Bangkok Revenge
Bangkok Revenge

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Bangkok Revenge

2011
Movie
80 min
Thai

Manit witnessed the murder of his parents when he was just 10 years old. The killers shot him in the head, but he miraculously survived. However, the damage to his brain left him unable to experience regular human emotions. A martial arts master saved him and took him in. Twenty years later, Manit has become a master of martial arts himself. He returns to the scene of the crime, seeking justice.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Apichai ThongkhamGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A skilled assassin, betrayed by his mentor and left for dead, awakens years later with amnesia. Driven by fragmented memories and a thirst for vengeance, he embarks on a violent quest to uncover the truth behind his past and confront those who wronged him. His path is fraught with danger as he navigates the criminal underworld of Bangkok, facing off against formidable adversaries.

Critical Reception

Bangkok Revenge received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its action sequences brutal but lacking in narrative depth and character development. Some praised its gritty atmosphere and intense fight choreography, while others criticized its convoluted plot and excessive violence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw, unpretentious violence and kinetic action.

  • Criticized for a weak and predictable plot that struggles to engage.

  • Character development is largely absent, leaving viewers with little emotional investment.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often point to the film's relentless action as a primary draw, while others express disappointment in the lack of a compelling story.

Fun Fact

The film's raw and gritty aesthetic was deliberately cultivated to reflect the harsh realities of the criminal underworld it portrays.

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