Suriyothai

[Reverenddave]

While it's not a horror film, I recommend anyone interested in Thai movies should check out SURIYOTHAI. The Thai DVD is PAL Format and even though the case says Region 3, it's actually Region Free. It's a 2-DVD set with a DTS track. The English subtitles are optional.

Here's some reviews/previews:

http://www.kfccinema.com/reviews/swordplay/suriyothai/suriyothai.html

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/Suriyothai-10002072/about.php

http://www.suriyothaithemovie.com/suriyo/suriyo.htm

Sony Pictures Classics will release a shortened version in US theaters this summer. The theatrical trailer of THE LEGEND OF SURIYOTHAI (the film's US title) is now up at:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony/legend_of_suriyothai.html

http://www.lovehkfilm.com/panasia/images/suriyothai.jpg

[Lindane]

Sounds pretty bad ass. What do you think about it reverend? Compare it to something other than braveheart.

[KillSwitch]

MUST GET THIS!! I love epic movies like that.
Musa is another awesome movie!!! :)

Nick

[Lindane]

where can I buy the thai dvd?

[Reverenddave]

Originally posted by Lindane
where can I buy the thai dvd?

It looks like it's becoming hard to find. I bought it from an eBay seller that specializes in Thai DVDs, and no longer has it listed. It's also out of stock at eThaiCD.com.

I've seen some people recommend ThaiNetCity (http://64.26.19.98/) and their prices are pretty good. It's also in stock at HKFlix.com (http://www.hkflix.com), but a bit more expensive. And it's available at DVDAsian.com (http://www.dvdasian.com).

If you're looking for other Thai DVDs, I highly recommend "Fah Talai Jone" (aka Tears Of The Black Tiger). The Thai DVD is uncut while the UK release is not. Here's a review:

http://www.kfccinema.com/reviews/action/tearsblacktiger/tearsblacktiger.html

Trailer - http://www.atalantafilmes.pt/2002/aslagrimasdotigrenegro/trailer.mov

You also might want to check out the Thai horror films 999-9999 and Body Jumper.

[KillSwitch]

I ordered this puppy today. Eager to see this. Will post here after viewing it and let you people know how it is and stuff. :)

Nick

[BloodMan]

Ok. Got this in yesterday. It's alright. The battles are big and there is alot of screaming and stuff. My only beef is the battles aren't the best staged scenes. (the last one anyway, everyone just looks tired... you can argue the fact that everyone must be tired after that much fighting, but their swings and stabs look weak. Like they are not trying to hurt the other person) :) The slow motion stuff really bugged me too. Its an OK movie. Not something I'd wanna watch again soon though.

Nick