Thai Me Up
Thai Me Up

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Thai Me Up

1997
Movie
Adult · 18+
118 min
English

Kato Kahn, a seventies Kung Fu master and movie star is mysteriously killed. Private eye extraordinaire and two time Idaho Fung goo champion Jack Nash is brought in on the case in this sexy spoof of the Kung Fu movie craze.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: Don McBreartyGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A struggling travel agent, desperate to save her business, hatches a plan to win a lucrative contract by organizing a promotional trip to Thailand. Her scheme involves faking a romantic relationship with a handsome, albeit somewhat clueless, bachelor to impress the discerning client. However, as they journey through Thailand, unexpected romantic sparks begin to fly between the unlikely pair, complicating her carefully laid plans.

Critical Reception

Thai Me Up received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, with many finding its premise amusing but underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly mixed, with some appreciating the lighthearted romantic comedy elements while others found the plot predictable and lacking in originality. It did not achieve significant box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a charming premise but falls short on execution.

  • Performances are adequate but can't elevate the predictable plot.

  • A light and inoffensive romantic comedy that doesn't leave a lasting impression.

Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce, but general sentiment suggests the film was seen as a harmless, albeit uninspired, romantic comedy that offered some pleasant escapism without being particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

While the film is set in Thailand and features the country prominently, it was primarily filmed in and around Los Angeles, California, utilizing sets and backdrops to simulate the Thai landscape.

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