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Category: Thailand

The Iron Ladies

The Iron Ladies

Things are a bit samey in Yongyoot Thongkongtoon’s otherwise sweet sports comedy.

Posted on 12 Feb 2019 by siibillamlawPosted in Comedy, Drama, Sports, ThailandTagged 2001, Anucha Chatkaew, Chaicharn Nimpulsawasdi, Ekachai Buranapanit, Giorgio Maiocchi, Jesdaporn Pholdee, Kittipat Samarntragulchai, Kokkorn Benjathikoon, Phomsit Sitthijamroenkhun, Review, Sahaphap Tor, Shiriohana Hongsopon, Yongyoot Thongkongtoon. Leave a comment

Train of the Dead

Train of the Dead

There will be no survivors in Sukhum Mathawanit’s absolute trainwreck of a movie.

Posted on 5 Feb 201917 Jul 2019 by siibillamlawPosted in Horror, ThailandTagged 2007, Chaleumpol Tikumpornteerawong, Kett Thantup, Lakana Wattanawongsiri, Phoomjai Tangsanga, Review, Saowaluck Siriaran, Savika Chaiyadej, Sukhum Mathawanit, Sura Theerakon, Warot Pitakanonda. 1 Comment

The Holy Man

The Holy Man

A simple premise keeps Note Chern-Yim’s movie focused and fun.

Posted on 14 Aug 201816 Aug 2018 by siibillamlawPosted in Comedy, ThailandTagged 2005, Note Cherm-Yim, Pongsak Pongsuwan, Review, Sarawut Phumtong, Savika Chaiyadej, Somlek Sakdikul. Leave a comment

Garuda

Garuda

An unearthly force is awoken in Thailand's first attempt at a kaiju film.

Posted on 26 Jun 201820 Jan 2022 by siibillamlawPosted in Action, Kaiju, ThailandTagged 2004, Chalad Na Songkhla, Dan Fraser, Monthon Arayangkoon, Phairote Sangwaribut, Review, Sara Legge, Sornram Theppitak, Yanee Tramoth. 1 Comment

Raging Phoenix

Raging Phoenix

Yanin Vismistananda shines in her second role, Rashane Limtrakul’s so-so action film Raging Phoenix.

Posted on 24 Jun 201712 Feb 2019 by siibillamlawPosted in Action, Drama, Martial Arts, ThailandTagged 2008, Boonprasayrit Salangam, Jindasing Roongtawan, Kazu Patrick Tang, Nui Saendaeng, Rashane Limtrakul, Review, Sompong Lertwimonkaisom, Yanin Vismistananda. Leave a comment

Chocolate

Chocolate

A simple story is made more entertaining through an unusual protagonist and some excellent action

Posted on 24 Jun 201612 Feb 2019 by siibillamlawPosted in Action, Crime, Martial Arts, ThailandTagged 2008, Ammara Siripong, Dechawut Chuntakaro, Hirokazu Sano, Hiroshi Abe, Kittitat Kowahagul, Prachya Pinkaew, Sirimongkol Singwangcha, Su Jeong Lim, Taphon Phopwandee, Yanin Vismistananda. Leave a comment

SPL II: A Time for Consequences

SPL II: A Time for Consequences

Tony Jaa gets a chance to show off his softer side, in a film where he also kicks people through walls

Posted on 5 Nov 201528 Jan 2020 by siibillamlawPosted in Action, China, Crime, Hong Kong, Martial Arts, ThailandTagged 2015, Babyjohn Choi, Cheang Pou-soi, Dominic Lam, Huang Ying, Jill Leung, Jun Kung, Ken Lo, LEAFF, Louis Koo, Review, Simon Yam, Tony Jaa, Unda Kunteera Yhordchanng, Wu Jing, Zhang Jin. 2 Comments

13 Beloved

13 Beloved

While not a classic in any way, 13 Beloved is a melange of genres that won’t fail to thrill

Posted on 31 Oct 201530 Dec 2015 by siibillamlawPosted in Comedy, Horror, Thailand, ThrillerTagged 2006, Achita Sikamana, Krissada Sukosol Clapp, Namfon Pakdee, Nattapong Arunnate, Philip Wilson, Piyapan Choopetch, Review, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Sukulya Kongkawong. Leave a comment

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