theatre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member kami Posted October 26, 2013 Member Share Posted October 26, 2013 Watched it today, It was really bad. Don't waste your time on it. Too bad I was excited and so looking foward to it. Well, after this profound and exhausting review I certainly give up all hope. Not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted October 26, 2013 Member Share Posted October 26, 2013 Well, after this profound and exhausting review I certainly give up all hope. Not! I also discounted it especially after checking his post history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted October 27, 2013 Member Share Posted October 27, 2013 lol @ the quick lil review and verdict. After the disappointing review of special ID.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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